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<p>SANFORD, Florida - The Boys ECNL National Event in Florida wrapped up on Monday. It was one of the biggest club soccer events so far in 2023. There were hundred of scouts in attendance to see some of the best club teams in the 05/04, 06, and 07 age group. PrepSoccer was on hand for the games on Sunday from Sylvan Park. Check out the standouts from some of those games below. </p>
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<p>Elliot Berry, 2024 - OK Energy 06 - Berry has been the main spark for this energy side down the wing is a work horse and uses his pace to put pulls in the danger area. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='9589' first='Aidan' last='Godinho'], 2024 - Florida Kraze 06 - Godinho an architect with the ball. So poised when he receives the ball and is already thinking about the next play. His passing range knows no bounds. Short, medium, and long range passing, it doesn't matter if he gets the ball in the best areas. </p>
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<p>Lucas Velazco Oliviera, 2025 - Miramar United 06 - Velazco Oliviera took a snapshot from distance which forced the keeper to make a save has been good in the midfield and orchestrating the flow of the game as well.</p>
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<p>Conner O'Keefe, 2025 - Pac NW 06 - O'Keefe is a sound defensive center back who hasn't made many mistakes. Puts good tackles in and can play with the ball at his feet as well </p>
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<p>Carlos Jimenez Romero, 2024 - Miramar United 06 - Romero is a dancer with the ball at his feet, in space and in tight situations as well. Is eager to win it and wants to create from the midfield. Always looking to deliver a ball to the striker at feet. Spencer Wareham scored off a goalkeeper error. </p>
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<p>Paul Grzelczyk, FL Premier 06 - Grzelczyk has been everywhere in the middle field, especially when it comes to breaking up opposition play. Despite his size, he is quite mobile and keeps the ball close while dribbling as well.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='13775' first='Ryan' last='Gillon'], 2024 - SUSA Albertson 06 - Gillon played a beautiful ball from the wing into the path of the striker. A simple tap in but the goal wouldn't have been possible with the ball in </p>
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<p>Adam Kayku, 2024 - SUSA Albertson 06 - Kayku scored the goal from the ball of 41, right place, right time and composure to finish.</p>
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<p>Jonas Baia, 2024, Florida Premier 06 - Baia loves to switch the play and because of this his teams gets a lot of chances of counters, is good at holding the ball and getting his head up to find the open man and also has close control with defenders around him.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='13707' first='Matthew' last='Lamour'], 2024 - SUSA Albertson 06 - Scored a beautiful volley off the chest of a teammate. This guy has a striker instinct. Always looking to find the gaps where he can get the ball and very good at holding the ball up with someone on his back as well. Has been one of the most dangerous players in the attacking third </p>
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<p>William Zelaya Quintanilla, 2024 - SUSA Albertson 06 - Quintanilla is an actual sorcerer with the ball. Can find a pass anywhere in the attacking third and is rapid with the ball. Dribbling is unmatched and the work rate is through the roof. Wasn't able to see him get a shot off or anything but definitely a force to be reckoned with going forward.</p>
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SANFORD, Florida - The Boys ECNL National Event in Florida wrapped up on Monday. It was one of the biggest club soccer events so far in 2023. There were hundred of scouts in attendance to see some of the best club teams in the 05/04, 06, and 07 age group. PrepSoccer was on hand for the games on Sunday from Sylvan Park. Check out the standouts from some of those games below.
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