Five California 2025's committed to Big Ten schools

With the Big Ten's expanded reach across the sports landscape comes more players from the west coast attending schools in this powerhouse conference. Here are five from California who will be on the pitch at Big Ten schools after this, their senior season.   [player_tooltip player_id='60783' first='Bridger' last='Baltes'], Forward/Midfielder, Santa Barbara SC   Baltes is a versatile player from Santa Barbara SC, and he is committed to UCLA, newly minted in the Big Ten. He can play as a forward, usually out wide as a No. 7, or as an attacking midfielder. Baltes plays with pace and combines that with tremendous skill. He is excellent with the ball at his feet, showing the ability to cut back on his opposite foot quickly and get off a shot. He's also a tremendous free kick and penalty taker, showing the ability to put the ball where he wants.   [player_tooltip player_id='79185' first='Dalton' last='Bulowski'], Central Defender, Strikers FC   The Strikers FC center back is a Northwestern commit. The Wildcats are getting a defender who is physical, aggressive, fast and very athletic. He slide tackles with conviction and does not get it wrong. Attackers beware, because he will come in hard and will win the ball. His ability to drop a long ball on point is something to see as he hits his attacker in stride. He also breaks lines on the ground, playing a ball from the first level to the third. His link up play is quite good as he shows comfort in pushing up.   [player_tooltip player_id='8456' first='Owen' last='Hornig'], Forward, Strikers FC   Hornig is a Wisconsin commit who plays as a forward for Strikers FC. He is a big presence who can play as a striker, or as a wide forward, usually a No. 7. His composed approach to the ball allows him to stay calm as he is a low heartbeat player who finishes cooly. He doesn't rush, but still seems to be moving faster than others. He is big and strong, and can mix it up in the box, using his vertical jumping ability and strength to score on headers. He's good at distributing the ball and pinging it quickly, creating goals as well as scoring them.   [player_tooltip player_id='7125' first='Ben' last='Norris'], Central Midfielder, Orange County SC   The Orange County SC midfielder is committed to a new Big Ten school in Washington. His a center mid that covers the entire pitch, going box-to-box and touchline to touchline. He puts in great effort and has a high work rate. He's very skilled with the ball at his feet, as he can possess, make people miss, he can make all the passes and with accuracy, and he can go for goal. He is a disruptive force in the middle of the pitch as he fills passing lanes and thwarts attackers before they can fully pin their tails back.   [player_tooltip player_id='79211' first='Jake' last='Tatch'], Forward, Pateadores   Tatch is a fun forward to watch and the senior is heading to Michigan to play next year. A fast, dynamic player, Tatch can take on many roles. He can play the role of creator, coming down the side and whipping a ball in or cutting it back to a runner. He can also cut inside and get a shot off, quickly. He is a forward who loves to push, loves to put relentless pressure on the defense. He's incredibly fast, he's incredibly athletic and he's physical. He has all the tools to succeed at the next level.

With the Big Ten's expanded reach across the sports landscape comes more players from the west coast attending schools in this powerhouse conference. Here are five from California who will be on the pitch at Big Ten schools after this, their senior season.