Texas High School Soccer: Top Players from 2025

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Texas high school soccer's class of 2025 is loaded with talented players within all of its regions and conferences. From the panhandle to the gulf, there are players looking to make an impact and create a name for themselves. These juniors had very successful sophomore campaigns and are sure to have improved even more after a long offseason. Texas high school soccer is never boring, and due to the amount of instant impact players coming into the ranks of teams from all classifications, the good times are absolutely going to continue to roll. Scouts and coaches should be flooding the high school games within the great state in order to gain a glimpse of uber-talented players from every position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so much talent beginning to flourish, the game is constantly growing. Towns that were formerly know as American football cities are now falling in love with soccer. The influx of youth players is building the game at its foundations and opening opportunities for all wishing to be involved. All of this positive change is due to talented players in our national youth ranks, and the class of 2025 is surely going to be a golden year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below are some of the most exciting prospects in Texas high school soccer's class of 2025.</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":155444,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Frankie Diaz","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_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":"Monterey High School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eInitial Thoughts:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eFrankie Diaz is a very talented midfielder from Monterey High School. Diaz is quick on his feet and possesses the ability to navigate tight spaces before finding his way in front of the net. Diaz was able to add 27 goals towards his teams goal tally during their 2022-23 season, which is a huge feat for an under classmen. It's clear that Diaz has the potential to be the real deal, now the only option is to wait and see how he continues to develop.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSize Profile:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eDiaz is a very lean athlete, and while he's of average height, he wouldn't be very intimidating off of looks alone. What Diaz has to his advantage is the fact that he has excellent lateral movement and is very quick. Diaz moves from left to right just as good as most people move forwards or backwards. This ability gives him the opportunity to throw defenders off balance and get around them in various ways. For what Diaz lacks in size, he makes up for it in effort and talent.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSkill Set:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eI really enjoy the way that Frankie Diaz moves when the ball gets to his feet. He uses quick, soft touches to cut the edge on those defending him or cuts left and right to zigzag his way through the opposition. Diaz has a great touch and is very methodical with the way he moves on and off the ball. Diaz has an excellent shot and is very dangerous from all angles on the goal.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAttacking Preference:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eDiaz finds a lot of success when coming onto the ball in the center of the pitch and u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ki4eHu0022u003eusing his vision to move laterallyu003c/au003e through the defenders ahead of him. He maintains his focus on the attacking opportunity and methodically moves the ball up the field before firing a shot onto goal. Diaz also focuses on keeping the play in front of him and capitalizes on the opportunity to dash into the attack and quickly fire an opportunity on net.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eFinal Thoughts:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eFrankie Diaz scored 27 goals and added 14 assist, for a total of 41 goal contributions during his sophomore year. He scored goals from u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2Ke8U8u0022u003eoutside the boxu003c/au003e, he scored goals u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2KZP9Tu0022u003efrom the spotu003c/au003e, and he scored goals in nearly every other aspect as well. I am extremely excited to see how much Diaz improves over this offseason and cannot wait to witness the success that he'll surely have during his junior year. With the courage to take on the defender, the ability to strike and play the ball with both feet and a clear high soccer IQ; Diaz is a must watch for anyone who loves the beautiful game. 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Having contributed 7 goals and 4 assist during the playoffs alone, it's safe to say that Frisco Lone Star would have had a much rougher path to this championship without him. Eason is a dangerous man to be across from if you're an opposing defensive player. His long reach and surprisingly quick pace make him very dangerous on the attack.rnrnu003cstrongu003eSize Profile:u003c/strongu003ernrnTucker Eason is a 6'3 forward and he's only a junior. A man after Peter Crouch's own heart, Eason is a dominant force in the air and in front of goal when attacking. He can use his size to body the opposing defenders away and has the skill to turn and finish on net. Another size benefit of Eason's is that he isn't frail, he fits his frame well despite his height.rnrnu003cstrongu003eSkill Set:u003c/strongu003ernrnEason has gifts when it comes to attacking play. He can finish from nearly all angles due to his prowess in the air and shooting ability. Eason seems to be comfortable on the ball and