California 2027 Rankings: 5 Newcomers and 3 Fast-Rising Talents

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>California is a state with an immense talent pool. There are players in every inch of the state and the 2027 rankings reflect the geography. There are 10 new additions to the list and we will highlight 5 of those newcomers. We also had movement with players who were previously ranked and 3 players recently climbed the rankings, read about them below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["341003"],"_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-69fd36152b893"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Read as a right sided center back for [program_tooltip program_id='283732' first='Sacramento' last='Republic']. He is tall and athletic and has a great defensive IQ of when to step to attackers and when to cover space. Reid can play through pressure and has a wide range of passing. He is ready to step into college soccer and perform he recently signed into a USL Academy contract with [program_tooltip program_id='283732' first='Sacramento' last='Republic'] and is headed to Stanford in 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288790"],"_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-69fd36152b90f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alex is an attacking player who can play on either wing. He has elite speed and his first three steps are electric. He can beat defenders with and without the ball and thrives in 1v1 situations. The former [program_tooltip program_id='283754' first='Strikers' last='FC'] player now playing with MLS club New England Revolution Academy. He should be on the radar for college scouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["165771"],"_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-69fd36152b985"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Francisco is a left footed attacker for Albion Merced. He can play in the gap as a 10 or on either wings but is but his best utilized as someone who can combine to help create scoring chances for teammates and also beat defenders on one V one situations he has a great left foot and can finish from a variety of angles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["288791"],"_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-69fd36152b9d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Anthony is a central midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy']. He can play through the middle as an 8, 10, or even as a false 9. He has the creativity that coaches look for in a 10 but has the work rate and tactical discipline as an 8. He can play and connect in each phase of play and in each third. He can create and finish scoring chances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["277262"],"_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-69fd36152ba27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kale is a left back for the [program_tooltip program_id='283732' first='Sacramento' last='Republic'] Academy. He is a defender who likes to overlap and get forward into the attack. When in the final third he is an excellent crosser and can pick out runners in the box. He is also good in defensive situations and can defend one vs one against a variety of attackers. If he has space to run, he will attack create attacking overloads. The Northern California product will be going to University of North Carolina 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["274824"],"_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-69fd36152ba75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Matthew is an attacking player for LA FC SoCal in Los Angeles. He can play as a 10 or as a winger. If he plays on the right hand side he can cut in with his left foot top combine and beat defenders off of the dribble. He has a low center of gravity and is very shifty with 1v1s and can make defenders miss. He has the ability to score from in and outside the box with his left foot. He will be fun to watch as he heads to UCSB.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["8332"],"_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-69fd36152bac2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Moussa is an attacking player who can play as a 9 or as a winger. he's incredibly athletic and has breakaway speed. Musa is also a very good target player with his 6'2" frame. He has the speed and agility to beat players off of the dribble he can attack crosses. As he finds more consistency in front of goal, the Beach FC player, has the ability to be a top striker at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["146452"],"_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-69fd36152bb10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adrian is a powerful skillful attacker for strikers football club out of Irvine. He is a direct attacker with a nose for goal and has scored highlight reel level goals. He can lead the line and get behind defenders with his speed. Adrian can also drift into wide areas and beat defenders off the dribble in 1v1. The UC Irvine commit will showcase his attacking skills at the college level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->