Rankings Preview: Introducing the Top Five in Illinois 2029 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Illinois state rankings for the 2029 class will be released next week. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">the Prep Soccer ranking process here.</a> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on the top five players in the Illinois 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290434"],"_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-689e18dc14f2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Williams is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select'] ECNL. She is a 2011, but she plays up with the 2010 team. She is part of the US Soccer Youth National Team in the 2011 age group. Williams is a ridiculously impressive athlete. Elite speed, fiery defensive qualities, and an unmatched competitive drive are the key characteristics to her game. She dominates the game when she plays at her own age group so hopefully her club continues to challenge her against older competition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If she keeps developing her on-ball qualities, there is no doubt she will be a center back headed for the professional game in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAZU4-DgN0M","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <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=jAZU4-DgN0M </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280254"],"_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-689e18dc14f92"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">During the scouting process for the 2028 class, Chaddock was one of those players who just kept stealing the show. The CIU GA star has been called into the US Youth National Team in the 2010 age group. She's a top talent at the national level in that age group and a top player in the very strong 2029 class in Illinois. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chaddock is a highly intelligent center back with excellent qualities in distribution and reading the game. She has a bright future thanks to her work ethic and comfort with the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmdUUmEY3RY","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <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=cmdUUmEY3RY </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275906"],"_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-689e18dc14ff8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hindson is the top ranked attacking talent in this class. The Eclipse 2010 standout was named to the ECNL Midwest First Team All-Conference selection. She was dominant last season at the club level, and should be in for an even bigger 2025/2026 campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hindson is a multi-sport athlete and shines on the track as well. She qualified for nationals in indoor and outdoor track events. She's a sprinter with qualifying times in the 60 meters and 100 meters. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The speed shows up on game film. The way she gets from a stop to a full speed in a blink of an eye almost feels violent. The raw strength as a running is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even though she has that vertical threat speed, she isn't only reliant on that part of her game. She punishes the defense with her vision and passing too. There is some quality to her game that feels like an attacking midfielder with athletic qualities of a No. 9. It's a rare player profile, which makes her such an exciting talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSGOCBJimHA","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <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=YSGOCBJimHA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["316034"],"_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-689e18dc15060"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lefler is a winger/midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='280253' first='Central' last='Illinois United GA'] team. She was part of the US Soccer Youth National Team in the 2011 age group. She was also called into the Girls Academy National Talent ID event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She can play on the wing or outside midfield. She is good on either side of the formation. She's right footed, but looks comfortable on the left side. She is a good dribbler who likes to put the defender on their heels and use her speed to get past her mark. She is a clever passer and splits the defense with nifty footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has the quality to rip off a shot from outside of the box and she takes her opportunities when the defense gives her too much space. Lefler has the qualities to be a top player in the country from the wide position thanks to her 1v1 skill and quick footwork. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdYFfVoqGJQ","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <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=UdYFfVoqGJQ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["290432"],"_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-689e18dc150b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Colamatteo was one of the<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/07/ecnl-playoffs-champions-league-2011-best-xi/"> breakout stars of the ECNL Playoffs.</a> The [program_tooltip program_id='283326' first='Eclipse' last='Select'] standout was part of the US Soccer U14 Girls National Team Regional Talent ID event earlier this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scouts love her game as a hardworking midfielder who just seems to make winning plays in every game. There is reason to believe she could end as a top prospect in this class on a national level. She's gritty, driven, and brings an unlimited supply of energy. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Combined with her skills and soccer smarts, Colametteo has the tools to be a top midfielder at the international level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->