2025-26 Florida West ECNL Boys: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/program/florida-west/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/program/florida-west/">[program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West'] FC</a> are an academy in Fort Myers, Florida, with full time Boys and Girls ECNL Programs. Today, we will cover the Boys side, which involves future players to watch and other information. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Commitment: Tomás Grajales-Franco - Westminster College</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Featuring as the key player of the 08/07, with the club's leader in minutes, importantly showing clear impact. Also featured for Mason Classical Academy in prep ball, leading them to the District Playoffs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Merger News</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was recently announced that starting the upcoming 2026/27 season, [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West'] FC will merge with Athletic Club Florida to become AC [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West'], increasing geographical reach and further player development opportunities. One umbrella with several locations. Such mergers are becoming more commonplace across the youth landscape; for instance, Sporting Jax and [program_tooltip program_id='283348' first='Florida' last='Elite'] who expanded.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Results</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite finishing last in both categories, there is promise to be recognized, such as the previously discussed merger, the presence of underclassmen, and smooth transitions from RL to ECNL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2008/07: 10th out of 10 teams, 5 points in 17 matches, 1W 14L 2D, 13GF 85GA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2009: 10th out of 10 teams, 5 points in 18 matches, 1W 15L 2D, 12GF 70GA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players To Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":356340,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brandon Mendia","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charlotte","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"AC [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed96c945b09"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Inner close control on the ball while maintaining a quick pace of play across the match. Able to play quick passes across the midfield as a facilitator, easing the transition to the final third. Comfortable playing against the press, is able to rotate to find full openings ahead, and has no problem playing grass cutters or long balls over the top. Maintains build-up as a support option, often in a grouping in midfield, having patience for play to develop before popping in and continuing the sequence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":356338,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Erick Ramos","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Golden Gate","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"AC [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed96c945bd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outright box-to-box midfielder, solid example of a Number 8 who can dribble in tight pockets or make line breaking passes. Another true midfielder playing consistent minutes for both teams, there is the technical excellence required to advance play into attacking areas when needed to decide the outcome of close matches. Ramos has the innate tendency to get in front, challenge when needed - in general do what is warranted - to retrieve. This defensive IQ extends to reading passing lanes and supporting in certain coverages.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Aaron Morales","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Charlotte","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"AC [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69ed96c945c87"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A technical left back with a clear defensive understanding who is capable of playing detailed roles. In this instance, playing as an inverted fullback, which means supporting the midfield in the second phase. This elite execution across the academy and high school levels has lead to cameo appearances in the UPSL with Twin Rivers United, which involves facing players in their prime. On the trailing end of the pitch, there is an aptitude to cover spaces in behind, or offer wide support when dispatched, to end quick play or outnumbered scenarios.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Kemp Tregoe","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mason Classical Academy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"AC [program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69f20e04465e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A center back who is an asset playing out of the back, Tregoe possesses the necessary technical tools to advance play from far back. There is a situational awareness present that allows attacking threats to be circumvented by timing challenges and interceptions. With a tall physical frame, there is a clear ability to win headers and direct them to the right path. Offering support to the back line, communicating clearly, stepping when needed; actions that contribute to an effective unit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->