Dominant midfielders from 2027 class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The class of 2027 has talented midfielders, a lot of them from clubs like LAFC, LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes. However, if you look beyond those clubs, there are midfielders who are dominating the position from all around the state. Here are five such players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147165"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f42975e284c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Acosta is an active No. 10, one who likes to express himself about the pitch. He is very talented on the all, and likes to show his foot skills and take players off the dribble. He is not selfish, however, picking a pass when it is there and going for goal when it is not. He's also not afraid of a challenge, showing good timing on his tackles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146797"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f42975e28d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Downing is a ball-winning No. 6 who is incredibly dynamic. He goes side to side as much as he goes up and down, covering a lot of the pitch. A technical player with good tactical awareness, he facilitates the ball very well. He is a true pivot man as he moves the ball quickly as he can play the ball through the midfield or get it out wide, with accuracy. He's also very skilled on the ball and can take players on.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147555"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f42975e2935"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Firestone plays the game with a lot of intensity and passion. He's really grown a lot, but even when he was smaller than other players, he was fierce in trying to win the ball. He's physical and can make challenges from his No. 6 spot, dispossessing players deftly. He is also good on the ball and great about getting involved on the attack, never overcommitting, filling the right space and then delivering a big right-footed shot from range when the opportunity presents itself. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146763"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f42975e2990"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Knight has been identified as one of the top 2009 players from Northern California and has trained with Sporting Kansas City SC. He is from Central California, so does not get as many headlines, but he is deserving of them. He is a fantastic athlete with tremendous ability in possession and he is a true goal scoring threat when on the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147507"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66f42975e29eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A versatile player, Lancerin can play as a No. 8 or a No. 10. The San Francisco-based midfielder performs well at either position. He has been playing up with older kids, so the physicality of the game is something he is used to and enjoys. He's got good size, a good frame and is strong. He has very good speed, and he pairs that with two other key attributes as he flashes good technical skills to go along with a tenacity that cannot be coached.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->