Top College Prospects: Inter Miami / OC / IMG

In the state of Florida, there are some top academies that offer one of many pathways on the road to college. For the academies, there is [program_tooltip program_id='279930' first='Inter' last='Miami'] and Orlando City. While they are newer in the MLS youth world, they are steadily growing every season. Then, there is Bradenton's [program_tooltip program_id='283661' first='IMG' last='Academy'], a staple for decades which has maintained a close relationship with colleges every step of the way.   Here are some top university prospects from these sporting institutions to look out for:    Previously featured as an insightful outside back, Peña has mastered rapidly getting to the byline to be an attacking threat. Clear control on the dribble to take a few steps forward and open up pockets. Tucks in with the back line to establish clean stance against balls in behind. Makes the move further wide to be a passing option to contribute in developments with build up.     Pacy winger who can turn inside and out, using an effective half feint to burst into green grass. Fast pivots when in space to find the cross or a short pass inside when the situation allows. Solid shooting range, especially with side foot curlers, to unleash powerful shots. Effective in different motions, such as touch to dribble and dribble to shot.     An effective ball playing defender, Hunt can break lines of play by finding and executing long balls over the top that reach their target. Able to take a pivot touch or two in order to find a better pass, showing maturity in the development phase. Dominating in every position, the ability to understand various styles of play and act accordingly highlights a greater discipline.     An experienced MLSN wide threat in a back three, four or five. Providing the width, creating sequences for progression out wide through strategic movements. This high octane play translates to goal stopping moments, from last ditch tackles to sudden bursts to pick off low risk feeds. Solid end product with the occasional wide angled cross or shot for the complete package.     Messi is an [program_tooltip program_id='283661' first='IMG' last='Academy'] goalkeeper who proactively thinks on his feet. Good distribution across facets, such as targeted punts to start a transition, throws to accelerate the back or ground passes to a specific target. Great coordination in important situations, leading to a command in the defense of set pieces with a high penalty save percentage to match.     Perez is a dominant center back at [program_tooltip program_id='283661' first='IMG' last='Academy'] who instantly plants feet and finds contact to frequently win aerial duels. Featuring in a stopper role where the job is to rush out immediately, the traits of reading the situation to act properly are helpful for the next level. When focal danger is located centrally, a tackle can be put in to support teammates to hose it out.

In the state of Florida, there are some top academies that offer one of many pathways on the road to college. For the academies, there is Inter Miami and Orlando City. While they are newer in the MLS youth world, they are steadily growing every season. Then, there is Bradenton's IMG Academy , a staple for decades which has maintained a close relationship with colleges every step of the way.