Six MVLA standouts from the class of 2026

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>MVLA is a club known for producing talent, and there is plenty of it from the class of 2026 in the club. These six players possess a wide-ranging skill set, and show the ability to do just about anything on the pitch. There is some special talent in this group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='175115' first='Nicholas' last='Garzino'], Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Garzino shows versatility up at the top as he can play as a No. 11 or a No. 9. He can use both feet, so defenders cannot hone in on him or box him in to one direction. Because of his ability to use both feet, he can also play as a No. 7, and he is really quick, showing good pace on the outside and speed when making runs to split defenders when playing centrally. He times his runs well and does not have a heavy touch when getting on the end of the ball, which often time scan leave a keeper in no man's land. He finishes well, showing the ability to slot the ball home and avoid the keeper. He can cut back on either foot and get off a lightning strike, showing excellent change of direction ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='83270' first='Nathan' last='Juillard'], Keeper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A keeper with great feel and understanding for his position, Juillard uses a tactical understanding of the game and positioning to be in the right spot. He reads the flow of the game in front of him, which allows him to be in a good position to make saves. He's a strong shot stopper, a strong communicator and a good distributor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='83276' first='Jack' last='O'Donovan'], Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Donovan is a hard-working forward who's engine is a problem for defenders. His movement off the ball and dynamism make him hard to mark. He makes clever, well-timed runs and is good at limiting the amount of touches he needs to get off a shot after a ball is played to him. He has good foot skills and good finishing skills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='7795' first='Jaden' last='Peercy'], Defensive Midfielder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Peercy is a No. 6 who can also play as a center back. As a No. 6, he is a ball-winner who transitions into attack very quickly, and shows good passing range and texturing. He can go short, he can go long, he can play a clever ball and he can turn a defender and carry as he absorbs pressure well and then beats it. He wins the ball so well because he is strong in the air as he tracks the ball well. He's great on set pieces and corners in terms of defending. This work both ways as he shows the ability to score on headers on the other end because of how good he is in the air. He can possess, too, and will push up and can shoot from range. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='8172' first='Lukas' last='Ramans'], Central Midfielder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ramans is a special talent, ranked in the top 20 of PrepSoccer's Class of 2026 rankings. A key man for MVLA and for his St. Francis High team, he leaves his indelible mark on the match every single time. He goes box-to-box and makes an impact in all facets. He is very gifted, technically, as he can possess and take his time to process, which he really doesn't need a lot of time to do since he processes so quickly. But he is cool and composed. He can carry the ball up the pitch, he shows creativity and vision as he can get an attack started, but also works hard and puts in a shift and will track back defensively and be very involved.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='7766' first='Jack' last='Walton'], Midfielder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walton is a deep-sitting midfielder who takes pride in his role, and that is to be disruptive, to create change of possession and help his team transition quickly. Check, check and check. He has good feet, defensively, meaning he moves well, especially laterally, keeping players in front of him and is very good at dispossessing opponents. He also has good feet on the ball, showing true foot skills and the ability to keep the ball right at his feet. He can distribute quickly and decisively and helps his team get moving the other way, quickly. With vision and the ability to turn, he is a player that can play several midfield positions.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->