Five 2025s from New Jersey on the rise
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The New Jersey class of 2025 includes a number of standouts and a bunch of key contributors on teams that advanced far in the postseason for their club teams. While the new club campaign has started, there is still time…
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Continue ReadingThe New Jersey class of 2025 includes a number of standouts and a bunch of key contributors on teams that advanced far in the postseason for their club teams. While the new club campaign has started, there is still time to reflect on the new names that emerged toward the end of last season.
Below is a scouting report on five of the players from New Jersey who were influential to their club or high school teams this past season and should be on the radar for college coaches.
Zinn was one of the best players at the ECNL playoffs in San Diego. The center back from PDA is an elite defender and it is easy to see why college coaches are already lining up for her commitment. Zinn is one of those few players who jumped onto the national rankings list from her performances during the spring and summer.
Aaronson is the next in line from the famous soccer family. She is an attacking midfielder who impressed in the Girls Academy the past season. Aaronson earned an invite to the Girls Academy Mid-Atlantic Talent ID event where she starred from the start in that game. She showed against the best talent in that league that she can be an impactful player from the center attacking midfield role. She was a little off in the press and she gave perhaps too much respect to the opposition, but the overall potential she showed in that game suggested she will have a bright future at the next level for any program looking for a dynamic playmaker in the attacking third. With her quickness and her decisiveness on the ball, Aaronson has the quality to shine against top talent. She is currently in England with the Capelli Girls All-Star team.
Carthy is a goalkeeper from SJEB in the Girls Academy. She’s had a standout season in that league that included an invite to the Mid Atlantic Talent ID. She was one of the bright spots of the team during the Spring Showcase. Tall with a long wingspan, Carthy offers the physical profile of a top level goalkeeper at the college level. She has the quick reflexes and athleticism to be an elite shot-stopper. Carthy is a name to watch this season from Jersey.
Highlights
Perna is a highly decorated player from the 2025 class especially at the high school level with MVP, All-Region, and All-State honors to her credit. She wears the captain’s armband for her club side. She plays as a center back for STA. She is a dominant force on the field. She is excellent in aerial duels with the timing and authority she has in those challenges. In defending, she uses her physicality well to challenges. With excellent body control, Perna regularly comes out of 50/50 duels cleanly with the ball. Perna should be a top priority for scouts in the area.
Foley is another standout from the RUSA squad, which finished the season as US Youth Soccer National Finalists. She is a center midfielder with a well rounded game. The aspect of her game that I think stands above her peers is her defensive instincts. She reads the game really well and punishes the opponent when they have a bad touch. On the ball, she is smart in possession. She rarely forces a pass and has a slight tendency to play back, but she is always looking for the outlet with the most space and potential for creating an advantage. Foley has the frame to handle the scrappy college game. She should be on the radar for most programs in the region.