Ten from Northern California making an impact

From Northern California, in the town of Chico, to the North Bay in Marin County, all the way east past Oakland, into LaMorinda, these 10 players have been serious standouts lately and have done great things for their teams in recent days.   Coco Boyden, Defensive Midfielder, Redwood, Class of 2024   Boyden is not a huge scorer, playing the No. 6, but recently had a game-winning goal against Petaluma. She is very technical, a lefty who can play with both feet. She can keep possession and is very good about picking a pass and spraying the ball around the pitch. She is excellent about disrupting transition and breaking up play. She is the heartbeat of the Redwood team and is a leader.   [player_tooltip player_id='134988' first='Reese' last='Burke'], Outside Defender, Chico, Class of 2024   Burke is a Puget Sound commit, and recently helped the Panthers to a 1-0 win over a good Foothill team, keeping Chico unbeaten in Eastern Athletic League play. She takes her team into a big rivalry match with Pleasant Valley tonight. A hard-working player, Burke always gives it all for her teammates, and shows selflessness by playing anywhere on the back line or as a winger. She is a poised defender, who is a ball-winner, knowing when to step, when to challenge and makes great tackles. She is also good in the air, comfortable in possession and good in joining the attack. She is also a leader, holding herself, and her teammates, accountable.   Livi Foster, Forward, Acalanes, Class of 2025   The 2007 Magic player has come a long way and is greatly improved. She is really fast and finishes well, and recently had a great game, scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Clayton Valley.   [player_tooltip player_id='82886' first='Sadie' last='Leal-Schuman'], Outside Defender, Miramonte, Class of 2026   Leal-Schuman is a highly touted player in the class of 2026. One of the top sophomore in the area, and in the state. She plays club for MVLA and is a versatile player who can play outside back and center mid. She is very smooth on the ball and is a great passer. She had a goal and an assist in a recent win over Clayton Valley.   Athena Lopez, Central Defender, Alhambra, Class of 2024   Lopez is a playmaking central defender who is comfortable in attack in addition to being a very stout and reliable defender. She recently had a goal and an assist in a 2-2 draw with Benicia to help keep the Bulldogs unbeaten at the time.   Phoebe Morf, Midfielder, Archie Williams, Class of 2025   Morf is a super technical midfielder who is outstanding on the dribble as she can make players miss and tight spaces, and get past them with seeming ease. She is creative and has great confidence, allowing her to pull off things others cannot. Flicks and back-heels are commonplace, but she isn't just flair as she is a hard-working playmaker. She scored in both matches for Archie last week, including the game-winner against San Marin.   [player_tooltip player_id='49444' first='Indira' last='Naylor'], Midfielder, Campolindo, Class of 2024   Naylor is committed to the University of Chicago and for good reason. She is a midfielder who can do it all. She can pass, dribble and shoot and is the motor for the Cougars. She had a goal and an assist in a recent win over College Park.   Mia Sandoval, Forward, Novato, Class of 2025   Sandoval is an excellent athlete with size and speed, and because of those attributes can really dominate an opponent. She has great vision with ability to stretch the game with her passing range. She also shows the ability to score from distance. She put that in display as she scored a hat trick recently against San Rafael, two of them from long range.   Marissa Scanlan, Defensive Midfielder, Tamalpais, Class of 2025   Scanlan is a ball-winning No. 6 who has an engine that does not stop. Not only is she a great athlete, but she's a great tactician and has an outstanding presence in the air. She scored the loan goal for the Hawks in a big 1-0 win over Branson.   Finn Seymore, Keeper, Marin Catholic, Class of 2025   Seymore has very good size, shows soft hands and is playing at a high level for Marin Catholic this year. She had two clean sheets last week and now has five in Marin County Athletic League play.

From Northern California, in the town of Chico, to the North Bay in Marin County, all the way east past Oakland, into LaMorinda, these 10 players have been serious standouts lately and have done great things for their teams in recent days.