The Elite Five: Arizona 2028 Prospects Making Waves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer Arizona 2028 ranking was released this week. Check <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/arizona/rankings/girls/2028-rankings/">out the rankings here</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">our rankings process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a rundown on the top five players in this class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112243"],"_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-67fe9aa37f7ec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pratt is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283510' first='Utah' last='Royals FC-AZ'] 09 ECNL team. She is also part of the US Women's Youth National Team. She was an ECNL All-American for the 2023-2024 season. She is easily the most decorated player in this class. She plays right center back for her club side. She's athletic, smart, and competitive. Given the elite level of athleticism, there is versatility to her game as she could slot into an outside back role. Given the top-tier soccer smarts, she can play in the midfield as well. Pratt is confident on the ball, shows excellent technique in her passing, and reads the game well. She has all the tools to be a top player at the international level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284810"],"_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-67fe9aa37f857"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lewis is one of the best players in the ECNL 09 age group in the country. A center forward with unstoppable skill and strength, Lewis has been outstanding this season. She's made a name for herself against some of the best defenders in the country. She's consistently won duels against Youth National Team players. Her tactical play off the ball has been one of the best parts of her game this season. She's great at pinning the defender on her back before receiving the ball and then having the chance to turn on goal when the pass is played into her feet. Lewis has created chances consistently against some of the best 2027s in the country and deserves to be in the conversation amongst the best No. 9s in the country in the 2009 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284809"],"_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-67fe9aa37f8aa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">St. James is a midfielder on the SC del Sol 09 Girls Academy team. She can play as a No. 8 or a No. 10. She's got the best footwork in this class. She can escape the challenge of the opposition with her quick feet and great balance. She plays with her head up and makes good decisions on the ball. Her ability to take players on off the dribble also stands out from her game. She's a clever player and one of the best from the Girls Academy. She is part of the Girls Academy All-Star team competing at the Generation Adidas event. She should shine at that showcase given how well she does in elevating the play of her teammates. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["112242"],"_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-67fe9aa37f8f8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pratt is a winger on the Utah Royals FC AZ 09 team. She has been part of US Soccer Youth National Team in the past. She's a dynamic attacking talent with two-way impact. She has quick feet and pace to get behind the defense. She makes quick decisions on the ball and likes to combine with teammates to get past the defense. Pratt's got the quality to shine in the final third, but it's her defensive instincts that separate her from peers. She's an excellent 1v1 defender. She has a future at outside back thanks to that defensive mindset. She's a top winger in the ECNL in this age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["284812"],"_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-67fe9aa37f945"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Garvin is a winger on the [program_tooltip program_id='283245' first='Arizona' last='Arsenal'] 09 ECNL team. She was an ECNL All-Conference First Team player for the Southwest last season. She can play on either side of the attack. Her height stands out - especially when considering she is playing against 2027s for the most part. Garvin uses her long legs and extended stride to her advantage when in 1v1 situations on the wing. She is great at creating an advantage from the battles on the island. She has good ball striking technique from the run of play and can hide the cross/shot approach really well - the ability to keep the goalkeeper on the line with her cross because she is capable of putting the effort on frame from tight angles opens up more of the 18-yard box for her fellow attackers and creates more assists for Garvin. She's been excellent again this season for her club and also enjoyed a stellar high school campaign as a freshman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->