Previewing North Carolina’s 2028 Class: Top 6 Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for North Carolina's 2028 class will be released this week. Prior to unveiling the full list, Prep Soccer provides a preview of some of the top talent in the class. Below is a scouting report on the top five players in the North Carolina 2028 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277746"],"_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-6797cade3366b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Newcome is a goalkeeper for Charlotte SA 2010 ECNL. She is part of the US Youth National Team in the 2010 age group - the only player from North Carolina in this class with that honor. Newcome is obviously a top talent in the goalkeeper spot, and the US Soccer scouts have been early on in that with consistent call-ups for the Charlotte star. She displays that aura of confidence that is common among top goalkeepers - this fundamental belief that they can save any shot. Newcome's distribution is a strong point of her game - it's much more advanced than peers in the 2010 age group when it comes to decision-making and setting her teammates up fro success. The game film for Newcome shows an interesting trait to her game, she keeps her body more open to the field than to the ball on crosses. Most goalkeepers shift their shoulders and face the cross, but she keeps it open, which seems like a coaching point. It's paid off for her. She's done well in handling those lofted balls into her box. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277327"],"_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-6797cade336d0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hopkins jumped off the screen when scouting the 2027 class. The Charlotte Independence 09 ECNL center back was one of the best players on the field in every game I watched from that team. Considering she is a 2028, that is even more impressive. She would've been a top five candidate in the 2027 group as well. Hopkins brings competitiveness, athleticism, and soccer smarts to the center back spot. She is a player with unlimited potential and seems to just be scratching the surface for the type of impact she can have at the elite club level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277714"],"_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-6797cade33719"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cavitt is a goalkeeper on the Charlotte SA 09 ECNL team. She was ECNL Mid-Atlantic Conference First Team last season. She was recently called into the US Soccer Talent ID event for the 09 age group in January. She's been great this season. Cavitt is outstanding off her line in close shots. She's got ridiculously quick reactions, excellent understanding of angles, and a fearless nature to her. Cavitt has the potential to be one of the best in the nation in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277742"],"_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-6797cade3375e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Winnek is a midfielder on the Charlotte SA 2010 ECNL team. The creative magician for her club team, she continues to dazzle at the club level. Winnek's play has caught the eye of US Soccer scouts as she has been called into Youth National Team Talent ID events in the past. A ball-hungry type of player, the Charlotte star is a tireless worker to earn touches. On the ball, she shows off quick feet, elusive dribbling instincts, and excellent vision to play forward passes. Winnek is an ideal prospect at attacking midfield, and has shown plenty of potential to suggest she should be considered among the best in the nation in that position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277748"],"_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-6797cade337a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Breslin is one of the center backs on the Charlotte SA 2010 ECNL team. She is putting together an First Team All-Conference type of season in ECNL. The left center back has her side top of the standings after 15 games. She's a sound defender, smart, consistent, and determined. She's a good 1v1 defender and a support defender. Her strength as a center back is best highlighted when she plays as the last line of the defense and organizes the group around her. Breslin is going to be a key piece during Charlotte's playoff run this summer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277743"],"_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-6797cade337e4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sheraden is a midfielder on the Charlotte SA 2010 ECNL. She primarily plays as the defensive midfielder for her team. She's an undeniable level of talent. Impossible to take off the field, and difficult to envision Charlotte having success without Sheraden's contributions. Thought her play against PDA Blue during the St. Louis event was especially impressive. She is a true two-way player. She was making excellent decisions on the ball and providing key passes for the attack. She also matched up well against some of the top talent in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->