5 Top-Level Ohio Players You Should Get To Know – 2028/29’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>The Solar Eclipse SC ECNL G10 team competes without YNT Goalkeeper [player_tooltip player_id='246044' first='Olivia' last='Hasan'], yet worthy of the spotlight</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>USE THE PROMO CODE almasin30 for a discount on your first subscription</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of 2028 and 2029 players are some of the best players Illinois has to offer, and some have national rankings.  Although they struggled at ECNL Florida due to having their #1 goalkeeper, one of the best in the nation, [player_tooltip player_id='246044' first='Olivia' last='Hasan'], fulfilling youth national team duties, these brave and competitive players are still worthy of the spotlight.  These Fab Five players are “hidden gems” and “not to be overlooked come June 15th.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The five featured players were part of the G2010 team, which participated in the national playoffs last year, and they put on a good showing.  If all players are present for the March ECNL Phoenix, I'm definitely looking forward to covering at least one of their matches.  I would expect them to make a good run at that tournament and recommend the college scouts to be there as well.  Top-level players competing with some of the best club teams in the nation for this competitive recruitment class should be “of the highest order.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><br><strong>Featured Players:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #1 - </strong>&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249816' first='Sophia' last='Korovilas'] - Outside Back/Defensive Mid </strong>- 2028 - High School: Lake Zurich</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #2 - [player_tooltip player_id='153155' first='Danica' last='Meller'] </strong>- <strong>Midfield/Forward</strong> - 2028 - High School: Libertyville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #3 - [player_tooltip player_id='261444' first='Adelyn' last='Thomas'] </strong>- <strong>Forward/Midfielder</strong> - 2028 - High School: Lincoln-Way East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #4 - [player_tooltip player_id='249806' first='Zoe' last='Chang'] </strong>- <strong>Defender/Midfielder</strong> - 2028 - High School: Lake Zurich</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #5 - [player_tooltip player_id='275906' first='Olivia' last='Hindson'] </strong>- <strong>Forward/Midfielder</strong> - 2029 - High School: Glenview (Glenbrook South)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player Evaluations</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #1 - </strong>&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='249816' first='Sophia' last='Korovilas'] - Outside Back/Defensive Mid </strong>- 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249816"],"_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-697837545d97a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She's a player that never quits and is known for toughness and never backing down.  Sophia makes good decisions, plays consistently, and is a player her coaches can count on.  While it's a team game, she allowed ZERO goals from her side during the 3 matches in Florida.  Opposing teams need to adjust their plan of attack to get points on the board.  Sophia's ability to make good decisions in clean tackles or strong challenges was where she stood out.  In the match against Solar, she matched-up against one of the top offensive attacking players in the country and played locked-down defense.  Again, no goals came from her side of the field.  She's also a versatile player who can play as a defensive mid.  Her improvements can be attributed to speed, agility, and strength training in the past year. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sophia's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Hj34p-Bwo","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=b6Hj34p-Bwo </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #2 - [player_tooltip player_id='153155' first='Danica' last='Meller'] </strong>- <strong>Midfield/Forward</strong> - 2028 - High School: Libertyville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["153155"],"_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-697837545d9ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I've previously featured Danica as a standout in her team's 4-2 win against Mustang SC at the last ECNL Phoenix.  In that match, she recorded a brace and an assist.  Meller is known for her ability to fire long-range shots while picking her spots.  She has great vision and excels in the attacking third.  As a playmaker or finisher, she operates comfortably around the 18 and finds open players making runs to the box while finding open pockets to dribble past defenders for close-range shots. As a freshman, she scored 18 goals and provided 5 assists.  She's a top-level player who can body up, get up high, and finish with power.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Danica's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DRIJ2_njjY2/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DRIJ2_njjY2/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #3 - [player_tooltip player_id='261444' first='Adelyn' last='Thomas'] </strong>- <strong>Forward/Midfielder</strong> - 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["261444"],"_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-697837545da3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Prep soccer scouts noted her strengths in her work ethic and scoring ability.  Her passing skills are rated high, and she makes combo passes with ease.  In the attacking third, she creates scoring opportunities for her teammates by presenting options for the attack, even when marked.  Adelyn is a player with exceptional speed and plays the game consistently and with confidence.  She's definitely going to get a bunch of June 15th calls.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adelyn's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaFnKuj27-/?hl=en","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DRaFnKuj27-/?hl=en </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #4 - [player_tooltip player_id='249806' first='Zoe' last='Chang'] </strong>- <strong>Defender/Midfielder</strong> - 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["249806"],"_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-697837545da9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is known for being a versatile player who can play as a center back and center mid.  Previously, she held the ranking of 11th in the North Suburban-Lake conference for goals scored.  Zoe is noted as an established clutch performer, scoring the winning goal in a 1-0 win against Hersey.  Her ability to make good decisions and provide technical skill sets makes her a player to look out for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Zoe's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgxqRNgeli/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgxqRNgeli/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Player #5 - [player_tooltip player_id='275906' first='Olivia' last='Hindson'] </strong>- <strong>Forward/Midfielder</strong> - 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275906"],"_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-697837545daef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of Prep Soccer's lead scouts ranked her as the top-rated attacking talent in the class of 2029.  She has thus kept her #1 ranking and looks to be heading back to her dominating form from last season.  As a multi-sport athlete, she has the speed to burn past defenders as she competes as a sprinter in the 60- and 100-meter dash.  Olivia's punishing style of play can be attributed to strong vertical leaps and playing strong off the ball.  Her ability to shake off defenders on her hip shows her impressive strength and power.  She's a player who should get looks from youth national teams sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Olivia's Highlights:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/YSGOCBJimHA","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://youtu.be/YSGOCBJimHA </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->