Youth movement is coming in California

These five players from California, all of them from the class of 2027 and 2028, are part of an incredible influx of talent in California. These are special classes and these young players are starting to make a splash and starting to have their names ring loudly. The kids are alright in California, and expect big things for club and school from these five.   [player_tooltip player_id='19625' first='Kai' last='Beary'], Keeper, SC Blues, Class of 2027   Beary has very good size for someone from the class of 2027, and this allows her to be physical in her box. When she comes out for a cross or a corner, she does not get knocked around and can fight through the traffic to easily get to the ball. From a shot-stopping perspective, she is very good, but really stands out is her ability to squeeze the ball as she has great hands and does not allow second-chance opportunities after a shot on goal. She covers both posts thanks to her length and athleticism as she is hard to beat. She's communicative, she's a leader and a true riser in this class.   [player_tooltip player_id='202693' first='Samantha' last='Grey'], Outside Defender, Cal Elite, Class of 2027   Grey is a very athletic player who, depending on the formation, can impact all three levels. She is a wide player, and she is an excellent outside back or wide forward. She can also play in the midfield as a wide mid, if the formation is adjusted as such. She shows great explosiveness where ever she is positioned, she shows the ability to be a physical, ball-winning defender, and she shows the ball skills to be able to impact the game from the midfield or as a speedy wide forward.   [player_tooltip player_id='197133' first='Kate' last='Nourse'], Keeper, Slammers FC ECNL, Class of 2027   Possessing and distributing is a big part of Nourse's game. She is very comfortable with the ball at her feet, she does not panic or feel rushed and she can distribute long and short with accuracy. She is also very aggressive and decisive as she comes out for balls very quickly and with determination. She is agile and athletic, making quick reaction saves by getting to the floor quickly, either diving to one side or the other or using her legs.   [player_tooltip player_id='202653' first='Everleigh' last='Porter'], Midfielder, Bay Area Surf, Class of 2028   Porter is a player that understands the value of being versatile as she can play any of the three midfield positions, and she can also play as a striker. She is a rising freshman at Menlo School and plays for Bay Area Surf. She is already distinguished in that she plays for the US Futsal team and NorCal PDP. When you watch her in person or on tape, you can see that she has the ability to score goals, and score from anywhere. She can score from range, sometimes quite far out, and she finishes inside the area very neatly. She also has a nuanced understanding of space. She is a very aware player, knowing where to be and when to be there, and she shows this on the ball as well as off of it. She leads her teammates into space when she plays a ball, makes great decisions as she shows advanced vision.   [player_tooltip player_id='146251' first='Sofia' last='Rodriguez'], Forward, LA Surf, Class of 2027   Rodriguez is a very versatile forward as she can play all three positions across the top, and if needed she can also play as a central defender. She has great body control and balance, and when a defender tries to be physical with her, she does not get moved off of her path. In fact, it is usually the defender that pays the price, getting moved while Rodriguez continues along her way. She is very clever, showing the ability to beat multiple defenders as she is agile and she can turn very quickly as well. She can score with either foot and can do so from distance as well, showing a lot of power.

These five players from California, all of them from the class of 2027 and 2028, are part of an incredible influx of talent in California. These are special classes and these young players are starting to make a splash and starting to have their names ring loudly. The kids are alright in California, and expect big things for club and school from these five.