New names to know from the Prep Soccer National Rankings

The Prep Soccer 2027 National Rankings were updated last week. Check out the full rankings here. Learn about the process behind updating the national rankings here.   Below is a scouting report on a handful of the new names to the rankings.    Couzens is a defender on [program_tooltip program_id='283471' first='Seattle' last='United'] 09 ECNL. He is a center back on his club team. He is listed at five-foot-10. He is a captain at the club level. He leads with his action and his vocal command. Couzens is one of the best from ECNL. He is an impact player all over the field. He is a target on set pieces. He's got some hops. He's a tenacious tackler with good timing on the slide tackle. Couzens is a diligent student as well. He's going to be a top target for a number of programs.     [player_tooltip player_id='268383' first='Ryan' last='Koehler'] is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='278036' first='San' last='Juan SC'] 08 ECNL team. He also plays for [program_tooltip program_id='278036' first='San' last='Juan SC'] UPSL. He was named to the ECNL Boys Northern Cal All-Conference Team. He's got a great burst on the field. An explosive first step and a sharp mind to know when and where on the field to utilize that quality has allowed Koehler to flourish against older competition - he does well in checking his shoulders before receiving the ball and having a purpose with every touch. He displayed excellent vision when playing at the ECNL level. He has provided quite a few key passes for his team. He is one of the few players from the 2027 class who is earning playing time in the UPSL. Koehler's experience at that level will help prepare him for the college game.     Saghafi is a winger from Oregon who previously played for the Timbers academy. He plays for Oregon Premier in the ECNL now. He is playing with Portland Bangers in the USL League Two this summer. Saghafi was also named the Oregon 2024 6A Player of the Year at the high school level. He is left footed and dangerously skillful with either foot - even in tight spaces. He's a mesmerizing dribbler and that trait has especially shined at the high school and youth club level. He routinely puts defenders on the ground just trying to stay in front of him and keep their balance but his quick cuts and nifty footwork often leave defenders guessing the wrong way. His play at the USL League Two level this summer will be a clear indicator of how he can do at the next 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=mBEo6rgKMhk </div></figure>    Barbour is a tall center midfielder for the Louisville City Academy 09 ECNL team. He plays as a defensive midfielder. He's a playmaker in that role. He's an exceptional passer especially in reference to long passes and spotting the time to play a ball over the top against the high-line and when to drill it into the feet of a teammate. Barbour could be more impactful defensively. He's a towering figure on the field and reads the game well. He could be more active in getting in the duel. Barbour's first touch stands out as one of his best attributes. He is a high potential player with his skill, vision, and soccer smarts.     Siqueira is a forward/midfielder on the NTH Nasa ECNL. He is a left-footed winger who can play pretty much any spot in the attack. He also has some qualities to shine as a wing back. He looks best at right wing when he can cut inside. His top attributes are his close control while dribbling and elusiveness with quick feet. He's a good finisher. He has elite potential in a couple of different areas and has shown the ability to dominate the game at the ECNL level. Siqueira has the mentality to reach the next level and should be on the radar for scouts.

The Prep Soccer 2027 National Rankings were updated last week. Check out the full rankings here. Learn about the process behind updating the national rankings here.