Fantastic Forwards – Five top attacking talents from Northeast

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The MLS Next showcase kicks off this week from Southern California. In the lead up to the event, we take a look at some of the players on the rise. Below is a look at some of the best forwards from the Northeast in the 2009 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["274994"],"_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-675201bd85c38"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adeyemo's blazing speed is the first thing that stands out from his game film. There are very few defenders who can match him for speed. He has been a top forward for some time. He was the USL Academy Cup Golden Boot winner in the 2009 age group back in 2022. He has kept up that form in front of goal as one of the top scorers in MLS Next this season. He scored his team's only goal in the 1-1 draw against NYCFC last month. He created a number of chances in the game against BW Gottschee as well. Adeyemo has big time potential thanks to elite pace and good finishing instincts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275001"],"_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-675201bd85d55"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Stewart is a forward on the BW Gottschee MLS Next. He is five-foot-10, right-footed, strong, and speedy attacking talent. He is going to get a lot of interests based on his most recent performances against MLS Academies - he was dominant against Toronto FC last month. The aspect of Stewart's game that should be getting the most attention is his defensive work rate. He is great in the press and is a willing tackler. Stewart is a gritty forward who creates his own chances with his determination.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275003"],"_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-675201bd85e12"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Metellus is among the best back-to-the-goal forwards in this the 2027 class. He is a six-foot-two with long legs, which he uses to his advantage. He plays one or two-touch in the link-up with a good control while under pressure. He moves well off the ball and creates space with his the off-ball intelligence. He is a handful for the center back with his effort in the press. Metellus offers the physical profile of a center forward who will be an impact player at the next level thanks to his height, strength, and skill.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["274999"],"_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-675201bd85eca"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>There is one name that gets the most buzz from the Northeast in the 2009 age group, Frank Rodrygo Pah. He's an unreal talent and probably on the fast track to professional opportunities. He plays right wing and he is absolutely crushing outside backs every single game this season. Quick feet, elusiveness in tight spaces, and close control under pressure, he has shown off a variety of ways to beat defenders beyond just his lightning pace. Pah is part of the Liberia Youth National Team, but would be considered one of the best 09 in the US if eligible.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22447800/6744b347dd1d01c2b7d90509' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-675201bd8618d"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275005"],"_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-675201bd8623e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Aaron is a left forward on the FC Boston Bolts. He's enjoying a terrific season thanks to his soccer intelligence and elite finishing. He is right footed and tends to like to cut inside to his preferred foot, but he has the quality to whip in a cross with his left foot as well to keep the defender honest. Aaron's best moments have been off the ball as he has shown an advanced tactical understanding and exploited the opposition with his runs off the ball and the timing of his movement. The Boston Bolts standout had great showings against Oakwood and Toronto FC recently.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->