Boys Soccer Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from GA’s 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer state player rankings for Georgia's 2026 were released on Monday. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/03/updated-2026-georgia-boy-rankings/">the full list of the ranking here</a>. Read more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2022/10/behind-the-scenes-prepsoccers-national-rankings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the PrepSoccer ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a breakdown of some of the players from the Georgia rankings. Check out this article on the top prospects from the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2023/03/who-are-the-top-players-for-the-atlanta-united-u-15s/">Atlanta United Academy</a> for more insight on this group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111644"],"_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":"Willis was one of the breakout players from the MLS Next event. He might not have the accolades of his teammates, but he is a winger to watch. 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He has bounced between the U16 and U17 teams this season. He had a unique role for the U17 team in the recent game against Charlotte FC. He was in the center of a back five at the start of the game and dropped into that same spot whenever Charlotte had possession. When Atlanta was in possession, he stepped up to a defensive midfielder hybrid spot. The system was reliant on his quality on the ball and ability to play out of pressure. It is easy to see why Atlanta United is scheming ways to get him into different roles on the field. 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