Rankings Preview: Risers from Florida's 2027 Class

The Florida 2027 class is off to a hot start for recruiting. Already a handful of players have given their verbal commitment to Division I programs. The success of a couple of Florida ECNL teams and Girls Academy teams in the postseason should also turn up the attention on the state's top recruits.    With the attention on Florida, Prep Soccer is updating the state rankings for the class this week. Prior to the release of the full rankings, check out a scouting report on some of the players moving up the rankings. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">our rankings process here.</a>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Goalkeepers</h2>    Conlon is a two-way midfielder who can play in the center of the field or out wide. Given her defensive instincts and dribbling quality, she has a future as an outside back as well. Conlon is right footed and can dribble around defenders thanks to her close control, good change of pace, and ability to cut while keeping balance. Defensive the strength of her game. She uses her body well in tackles. She is a player who can fit in a variety of roles. Conlon has a lot of potential as a versatile playmaker.      Santomauro is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283667' first='Jacksonville' last='FC'] 09 ECNL team. She high points the ball on crosses. She is comfortable playing the ball with her feet and offers an outlet for her team. She has a tendency to overreach to handle high crosses - fully extending to get a finger tip on the ball. It can help at times, but it also can leave the goal exposed. Santomauro's strengths are her distribution and technique on dives.      West is a goalkeeper on the Sporting Jax Soccer Academy 09 ECNL team. She had an excellent ECNL playoffs - in an extremely difficult group. She was good off her line. She had no problem securing the collection of the ball in traffic or taking control of a deflection in her 18-yard box. West is a talented goalkeeper who works hard to improve her craft. She should be on the radar for scouts looking for a 2027 goalkeeper with excellent technique and tenacious mentality.      Baird is climbing up the goalkeeper rankings in the state. She's lightning quick, fearless, and technically sound. She made a number of saves during the ECNL playoffs that kept her team in the game. She was fast to get off her line and cut out through balls. She keeping her feet until the last second of the point of confrontation. Baird offers all the qualities to be a top shot-stopper at the next level. Her distribution is excellent as well. She's been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defenders</h2>    Trickey is a defender on the Orlando City 09 ECNL. She is a tall center back. She plays left center back. She is right footed, but is comfortable with either foot. The five-foot-seven defender has good composure on the ball. She does an excellent job of finding outlets and playing passes to help her side retain possession. Trickey has the physical profile and soccer smarts of a college level center back.      Vallas is a defender/midfielder on the Sporing Jax Soccer Academy 09 ECNL. She played outside back for her squad during the ECNL playoffs. She was excellent as a 1v1 defender. She reads the game well and has the quickness to beat her mark to the pass. Vallas has quality on the ball too. She does well in connecting passes forward. She plays with her head up. She is a quality two-way player on the wing.      Friedrichsen is an outside back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283661' first='IMG' last='Academy'] 09 squad. She can also play center back. She is a promising player for the next level. She has the physical profile and athleticism to be a college defender. She had a strong showing during the summer events. She hits a wonderful cross. She gets into the tackle with excellent technique and wins the ball consistently in the duel. She could improve on her body positioning before receiving the ball. She can get into difficult spots at times against pressing wingers. Friedrichsen has all the tools to reach the next level.      Consunji is a defender on the Jacksonville 08 ECNL team. She also played for the Armada WPSL U23 team this summer. She was selected for an ECNL National Selection Game during the club season. She's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. The accolades stack up for the defender who looks to be one of the top rising talents in the region. She can play as a center back or as an outside back. She has elite recovery speed. She is an effortless runner. She eats up ground in a blink of an eye. She made a number of blocks and goal-line clearances this past season. She offers plenty in the attack too. She hits a good cross and is comfortable running at players with the ball at her feet. She has a promising future as either a center back or outside back.      Garcia is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283764' first='West' last='Florida Flames']. She was invited to the Girls Academy National Talent ID. She is a center back who plays on both the right and left side of the formation. The aspect of Garcia's game that stands out the most compared to her peers is her fearless tackling. She will fly into a slide tackle. Her physical approach will certainly land quite a few fans among scouts who value the toughness. She backs it up with strong technical foundation with the on the ball skills.      Harless is a defender on the Sporting Jax 09 ECNL team. She can also play in the midfield. She is excellent as an outside back. She shines in the 1v1 battles. She had a great game against San Diego Surf, against some of the best talent in the country. She was perfectly timing her tackles and shutting down countless attacks. She also started some attacks with her quick thinking and excellent passing. Harless being a standout against top-tier club talent is a perfect showcase for her quality and projection.     <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Midfielders/Forwards</h2>    Weisberg is a midfielder on the Sporting Jacksonville ECNL squad. She also played for Sporting Jax in the USL-W. Weisberg can play a variety of positions. She primarily plays as an attack midfielder. She's a tidy player with a good first touch. She keeps close control of the ball and plays the simple pass cleanly. She is a limited-touch player - she thrives in the one or two-touch combination play with quick decision-making. Her movement off the ball is excellent. She is a nonstop mover. Once she finds the ball, she springs into action. Weisberg's quick thinking and skill will make her a standout at the college level.      Kuritz is a winger for the Coastal Rush 07/08 ECNL RL team. She was a key player on the team that advanced to the playoffs in the Regional League. Kuritz is a versatile player. She can play on the wing, in the midfielder, or outside back. She has good pace and plays with her head up. She showed excellent quality in 1v1 duels this season. She was a two-way player who found ways to influence the game even when she didn't have possession of the ball. Kuritz has emerged as a bright talent from the RL.      Zavala is an attacking talent on the [program_tooltip program_id='283349' first='Florida' last='Kraze'] Krush. She also plays for the Nicaragua Youth National Team. She is a center midfielder who can also play striker or on the wing. Zavala's best attributes are her creativity. She is a wonderful passer who can unlock the opposition with her brilliance. She is strong on the ball and difficult to dispossess. She is right footed - and takes a great corner kick with her right - but looks capable as a passer and finisher with her left as well. Zavala's got the attacking qualities to shine at the ECNL level. Those same traits should help her adjust to the college game.

The Florida 2027 class is off to a hot start for recruiting. Already a handful of players have given their verbal commitment to Division I programs. The success of a couple of Florida ECNL teams and Girls Academy teams in the postseason should also turn up the attention on the state's top recruits.