2009/10 Clay County SC MLS NEXT: Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Based in Fleming Island, Florida, United Soccer Alliance Clay County Soccer Club are another emerging academy in the Jacksonville area with an emphasis on producing well-rounded players and entering in top national competitions to foster organic growth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In the past several years, on the boys side, a solid MLS NEXT program has been established, paired with the long term stability of broader competitions such as the National Academy League, Elite Development Program local leagues, and the domestic Florida Academy League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heading into next season, the "Rangers" seek to progress further in the MLS NEXT Cup Qualifiers, while continuing a stable dominance in the National Academy League.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2026 Commit - Caleb Burroughs</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A long-time student athlete for the club and Middleburg High School has committed to NCAA D3's Waynesburg University.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025-26 Results: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U19 MLS NEXT Cup Qualifier - 4th in Group C - 1 win in 3 matches - DNQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U17 MLS NEXT Cup Qualifier - 4th in Group G - 0 points in 3 matches - DNQ</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U19 MLS NEXT Fest - AD Showcase - 0 points in 3 matches</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U17 MLS NEXT Fest - AD Showcase - 1 win in 3 matches</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":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Andrew Olley","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_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":"101","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fleming Island","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Clay County SC","_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-6a28d46d41290"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ball playing defender comfortable in beating the press. Observing forward pressure, then deciding to take a side step or dribble to make the right move at the right time and catch attackers off guard. In the middle of the back four, able to understand what space can be played through to advance from. Understands the movements of the front unit and how to properly get in there to intervene.</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":"Michael u0022Mikeyu0022 Male","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Fleming Island","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Clay County SC","_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-6a28d46d413ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic winger who knows how to get ahead by predicting defender movements to use it against them. Dribbles in stride draw in nearby defenders before a move is pulled if they are not already caught in no man's land. Quick to get inside and continue with a side turn or fast touch to open an angle ahead. Ready to get a move on when coverers stab or try to dig in too early. </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":"Aaric Gaither","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"Oakleaf","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Clay County SC","_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-6a28d46d4149f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An outside back comfortable with continuing the sequence at a high speed of play on both sides. Understanding how to use the wing, direct dribbles will open up runners where the right passes are attempted inside. On the defensive front, this fullback locks down in 1v1, with the right stance and gather step to limit opponents from propping into openings, pushing off legally before a sprint can start.</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":"Ethan Henry","_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":"5'11u0022","_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":"Orange Park","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Clay County SC","_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-6a28d46d41587"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Using height and the physical profile to a tee, a healthy fusion defensive prowess and progressive pass play is detectable. With the clean tackle form, whether a stand tackle, poke, or slide tackles for overpowered touches, the ball is won in places that allow for transitions. Then longer passes are teed for such, whether they are cross body, long side-foot, or low curlers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->