Rankings Preview: Colorado 2028 Girls on the rise

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer rankings for the Colorado 2028 class will be released next week. Prior to the release of the rankings, check out a scouting report on five talents that every scout should know from Colorado's 2028 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378758"],"_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-6a2c625839d76"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hau is an outside back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] 2010 ECNL team. She was named to the ECNL Texas All-Conference Second Team last season. She plays left back for her club team, which won their conference - one of the most competitive in the country.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hau is an exception 1v1 defender. She uses her body well. She times her tackles and reads the opposition. She's shown the quality on the ball to able to handle the pressure of the opposition. Hauu is one of the players who is one of the first names on the squad sheet for her club side. She's an incredibly valuable piece of the puzzle for the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] style of play.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["186189"],"_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-6a2c625839db5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dern is a forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] 2010 ECNL team. She is part of the prolific attack for the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] side. She can play as a center forward or on the wing. She has been previously been featured on Prep Soccer as a top performer. She was excellent for [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] recently in the game against the club's 2009 squad.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With a sideline full of college coaches, Dern showcased her elite attributes in the final third including her strength, quickness, and close control. She is going to be a handful for defenders during the ECNL playoffs next month.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["378829"],"_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-6a2c625839dd9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jotte is a defender/forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283723' first='Real' last='Colorado'] National 2009 ECNL team. She is a versatile player who can really fit in at any position. She is athletic, confident on the ball, and a standout defender.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She has been a standout playing alongside and against some of the top 2027s in the country. She has shown the tactical smarts to be a valuable player on one of the top 2009 teams in the country. Her versatility, especially in the wide roles, makes her a top recruit from the Colorado 2028 class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["272103"],"_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-6a2c625839df8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heasty is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283635' first='Colorado' last='Rapids'] 2009 ECNL team. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was also a member of the US ODP National Team for the trip to Italy this year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heasty is a natural leader. Every coach seems to look at her as an additional coach on the field - she quickly earned the armband with the ODP National Team. It's a safe bet to say she will be a captain in the future for her college program. She is wired to lead and help her team win.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Heasty stands at five-foot-11 and uses that towering frame to dominate in aerial duels. She's also excellent in the tackle. Heasty makes good decisions on the ball and is a weapon in her team's ability to build-out of the back. She's got all the tools to be a top center back at the next level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["275277"],"_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-6a2c625839e16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hirt is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='281862' first='Broomfield' last=''] 2010 Girls Academy team. She was also part of the Generation Adidas Cup All-Star game selection. She's been a two-time selection for the Girls Academy National Talent ID event.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hirt is one of the top players in the Girls Academy. She's a right center back who thrives as an on-ball defender. She's the rate prospect who seems to absolutely love playing defense. She is athletic enough to match-up against the best wingers. She's got the pace and technique - she has a clean slide tackle. Hirt is a disruptor and she knows how to read the game and intercept the pass at the right moment.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hirt has all the key traits to be considered among the best center backs in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->