A dozen 2024s who stood out at MLS Next Flex
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BOYDS, Md. — The MLS Next Flex event at the Maryland SoccerPlex drew to a close Monday for the U16s. Here are a dozen Class of 2024 players on U16 squads who caught the eye of scouts at the event:…
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Continue ReadingBOYDS, Md. — The MLS Next Flex event at the Maryland SoccerPlex drew to a close Monday for the U16s. Here are a dozen Class of 2024 players on U16 squads who caught the eye of scouts at the event:
F Sydney Aggrey Sydney Aggrey D #114 Nation VA , DC United — He often put himself in position to score, and even when the attack broke down, he was able to pressure the defenders.
D Griffen Dehm, Empire United — He was very active on the left side, and even overlapped a few times to get into the attack. He also has a long throw-in.
M Akiles Duran, Orlando City Youth Soccer — A physical presence in the midfield, Duran was able to push opponents off the ball.
W Isaac Garcia, Chula Vista FC — He was able to outrun defenders, get to the touchline and turn toward goal. When there wasn’t a clear passing lane, he was able to draw corner kicks.
M/F Isaiahs Gutierrez, Chula Vista FC — Gutierrez was able to stay on the ball, pull defenders toward him, then find an open teammate. He was at his best late in the match Monday, finding a teammate on the far post for an easy tap-in.
M Andrew Jean Baptiste, Cedar Stars Academy-Bergen — The Choate Rosemary Hall prep player is a big strong attacking player who forced defenders into bad choices with the ball. He also earned a number of fouls by being able to hold the ball.
F Eric Martinez, Murrieta Soccer Academy — Martinez might be small in stature, but he is one of the nation’s top finishers in his age group.
M Lincoln Matuskiewicz, LA United FA — He was a solid two-way player who checked back on defense and put himself in position to pick off passes, then start the attack.
W John McGarry John McGarry 6'1" | F No | 2024 State FL , Orlando City Youth Soccer — He demonstrated great pace on the right wing and put San Francisco Glens under a lot of pressure, even when OCYS went a man down late in the match.
D Dash Papez Dash Papez D Potomac | 2024 #56 Nation VA , DC United — He was the most impressive defender on Monday. He was very active in breaking up attacks, including making about a 20-yard sprint to break up what looked like a breakaway for the opponents.
D Omar Seye, Orlando City Youth Soccer — He kept Orlando’s defense organized.
F Jonathan Sorensen, Indiana Fire Academy — Sorensen towers over his opponents, and add to it he’s got great speed. He scored twice in Friday’s match with the second goal coming on a header where he rose above the crowd for a quality finish.