High Potential Attacking Talent in 2028 Rankings 

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for California's 2028 class will be released this week. Prior to the release of the rankings, check out five players from the attack who have high potential and impressed at the start of the MLS Next season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335020"],"_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-68f7dc6c09889"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Millner is a forward/left winger on the Albion SC Los Angeles U16 MLS Next team. He is right footed. Millner previously played for [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] Academy. He had some good moments last season with Galaxy. He was effective as a two-way player on the wing. This season, he has a star role with his Albion side. He is the focal point of the attack - both in the sense that his team wants to play through his side, but also in the fact that he forces the action. He is a skillful dribbler with excellent body control and balance in tackles. Millner has been impressive in his quick actions and his mentality to always be on the attacking foot. He has the player profile to be an elite 1v1 attacking talent from this class. He has shown a lot of growth this season already and should continue to be one of the best wingers in Southern California. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335019"],"_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-68f7dc6c098e2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Medrano is a center forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283743' first='Silicon' last='Valley SA'] U16 MLS Next team. He has been a bright spot of the attack for SVSA at the start of the season. He has two goals in the last four games. Medrano is left-footed, which puts him already in rare company. There are very few left footed center forwards in this class. He is a high activity forward. He is always on the move and quick to pounce on the ball. He presents a challenge for the defense with his quick reactions and ability to get off a shot in traffic. Medrano is thriving in his first season in MLS Next and has shown the quality to be considered among the best of the best of the center forwards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335018"],"_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-68f7dc6c09944"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Saucedo is a forward on the Chula Vista U16 MLS Next team. He plays on the left wing for his club team. He is right footed. He's a scrappy player with pace. He's a two-way player who is fearless in the tackle. Saucedo's best moments this season came against Barca Residency Academy, one of the best teams in the country, last month. Saucedo's two goals were key in the victory for his Chula Vista side. His pace, especially with the ball at his feet, is a difference-maker at the MLS Next level. He's elusive on the dribble with quick-feet and smooth change of direction. He's a selfish player in the final third with great instincts around the goal. Saucedo has emerged through the first part of the season as a top finisher in the MLS Next Southwest. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335017"],"_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-68f7dc6c0998e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carmona is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283757' first='Total' last='Futbol Academy'] U16 MLS Next team. He plays center forward for his club team. He is five-foot-10 and left footed. Carmona has been the top scorer in the MLS Next through the first month of the season with eight goals in his first four games. He's a well-rounded prospect for the position. He does a bit of everything well. His hold-up play is among the best in the class. His finishing is exceptional for this age group - and the results clearly show. Carmona has benefitted from having a talented team around him, but the forward deserves all the credit for producing the results consistently through the first stage of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["335016"],"_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-68f7dc6c099d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gomez is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='279892' first='Los' last='Angeles FC'] U17 MLS Next team. He plays center forward for his club team. He is six-feet tall and right footed. Gomez scored five goals in the first four games of the season. He has emerged as a key part of the attack for LAFC. The goal he scored against [program_tooltip program_id='283671' first='LA' last='Galaxy'] was impressive. He split the two center backs with his run and finished from a tight angle against an on-rushing goalkeeper. Gomez has found ways to impact the game in a variety of ways. His movement off the ball is his best attribute, but he continues to be very active defensively and has used that pressure to create chances as well. Locking down a crucial role with LAFC should get him on the radar for scouts at the professional and college level during this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->