Top talent from ECNL in California 2028 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the California 2028 class were updated this week. Check <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/2025/10/updated-2028-california-boy-rankings-2/">out the new rankings here</a>. Learn more <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">about the ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read a scouting report on some of the new names from ECNL in the rankings below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146775"],"_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-68f929c5b15b0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tani is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] 09 ECNL team. He was named to the ECNL Southwest All-Conference First Team for the past two seasons - a rare accomplishment. He is a box-to-box midfielder with great vision. He is right footed. He keeps close control of the ball and plays with his head up. Tani's attributes translate to the next level. He has the technical foundation to shine when the speed of play increases. He also has the passing quality on the run of play to be able to chip in with assists consistently. Tani is a deep-lying playmaker who could grow into a key role at the college level thanks to his soccer smarts and skill. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335105"],"_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-68f929c5b1617"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gebhardt is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] 09 ECNL team. He previously played for LAFC Academy. Gebhardt is a six-foot-one shot-stopper with quick reflexes. He's excellent off his line with closing off angles and staying as big as possible. His frame allows him to cover the whole goal frame with ease. His athleticism allows him to make saves not many other goalkeepers in this class could attempt to make. Gebhardt has high upside in this class and has been a key player on one of the best ECNL teams in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335108"],"_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-68f929c5b165d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tellado is a forward on the San Diego Surf 2010 ECNL team. He is a right-footed, center forward. He's been outstanding at the start of the club season. He's playing with a ton of confidence. Tellado is a physically imposing player. He uses his body well to hold off defenders. He has good skill and an excellent first touch. He does well in the hold-up play. He dominates the play with his approach and has been effective as a target forward in the final third. He has all the trademarks scouts look for from a No. 9. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270249"],"_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-68f929c5b169d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wilkins is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] 2010 ECNL team. He was selected as an ECNL Southwest All-Conference First Team for last season. He made the JSerra varsity team as a freshman last season. Wilkins can play as a center forward, winger, or attacking midfielder. The most obvious aspect of his game that standouts is his speed. He has track speed (11 second 100m sprinter), and that will serve him well at the next level as defenders have a hard time keeping up with him. He was effective at the varsity level - on one of the best teams in the country- last season and should have an even bigger role during this campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335111"],"_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-68f929c5b16dc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kang is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283425' first='[program_tooltip program_id='283424' first='Pateadores' last='']' last=''] 2010 ECNL team. He plays right center back for his club team. He's five-foot-11, strong, and tactically smart. Kang stands out for his 1v1 defending ability and his distribution on the ball. Kang moves his feet well and doesn't dive into tackles. He eliminates mistakes and organizes his team well. His leadership skills as a center back has been key to his team's success through the first few weeks of the club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->