Standout Forwards in North Carolina’s 2030 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the North Carolina 2030 class will be released next week. Prior to the release of the rankings, check out a scouting report on some of the forwards from this class who have impressed through the first few months of the club season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415794"],"_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-6ad93fba4529d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Reyes is an outstanding winger on the [program_tooltip program_id='283284' first='Charlotte' last='SA'] U15 ECNL team. She plays on the left wing for her club team. She's a bright spot in the 1v1 situations in the final third. The main strength of her game is her ability on the cross. She can hit in an excellent service. She also has a knack for getting on the end of crosses and finishing off chances. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Reyes has been impressive this season for the flying Charlotte attack, which is 5-1-1 on the campaign. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["381457"],"_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-6ad93fba452d6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Blackwell is one of the top players in the state in her ability on the ball. She's elusive, skillful, and quick. She can play on the wing or as an attacking midfielder. She has been brilliant as a winger this season. Her quick feet and dribbling skills have been a key feature of making her one of the most difficult players to mark in the ECNL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Blackwell has scored and provided chances for her squad. She is a two-way player who can defender with tenacity and tactical smarts. She's got the quality in the final third to be an elite winger at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415773"],"_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-6ad93fba452f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jaimes is a center forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283284' first='Charlotte' last='SA'] U15 ECNL team. She is a traditional No. 9. She can play with her back to the goal. Her link-up play is a strength of her game. She has a good first touch and quick decision-making with the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jaimes has been called into the Youth National Team Talent ID events in the past. She has excellent feel around the box for creating chances with the timing of her runs and her drifting off defenders. She's got rare qualities for her position and should continue to be one to watch as she develops into an elite finisher. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["415805"],"_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-6ad93fba45317"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wohlgemuth is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283412' first='NC' last='Fusion'] U15 ECNL team. She can play as a striker, support striker, or winger. She's been part of the U.S. Soccer Talent ID Center events in the past. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's skillful on the ball and a playmaker in the final third. She's got the pace to get past the defense. She also has a knack for finding pockets of space to exploit the defense. She's had some stellar moments through the first few months of the season. She's created her own chances with her press - and set up teammates for chances with her playmaking qualities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wohlgemuth is a good finisher with her right foot and can tuck away chances from difficult angles. She's got the traits to be an elite finisher at the top levels of the club game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pssxOCb9Nuk","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pssxOCb9Nuk </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["385479"],"_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-6ad93fba45337"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kat Boyd is one of the top forwards in the country in this age group. She's a prolific winger with a nose for the goal. She's one of those players who just has a thirst for scoring goals and nothing will stop her from accomplishing that tasks. She's been on a tear this season with a variety of ways to score. She's buried shots from outside of the box with her right foot. She's thrown her body at the ball to get on the end of a cross and do whatever it takes to get the ball over the line. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Boyd's skill, tactical brilliance, and goal scoring instincts make her a top prospects from this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->