DC/Maryland HS Review- 2024s Goalkeepers That Impressed

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the Maryland-D.C. High School soccer season in the books, let's take a look at some of the top 2024 goalkeepers that will be looking to have a strong season in the spring for the club side and a bigger role with their high school team come 2023! Have a player that you want to feature? Email our DMV Soccer Reporter Sean Maslin at semaslin05@gmail.com. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["55002"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Bland had a fantastic between the posts this fall for Broadneck, helping the side reach the Maryland State 4A Championship game. 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