Texas Midfielders to Track at ECNL Boys Playoffs

<p>The ECNL Boys League is set to go through a decisive moment in the next few days, as the playoffs will take place in Del Mar, California, from June 25 to July 2.</p>   <p>The event is set to reunite 344 teams from all over the country at Surf Sports Park, as the best regular-season teams from each conference will make the trip to the West Coast to play in matches that will determine the outcome of their campaigns.</p>   <p>Competition from the U13 to the U17 age groups will start with 66 teams (48 for the U13s), and only four in each group will qualify for the ECNL Finals, which will take place in Richmond, Virginia, from July 17-19. For the U19 age group, the field is limited to 32 contenders and the definition of the league champions will happen in Del Mar.</p>   <p>Texas will be largely represented in the event, with as many as 42 teams hailing from the Lone Star State to compete in the playoffs over the next few days. Some of the top players in the Lone Star State will be in action in the event, and we'll feature some of them in the days leading up to it.</p>   <p>Make sure to check these midfielders out:</p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Guadarrama plays for the HTX B10 team that will face Fairfax VA Union, LAFC SoCal and Concorde Fire Platinum in Group O. The midfielder controls the center of the field with his intelligent game and plays a major role for the team. Guadarrama is very active and efficient defensively, covering ground in front of the team's backline and stepping up to stop plays with timely interventions. He's heavily involved when HTX has possession, distributing the ball from the center of the field and dictating the team's pace. The midfielder steps into the final third when he has a chance and can fire dangerous shots from outside the box.</p>      <p class="text-gray-700">Garcia is part of the Rise SC B10 team that was allocated into Group A and will start its campaign in Indiana against Marin FC, XF Academy and Richmond United. The team captain, he's also their engine, playing with very high intensity and energy at the defensive midfielder position. Garcia makes a major impact in the game with his defensive skills, being capable of covering a lot of ground in the center of the field and dispossessing opponents with his firm and well-timed tackles. His passing is very reliable, and he uses it to help his team move the ball upfield, while also dropping deeper to get involved in the early stages of their buildup when necessary.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/04/2J4A0137.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-354459" /></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Rede will be with the [program_tooltip program_id='337386' first='El' last='Paso Locomotive FC'] B09 team that will have LAFC SoCal, MVLA and GSA as their first opponents in Group J. With a strong all-around game and a high level of intensity, he can play different positions in midfield, but is probably at his best when used in a box-to-box role that allows him to roam all over the field and impact the game from different zones. Rede is very good at getting into dangerous spots in the final third and is calm and composed to finish chances inside the penalty box. He also has excellent vision and impressive passing accuracy, standing out for his ability to drop near the backline to get on the ball and move it upfield with long diagonal passes.</p>    <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=ERiRECY1bFQ </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Miranda is a key player in the [program_tooltip program_id='283397' first='[program_tooltip program_id='278668' first='Lonestar' last='']' last='SC'] Red B09 team that was drawn into Group H alongside XF Academy, FSA FC and Legends FC. Capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or as a center back, he's vital in his team's playing system due to his ability to keep possession and move the ball. Standing at 6'5", Miranda uses his big frame very well to win duels and to shield the ball, and he operates with impressive confidence under pressure, not giving the ball away and not allowing opponents to disrupt his game. He likes to drop deeper to impact the game with his distribution out of the back but also appears in the final third to contribute goals and assists, especially in set pieces.</p>    <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=Xaxb6t1j-OU </div></figure>    <p class="text-gray-700">Martinez will be with the [program_tooltip program_id='283311' first='Dallas' last='Texans'] Academy B07/08 team that will start its playoff campaign against Ohio Premier. Typically used as a defensive midfielder, he does a good job of shielding the team's backline by playing with great energy and determination and winning the ball with firm tackles. Martinez is also very important in possession, serving as a deep-lying playmaker for the team and orchestrating their offense with intelligent passes after breaking pressure with quick moves. His ability to provide great service in set pieces often generates goalscoring opportunities for his team.</p>    <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=7uJPw0_iIxQ </div></figure>   <p></p>

The ECNL Boys League is set to go through a decisive moment in the next few days, as the playoffs will take place in Del Mar, California, from June 25 to July 2.