Rapid Risers: Five Elite Talents on the move in New Jersey

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the New Jersey 2028 class were released this week. Check out<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/new-jersey/rankings/girls/2028-rankings/" type="page" id="270678"> the rankings here</a>. Learn more <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/" type="page" id="140115">about the ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below is the scouting report on five players who moved up the rankings with this most recent u[program_tooltip program_id='283426' first='PDA' last='']te. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110979"],"_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-69fb92147673c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='110979' first='Hope' last='Ernst'] is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283407' first='Match' last='Fit Academy'] 09 ECNL team. She was an All-Region selection for her play at the high school level, as a sophomore. Ernst has been unstoppable in the ECNL this season. She's a bright attacking talent who does well with her high work rate. She has a strong defensive game that shines at the club level. She forces giveaways consistently and then quick punishes the opposition when she has the ball at her feet. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's an excellent playmaker for teammates, but she's also a very good finisher. She makes good decisions in the final third and should be on the radar for scouts as one of the elite top talents in New Jersey. She's been part of recent US Soccer Talent ID events as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["110902"],"_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-69fba83b5c88a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trimble is a winger on the [program_tooltip program_id='283426' first='PDA' last=''] 09 ECNL team. She can play on either side of the formation. She can also play as the attacking midfielder for her team. She has lightning quick feet, comfort to beat defenders off either foot, and excellent technique on ball striking (both from the cross and shot). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trimble is a game-breaking talent on the wing, who is impressing on one of the best teams in the country in the 09 age group. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270639"],"_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-69fba83b5c8e9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">O'Donnell is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283407' first='Match' last='Fit Academy'] 2010 ECNL team. She is a lynchpin of her club team. She can play center back as well. She's comfortable on the ball and confident defensively. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>O'Donnell was excellent for Match Fit during recent ECNL events. She's been impressive against elite competition and has the quality to shine in those situations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["270535"],"_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-69fba83b5c927"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Napolitani was one of the players who stood out from every Match Fit game during the scouting efforts from this class. She was previously featured for her contributions and she continues to impress. The recent rise is a reflection of her technical skill and creativity on the ball. She has a good first touch. She plays with her head up, and displays excellent vision. Her movement off the ball also stands out. She's quick in her decisions and gets into good spots to create chances for her team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Napolitani has the technical skill to be an elite attacking midfielder at the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["269641"],"_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-69fba83b5c960"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Raju is a top ranked goalkeeper in the state, and might be making a pretty compelling argument to be considered the top goalkeeper in the state. She's been a leader for her club team and earned opportunities to train with professional clubs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She's also been a part of numerous US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. Raju has the mentality to be a top prospect and should have plenty of attention in June. The goalkeeper position is a strength in New Jersey in the 2028 class and she stands out as one of the best. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->