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Who are the most important midfielders in Texas?

Who are the most important midfielders in Texas?
JR Eskilson
JR Eskilson February 6, 2023 @ 05:23 AM
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Rylee McLanahan
Rylee McLanahan M/F | 2026
TX
Sealey Strawn
Sealey Strawn F | 2026
TX
Savannah Johnson
Savannah Johnson M/D | 2026
TX
Olivia Feagin
Olivia Feagin M | 2026
TX
Lauren Alvarez
Lauren Alvarez F | 2026
TX
Isabelle “Izy” Traub
Isabelle “Izy” Traub M | 2026
TX
Finley Newell
Finley Newell M/F | 2026
TX
Breckyn Ferrell
Breckyn Ferrell 5'8" | M | 2026
TX
Ashtyn Magnuson
Ashtyn Magnuson F/M | 2026
TX
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer Player Rankings for Texas' Class of 2026 were released this week. This is the first ranking for this class as PrepSoccer prepares for a national rankings release for this class in the spring.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Texas Class of 2026 features much of the top talent in the country in the midfield position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["48333"],"_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":"McLanahan is a new addition to Texas, as she joined the stacked Solar SC 06 ECNL team during the offseason. She is an attacking midfielder who can also play as a forward. She has all the traits that you want from an attacking midfielder. Great first touch, clever on the ball, and excellent vision. She is playing alongside the best 2024s in the country and still making an impact. When she drops down to play with the Solar 07, she takes over the game.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d71d"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://x.com/RyleeMcLanahan/status/1592223833045766144","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://x.com/RyleeMcLanahan/status/1592223833045766144 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26956"],"_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":"Alvarez is one of those players who jumps off the screen on game film. She is the defensive midfielder for the FC Dallas squad, which is normally an unheralded role. However, Alvarez is so influential that it's hard to watch FC Dallas and not sing her praises. She is the general of that midfield. She sets the tone with her defensive work rate as she covers so much ground it almost seems like there are two players on the field with her jersey on. She is excellent as  The number of players who are as impactful to their team as Alvarez is to FC Dallas 08 ECNL is a very small list. It feels like there are two players wearing her jersey on the field sometimes because she is everywhere. She is the best defensive midfielder in the state at the open field tackle. Alvarez has an incredibly high ceiling and will be a player all scouts should watch this fall.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d78c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["27228"],"_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":"Johnson might get lost in the shuffle on the Solar 08 ECNL team - she is surrounded by players with YNT appearances. However, it's easy to see why she is always in the lineup. Johnson is as consistent as they come. She does the little things well and seems to take pride in them - her tactical approach combined with her technical foundation is impressive. She is always making the right pass to the right foot to help her teammate get into a better attacking spot or she is timing her support defensively so she can double a winger at the precise moment they turn into her. Johnson's role on the team is almost irreplaceable for how she glues everything together. Beyond her overall contributions, she is also a standout on set pieces and hits a great dead ball.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["26551"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Ferrell is a center midfielder on the Sting Austin 07 ECNL team. Her highlight reel is basically watch me score or assist against every team in the Texas Conference during the last season. It's a good representation of how she shows up in every game for her team - and the type of impact she provides on the field. She is more of a defensive midfielder, but she could easily be considered a box-to-box player. She has a good first touch and nimble footwork. In the attacking half, she has a great shot and can put the ball on frame from anywhere inside of 35 yards. She is not afraid to shoot with either foot, but stronger with her right. She is a big time prospect for the position.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":2,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d81a"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15111830/638059577bd38404bce587f8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d861"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26714"],"_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":"The Irish-American center midfielder is an exciting prospect from Texas. She is a standout for Lonestar in the Girls Academy and Sting Austin when she plays in the ECNL. I thought her performances for the Ireland U16 National Team was the best example of her potential at the next level. She disrupted the play in the midfield, quickly connected passes, and she was unlucky not to score - a Swiss defender blocked the effort. Newell is one to watch this Spring.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d8b5"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcyOfFfQwhA","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcyOfFfQwhA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26799"],"_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":"Traub is listed as the No. 2 midfielder in the state, but she is clearly the No. 1 defensive midfielder for this class - arguably in the country. Traub has been a standout for FC Dallas for some time and would probably be a top prospect in the 2025 class too based on her play in the 07 age group. She's a relentless defender, accurate passer, and smart player. She is always in the right position. She wins possession of the ball, and then keeps possession for her team. She's quick and sharp with her movement. Traub has the qualities to suggest she will be a star at the next level in her role.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d90e"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9UUUdX3qY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz9UUUdX3qY </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["27233"],"_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":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eStrawn is an attacking midfielder for the Solar 07 ECNL team. She is good on the ball with close control. She makes good decisions and has excellent vision. She is capable of providing the key pass to break down the defense. She seems like a player who would be great in a counter attack system. Listed as forward, but I saw her playing attacking mid.u003c/pu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["27139"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"u003cp class=u0022p1u0022u003eFeagin has good close control. She is a left footed box to box midfielder. On game film, she shows good game awareness with checking her shoulders before receiving the ball. Combines well with her teammates. 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She's a good team player.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-63dd70ec4d9f8"} /-->

The PrepSoccer Player Rankings for Texas' Class of 2026 were released this week. This is the first ranking for this class as PrepSoccer prepares for a national rankings release for this class in the spring. 

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Rylee McLanahan

Rylee McLanahan

TX
M/F
POS M/F
CLASS 2026
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Rylee
McLanahan M/F
Class
2026
TX
Who are the most important midfielders in Texas?
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Florida
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Rylee McLanahan

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Club: Solar SC ECNL
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Texas Tech
Lauren Alvarez

Lauren Alvarez

TX
F
POS F
CLASS 2026
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Lauren
Alvarez F
Class
2026
TX
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Texas Tech
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Lauren Alvarez

State: Texas
Club: FC Dallas ECNL
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Pittsburgh
Savannah Johnson

Savannah Johnson

TX
M/D
POS M/D
CLASS 2026
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Johnson M/D
Class
2026
HS
Parish Episcopal
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TX
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Savannah Johnson

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State: Texas
School: Parish Episcopal
Club: Solar SC ECNL
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Colorado State
Breckyn Ferrell

Breckyn Ferrell

TX
M
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Breckyn
Ferrell M
Class
2026
Height
5'8"
HS
Lake Travis
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TX
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Colorado State
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Breckyn Ferrell

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Finley Newell

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TX
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POS M/F
CLASS 2026
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Newell M/F
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HS
Georgetown
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TX
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School: Georgetown
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Wisconsin
Isabelle “Izy” Traub

Isabelle “Izy” Traub

TX
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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“Izy” Traub M
Class
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Plano West
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TX
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Isabelle “Izy” Traub

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UNC-Chapel Hill
Sealey Strawn

Sealey Strawn

TX
F
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CLASS 2026
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2026
TX
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Sealey Strawn

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Club: Solar SC ECNL
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Tennessee
Olivia Feagin

Olivia Feagin

TX
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Feagin M
Class
2026
HS
College Station
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TX
Who are the most important midfielders in Texas?
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Olivia Feagin

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School: College Station
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Sam Houston State
Ashtyn Magnuson

Ashtyn Magnuson

TX
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POS F/M
CLASS 2026
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Magnuson F/M
Class
2026
HS
A&amp;M Consolidated Highschool
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TX
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