Rankings Preview: Prep Soccer Boys 2028 National Rankings 

<!-- wp:video {"id":280748} --> <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2028BoysNational.mp4"></video></figure> <!-- /wp:video --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer 2028 National Rankings for the Boys were released this week. The initial ranking for this class features over 150 players in the rankings and watch list.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is the scouting report on the top five players. As a reminder, players who have signed professional contracts already are not included in the rankings. They are listed in the Watch List.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["161206"],"_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-67bf4dd4ce940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Checking in at No. 1 is [player_tooltip player_id='161206' first='William' last='Recupero']. A member of the US Youth National Team and now part of Stuttgart academy in Germany. He previously played for Boston Bolts. A top talent from the 2010 class, Recupero looks to be the attacking mid of the future for the US. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279918"],"_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-67bf4dd4ce9a1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A winger from Crew Academy, Jamil Danjaji checks in at No. 2. The attacking talent has been playing up an age group with his MLS Academy and looks to be on the pro pathway. He's been outstanding this season as a two-way contributor. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["148000"],"_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-67bf4dd4ce9eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='279936' first='FC' last='Dallas Academy'] standout [player_tooltip player_id='148000' first='Christopher' last='Cook'] checks in at No. 3 in the Prep Soccer 2028 rankings. Another midfielder with game-breaking qualities, Cook has been on a tear in MLS Next this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160054"],"_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-67bf4dd4cea39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='279930' first='Inter' last='Miami'] goalkeeper [player_tooltip player_id='160054' first='Connor' last='Dale'] checks in at No. 4. Confident on the ball, Dale plays with a ton of swagger and it shows in his shot-stopping and distribution. The top ranked goalkeeper in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["160052"],"_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-67bf4dd4cea7e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fellow [program_tooltip program_id='279930' first='Inter' last='Miami'] prospect [player_tooltip player_id='160052' first='Zidane' last='Cadet'] checks in at No. 5. Cadet is a forward with elite playmaking skills. He's a good finisher, but his talent really shines when he is setting up teammates off the pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->