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Matthew Rivera

Matthew Rivera

Matthew Rivera

Defender/Forward
2028 Class
5'9" Height
Linden School
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Matthew
Rivera D/F
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Linden
|
NJ
Rivera is a defender on the PDA MLS Next U15 team. The right center back has shown promise...
Evaluation by JR Eskilson
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About Matthew

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Fast and physical defensive player with vision to see attacking plays.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Intense, Focused, and Passionate

Expert Analysis
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Matthew
Rivera D/F
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Linden
|
NJ
Matthew Rivera
Rivera is a defender on the PDA MLS Next U15 team. The right center back has shown promise...
Written by JR Eskilson
Read more at PrepSoccer.com
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JR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout

JR Eskilson

JR Eskilson

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@JREskilson JR@PrepSoccer.com

Rivera is a defender on the PDA MLS Next U15 team. The right center back has shown promise this season. He has some elite qualities defensively including recovery speed. Rivera needs to eliminate some of the mistakes from his game. He can give away the ball a bit too easily at times. He has the physical profile and skill to continue to advance his game to the top level. 

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Matthew
Rivera D/F
Class
2028
Height
5'9"
HS
Linden
|
NJ
Matthew Rivera
Rivera is a defender on the PDA MLS Next U15 team. The right center back has shown promise...
Written by JR Eskilson
Read more at PrepSoccer.com
Prep Soccer

JR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout

JR Eskilson

JR Eskilson

Prep Soccer Lead Scout

@JREskilson JR@PrepSoccer.com

Rivera is a defender on the PDA MLS Next U15 team. The right center back has shown promise this season. He has some elite qualities defensively including recovery speed. Rivera needs to eliminate some of the mistakes from his game. He can give away the ball a bit too easily at times. He has the physical profile and skill to continue to advance his game to the top level. 

Written 1 year ago

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Rankings Analysis: Bright talent from New Jersey 2028 class

Rankings Analysis: Bright talent from New Jersey 2028 class

JR Eskilson • November 5, 2024

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