5 Players to Know from the U.S. Soccer 2013 ID Center in Houston

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Soccer is set to host a one-day Talent ID Center camp on October 14, reuniting prospects born in 2013 from the Austin, Houston and San Antonio areas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The event will be held in Houston, and 33 players from nine clubs in the area have been called up - Michael Aranda, Nicholas Morales ([program_tooltip program_id='283243' first='Albion' last='Hurricanes FC']), Noe Albaran, Alessandro Dubon Diaz (Aspire Futbol Club), Eli Daniel, Dominic Ibanez, Malakii Lopez, Sebastian Ortiz, Antonio Quiroga ([program_tooltip program_id='283612' first='Austin' last='FC']), Max Richardson, Owen Riley ([program_tooltip program_id='283624' first='Capital' last='City SC']), Nicolas Cabanas, Lucas Carson Power ([program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']), Uba Abbah, Owen Eckart, Lucas Garcia ([program_tooltip program_id='283654' first='Global' last='Football Innovation Academy']), Alexander De Angelis, Ganix Flores, Jose Galvis, [player_tooltip player_id='409963' first='Kevin' last='Gramillo'], Amaury Quinones, Oliver Rojo, Ari Stromberg ([program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo']), Israel Mendoza, Luewen Puerto ([program_tooltip program_id='283658' first='Houston' last='Rangers']), Dylan Bettinger, Joaquin Ramirez (HTX), Jake Flores ([program_tooltip program_id='283397' first='[program_tooltip program_id='278668' first='Lonestar' last='']' last='SC']), Dylan Bettinger (HTX), Lucas Madden, Saul Perales ([program_tooltip program_id='283458' first='San' last='Antonio FC']), Kingston Bohannon, Ezekiel DeLuna ([program_tooltip program_id='349106' first='Sonny' last='G Academy']).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are five promising players who will attend the event:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":413171,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Owen Eckart","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"100","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283654' first='Global' last='Football Innovation Academy']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac030712fb85"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eckart is a goalkeeper and plays for the GFI Academy U14 team in the MLS Next League. Despite his young age, his game between the posts is extremely well-developed, which leads him to make impressive saves. While many young goalkeepers rely on their instincts and athleticism, Eckart is very intentional with his actions and often performs complex technical moves to make saves. He's a vocal leader for his backline and plays a strong leadership role with his team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQlF1wMDlkb/">Highlights</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["409963"],"_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-6ac030712fc4f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gramillo is a defender and features for the [program_tooltip program_id='283657' first='Houston' last='Dynamo'] U14 and U15 teams in the MLS Next League. He's primarily a center back, but can also play as an outside back, combining great size and a strong two-way game. Gramillo is very firm on the tackle, typically stands out for his positioning, and is also dominant in the air. A lefty, he has good quality on the ball and has the tools to contribute to the team's buildup with his passing and his ability to dribble the ball upfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVKqf4sR7J/","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/p/DdVKqf4sR7J/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":413170,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dominic Ibanez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='283612' first='Austin' last='FC']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac030712fd40"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ibanez is a defensive midfielder and plays for [program_tooltip program_id='283612' first='Austin' last='FC'] in the MLS League, featuring for their U15 team. Also capable of playing in central defense, he's very consistent and efficient, getting the job done on both sides of the ball. Ibanez does a good job of covering ground in front of the backline and is also highly successful when getting into tackles. The left-footed midfielder also works well on the ball, showing calm and composure to execute good passes from the center of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":351982,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/2J4A0044_05b699.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-351982" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":413172,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ezekiel DeLuna","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='349106' first='Sonny' last='G Academy']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac030712fe2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeLuna plays as an attacking midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='349106' first='Sonny' last='G Academy']'s U14 team in the MLS Next League. A technical and creative player, he moves very well off the ball and is always a passing option for his teammates. His first touch is excellent and often helps him move the ball away from pressure or gives him a head start over more physical opponents that attempt to stop him. DeLuna also has great passing vision and is very capable of creating chances when he has space to operate in the final third.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DdsObHLDPWa/?img_index=2","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/p/DdsObHLDPWa/?img_index=2 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":413173,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Nicolas Cabanas","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2031","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"102","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"[program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ac030712ff06"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cabanas is an attacking midfielder and features for [program_tooltip program_id='342634' first='FC' last='Westlake'] U15 in the ECNL League. He's very creative and aggressive on the ball and is often involved in the team's attacking plays. Cabanas is smooth on the dribble, thrives at finding space between the lines, and is very accurate and consistent with his shots. Standing at 5'9", he's physical enough to absorb contact and makes it very hard for opponents to dispossess him when driving the ball upfield.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc_qPgap8x_/","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/p/Dc_qPgap8x_/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->