U15/U14 MLS NEXT HG: Southeast Shiners

In the Florida League Conference, there is hunger among competitors to make an impact early in the cycle. With the new season around the corner, the Homegrown Division allows us this impact to be visible as part of the MLS youth ecosystem. MLS academies will fight it out between other professional level academies, highlighting competitors who can progress to the Pro Pathway or other recruitment platforms. Presenting under the radar student athletes who merit your attention:    [program_tooltip program_id='283660' first='IdeaSport' last='Soccer Academy'] U15 creator versatile in roles across the midfield four. Able to dribble through central spaces to jump start the attack. Solid passing play against close pressure, freeing useful areas to advance possession from. Can play a flick on or chip for makers to lose the ball, resulting in direct runs for the front unit ahead.     [program_tooltip program_id='278190' first='Orlando' last='City Academy'] U15 wide midfielder that functions as a target in later phases. Excellent body positioning, inviting the chance for impact on the dribble. Spatial awareness is a trait observed for go ahead support for central players, allowing key passes to be completed earlier in the final third. Supports through occupying positions that allow others to take risks forward.     U14 [program_tooltip program_id='279930' first='Inter' last='Miami'] Academy inside forward capable on both sides. Finding the touch pass exchanges in the middle third, Bennett sets his side up for success. Receiving support through fullbacks and strikers, the places to wreak havoc from are there. High key pass volume through the right inside foot touches. Quality finesses from wide that find the back of the net.     Prewitt is a direct striker for WFF MLS NEXT. Bypassing defenders on demand, runs are completed with intention to inhabit the blind spots. Correctly recognizing habits, such as weak foots or shaky coverages, finishes are enhanced, making them harder to block. Consistent use of the right techniques as seen on headers, deeper set pieces and breakaways, where that imperceptibility is advantageous.     2013 MLS NEXT fullback with an unmatched work rate regardless of the happenings at hand. Often part of a wider unit in a back five, the quality to cut across the pitch limits build-up, even in deeper areas. The raw mobility with controlled strength results in the tendency of winning duels before immediately finding an outlet, using direct touches you would see in a winger.     2013 TBU MLS NEXT HG midfielder who uses flair to escape the press. Capable keeping the stride across different patterns or routes, attacking play is elevated through this freedom. Guiding teammates to cover or support by being vocal, Gaskins simplifies the process for chance creation. Low crosses or side finishes put the cherry on top at the end consequently.     2013 ONE FC Miami wide threat who capitalizes on a low center of gravity. An ODP selection, there is effort at play to maximize options in the box. Using longer passing play, Rodriguez is on the end of chances from the start. Helping the side play around rigid backlines to frequently find a shot to convert in the middle around the box line.

In the Florida League Conference, there is hunger among competitors to make an impact early in the cycle. With the new season around the corner, the Homegrown Division allows us this impact to be visible as part of the MLS youth ecosystem. MLS academies will fight it out between other professional level academies, highlighting competitors who can progress to the Pro Pathway or other recruitment platforms. Presenting under the radar student athletes who merit your attention: