Heartland Heroes – Top Attacking talent from MO/KS 2029 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for Missouri and Kansas come out this week. Prior to the release of the rankings, read this scouting report on some of the best attacking talent from the freshman class in the Heartland. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["320614"],"_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-68c1dc355d316"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice is a forward/midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2010 ECNL team. She can play as an attacking midfielder or at the point of the attack. She is a 2011 who is playing up an age group for her club. She is part of the US Soccer Youth National Team in the 2011 age group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice is another bright talent from the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] program who could be on the verge of making the leap into the conversation as one of the best in the country. She's been very good to start the season. She's active all over the field when she is playing in the midfield. She's a two-way player who puts in the work for whatever task she is given during that game. Her best attribute is her off-ball runs. She has this knack for timing the run and getting to the spot before the defender to get on the end of crosses. She's quick and uses her body well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice has impressive technical skill on the ball and doesn't waste touches. She's an efficient finisher around the goal. She's a top forward in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321170"],"_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-68c1dc355d382"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gail is a winger on the [program_tooltip program_id='321167' first='Union' last='KC'] Girls Academy team. She is part of the ODP Regional Team. And she was also part of the US Club Soccer id2 program.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is an electric attacking talent. Lightning quick with the ball at her feet, she's a standout at the Girls Academy level. [program_tooltip program_id='321167' first='Union' last='KC'] enjoyed a successful preseason campaign and will be counting on Gail's consistent contributions to the final third to have another playoff run in the GA this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321179"],"_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-68c1dc355d3d2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slyter is a winger/forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2011 ECNL team. She is an outstanding finisher. She's been in top form at the start of the ECNL season with almost a goal per game from the outset. Scoring from difficult angles as well as finding space behind the defense to showcase her blistering pace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Slyter's success comes from her work during the offseason. She's continued to improve on her finishing. Combined that with an unrelenting effort and a nose for the goal, she should be considered among the best finishers in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321189"],"_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-68c1dc355d41d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rios is a midfielder/forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='280857' first='FC' last='Wichita'] ECNL RL 2010 team. She is a 2011. She is also playing with the club's U20 team. She is, obviously, the youngest player on that team. She was named to the ECNL All-Regional League Frontier, while playing up an age group. Her team was the champion of the Frontier Conference last season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She can play on the wing or as an attacking midfielder. She plays mostly on the left wing. She's right footed. She's got terrific skill on the ball, good strength to hold off defenders, and plays with her head up. Rios is a top talent in the ECNL RL.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321195"],"_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-68c1dc355d463"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Based on the first few games of the season, Robbins is going to be an ECNL All-Conference player for the 2025-2026 season. She's outright terrific for her [program_tooltip program_id='281812' first='KC' last='Athletics'] 2011 ECNL side. She hasn't been on the scoresheet in every game, but she has contributed with assists and key passes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's an excellent dribbler and finds the open field with her first touch. She has been orchestrating the attack with her quick thinking and playmaking from the attacking midfield role. She can also play as a center forward and put her back to the goal to let her teammates play up off her in hold-up play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Robbins has been a bright spot during the first month of the season and should be a top talent for US Soccer scouts to watch during this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["321201"],"_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-68c1dc355d4a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Piggie is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283490' first='Sporting' last='Blue Valley'] 2011 ECNL team. She is a multi-sport athlete - basketball and track. She is an incredible athlete with top speed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She possesses the rare ability to break open the game in a moment as she can receive the ball in her half and race past the opposition with the ball at her feet. She is a good finisher and has been on point around goal at the start of the season. Piggie has unlimited potential and could end up as the top forward in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->