Rankings Preview: Scouting the top 2029s in Colorado

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state ranking for the Colorado 2029 class will be released this week. Prior to the unveiling of the ranking, check out a scouting report on the top five ranked players in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319099"],"_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-6af394c2acec2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lindsey has been one of the most impressive players in the ECNL Texas Conference this season. She can play as a winger or a center forward. She was ECNL All-Conference last season. She's been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindsey is an aggressive attacking talent who likes to take on defenders. She has the right mentality and confidence to thrive as a winger. She plays an aggressive style that makes the opposition uncomfortable and she capitalizes on mistakes. She's a great example of talent and hard work being effective on any field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindsey's sheer determination is a sign that she will find a way to get on the field early at the next step in her career and make an impact. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418147"],"_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-6af394c2acf3a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mathelier is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] U16 ECNL team. She was ECNL Texas All-Conference last season. She is one of the captain's of her club team. She can play as a left back or as a center back. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There's plenty of game film that shows Mathelier's quality in either role. She's an excellent 1v1 defender. She's got the ability to get forward when needed, but she tends to be on the more conservative approach to the position. This helps the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] wingers with more freedom - knowing that she will be able to handle the backline behind them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mathelier is an excellent passer and comfortable with the ball on either foot. She would be an ideal candidate as a left center back in a back three formation. However, her versatility to play any role in the back four will make her a top prospect for most scouts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339657"],"_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-6af394c2acf8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nielsen was the top ranked prospect in Colorado in our Prep Soccer National 2029 rankings. She has continued to impress over the course of the recent months. She is a five-foot-nine center back who has top level potential. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nielsen plays right center back for her club team. She is right footed. Her best skill is her passing ability. She can hit a pass with accuracy and consistency. The way she finds the winger with her direct pass opens up the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a brilliant defender as well. She's a brick wall as a defender and impossible to get past. She's had experience playing up age groups at the highest level and she's done well in that environment. She's got all the talent to be among the top center backs in the country in this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["418145"],"_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-6af394c2acfdd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tierney is a midfielder/forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] U16 ECNL team. She was named to the ECNL All-Conference First Team for the Texas Conference last season. She was also Second Team All-State as a freshman for her high school team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tierney has been a prolific scorer for the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] team. She can play up top or on the wing, but her best moments have been at attacking midfield. She can score in a variety of ways and has put a few in the back of the net for set pieces this season. She sets herself up for success from the run of play with her soccer smarts. She's intelligent about where she takes her first touch and always has a plan for her next action. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tierney is a competitive player who has thrived in the ECNL against top opponents. She is one to watch from this class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["339648"],"_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-6af394c2ad02d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iuga is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] U16 team. She was a standout for her team during the ECNL playoffs last season. She has missed some club games this season as she was called up to the Romania U17 National Team. She was one of three players from the States to make that squad. Iuga was previously part of the US Soccer Youth National Team camps. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's a skillful player who can create a bit of magic on the field. She is good with both feet and capable of playing out of tight spaces. The international experience is going to elevate her game and help prepare her for the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->