Rankings Analysis: Scouting the top 2029 talent in Florida

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for Florida's 2029 class were released last week. Check out the<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/florida/rankings/girls/2029-rankings/"> full rankings here</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">the ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Read a scouting report on the top five players in the rankings below. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["347775"],"_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-6973ab9e5b15a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fadiga is a midfielder/forward on the FFK 2010 ECNL team. She is part of the U.S. Youth National Team as well. She was named First Team All-Conference in the ECNL last season. She's one of the only players from Florida who has established herself as a key member of the youth national team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's right footed and lightning quick. She has elite speed with the ball at her feet. She is also able to cut on a dime. She fits the prototype of an attacking midfielder for the international level. The attributes of a playmaker who can burst past the opposition with the ball at her just as well as she can with her exquisite passing. Fadiga has firmly cemented her place as one of the best players in the country. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["280258"],"_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-6973ab9e5b1ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ekra is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283350' first='Florida' last='Premier'] 2010 ECNL team. She is part of the US Youth National Team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ekra is multi-level forward who can threaten the opposition in a variety of ways. She's clever off the ball and makes the most of the timing of her runs. She finishes off chances and certainly benefits from a bevy of midfielders on the FL Premier 2010 ECNL team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ekra is a dedicated player who is obsessed with getting better and elevating her game. She studies game film and improves with every season. She's been excellent this season and clearly taken feedback on how to improve her game to reach the consistency needed for a forward at the international level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339608"],"_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-6973ab9e5b261"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Soto is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283342' first='FC' last='Prime'] 2011 ECNL team. She has been part of US Soccer Youth National Team events in the past. She's a regular call-up to the US Soccer Talent ID events. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Soto is not the most imposing player on the field, but she has a tendency to overwhelm the opposition with sheer force. She is a determined target forward who is active in earning touches. She gets a lot of time on the ball by making herself available for the next pass. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a finisher, she is efficient and effective. Her ability to finish chances with her head certainly stands out as she has a knack for the timing of the aerial duel and the positioning for the flight of the ball. Soto has been a top forward in the 2011 age group in the ECNL Southeast this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339633"],"_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-6973ab9e5b2de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Brien is a forward/midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283342' first='FC' last='Prime'] 2011 ECNL team. She also plays for the Puerto Rico Youth National Team. She has been part of the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team program in the past. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her play for Puerto Rico in 2025 was extremely impressive. She showed leadership qualities as well as the instincts to help her team to victories in difficult match-ups. O'Brien is right footed and has the quality to bang in free kicks from anywhere inside of 35 yards. She's had a bright start to her high school as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Brien looks to be among the top attacking talent in the Southeast in the 2029 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319081"],"_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-6973ab9e5b346"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='319081' first='Emily' last='Ortega'] is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283349' first='Florida' last='Kraze'] Krush 2011 ECNL. She has been part of US Soccer Youth National Team events in the past. She is playing varsity soccer for Innovation High School. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ortega is a playmaker in the midfield. She is a very active player in the center of the field. She covers a ton of ground. She's a great passer and her team thrives when the ball is at her feet. She's been leading her club team in points for the last few seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ortega's standout play at the ECNL level has drawn the eyes of scouts from every level. She has a ton of potential and smart soccer mind. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->