Rankings Analysis: Bright talent from New Jersey 2028 class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for New Jersey's 2028 class were released this week. Check out the full rankings here. Read more about the rankings process here. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The New Jersey freshman group is full of top-tier talent that should be on the professional pathway as well as a number of players who have made early impressions on college scouts as well. Below is a scouting report on some of the names to know from this group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271218"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb6290b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lodge is a player on the New York Red Bulls U15 MLS Next team. He has been pulled up to the U16 team after his stellar start to the club season. He is an elite attacking talent. He has had games with hat trick performances already this season. The frequency of his goal scoring is one thing, but the variety in ways he can score is another. His appearances against older competition show that he is still making an impact at that level and will likely continue to get pushed against better defenders in the near future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271201"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb6297d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rakovsky is an undeniably talent from anyone who has watch the Red Bulls academy in the past year. The midfielder has all of the tools and trademarks of a future star as a no. 8. His technical ability shines in the MLS Next level. He checks his shoulder before receiving the ball, he is constantly scanning the field, he makes good decisions in possession, and provides key passes. Rakovsky stands out from every game at the MLS Next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CpZmRv5f_c","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=1CpZmRv5f_c </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271248"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb629cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A standout on the Ironbound MLS Next team, Pincon is a name to know from this class. He is an impactful wide player. He could be a winger or a wide midfielder. Pincon impressed with his decision-making on the field. He has elite quality in the final third. His playmaking skills gave New York Red Bulls talented defense all sorts of trouble earlier this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>His last name is listed as Picon on a club roster and Pincon on a high school roster. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271219"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb62a19"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Graves is a forward on the TSF Academy MLS Next U15 team. He has been part of the US Soccer Talent ID Events in the past. The right footed striker scored a spectacular free kick against Philadelphia Union earlier this season. Beyond the goal, he was an active threat in the attack. Good on the ball and calm under pressure, Graves shows the signs of a player who could play at the top level in the future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271274"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb62a97"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>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. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270300"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb62add"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Guiton is a talented midfielder for PDA. Skillful, clever, and dynamic in the attacking third, his well rounded game has been a bright spot for the PDA side this season. Guiton has stood out from recent games against top clubs with his smart play. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271206"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb62b1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cunningham has been a top performer at both the club and high school level. He has been on fire recently for his club team with a two-goal performance last month. He has elite attributes in the attack including strength, speed, and finishing. Cunningham has earned a key role on the nationally-ranked Pennington Varsity team with two goals and five assists this season. There is every reason to believe he will be a top player in this class for a long time. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["271384"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-672902cb62b5d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Furman is a midfielder on the Real Futbol Academy 09 MLS Next team. He is an attacking midfielder with a great two-way game. He has been exceptional this season. Every game he is providing key passes to create chances for his side. The stats might not jump off the screen, but his play against Baltimore Armour showed that he is among the best in the country in his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->