From Washington DC, Charlotte Bracewell is a defensive eraser. She plays big despite a smaller frame, using well-timed checks to poke the ball free and timely slides to eliminate angles and take pressure off her goalkeeper. Her defensive work inside the eight-meter arc was among the best seen this summer. She matched up against players half a foot taller and eliminated them from the offensive set. Exceptional in the clearing game as well, Bracewell turns defensive stops into offensive opportunities in a hurry, handling pressure situations with confidence and composure. She is among the top defenders in her class and should be high on the board of any coach in search of a true lockdown.