Golden State Growth: 6 New Faces Join California 2028 Rankings

82 players make up the latest version of our 2028 California rankings. We added 6 new players from a mixture of MLS Next and ECNL teams. The talent pool is very deep for the 2028 class and college coaches will start taking note of these high performers. We highlighted the 6 new additions and visit <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/">PrepSoccer.com</a> for the full list of rankings.    Andres is a midfielder for MLS Academy, LAFC. He is very versatile can play through the middle and as an inverted winger. Andres plays between lines and has the technique to receive passes with defenders around him. He can glide with the ball and advance the attack with the ball at his feet and he can break pressure with forward passes. He is a player who reacts quickly in transition and is an asset for a team who wants to win the ball back quickly.     Yahir is a forward for the MLS Next team, [program_tooltip program_id='283646' first='FC' last='[program_tooltip program_id='283257' first='Bay' last='Area Surf']']. He is a powerful striker who can lead the line in attack. He haas the speed to run in behind and the power to hold defenders off. He can score. He currently has 22 goals this season and is in the top five for goals in the state. While hiss eye for goal and his direct style of play, Yahir is a player to watch for 2028.     Francisco is a defender for the [program_tooltip program_id='283476' first='Slammers' last='FC'] ECNL team. He is a left back with a cultured left foot and can play out of pressure in multiple ways. Francisco is not only a passing defender, but he can join in the attack to provide overloads in the final third. Francisco is a player that will continue to get better as he grows and physically matures. He has all of the attributes to be a top left back.     Kairo is an attacker from San Diego who plays for Albion San Diego MLS Next team. He is a savvy attacker who understands space and can exploit gaps in the defense. He can play as a 9 or false 9 and has scored goals from 1v1s and attacking crosses. Kairo can unbalance a defense with his movement and combination play. He was instrumental in his team's playoff qualification.     Cyrus is an attacking midfielder for [program_tooltip program_id='275976' first='Beach' last='FC ECNL'] team. He is a player who drives his team forward in attack and in defense. His first three steps are quick and powerful and he is built for pressing from the front. He can intercept passes and win 1v1 duels. In attack, he has multiple goals from outside the box and makes dangerous late runs into the box. He is a hidden talent in this state.     Adrian is a left sided defender for the LA Bulls Soccer Club. He is an attacking left back. He likes to get forward and is very comfortable in the final third of the field. He can play as a second winger and really provides width in the attack. The former LAFC player is also a good 1v1 defender and can recover defensivley from attacking positions.

82 players make up the latest version of our 2028 California rankings. We added 6 new players from a mixture of MLS Next and ECNL teams. The talent pool is very deep for the 2028 class and college coaches will start taking note of these high performers. We highlighted the 6 new additions and visit PrepSoccer.com for the full list of rankings.