Pennsylvania featuring players on the rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pennsylvania athletes pride themselves on being hard-working, for being motivated, dedicated and strong. One thing that this new crop of soccer athlete in Pennsylvania is as well is highly skilled and athletic. The state is one of the top states in the nation in terms of producing talent. Three stories and 15 players starts with these five below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rylee Binion, Outside Defender/Midfielder, South Fayette, Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Binion is a versatile wide player from South Fayette High. She can play as an outside back or midfielder, usually in a wide position. The Century 2008 GA player is a hard-working, hustling player. She is communicative and switched on. Binion is very skilled. Beyond being a solid defender, she has great recovery speed and really picks out smart passes to go with an incredible work rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":145268,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/08/IMG_4607-crop-1418x932-1692113755.jpeg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-145268" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photo: Heather Klein</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='89216' first='Camryn' last='Klein'], Central Defender/Central Midfielder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Klein is a junior at Peters Township and plays club with the very well known Pittsburg Riverhounds 2006 ECNL team. She is a very strong defender, and has a good passing range. This also translates to when she is playing in the midfield. Klein is composed when on the ball, and communicates with her teammates very well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='25734' first='Brynn' last='Kozlowski'], Midfielder, Pennsbury, Class of 2025</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kozlowski is a midfielder from Pennsbury High, and plays ECNL at Hex FC for the 2007 team. She is a versatile midfielder who can handle the No. 6 or No. 8 role. Kozlowski is an exceptional leader and determined teammate. She is smart and knows how to motivate. She shows brilliance strategically, she is very creative and she embraces every challenge without fear, displaying great toughness. She is motivated, persistent and passionate about the game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='111786' first='Jiana' last='Patterson'], Striker, Greensburg Central Catholic, Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patterson displays great technical ability, showing the ability to pick a pass and control the ball. Tactically, she displays great vision and the ability to read the game and from a physical standpoint she is strong and explosive. She also has the mental aspect as well as she is competitive, yet coachable. Coaches see her as someone who works hard, wants to impact the game. Patterson will bring great energy and aggressiveness, and will also show quickness and agility. She plays high school at Greensburg Central Catholic, and plays club for the Riverhounds Development Academy's 2008 ECNL team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ella Van Norman, Forward, Shady Side Academy, Class of 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Norman plays as a No. 7, as the sophomore plays high school for Shady Side Academy and plays for the 2008 Pittsburgh Riverhounds ECNL team. She is a very determined and hard-working player. She is incredibly focused and disciplined. Van Norman displays great sportsmanship, but plays with aggression. She is a very fast player who has good vision and awareness on the pitch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->