Ranking Analysis: Different paths for CA sophomores
The PrepSoccer club player rankings for the boys class of 2024 for California were released on Friday. The PrepSoccer consist of amateur players only, so this list might look very different in the near future. For now, the Quakes academy…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepSoccer club player rankings for the boys class of 2024 for California were released on Friday. The PrepSoccer consist of amateur players only, so this list might look very different in the near future.
For now, the Quakes academy midfielder Cruz Medina Cruz Medina M State CA is the No. 1 player in the class. The San Francisco-native is one of the top prospects in U.S. Soccer right now. Medina finished the recent U.S. U17 Men’s National Team camp in Argentina with a goal and an assist from games against Uruguay and Argentina. The teenager was also recently on trial with Bayern Munich as the global clubs take notice of the Quakes youngster.
.@QuakesAcademy player Cruz Medina Cruz Medina M State CA scores for the @USYNT against Argentina! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/FVinwmjh2Z
— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) March 15, 2022
De Anza Force’s Christian Arseni Metelitsa Christian Arseni Metelitsa D | 2024 State #27 Nation CA is a player to watch in this class. The defender had an impressive showing at the MLS Next event in December in Southern California. He was a bright spot in the all-star game, and did well for his club side. He is a tenacious defender who is tough on the tackle and difficult to get past. He is a fierce competitor too and exactly the type of player you want leading your team from a center back role.
Strikers FC’s Marcus Lee Marcus Lee F State #28 Nation CA is one of the top attacking talents in this group. Lee is a winger who has been on a hot run lately with impressive performances in the MLS Next league as well as in a friendly victory over the youth national team. The Southern California teenager also has some interest from professional clubs so he might be a name to know for the future.
Midfielders David Vazquez David Vazquez null | M YSC Academy | 2024 #1 Nation PA and Albert Rivera Albert Rivera M State CA are two other promising prospects from outside of MLS academies. Vazquez is a player with youth national team pedigree. He is a creative force in the midfield who impressed in the youth ranks and should be one to watch from this class. Albert Rivera Albert Rivera M State CA is a do-everything midfielder. He plays box-to-box like a traditional No. 8. He is a great passer and a Pitbull defensively.
Check out the full rankings for the class of 2024 in California.