Introducing the Top Five Players in Georgia’s 2029 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Georgia 2029 class will be released this week. Learn more about our ranking process here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prior to the release of the full list, check out the scouting report on the top five players in this freshman class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275282"],"_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-68b750e413b50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">York is an attacking talent who is part of the US Soccer Youth National Team pool. She's been one of the best talents in the Girls Academy and a leading light for the Tophat 2010 Gold program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>York can play on the left wing or as an attacking midfielder. She is an elite finisher at the youth level. She strikes the ball well with either foot and is a capable scorer from outside of the 18-yard box. York is an extraordinary passer too. She creates chances with her vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her ability to beat the first defender off the dribble and play with her head up gives her a huge advantage and makes her one of the rare talents in this class on a national level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284319"],"_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-68b750e413c1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='284319' first='Kai' last='Bright'] is a midfielder/defender on the Concocrde Fire Platinum 2011 ECNL team. She was called into the US Soccer National Talent ID event in the 2011 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is a hardworking, athletic, and composed player. She has a future in either the midfield or the defense. There are some characteristics to her game that suggest she will be a top center back at the national level in the future. Her ability in the tackle is rare among this class, and makes her one of the best versatile players with high upside. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280273"],"_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-68b750e413cc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Richardson is another standout from the Girls Academy. She was a star for her team during the last club season leading the group to the Championship in the 2010 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Richardson's ability on the ball to break pressure makes her an exciting option as a center back for the future. She is calm on the ball and comfortable handling pressure. She plays with her head up and quickly diagnoses the opposition with her rapid processing and improvisation. Richardson is going to be a top name from this class at the national level for a long time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275177"],"_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-68b750e413d5e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eaton is listed as a defender/midfielder. She is going to be an outside back in the future. She currently has the positional flexibility to play in a more advanced role at times, and has the scoring instincts to get into the right spots when she is up the field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Eaton's international future is at right back. She's a shutdown 1v1 defender. Quick feet, fiercely competitive, and unreal pace, Eaton has the traits to be an outside back at the professional level in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is part of the US Soccer U15 Girls National Team. She is one of two players from Georgia called into the 2011 age group's camp in Chula Vista in September. The expectation is she will lock down a role with that group during the camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318220"],"_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-68b750e413e04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Buchanan is the other player from Georgia who is part of the US Soccer U15 Girls National Team. She is also a defender with a bright future at outside back.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has quite the list of accomplishments already - Girls Academy MVP, multiple Youth National Team call-ups, and National Champion at the club level. There is plenty of reason to believe she is the most impactful player in this age group. She is a dominant force on the field as a two-way impact player and one of the best in the nation in her role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->