ECNL Boys Florida All-Conference: U16 First Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ECNL Boys have announced their 2025-26 award selections. For the Florida Conference, this includes U16 Player of the Year [player_tooltip player_id='384520' first='Josiah' last='Raygada']. Today, we will look at some notable First Team selections:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384512,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":384514,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a7e23303a0a0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Excellent timing with deep runs. As a pure poacher, Ball can pick out a shot and finish with precision immediately, taking chances as they come. Picking out the shot quickly with a clean finishes, sweepers are taken out of the picture. With a tall frame combined with improved pace of play, rhythm is found quickly to continue the goalscoring prowess.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384516,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":384517,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a7e23303a159"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='283352' first='Florida' last='West'] defensive midfielder / left back who is a contributor to build up across different directions. Sometimes occupying central spaces in positional play, the ability to get forward and find runners on each side exemplifies this. Taking the occasional dribble followed with the right touch to follow, Blandon is an asset in retention play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384518,"_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-6a7e23303a1b4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tall forward who plays directly to goal with a quick stride. With quick skills in the locker to move defenders back and forth, the first touch sets up play ahead. The ability to move with haste in every situation allows the opportunity to pounce on chances when they come. Effective finisher who finishes with clean technique.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384519,"_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-6a7e23303a1fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dynamic forward across the front three who can pull off an array of finishes. Understanding how play progression happens through the final third, runs can be made to peel away and claim the needed spaces. Rebounds, set pieces, late headers, the late ball situations are taken advantage of, which is part of a top end product.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384520,"_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-6a7e23303a272"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">U16 Conference Player of the Year who is an expert in threading the needle from midfield. Locating openings before the half turn, proactive play that supports wider teammates. Low driven passes keep defenses on their toes, leading to late drops that create chances. Simple touches between lines which further lead to chances to act upon.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384524,"_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-6a7e23303a2c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Doral SC ECNL midfielder who is first in every duel. A fearless mentality that leads to a high ground duel win rate. Fast in every touch, allowing decisions to be made seconds before the opposition can mentally process them. Playing in the pockets, finding half spaces, operating in areas where high blocks can be beaten.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":384525,"_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-6a7e23303a305"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[program_tooltip program_id='283422' first='Palm' last='Beach United'] ECNL goalkeeper who is quick to claim the ball out of the air with side to side command. Wide body techniques allow difficult shots to be parried away from danger. Solid positioning and movement before the shot allows saves with grip, proving the success comes as a result of early preparation. Awareness is present of the line, followed by solid distribution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Other selections:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384432' first='Noah' last='Cianciulli'] - Fort Lauderdale United</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384433' first='Cristian' last='Cubillas'] - [program_tooltip program_id='283423' first='Parkland' last='Soccer Club']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384434' first='Eliel' last='Feliz'] - [program_tooltip program_id='283349' first='Florida' last='Kraze'] Krush</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384435' first='Philip' last='Kane'] - [program_tooltip program_id='283350' first='Florida' last='Premier']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384436' first='Diego' last='Monsalve'] - [program_tooltip program_id='283423' first='Parkland' last='Soccer Club']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Giovani Noubissie-Nameni - [program_tooltip program_id='283349' first='Florida' last='Kraze'] Krush</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384438' first='Dax' last='Taylor'] - [program_tooltip program_id='283487' first='Space' last='Coast United']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='384439' first='Daniel' last='Tullo Correa'] - Sporting Jax</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->