For the Future: Washington’s best from 2028
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The PrepSoccer state rankings for the 2027 class for Washington were released this week. As part of the scouting process, there were a number of players from the 2028 class who stood out in the 09 age group games. Below…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepSoccer state rankings for the 2027 class for Washington were released this week. As part of the scouting process, there were a number of players from the 2028 class who stood out in the 09 age group games. Below is a scouting report on some of the names to know from this class.
Fredrickson plays as a outside back for Seattle United 09 ECNL. She is an excellent 1v1 defender. Anticipates well with a good first step so she is often first to the ball on entry passes. Her quick feet also show off when the attacker is facing her as she can poke the ball off the feet of the winger. Fredrickson is also a weapon going forward thanks to her skill and pace. She has all the tools to be a top players in the 2028 class.
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Leslie is a midfielder on the Seattle United 09 ECNL team. She is dynamic on the ball. Quick to spring the attack when the opportunity is on. She plays as the attacking midfielder and is a focal point of all of the movement for her side. She is good on the ball and her teammates trust her as an outlet even when she is under pressure. Leslie makes great runs off the ball, which are difficult to track for the opposition and really open up the field for her team. She’s a top player in this class.
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Covello is a midfielder on the Reign Academy 09 GA team. She is listed as a defender on the GA Talent ID roster, but I saw her play as a defensive midfielder this season. She is a top player in that role. She showed a high level of soccer intelligence in her tactical positioning and her passing. She did well in scanning options over the field and making quick decisions on the ball. She is a player to watch from this class.
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Fallarme is a defender on the Seattle United 09 ECNL team. She plays outside back. She possesses quick feet and good skill. She is a two-way player who offers quite a bit in the attack for an outside back. She is fully confident on the ball and happy to take on defenders in 1v1 situations. She is a good playmaker and often creates chances for her side.
Legan is a midfielder/forward on the Washington Premier 09 ECNL team. She is a versatile player who is left footed. She can play on the wing, as an attacking midfielder, or as a left back. Legan has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Her versatility and left foot are key parts of her game as she can play any role at a high level.
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Hawkins is a midfielder on the Crossfire Premier 09 ECNL team. She is part of the US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Hawkins previously played for PacNW. Hawkins has been outstanding this season for Crossfire. A leader of the midfielder from her spot at defensive mid, she has controlled the game with her positioning and quick decision-making while in possession. Hawkins has the tools to be among the best in the nation in her position.
Reed is a defender on the Seattle Reign 09 GA team. She plays as the center back for her club team. She was going to be a top player in the 2027 rankings. She is outstanding prospect for the role. She has a well-rounded game with defensive qualities being the strong point. She is also great on the ball. Reed is going to be a player to know from this class.