All-San Diego Area boys team
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San Diego boasted the top team in the state in St. Augustine after the Saints won the SoCal regional title. The area boasts some college players, another that might go the professional route as well as a bunch of other…
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Continue ReadingSan Diego boasted the top team in the state in St. Augustine after the Saints won the SoCal regional title. The area boasts some college players, another that might go the professional route as well as a bunch of other talent to make up this Best XI list for the metro area.
KEEPER: Jaden Nisperos Jaden Nisperos GK CA is a very active and athletic keeper and he is chosen as the one for the San Diego Area Best XI. He is a little small, but he’s fierce, he leads and can stop shots with his quick reactions and ability to read the game.
DEFENDERS: Quinn Garrett Quinn Garrett D La Costa Canyon | 2024 CA of La Costa Canyon is the lone senior on this list as he is joined by juniors Emiliano Postlethwaite and Caden Rayfield. Postlethwaite was a standout defender for the aforementioned St. Augustine team while Rayfield was the defensive leader for San Pasqual.
MIDFIELDERS: A great group of midfielders is led by Iain Wagner Iain Wagner F St. Augustine | 2024 CA of St. Augustine, who is an explosive and creative No. 10. He is off to the University of San Diego. A pair, both seniors, from San Dieguito Academy join the midfield as Riley Kellar and Garrett Delorme were vital to the Mustangs turning around their season and becoming a section and regional force by the end. Jack Bottini Jack Bottini 5'10" | M Torrey Pines | 2025 CA , the one junior, is a Torrey Pines midfielder who sees the game well, is composed and controlled on the ball and will put in a shift.
FORWARDS: Gus Velez Gus Velez F CA of No. 1 ranked and SoCal regional champ St. Augustine headlines this group. Velez is a striker with a lot of ability, he’s well-rounded and is heading to the University of San Diego. Godwin Antwi of Del Norte joins this group as the very talented forward led Del Norte to a great season. Antwi appears set to be turning pro. The two seniors are joined by a freshman in Abraham Lopez from San Pasqual who had 14 goals and six assists.
Position | Name | School | Grade | Commitment |
GK | Jaden Nisperos | Westview | Senior | |
D | Caden Rayfield | San Pasqual | Junior | |
D | Emiliano Postlethwaite | St. Augustine | Junior | |
D | Quinn Garrett | La Costa Canyon | Senior | |
M | Jack Bottini | Torrey Pines | Junior | |
M | Riley Kellar | San Dieguito Academy | Senior | |
M | Garrett Delorme | San Dieguito Academy | Senior | |
M | Iain Wagner | St. Augustine | Senior | San Diego |
F | Guz Velez | St. Augustine | Senior | San Diego |
F | Godwin Antwi | Del Norte | Senior | |
F | Abraham Lopez | San Pasqual | Freshman |