Six who are looking to leap to the next level
Six players from the Bay Area are starting to gain some traction in terms of visibility and possible college recruitment. These six are looking to take that leap and have the skills to do it. William Finley, Forward, Marin FC…
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Continue ReadingSix players from the Bay Area are starting to gain some traction in terms of visibility and possible college recruitment. These six are looking to take that leap and have the skills to do it.
William Finley, Forward, Marin FC
Finley plays ECNL for Marin FC’s 2007 team and plays high school at Archie Williams in Marin County. Finley is a versatile forward that can contribute in a number of ways. He covers a lot of ground and does not stop working. He can drive at defenders, or hold up play and work combinations with teammates running off the ball. He can create shots and can get on the end of balls in the box as well.
Davi Moura Speltri Freiria Davi Moura Speltri Freiria 6'3" | D San Domenico | 2025 CA , Central Defender, Marin FC
Freiria is a big center back, but do not let his size fool you. He can run. He can catch an attacking player from behind if he has somehow got behind the defense, and he never quits on a play, challenging an attacker the entire way. He reacts quickly which allows him to close out on attackers, and he is an excellent slide tackler. He’s also very calm with the ball at his feet, will dribble the ball up and he can play a perfect pass, either in the air or on the floor.
Masayuki Fujita Masayuki Fujita M Redwood | 2025 CA , Attacking Midfielder, San Francisco Elite SC
Fujita plays ECNL for the 2007 team at San Francisco Elite SC, playing his high school at Redwood High in Marin County. He’s a technically gifted player, with great quickness and decision making. He’s very versatile as he can play a number of positions and do a number of things. He changes pace well, has a powerful shot and displays a deep understanding of the game.
Cole Greene, Central Defender, Marin FC
Greene is an excellent athlete, as he stars as a football player, a lacrosse player in addition to being an excellent center back. Greene is a competitor as he really likes to play, and likes to compete. He is a tireless worker who is always striving to improve and he is incredibly coachable. He’s a relentless defender who knows when to step for a ball and when to make a tackle.
Rafael Gouvea, Forward, Marin FC
Gouvea is a striker that just knows where to be and when to be there. He’s always lurking and seeking opportunities to score. He’s quick and agile and very good with the ball at his feet. He times his runs well, and is also very good when it comes to taking defenders on.
Michael Andy Moats, Central Midfielder, San Francisco Elite SC
Moats is another SF Elite SC 2007 ECNL player on this list, playing his high school soccer in San Francisco at Lick-Wilmerding. He’s a center mid, through and through. He observes and reads the game well, knowing where to go as he anticipates player and ball movement. This allows him to know where to position himself in order to shut down the middle of the pitch. He also shows precise passing ability to go with superior decision making, and the ability to put a shot on frame once pushed up.