Three AC River Players to Watch in the MLS Next Season

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just over two months after completing its 2025-2026 season, the MLS Next League is set to return to action this weekend, with the first games of 2026-2027 taking place all over the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For another season, Prep Soccer Texas will be following the league closely and providing wide coverage of the Lone Star State prospects, which will include match reports, player analysis and photo galleries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the season about to start, we'd like to highlight a few players from each Texas team who could be set for strong performances. We begin with San Antonio's [program_tooltip program_id='321473' first='AC' last='River'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":386165,"_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-6a91a803ee7ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dunn will be with [program_tooltip program_id='321473' first='AC' last='River']'s U17 team in the upcoming season. A right back, he's both strong and technical and gets to contribute on both sides of the ball. Defensively, Dunn stands out for his ability to read the game, which helps him intercept passes and force opponents into their weak foot. Because of his ability to cover ground and his close control, he's very good at turning defense into offense, dribbling the ball forward right after winning possession and initiating strong transition plays. Dunn is also well-versed in the attacking half, showing good quality to beat defenders off the dribble and to finish chances.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV1XkaSjmrW/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV1XkaSjmrW/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["349226"],"_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-6a91a803ee851"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Corona will feature for [program_tooltip program_id='321473' first='AC' last='River']'s U17 team in the season that's about to start. A central midfielder with excellent passing range and vision, he controls the pace of the game with his intelligent and efficient distribution. Corona does a good job of moving the ball quickly from the center of the field and often sets up dangerous attacking plays with long balls behind the backline. He can also play on the wing, using his technique to beat opponents off the dribble and feed the forwards with accurate passes and crosses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":339523,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/11/2J4A0313.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-339523" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["338653"],"_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-6a91a803ee8ad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garza will be an important attacking weapon for [program_tooltip program_id='321473' first='AC' last='River']'s U19 team. A dynamic and creative winger, he can play on both flanks and is a constant threat to opponents with his ability to take on defenders and make plays. Garza is very aggressive on the ball, and, besides creating chances with his moves and runs, he also makes an impact by drawing fouls around the penalty box. He's good at finishing his chances and also shows solid effort to contribute on defense by dropping back and helping defend his side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":340973,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/11/2J4A0464.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-340973" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->