Game-Changers in Goal: Prep Soccer 2030 California Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The California 2030 rankings were released this week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/california/rankings/girls/2030-rankings/" data-type="page" data-id="336105">the full rankings here</a>. Learn more about t<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/" data-type="page" data-id="140115">he ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on some of the top talent from the goalkeeper position in this ranking update. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["295783"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e3fc9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miles is the top ranked goalkeeper in the 2030 class in California. The Mustang SC standout is a member of the US U16 Women's Youth National Team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miles, who is playing up an age group at the club level, stands out for her stature. She's a tall, dominant presence in goal. She has secure hands, quick reflexes, and great distribution with the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miles has proven her quality at the club and international level and is sure to be a top talent to watch for the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["290440"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e4069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vanstone is a goalkeeper on the San Diego Surf 2010/2011 ECNL team, the two-time ECNL National Champions. Her play at the start of the season was a highlight of the action in the ECNL Southwest, and a reason her squad will be contending for another late postseason run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vanstone is a fearless player in goal who has caught the eye of scouts for some time. She's been a regular call-up to the Youth National Team Talent ID camps and earned some attention from professional clubs as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is one of the top players in the country in her position with her quickness, shot-stopping ability, and competitive drive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335238"],"_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-6ab54935e4188"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Boyd is a goalkeeper on the San Diego Surf 2011/2012 ECNL team. She has been part of the US Youth National Team. She was called into the U14 National Team camp earlier this year. She was also part of the US Club Soccer id2 International Tour. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd has earned the attention with her play at the club level. She's been a key part of the two-time ECNL National Champion squad. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd, as well as being a star on the soccer field, is also a rising talent in the flag football space, which has been a successful development pathway in recent years for top tier goalkeepers. The athleticism is an elite trait of her game and a reason she could end up as the top player in her position in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["269018"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e41b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lekousis is the goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283389' first='LA' last='Breakers'] U15 ECNL team. She is nearly six-feet tall and plays even taller in the goal. Lekousis has started the season strong with dominant performances in preseason tournaments in Southern California. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lekousis has caught the eye of scouts along the way. She's been called into Croatia's youth national team setup. The Breakers shot-stopper has the elite traits to suggest she will be playing at the international level in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["336007"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e41da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mas is one of the goalkeepers on the [program_tooltip program_id='283312' first='Davis' last='Legacy'] 2010/2011 ECNL team. She's been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mas has been another top performer through the early stretch of the club season. She's been well trained for the position. Watching game film on Mas shows that she has the instincts, footwork, and read of the game of a player who has been in the spot for a long time. Her work before the shot to get her feet set and be able to spring to make the save have made the difference in a few games already this season. She's going to be one to watch during the 2026/2027 season as she could emerge as a top-tier difference maker in goal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["361782"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e41fe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brown is the goalkeeper on the Girls Academy National Championship squad, Lamorinda. She is also part of the US U14 Youth National Team. Brown has been a top talent in that league for the past few seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a remarkable athlete and can save any shot. She's also excellent on the cross. She's got the comfort, confidence to snag the ball in traffic. She's a determined competitor and is driven to be the best in her position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The best aspect of her game is that Brown is obsessed about continuing to improve. She's always working on something to make her a better player. Her footwork and comfort with the ball at feet is steadily improving and will be a strong point of her game this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brown has the characteristics of a player who is destined for the top levels of the game. She's going to be one to watch in the Girls Academy this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44","player_evaluations_0_player":["409400"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":0,"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab54935e4256"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ambroz is one of the goalkeepers on the [program_tooltip program_id='283476' first='Slammers' last='FC'] HB Koge U15 ECNL team. She was part of the US Soccer U14 West Region Mini-Camp. She's also been part of the ECNL spotlight games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ambroz splits time in goal with one of the best 2031s in the country, Emily Wilson. Ambroz is a difference-maker in goal. She has good hands and does well off her line. Ambroz's ability to stay locked in the game while her team dominates possession and chances makes her a standout in her role. She can go a long time without seeing the ball and then meet the occasion when she's called on in the blink of an eye. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335215"],"_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-6ab54935e4369"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gonzalez is a goalkeeper on the So Cal Blues U15 ECNL team. She was one of the standouts during the ECNL playoffs over the summer. Gonzalez has quick reactions and the ability to make highlight reel saves consistently with her flexibility and athleticism. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez has been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was also part of the US Club Soccer id2 camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gonzalez has elite upside with her shot-stopping ability. It's a game-deciding quality especially on close efforts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["336001"],"_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-6ab54935e42a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hamrick is another player off to a strong start this season. She is five-foot-11 and won the Golden Gloves at the Girls Academy National Championship. She was also called into the upcoming US Soccer Talent ID event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hamrick has the phyiscal tools to be a top level college goalkeeper. She's at a club that has been tremendous in developing elite talent in the position as well. There's every reason to believe she will continued to show she is one of the best in the state in her position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["380197"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab57e7f3a867"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luciano is a goalkeeper for the So Cal Blues U15 ECNL team. She was a standout during the PrepSoccer SoCal ID event over the summer. Luciano was one of the youngest players at the event and she rose to the occasion. She has good instincts and the ability to lead the defense with her voice. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409889"],"_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-6ab54935e4280"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Roland is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283646' first='FC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='283257' first='Bay' last='Area Surf']'] U15 ECNL team. She has ben highlighted previously as a standout in Northern California. She's also been part of the ODP in the region as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Roland is a well-rounded goalkeeper who is emerging as a top talent with her distribution from the ball at her feet or in her hands. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409402"],"_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-6ab54935e453d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rice is one of those players who switched clubs this offseason. Her social media profile still lists her as a [program_tooltip program_id='283405' first='Marin' last='FC'] player, but she's on the [program_tooltip program_id='283257' first='Bay' last='Area Surf'] 2011/2012 ECNL roster and recently appeared against her old team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was also called into the U14 Youth National Team Mini-Camp previously. She also took part in the best goalkeeper camp in the nation over the summer, Camp Shutout. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rice is player to circle for upcoming showcases. She's got the talent and mindset to be a top player in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["411754"],"_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"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ab57e7f3a954"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bogan is one of the players who has been outstanding at the start of the ECNL season in Northern California. She's emerged as a top player on the [program_tooltip program_id='283405' first='Marin' last='FC'] squad. She's come up with countless big saves in a number of close battles. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's one of the top talents to watch this season as she continues to impress with her playing time with [program_tooltip program_id='283405' first='Marin' last='FC']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->