doesn't mind dribbling into dangerous spaces. Eason maintains his composure in and around the box, picking his moments wisely. He is intelligent enough to identify weaknesses in the defense and capitalize on their mistakes.rnrnu003cstrongu003eAttacking Preference:u003c/strongu003ernrnTucker Eason scored 21 goals and 11 assist in 27 games for Lone Star last year. He typically maintained his position in front of net but was not afraid of getting to the edge of the box. Eason is always looking for shots with a bit of an angle to them. Eason uses his height to his advantage, yet has the ability to draw fouls in areas that lead to dangerous chances.rnrnu003cstrongu003eFinal Thoughts:u003c/strongu003ernrnFrisco Lone Star found so much success within the 5A UIL State Championship due to Tucker Eason's ability to dominate the attack. Without Eason's goal scoring prowess, Lone Star would have had a much harder time trying to overcome the tougher teams in their region. It's unquestionable that Eason is one of the brightest up and coming stars within Texas high school soccer. Eason more than deserves all the credibility that he's gaining amongst his peers.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"Zane Johnson","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"5'7u0022","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"103","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"Ranchview High School","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_2_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_2_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"u003cstrongu003eInitial Thoughts:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eZane Johnson was able to contribute directly towards 33 goals in only 22 matches played for Ranchview during his sophomore season. Scoring 23 goals and adding 10 assist, Johnson was one of the most dangerous attackers in his district. I'm really interest to see how much Johnson was able to improve during the offseason. The crafty attacker was already superb with the ball at his feet during dangerous situations.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSize Profile:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJohnson is relatively average when it comes to Texas high school soccer players. He seems to be fairly strong and uses his body well to win the ball and beat his man before finishing on net. He has a good center of gravity and doesn't seem to have any trouble with a high pressing attacking line. If he grows a little more over the next two seasons, Johnson should be a fairly sizable force for defenses to worry about.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eSkill Set:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJohnson is very good with the ball at his feet in tight spaces. Johnson can bring the ball down from the air with pressure on him and get clear of pressure. Even after controlling the ball he still has the composure necessary to get a shot off or play a feeding pass towards his teammates. Johnson has the ability to score with either foot and maintains good aerial ability as well. Johnson is without question a very skillful player.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eAttacking Preference:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJohnson found himself becoming an integral aspect in the Ranchview attack during his first year on varsity. He makes diagonal runs into space and receives the ball before trying his luck for a shot. His linking play is very good and seems to have a high soccer IQ, especially when playing balls against the backline. Johnson is calm under pressure and can u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2KvRNTu0022u003euse his pace to get behind the backlineu003c/au003e to beat the keeper in a 1v1.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eFinal Thoughts:u003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eZane Johnson is a very good talent within Texas high school soccer's 2025 class. He is confident on the attack and has no fear of defenders with more experience than himself. He is clearly comfortable having the ball at his feet and can use his speed to beat other players to the ball. Johnson uses his dribbling skills to capitalize on the opportunities given to him. Johnson will u003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2KvTBBu0022u003escore his team goalsu003c/au003e and I cannot wait to see how he develops over his junior and senior years.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6566c3c8c4d90"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There is so much up and coming talent within Texas high school soccer. One of the brightest aspects in all of Texas' soccer scene is the class of 2025 and the outstanding level of potential these players possess. There is large levels of talent throughout the entire state and these players are quickly become forces of their own. Despite being more inexperienced when compared to some of their peers, they continue to impress. This experience gap hasn't discouraged these athletes from competing with the best and gaining their own recognition within the Texas high school soccer spotlight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Player of the Year trophies, All-State awards, All-District medals and State Championship rings; the class of 2025 has begun labeling itself as one of the most talented classes in the history of Texas high school soccer. The future is bright for these athletes and there is no doubt that they will continue to improve over their junior and senior campaigns. As these players age into upper classmen and continue to develop, they will surely begin to grow the sport even further and help to create even more talent in the future. It'll be a joy to continue to cover and witness these stars in the making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->