Massachusetts 2027: 10 Rising Stars Every Scout Should Know

The Prep Soccer state rankings for Massachusetts will be released this week. Prior to unveiling of the list, the spotlight is turned on 10 players all scouts should know for their recent play at the club level. Check out a scouting report on the players on the rise in Massachusetts.    Bertos is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] Blue 08 ECNL team. She is a skillful, clever player. She comes from a soccer family. Her brother, Harrison, was selected in the MLS Superdraft this past year. Bertos is making a name for herself in the ECNL this season. She's got a knack for creating chances in the final third. With heel flicks, body feints, and a plethora of moves on the dribble, she's been highly effective at the ECNL level. Bertos is very competitive and that will translate to the next level. She's a fascinating prospect as she could play as a No. 9 or play on the wing as a No. 7 or No. 11. She's good at playing with her back to the goal and has the height to be a target. She tends to outsmart the defender rather than use her size to force the ball past the mark. The soccer intelligence suggests a lot of time watching the game. There is going to be a lot of interest in her early on in the recruiting process. She's proven on game film this season that she should be considered among the top forwards in the Northeast for this class.     Morse is an attacking midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='280839' first='South' last='Shore Select'] 08 ECNL team. She is right footed but confident with either foot. She has a long stride and covers a lot of ground every game. Morse immediately stands out from South Shore game film. She's got the physical frame to attract the attention of the college scouts who only look for players over 5-foot-8. She backs up the height with intelligence. She reads the game really well and jumps into passing lanes. She also uses her long legs to poke the ball away from the opposition when 1v1 defending. Morse has shown that she can compete and impress against the best in the ECNL this season.     Fuqua is a box-to-box midfielder from the [program_tooltip program_id='280839' first='South' last='Shore Select'] 08 ECNL team. She can also play as a defensive midfielder. Her work rate stands out from game film. Fuqua is a tireless midfielder who will stop at nothing to help her team win. She's active off the ball at getting into the right spots. She routinely provides key interceptions in the center of the field. She's also outstanding in the duel with her strength and technique. The Select midfielder has been a bright spot for her team this season.     Bierfeldt is a versatile player on the [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] Blue 09 ECNL team. She can play in the midfield or in the attack. She's a player who does a lot of things really well. She rarely comes off the field thanks to that versatility in the attack. She is a capable scorer with either foot and generate chances with her movement off the ball. She's one of the best players in this class at getting on the end of crosses. She has a knack for the timing and a fearless component to her game. Bierfeldt impressed during the recent ECNL National Event and continues to play with a lot of confidence at the club level.     If there is one position group that is lacking depth in the 2027 class, it is goalkeeper. Marshall is the top ranked player in that position from this class. She's outstanding. Great hand, good feel for the game, excellent distribution. The [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] 09 goalkeeper has been brilliant this season at the club level. She's fearless in the game and willing to throw her body at anything to stop the shot. She has some room to improve on her footwork on crosses. She's good when the ball comes to her, but she wastes steps with indecision on balls that are away from her. A small improvement in that area will really take Marshall's game to the next level.     Calvo is the left center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] Blue 09 ECNL team. She is a hard-nosed defender, willing tackler in the open field, and leader of the back line. The Stars center back pairing has been exceptional this season. Calvo's ruthless determination in the tackle really sets the tone for the side. She's done well in covering for teammates with her positioning. One of the strongest parts of her game is her decision-making on when to step with a mark to win the ball and when to drop off and let a teammate pick up the player. When she steps with her mark, she goes into the challenge with full conviction. She's an impactful defender at the club level. She's had some big time performances lately against the best forwards in the country.     Murphy is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] Blue 09 ECNL team. She plays right center back. Her partner at center back, [player_tooltip player_id='286121' first='Gabby' last='Calvo'], is also featured on this list. Murphy and Calvo are perfect complements for each other. The aspect of Murphy's game that stood out from game film was her passing. She hits a 40-yard ball with accuracy routinely. She's got top-tier quality in the passing quality for center backs.     Chisholm is a center forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283344' first='FC' last='Stars'] Blue 09 ECNL team. She's the player with the highest upside in this class. She's an athletic player who can do it all. She is capable of holding off defenders with her strength and has the pace to get behind the defense. Chisholm has the potential to take over the game at any moment. She hasn't always put that together at the ECNL level, but the potential is obvious.     Tuttle is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='280839' first='South' last='Shore Select'] 09 ECNL team. She is a high work rate player who is easy to envision as a starter at the next level. Her willingness to run all over the field is evident on the game film. The aspect of her play that stood out the most was her ability to play with her head up and pick out the runs of her teammates. She is capable of hitting splitting passes with either foot from the run of play. Tuttle's physical presence in the tackle is evident too from game film. She wins duels with her strength and leaves a mark on the field. Tuttle has the quality to star at the college level.    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnY9NLjXvVs </div></figure>    LaBrecque is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283706' first='NEFC' last=''] 09 Red Girls Academy team. She is one of the most decorated players in this class. She is a member of the US Women's Deaf National Team. She was also part of the Girls Academy All-Star that took part in the Generation Adidas event against some of the top academies in the world. LaBrecque is excellent at playing off the shoulders of defenders. She does well in timing her run and punishing the defense with her excellent runs off the ball. When on the ball, she is dangerous on the dribble. She cuts close to her body and keep she ball under her control. She has a powerful shot and gets it off through traffic. LaBrecque has been one of the top performers from the Girls Academy and continues to impress against the best from that league.

The Prep Soccer state rankings for Massachusetts will be released this week. Prior to unveiling of the list, the spotlight is turned on 10 players all scouts should know for their recent play at the club level. Check out a scouting report on the players on the rise in Massachusetts.