Ryleigh Bakley
Ryleigh Bakley
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Ali Sefa Baglicakoglu | Prep Soccer Scout
Bakley plays with the calm of a seasoned veteran. She rarely forces play instead, she dictates tempo with poise and patience. Her awareness allows her to anticipate two steps ahead, guiding possession like a metronome. When the game quickens, she slows it down; when it stalls, she reignites it. She’s the organizer every midfield needs.
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Ryleigh Bakley
Ryleigh
Bakley
5'8" | M
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | 2027
State
#105
Nation
PA
(Class of 2027, Midfielder) stands out for her vision and composure in the midfield. She distributes the ball well, keeps possession under pressure, and links defense to attack reliably. Her tactical awareness gives her an edge in reading the game and anticipating opponents’ moves. Getting more dynamic on the dribble or in advance runs could augment her attacking contribution. With further growth, she has the attributes to be a midfield cornerstone.
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Read EvaluationMatthew Ralph | Prep Soccer Scout
Bakley is a force in the middle of the field with the ball at her feet because of her strength and ability to push forward into the attack and create number advantages.
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Read EvaluationChris Ryan | Prep Soccer Scout
Bakley, a sophomore from the Ukrainian Nationals ECNL 09 team was a calming presence in the SCH Midfield. She used her size and frame well to hold up play and find the SCH attackers.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Bakley is a midfielder on the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals 09 GA team. She is an excellent two-way player. She has been part of the US U14 Girls National Team at the regional level. She has the quality to be on the full national team. She’s right footed but good with either foot. Her ability to deceive with her slip pass with the outside of the foot is an elite attribute. She plays with her head and is confident on the ball. She had a moment in the third game of the Champions Cup recently when she picked off a pass, played a quick 1-2 to her center forward, dodged the defender trying to foul her, and then made the 65 yard run into the oppositions box to get off the shot. The only negative was she looked gassed at the end of the run and her shot wasn’t up to her own high standards. Given that it was the third game in four days, there’s definitely a reason to understand why she came up short of finishing the move. Bakley is a top player in the class and every game she brings that high level on the field.
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