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Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class

Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
JR Eskilson
JR Eskilson July 12, 2023 @ 09:44 AM
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Madison Casteen
Madison Casteen M | 2026
NC
Hailey Jones
Hailey Jones F | 2026
NC
Micah Jean
Micah Jean F | 2026
NC
Eva Forster
Eva Forster M | 2026
NC
Nicole Kleyner
Nicole Kleyner M | 2026
NC
Gesare Omwenga
Gesare Omwenga M | 2026
NC
Franky “Wicki” Dunlap
Franky “Wicki” Dunlap GK | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepSoccer State rankings continued this week for the 2026 class with a look at the North Carolina's top prospects. The North Carolina sophomores-to-be feature a handful of players with Youth National Team call-ups. And a couple of players who recently impressed at the ECNL National Playoffs in San Diego. The 2026 class features some of the top club players in the 07 and 08 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on a handful of players who appear in the PrepSoccer rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["24770"],"_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":"One of the best goalkeepers in the country in this class. She has a lot of elite qualities across the attributes that matter for goalkeepers. Dunlap is a competitive player and she is driven to improve her game every season. 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Solid in hold-up play, links well with teammates.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":4,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64adc672b800b"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HIPPoSqzog","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=_HIPPoSqzog </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["142866"],"_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":"Forward. Can play as a support striker or as a center forward. Physically imposing type. Uses her strength well. Competitive and wants to score goals. One of the top scorers in the state at the high school level over the past two seasons. Did well at the ECNL North America Cup playoffs. Good finisher around the goal. Not flashy, super effective. Quick, good runs off the ball, and driven to score more goals - exactly the type of players that can develop into elite double digit scorers at the Division I level.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["142867"],"_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":"Midfielder. Great footwork. She is elusive with the ball. 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Really high ceiling. Like the way she plays, smart about when she plays simple but also recognizes when she take players on with the ball at her feet.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64adc672b8173"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The PrepSoccer State rankings continued this week for the 2026 class with a look at the North Carolina's top prospects. The North Carolina sophomores-to-be feature a handful of players with Youth National Team call-ups. And a couple of players who recently impressed at the ECNL National Playoffs in San Diego. The 2026 class features some of the top club players in the 07 and 08 age group.

Virginia
Franky “Wicki” Dunlap

Franky “Wicki” Dunlap

NC
GK
POS GK
CLASS 2026
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Franky
“Wicki” Dunlap GK
Class
2026
HS
Broughton
|
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
One of the best goalkeepers in the country in this class. She has a lot of elite qualities...
Written by JR Eskilson
Virginia
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Franky “Wicki” Dunlap

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State: North Carolina
School: Broughton
Club: NC Courage ECNL
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Nicole Kleyner

Nicole Kleyner

NC
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Nicole
Kleyner M
Class
2026
HS
Sun Valley
|
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Box to box midfielder. Good on the ball. Excellent passer. A weapon in aerial duels. Quality to be...
Written by JR Eskilson
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Nicole Kleyner

State: North Carolina
School: Sun Valley
Club: Charlotte SA
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Wake Forest
Eva Forster

Eva Forster

NC
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Eva
Forster M
Class
2026
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Defensive midfielder. Had a stellar showing during the ECNL Champions League playoffs. She was calm on the ball...
Written by JR Eskilson
Wake Forest
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Eva Forster

State: North Carolina
Club: NC Courage ECNL
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Micah Jean

Micah Jean

NC
F
POS F
CLASS 2026
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Micah
Jean F
Class
2026
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Center Forward. Target forward for NC Courage. Can play with her back to goal. Weapon on set pieces...
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Micah Jean

State: North Carolina
Club: NC Courage
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Hailey Jones

Hailey Jones

NC
F
POS F
CLASS 2026
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Hailey
Jones F
Class
2026
HS
Forsyth Country Day
|
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Forward. Can play as a support striker or as a center forward. Physically imposing type. Uses her strength...
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Hailey Jones

State: North Carolina
School: Forsyth Country Day
Club: NC Fusion
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North Carolina State
Madison Casteen

Madison Casteen

NC
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Madison
Casteen M
Class
2026
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Midfielder. Great footwork. She is elusive with the ball. Unique skills to evade pressure. Uses fakes well to...
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North Carolina State
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Madison Casteen

State: North Carolina
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Rutgers
Gesare Omwenga

Gesare Omwenga

NC
M
POS M
CLASS 2026
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Gesare
Omwenga M
Class
2026
NC
Rankings Analysis: Top prospects from North Carolina’s 2026 class
Attacking midfielder. Previously played for NC Fusion 06, joined NC Courage this season. Dynamic playmaker. Good at finding...
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Rutgers
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Gesare Omwenga

State: North Carolina
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