US Soccer identifies the top 2009s in NY/NJ

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>U.S. Soccer Federation has begun hosting Talent ID Center events in key markets for the 2009 age group. New Jersey is one of the first with a Talent ID Center scheduled for August 23 in Somerset, New Jersey.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Twenty-nine players have been called into the event with New York Red Bulls leading the way with 13 players taking part in the roster.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The US Soccer Talent ID Centers are a potential identification avenue for players to call-up to the youth national team. The centers are one-day events with scouts running the event that bring together the best players in the region.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on a few of the players called into the event. Check out the full roster at the bottom of the page. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='145436' first='Alex' last='Gomez'] was one of the first 09s to get looks at the 08 level last season with the New York Red Bulls. He played as the right center back in the back three for Red Bulls during the run to the MLS Next Cup this summer. He held his own against some of the best 08s in the country. Gomez should be one of the top players at this event.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dd1f70492f6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGOQDhOsuhE","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=HGOQDhOsuhE </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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_0_evaluation":"Warner is one of those rare talents from the ECNL getting a look with US Soccer Scouts at this Talent ID event. The attacking talent put together a good highlight clip from last season. There are plenty of elements to his game that shine at the youth level. He has quick feet and close control of the ball. He is a good finisher, but his playmaking ability is even better.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dd1f7049376"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfUvxlOWM0","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfUvxlOWM0 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_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_0_evaluation":"Cho is one of two players from PDA on the roster for this event. He was part of the US Club Soccer id2 National Selection Tour to England earlier this year. He was listed as a defender on that roster, but I've only seen him play as a midfielder. He lined up as a defensive midfielder for PDA in MLS Next. He reads the game well and anticipates. He makes good decisions on the ball and usually gets the ball out of his feet quickly. His teammate Massimo Passuicci is a center back to watch from this group. He plays as a left center back. He is an excellent passer.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64dd1f70493cb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Talent ID Center Roster - Somerset, NJ </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Angel Arbo Salas (New York City FC), Aiden Betances (New York Red Bulls), [player_tooltip player_id='158322' first='Solomon' last='Bonakollie'] (New York Red Bulls), Deven Cadigan (New York Red Bulls), Joshua Carrillo (New York City FC), [player_tooltip player_id='145439' first='Ryan' last='Cho'] (PDA), [player_tooltip player_id='158330' first='Ryon' last='Choi'] (New York Red Bulls), Mauro Costa Jr. (New York City FC), Tafsir Drop (New York Red Bulls), Brady Brennan (New York Red Bulls), Fernando Espana (New York City FC), [player_tooltip player_id='145436' first='Alex' last='Gomez'] (New York Red Bulls), Nicolas Gonzalez (New York Red Bulls), Kai Hill (FC Westchester), Lance Lessey (New York City FC), Gabriel Marcel (New York Soccer Club), [player_tooltip player_id='147564' first='Dylan' last='Mazzarella'] (STA), [player_tooltip player_id='158332' first='Astin' last='Mbaye'] (New York Red Bulls), [player_tooltip player_id='158327' first='Timothy' last='McFarland'] (New York Red Bulls), Danilo Miljatovic (New York City FC), Nicholas Morella (New York Red Bulls), [player_tooltip player_id='145440' first='Massimo' last='Passucci'] (PDA), Dylan Pimentel (New York City FC), Anthony Reynoso (TSF Academy), [player_tooltip player_id='158338' first='Paul' last='Sokoloff'] (New York Red Bulls), [player_tooltip player_id='158334' first='Tobias' last='Szewczyk'] (New York Red Bulls), Aidan Velasquez (New York City FC), Enzo Vito (New York City FC), Griffin Warner (World Class FC)&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->