Midfield Difference-Makers From the California 2030 Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer California 2030 state rankings were recently update. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/california/rankings/girls/2030-rankings/" data-type="page" data-id="336105">the new rankings here</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/" data-type="page" data-id="140115">the rankings process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on some of the midfielders who appear in the Prep Soccer rankings and some who are jumping onto the watch list after stellar performances at the start of the club season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413061"],"_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-6abea1e9a2e22"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The start of the ECNL season has been challenging for [program_tooltip program_id='283491' first='Sporting' last='California USA ECNL'] U15 - both from a results and opponent perspective. Howver, there have been some positives along the way for the team to build on during the upcoming event stretch. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Midfielder Jennifer Balderas Martinez impressed from recent games. A hard-working, skillful, two-way player with the ability to influence the game anywhere on the pitch, Martinez has the quality that will make the team competitive later in the campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She reads the game well, can break down the opponent with her passing, and has shown the quality to finish off chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335244"],"_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-6abea1e9a2e98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The attacking midfielder for San Diego Surf continues to impress with her ability to dictate the game for her side. She's excellent in her role. She has a great first touch, knows how to hold off defenders, and can slice apart the defense in the blink of an eye with her passing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Her comfort on the ball and ability to play with her head up in tight spaces has stood out through the opening games of the campaign. Dominguez is certainly one of the most creative players in the ECNL Southwest Conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["410368"],"_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-6abea1e9a2f02"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Schwartz is a utility player for San Diego Surf who can star in any role. She has a lot of the key traits to be a great defensive midfielder. She has played as a center back at times this season for Surf. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wearing the No. 10 jersey, there is also the playmaking quality that suggests she could orchestrated the attack. Regardless of where Schwartz is lined up on the field, the ball tends to find her feet and she tends to make plays with it in her possession. She likes to play combination soccer and has a knack for breaking down the defense with the timing of her passing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is going to be a key player for Surf later this season as her versatility will be a weapon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413067"],"_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-6abeae511f9c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arguably, Juvera is a more of a forward than a midfielder, but she can play either spot and does it at an extremely high level. She's been a star as a center forward for [program_tooltip program_id='283295' first='City' last='SC'] during the opening games of the club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's got a brilliant left foot and scored a highlight reel goal recently. She's also excellent on set pieces and delivers a great assist on corner kicks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='283295' first='City' last='SC'] has been a powerhouse in the Girls Academy and developed some of the top talents in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='413067' first='Mia' last='Juvera'] looks like the next name to know from that program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["413071"],"_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-6abeae511f9eb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Derkash is an attacking midfielder who has previously been called into US Soccer Talent ID events. She's clever on the ball with a great first touch. She's always involved in the ball. Even though she is skillful and flashy, she's also scrappy and fearless. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Derkash is off to a stellar start to the club season and should be a top talent to watch during this campaign as she proves to be among the best of the best in Southern California. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->