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From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls

From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
Photo: Ed Valiukevicius
Matt Smith
Matt Smith
October 1, 2024 @ 11:09 AM
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Ariel Hester
Ariel Hester 5'1" | D | 2027
CA
Liberty Drago
Liberty Drago 5'10" | D/M | 2027
CA
Nico Shin
Nico Shin F/M | 2027
CA
Hayley Kase
Hayley Kase 5'5" | M/F | 2027
CA
Zuri Brandt
Zuri Brandt 5'8" | F | 2027
CA
Audrey Glover
Audrey Glover 5'8" | F | 2027
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These six players have been highly touted, but on the periphery of the rankings. Now, with this most recent update to the California 2027 girls rankings, they are now amongst ranked players have taken large jumps. They are excellent players who have been noticed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["111177"],"_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-66f9f5055e8d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An instinctive forward, the MVLA and Archbishop Mitty player shoots all the way up to No. 51. She has wonderful soccer acumen and a deep understanding of the forward position. She understands what it means to contribute in all areas. She is a fast player, a creative player who can score, but she also knows how to distribute, she understands that it is important to pressure the ball to step into passing lanes and to be a contributor all over the pitch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["144757"],"_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-66f9f5055e976"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drago plays at Slammers FC and at Temecula Valley High and she is a player that has always had an advanced feel for the game. She is now ranked at No. 53, and has shown to be an excellent defensive player. She is a very good 1v1 defender, and she's also very instinctive and speedy, allowing her to cover any time the defense gets breached. In the air, or on the floor, she defends with a fierceness and she wins balls. She is also very comfortable in possession.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["19136"],"_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-66f9f5055e9e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Glover moved up all the way to No. 29 after a stellar All-Conference season in ECNL play. She's a wonderful striker, who can use her big frame and physical capabilities to hold off defenders and play as a target striker, but her skills go beyond that. She can really play on the ball, taking on defenders, beating multiple at a time. She moves well, understands space and can hit a ball one-time when a ball is played in. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147324"],"_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-66f9fba4a0efd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Mustang SC player makes her move in the rankings to No. 64. Hester is a powerful player and a fantastic athlete. She uses her power to excel in 1v1 situations as she is just too physical for most attackers. She uses her athleticism to dispossess players cleanly, to make clean tackles and to win a foot race when tracking back. She is a ball-winner on balls in the air, and she can also play with the ball at her feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112142"],"_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-66f9fba4a0f5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kase is a very dangerous forward, one with good speed and one with the ability to score with either foot. She can play in the midfield because of her foot skills, her agility and her quickness, but she really stands out as a very athletic and cerebral forward. She is very good at using space, at manipulating the field and opening up areas for herself and her teammates. She shows great instincts in terms of where to be and an awareness of where her teammates are. She jumped up to No. 100.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112151"],"_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-66f9fba4a0fa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This Beach FC forward is great on the ball and very creative. She's shifty and quick and very hard to defend and stay in front of. She drags out wide well, and can send a wicked ball into the area, but she can cut back inside on a dime and put a laser on frame. Her ability to change directions quickly makes her very hard to defend and allows her to create a lot of space.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

These six players have been highly touted, but on the periphery of the rankings. Now, with this most recent update to the California 2027 girls rankings, they are now amongst ranked players have taken large jumps. They are excellent players who have been noticed.

Washington (WA)
Zuri Brandt

Zuri Brandt

CA
F
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS F
CLASS 2027
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Zuri
Brandt F
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA)
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
An instinctive forward, the MVLA and Archbishop Mitty player shoots all the way up to No. 51. She...
Written by Matt Smith
Washington (WA)
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Zuri Brandt

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State: California
School: Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, CA)
Club: De Anza Force
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Highlights

Liberty Drago

Liberty Drago

CA
D/M
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS D/M
CLASS 2027
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Liberty
Drago D/M
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
HS
Temecula Valley
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
Drago plays at Slammers FC and at Temecula Valley High and she is a player that has always...
Written by Matt Smith
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Liberty Drago

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State: California
School: Temecula Valley
Club: Slammers FC
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Audrey Glover

Audrey Glover

CA
F
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS F
CLASS 2027
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Audrey
Glover F
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Franklin
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
Glover moved up all the way to No. 29 after a stellar All-Conference season in ECNL play. She’s...
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Audrey Glover

Instagram
State: California
School: Franklin
Club: San Juan SC
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Highlights

Ariel Hester

Ariel Hester

CA
D
HEIGHT 5'1"
POS D
CLASS 2027
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Ariel
Hester D
Class
2027
Height
5'1"
HS
Carondelet
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
The Mustang SC player makes her move in the rankings to No. 64. Hester is a powerful player...
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Ariel Hester

State: California
School: Carondelet
Club: Mustang SC
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Highlights

Hayley Kase

Hayley Kase

CA
M/F
HEIGHT 5'5"
POS M/F
CLASS 2027
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Hayley
Kase M/F
Class
2027
Height
5'5"
HS
Mira Costa
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
Kase is a very dangerous forward, one with good speed and one with the ability to score with...
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Hayley Kase

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State: California
School: Mira Costa
Club: Beach FC ECNL G09
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Nico Shin

Nico Shin

CA
F/M
POS F/M
CLASS 2027
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Nico
Shin F/M
Class
2027
HS
Mira Costa
|
CA
From watch list to ranked: California 2027 girls
This Beach FC forward is great on the ball and very creative. She’s shifty and quick and very...
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Nico Shin

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State: California
School: Mira Costa
Club: Beach FC ECNL G09
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