5 Midfielders to Know from the Updated Texas 2027 Girls Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After some months, the Prep Soccer 2027 Texas Girls State Ranking was updated earlier this week, with new players being added to the prestigious list that features only the best of the best in the Lone Star State and the existing ones having their positions adjusted.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The ranking will continue to be consistently updated so it accurately reflects the progress achieved by players over time and presents a clear picture of the Texas landscape, always having in mind each prospect's potential to make an impact at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/texas/rankings/girls/2027-rankings/">Texas 2027 Girls State Rankings</a></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated Texas 2027 Girls State Rankings now feature 285 players from every corner of the Lone Star State, and we're taking the week to present you with some of the most intriguing names that made the list.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The midfielders are our topic today:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["148139"],"_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-69714aa0216cd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reyna joined the Rankings as the overall top-ranked prospect after reclassifying from the Class of 2028. She attends St. Stephen's Episcopal High School and is a key piece in the [program_tooltip program_id='283497' first='Sting' last='Austin'] U17 team in the ECNL League. The sister of USMNT player Gio Reyna, she has a lot of international experience herself, being a frequent name in USYWNT call-ups. An attacking midfielder who can play centrally or on the left, she can be unstoppable with the ball, showing good pace to progress on the field and impressive dribbling skills, which make her game very unpredictable. Reyna is truly elite in the final third, combining excellent finishing skills and high-level playmaking, passing the ball intelligently at the right moments to get her teammates in great spots to score.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":279865,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/02/2J4A0231_0e970a.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-279865" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["147175"],"_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-69714aa0217e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Andries stands out as the sixth-best midfielder in the Class of 2027 and ranks 12th overall. She plays high school soccer for Colleyville Heritage and is a pillar in her Solar SC U17 team in the ECNL league. A defensive midfielder, she combines a high soccer IQ and solid technical skills, impacting the games on both sides of the ball. Andries does very well when shielding her team's backline, remaining disciplined and displaying great timing and firmness in her defensive actions. She also does solid work in possession, moving the ball efficiently and thriving at shifting the point of attack with accurate diagonals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":263770,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/IMG_8378.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-263770" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112555"],"_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-69714aa0218c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burtnett made the list as the tenth-best midfielder and appeared in 25th place overall in Texas. A Canadian Youth international, she's part of Southlake Carroll's star-studded high school varsity team and captains Sting Royal U17 in the ECNL league. She stands out in the defensive midfielder role, making stop after stop and controlling the game in the center of the field. Burtnett works very hard off the ball and is always ready to step up and cover a teammate when needed. She typically has a key role in the team's buildup too, moving intelligently to be an option for the center backs and showing calm and vision on the ball to move it upfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeON1n1VQ1Q","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=AeON1n1VQ1Q </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26454"],"_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-69714aa0219a7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boedeker is listed as the 14th-highest ranked midfielder in the state and the 36th-best prospect overall. She's part of Tomball Memorial High School and competes in the ECNL League with [program_tooltip program_id='283282' first='Challenge' last='SC']'s U19 team. A central midfielder, she provides a great deal of stability to her teams with her clean and efficient game. Boedeker makes a big defensive impact with her ability to read the game, cutting passing lanes and being the first to get to second balls. She also has a strong offensive presence, often scoring goals in shots from outside the box and showing excellent vision to move the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/miaboedeker/status/1929928786683781294/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/miaboedeker/status/1929928786683781294/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112688"],"_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-69714aa021a83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shirley came up as the 43rd-best midfielder in the Class of 2027, appearing in the 159th overall spot. She's part of Johnson's high school team and plays in the Girls Academy League, representing San Antonio SC in the U17 age group. Capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or on the wings, she's a technically gifted and creative player who often gets opposing defensive systems out of shape with her ability to beat opponents off the dribble in tight spaces. Shirley also provides great service in set pieces and consistently picks the right passing options in the final third. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPqBX6V7hrI","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=kPqBX6V7hrI </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->