Strikers FC loaded with top 2026 players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Strikers FC out of Irvine, CA is an excellent club with a great track record of success and a tradition of producing excellent players. This is no exception for 2026 players who are with the club, and five in particular are players with very, very bright futures.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='171781' first='Griffin' last='Brandon'], Central Defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brandon is a very smart player and quickly becoming a commanding presence as a center back. He craves knowledge and looks to learn every time he steps out on the pitch. He's asserting himself more physically as he starts to become as big and strong as he is fast. Because of this he is very hard to beat. He's an excellent tackler, and also likes to help break lines in the build up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='83146' first='Santiago' last='Higareda'], Midfielder</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A wizard in possession with a golden left foot, Higareda is so skilled he's always been able to hold his own against older players. He has a knack for finding space and is excellent at evading players. He understands the layout of the pitch and the space that everyone is taking, knowing where everyone is at all times. He can finish, carry and progressively pass and as he continues to grow, he will be more and more unstoppable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='83017' first='Bobby' last='Jacobs'], Forward</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jacobs is a dynamic player with an ability to read defenders and twist them into knots. He finishes well with both feet, but his left foot is a thing of beauty as he can finish with deception or power. He lives for the big moments and the bigger the game, the more his play elevates. He has the ability to learn in-game, to adapt and then produce even more puts him into a higher class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='8675' first='Skylar' last='Kaplan'], Defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What separates Kaplan from other players his age is his mentality. His character is very similar to that of a pro player, showing the understanding that it will take hard work and that he will have to battle highs and lows. He's already talented enough, but now has the mental aspect as well. He has a high soccer IQ, he is unflappable along with being versatile. He reads body language very well and as a defender is always one step ahead. Kaplan is a leader in that his teammates benefit from his approach to every training session and game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='171783' first='Matthew' last='Miranda'], Central Defender</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Miranda is a left-footed player who is very smooth player, one who seems to do everything with eloquence. He gets by attackers with this ease and flow, and he can tackle in the same way, seemingly removing you from the ball without crashing into you. If he steps up and intercepts a ball, he will be countering before his opponents realize it. A left center back who is comfortable under duress, he cannot be pressed. He professes the ball in a multitude of ways and makes great decisions. He is a hard-working player who does not take each time out as a given.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->