Undercover Gems: Top talent from ECNL RL in Illinois 2028 Ranking

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The updated Prep Soccer state ranking for the Illinois 2028 class will be released this week. Check out the <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/">how we rank page</a> for more information about the scouting process. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is a scouting report on some of the talent from the ECNL RL that stood out recently from club games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["337479"],"_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-690bbb792aaaf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jean-Pierre is a five-foot-10 striker/defender with the type of athleticism scouts wake up at midnight to text when communication is legally allowed with the 2028 class. She is part of the [program_tooltip program_id='337478' first='Jahbat' last='FC'] for NPL and USYS and also plays for Evolution in the ECNL-RL. She played for the Jahbat U19 team that recently won the Illinois state championship. Jean-Pierre is an elite finisher with excellent footwork. She has proven her quality at every level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261438"],"_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-690bbb792ab1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kienzle is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='337296' first='FC' last='1974 Libertyville'] 2010 ECNL RL team. She plays left center back for her club team. She is right footed. She is versatile to play any spot in the back four. She has a well rounded game. Defensively, she is a physical player who thrives when she is in contact in the duel. She does well using her strength to lean on the opposition and keep them off balance so she can cleanly win possession of the ball. When she has control of the ball, she is values keeping the ball with her team and does well in using her goalkeeper as an outlet when under pressure. Kienzle has been outstanding at the start of the season for her club side.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261433"],"_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-690bbb792ab73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ryder is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283453' first='Rockford' last='Raptors'] 2009 ECNL RL team. She plays outside back for her team. Her strength is in her decision-making and soccer smarts. She's a quick thinker on the field and seems to always be a step ahead. She gets the ball out of her feet and immediately moves to support her teammate for the next pass. Ryder has been a bright spot off the Raptors side this season and proved her quality in the ECNL RL action.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261443"],"_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-690bbb792abc4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">St Louis is the goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='337296' first='FC' last='1974 Libertyville'] 2010 ECNL RL team. She is one of the best players in position in distribution. She is very confident in playing off her line and shines bright with her passing. She is right footed and can ping a pass anywhere on the field. Leading the scouting report with her passing ability feels disingenuous to her quality as a shot-stopper. She's got excellent hands and elite athleticism. She should be viewed as one of the most promising prospects in this class amongst goalkeepers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["337493"],"_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-690bbb792ac13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">George is a forward for Jahbat and Evolution. She is one of those players who plays in a number of leagues and shines in all of them. She was a star for the Jahbat State championship team. The aspect of her game that shines from game film is her skill and ball control. She has sent a number of players to the ground after dancing past them on the dribble. George is at her best on the left wing with the chance to cut in on her right foot. She hits screamers into the top corner regularly when she gets past that first defender. She has elite pace, unrivaled skill, and excellent finishing instincts. The traits are there to be a top player at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQdYdkZVN8u0026t=3s","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZQdYdkZVN8u0026t=3s </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["337503"],"_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-690bbb792acd0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tolzien is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='337296' first='FC' last='1974 Libertyville'] 2010 ECNL RL team. She plays right center back for her team. She is right footed, listed at five-foot-five, and calm on the ball. Tolzien is very good at escaping pressure. She plays with her head up and does well in creating space with her composure on the ball and excellent control. She is a 180 degree player and sees the passing angles that not many of her peers among center backs can spot. Tolzien has been excellent at the start of the season and proven to be a valuable piece of the attack with her passing from the center back spot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->