ECNL RL Las Vegas: North Carolina's Best U15 Players

In the U15 ECNL Regional League played in Las Vegas, North Carolina was represented by just 2 teams. These teams are <a href="https://public.totalglobalsports.com/public/event/3169/individual-team/1010/68947/9">Charlotte Independence</a> and <a href="https://public.totalglobalsports.com/public/event/2716/individual-team/26/69029/9">Charlotte Soccer Academy</a>. This age group of players gives us more players to look at, since they're either middle-schoolers or HS freshmen. Their class means they don't get much playing time in the high school game, which is why these types of tournaments are important. The inexperience of these players is noticeable, but so is their talent. In my opinion, these are the outstanding players for North Carolina in the U15 group.    Titus is a physically and technically imposing center-back. Towering over most of his peers, he makes aerial duels impossible for the opposing teams. His ability to anticipate plays so easily makes it easy for his team to counter quickly. Pace is another one of his best attributes where he keeps the opposition attack at bay. If, with his pace, he regains possession from deep and doesn't play it forward, he manages to find someone else who can. His pass-backs aren't just to play it safe, which demonstrates his intelligence on the ball.     Edgar is a fantastic goalkeeping prospect who helps exude confidence in his team from the back. He moves quickly and with lots of agility, which makes protecting his goal much more effective. The way he makes his box his adds to his goalkeeping ability. When he has to face shots, regardless of how difficult they are, he will give his all to keep the ball out. If he faces a body shot, he keeps firm, making the ball bounce far from him. His on the ball footwork helps launch attacks from deep as well, making him a well-rounded goalkeeper.     Brandon Keenan is a good attacking midfielder who makes his team's attacks happen. He knows how and where to position himself in order to keep plays flowing forward. Using his body to create space in tight spaces also allows for him to finalize plays. His linkup play is another way in which he manages to create space. When he shoots, he does so from far, and it creates danger, making the goalkeeper work.     Noah is an interesting striker talent. He has clear natural talent that makes him an uncomfortable player to defend. Agile and with great understanding of positioning, he knows how to move across the final third. He'll drift wide or stay central if the play asks for it, and he'll always look for the ball. When he is on the ball and isn't dribbling, he plays great passes in or near the box which creates danger.    This article is of the U15 teams in the Las Vegas RL, but you can read about the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/02/ecnl-rl-florida-north-carolinas-best-u17-players/">U17</a> and <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/02/ecnl-rl-florida-north-carolinas-best-u18-19-players/">U18/19</a> Florida RL.

In the U15 ECNL Regional League played in Las Vegas, North Carolina was represented by just 2 teams. These teams are Charlotte Independence and Charlotte Soccer Academy. This age group of players gives us more players to look at, since they're either middle-schoolers or HS freshmen. Their class means they don't get much playing time in the high school game, which is why these types of tournaments are important. The inexperience of these players is noticeable, but so is their talent. In my opinion, these are the outstanding players for North Carolina in the U15 group.