The kids are alright for Orange Lutheran

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coming off the two best seasons in school history, one might think the smallest school in the Trinity League just had generational talent come through and that they would not be able to maintain the newly established level. But that does not seem to be the case at Orange Lutheran, as there is another wave of prodigious talent coming through.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joaquin Chavez, Midfielder/Defender, Boca OC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chavez has the makings of a future captain. He started as a freshman in the midfield and backline, showing leadership and versatility. He is a talented player, who plays with aggression and lives for the big moment. He's shown enough talent to have had a recent trial with LA Galaxy. He plays club at Boca OC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kyler Firoznaum, Forward, Pateadores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Talk about having goal-scoring prowess, Firoznaum has it. He scored 25 goals on an unbeaten and Trinity League champ JV team. He's very smooth on the ball and finishes clinically. He's calm when on the ball and under pressure, and is lethal with either foot. He plays club at Pateadores. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian Garcia, Keeper, Beach FC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garcia is a smaller keeper, but plays like he's much bigger. He comes up big when he's needed and should be labeled as a big-time keeper. He's a year younger than [player_tooltip player_id='79834' first='Ayden' last='Santana'], the rising senior keeper, but gets opportunities and shows off his athleticism and how active he is in the box. He plays club at Beach FC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='274694' first='Anthony' last='Monge'], Forward, West Coast FC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monge plays club for West Coast FC and is a total attacking talent. He has the ability to use both feet, works hard and is a great teammate. The 2027 graduate is a future leader, and a future goal-scoring threat on the varsity team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isaac Ortiz Soto, Midfielder, Boca OC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Another freshman who made an impact for the varsity team, Ortiz Soto can play anywhere on the pitch, but is a midfielder by trade. He's incredibly technical and athletic, with a good touch, can move on the ball well and he plays smart and is not overwhelmed despite his age. He plays club with Boca OC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dylan Rodriguez, Attacking Midfielder, Slammers FC </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rodriguez is a playmaker. He just loves to create. His goal is to distribute and set his teammates up, which he does well. He is unselfish, which is why he was a captain at Orange Lutheran. The 2026 graduate plays club with Slammers FC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='79834' first='Ayden' last='Santana'], Keeper, Strikers FC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Santana is a keeper who is ready for the big moment. He steps up when the spotlight is shined on him. He makes key saves by showing bravery and willingness to come out and force the attacker to make a choice. He also has good range and reacts quickly. He plays MLS Next with Strikers FC.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->