Arizona talent in the Prep Soccer National Rankings 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer Boys National Rankings for the 2028 class and National Watch List for the 2029 class were released last week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/national/rankings/boys/2028-rankings/">the rankings here for the 2028 group</a>. The<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/national/rankings/boys/2029-rankings/"> 2029 Watch List can be viewed here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Arizona has a number of players on the national rankings between the two classes. Below is a scouting report on some of the top talent from Arizona in the 2028 and 2029 classes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261487"],"_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-67c5ccf87acbb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Five star. Skillful. Highlight reel.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is a player who jumped off the screen in every Barca Residency Academy game. The midfielder is one of the most exciting prospects in the 2010 class and it looks like his club is promoting him to the club's U16 team based off the games in February. He was outstanding the game against LAFC. Showed high-level decision-making and skill against one of the best midfields in the country. Williams is going to be a name to a know for a long time and continues to prove he's the best in this class</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279946"],"_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-67c5ccf87ad54"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Forward. Youth National Team. Relentless.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boney is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='279945' first='Barca' last='Academy'] U15 MLS Next team. He was previously part of the Atlanta United academy. He can play at center forward or on the wing. There's a lot of obvious traits that suggest a bright future for Boney - pace, skill, and intelligence. The aspect of his game that I think speaks the highest to his future is his dogged determination defensively. He's over six-feet tall and uses those long legs in the tackle to consistently win duels. He is a more active and committed defender than almost any other forward in this class. The mentality to help his team win will make him a favorite for any coach at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279993"],"_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-67c5ccf87adb2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile. Skillful. Competitive.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">De Wet is an attacking talent - attacking midfielder or forward. He is right-footed. He likes to play on the left side (or through the center) to use the ability to cut inside on the dribble when the chance is on. De Wet has impressed this season in MLS Next. He's been effective and efficient on the ball. He's quick to make decisions and does well in adapting to the pressure applied from the opposition. He works a lot off the ball to earn touches. His play has earned him an invite to Barcelona for a training opportunity in January. De Wet is originally from Washington and took part in the id2 tour as a defender. There are traits that suggest he could be a good outside back. However, his play recently with Barca in a more advanced role has really showcased his elite talent.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["281096"],"_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-67c5ccf87adfe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Technical. Decisive. Midfielder.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frey is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='279945' first='Barca' last='Academy'] U15 MLS Next team. He's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Frey has been overshadowed a bit this season compared to some of his teammates who have seen their stock rocket into a new level in recent months. Frey's steady, consistent development should not be overlooked. He is a technical midfielder with a strong foundation to his game. He checks his shoulders before receiving the ball, he gets into good passing channels for his side, and he makes quick decisions on the ball. The way he progressed the ball up the field is excellent. As a technical midfielder in the no. 8 role, there are few players in this class who can match his level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280046"],"_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-67c5cf12f3428"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Left-footed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Castillo is the left center back for RSL AZ U15 MLS Next. He's been outstanding this season at the club level. He was part of the US Soccer Talent ID event in November for the 2010 and 2011 age group. Castillo's recent play has been confident and dominant. He's been sure footed in every tackle going in with the belief that he will win any duel. The quality defensively has been key to his side as he has been quick to start the counter-attack with dominance in the duel and then skill on the dribble. Castillo's been a top player in Arizona this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">2029s</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280084"],"_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-67c5cf12f3481"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Versatile. Tall. Competitor.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Irwin is a player who is playing up an age group at the MLS Next level. He's been impressive this season with his play against older competition. He can play in a variety of roles. He can turn up in the midfield one game, center forward the next, or even get in some time playing in the defense. Irwin stands out for his height, but the skill is there too. He's a talented player with a bright future. He's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280085"],"_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-67c5cf12f34ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Strong. Leader. Elite Prospect.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wolfley is a six-foot tall center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='280083' first='Phoenix' last='Rising MLS Next'] team. He's established himself as one of the top center backs in the MLS Next U15 age group while playing up an age group (he's a 2011). Wolfley's best attributes are his defensive technique. He's excellent in the duel in using his body. He has a knack for winning physical challenges. He's a multi-sport athlete - baseball. He's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["279992"],"_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-67c5cf12f3517"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic. Playmaker. Lightning feet.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">VanCleave previously played for Ballistic United and San Jose Earthquakes. He's now earned a starring role with [program_tooltip program_id='279945' first='Barca' last='Academy'] U15 MLS Next. Ballistic United has a piece on his background on <a href="https://busc.org/ezra-vancleave-climbing-the-ballistic-pathway/">the club website</a>. He was adopted from Ethiopia when he was five years old. He's been a standout on the soccer field and futsal court ever since. He's been playing with a lot of confidence lately. Eager to take on players on the dribble. With his close control, quick feet, and ease to change direction, he's mesmerizing to watch. His finishing can be a bit inconsistent especially with efforts from outside of the box. But there is no doubting that he is one of the most dynamic dribbling talents in MLS Next.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->