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Rankings risers in California’s 2027 class

Rankings risers in California’s 2027 class
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Matt Smith
Matt Smith
December 2, 2024 @ 01:09 PM
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Kyota Tani
Kyota Tani M | 2027
CA
Jayson Wu
Jayson Wu D | 2027
CA
Anthony Monge
Anthony Monge M | 2027
CA
Dylan Lam
Dylan Lam 6'2" | D | 2027
CA
Lessandro Villegas
Lessandro Villegas 5'8" | M/F | 2027
CA
Roman Holliday
Roman Holliday 5'9" | F/D | 2027
CA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the release of the updated 2027 rankings in California, it's time to point out some of the players who rose and who entered the rankings. Here are six players who's club seasons have earned them a jump, or a spot, in the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147167"],"_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-674b4ead6e9dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Holliday was just featured a little over two weeks ago, which you can see <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2024/11/california-2027s-who-could-climb-in-the-rankings-update/">here</a>, but he's worth another mention because of his leap in the rankings. With speed, agility and quickness, Holliday can really impact a game. He's got quick feet and a lot of fast twitch. He can take defenders on and beat them with his skill, or he can out-think the opponents, showing a great tactical awareness. He has a nose for goal, but is a very unselfish player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["274722"],"_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-674b4ead6ea4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tani is a very quick and agile player, and a key component of the midfield. He is able to transition the ball quickly and help the defense get the ball to the second level quickly. He turns quickly, and with his shiftiness, he can beat defenders and open up a lot of space. He also can play a ball quickly because he turns and assesses very quickly. He's a smart player with great ball skills, tactical skills and awareness. He was certainly deserving of a jump into the rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["272912"],"_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-674b4ead6ea94"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Villegas makes a jump into the rankings after a good club season with 1974 Newark FC as he can impact a match at every level of the pitch. He plays any position out wide. Whether he's a forward, a wide midfielder or an outside back, he can really good up and down the pitch and make plays. He's fast, he's quick with the ball and moves it really well. He combines with his teammates excellently as he is clever to go along with his great foot skills and his vision and anticipation.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='274719' first='Jayson' last='Wu']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Association FC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b4ead6eb33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wu is a solid defender who will put his skills on display at Alameda High this winter. Wu just earned ECNL All-Conference honors with Association FC. He reads opponents well and stays in front, not getting beat easily. He's solid when it comes to deciding when to step for a ball, step up and pressure a defender, or keep shape and mark a player coming into the box. He's strong on the ball and strong in the air. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='274694' first='Anthony' last='Monge']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Orange Lutheran","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"West Coast FC","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b4ead6ebbc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Monge was deserving of a jump into the rankings after an All-Conference ECNL season with West Coast FC. He is a sophomore at Orange Lutheran and could play a big role on the young, but talented team as she is a smooth player on the ball who is smart with his movement, has a nose for goal, but works hard for his teammates. He is a player with a bright future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='274691' first='Dylan' last='Lam']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Del Mar Sharks","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-674b4ead6ec41"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lam is a modern day defender who is comfortable playing with the ball at his feet. He can possess, he can carry and he can pick a pass, breaking lines. He can hit a ball when he's pushed up as well. He's a hard-working defender as an attacker will not give more effort. He is strong, physical and wins balls in the air. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

With the release of the updated 2027 rankings in California, it's time to point out some of the players who rose and who entered the rankings. Here are six players who's club seasons have earned them a jump, or a spot, in the rankings.

Roman Holliday

Roman Holliday

CA
F/D
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS F/D
CLASS 2027
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Roman
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Class
2027
Height
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HS
California OPS
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CA
Rankings risers in California’s 2027 class
Holliday was just featured a little over two weeks ago, which you can see here, but he’s worth...
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State: California
School: California OPS
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Kyota Tani

Kyota Tani

CA
M
POS M
CLASS 2027
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Kyota
Tani M
Class
2027
CA
Rankings risers in California’s 2027 class
Tani is a very quick and agile player, and a key component of the midfield. He is able...
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Kyota Tani

State: California
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Lessandro Villegas

Lessandro Villegas

CA
M/F
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS M/F
CLASS 2027
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Lessandro
Villegas M/F
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Newark Memorial
|
CA
Rankings risers in California’s 2027 class
Villegas makes a jump into the rankings after a good club season with 1974 Newark FC as he...
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State: California
School: Newark Memorial
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