Five California 2028 Players Ready to Earn More Attention

The club soccer postseason is underway and talent is emerging from all over. Below is a look at five players from California who had previously been under-the-radar for scouts but should be getting more attention after stellar performances.    The goalkeeper for the So Cal Reds 2010 Girls Academy was a key reason for the squads success during the National Cup. Annaloro and Naiomi Tase combined in goal to only let in one goal in three games.   Annaloro stood out for her performance in the penalty kick shootout victory in the semifinal round. She made a pair of outstanding saves in that shootout that showcased her strong hands, leaping ability, and feel for the position.   Annaloro is five-foot-eight with quick reactions and good footwork. She was a top player from the Girls Academy event and deserves a spot on the radar for college programs.     Devine was the MVP of the Girls Academy National Cup in the 2010 age group. She scored the game-winner in the championship tilt. She ended the event scoring all three goals for her team - plus she scored from the spot during the penalty kick shootout.   Devine is a high activity attacker who can make an impact from the striker position just as well as she can from the wing. She is a player who could be an immediate impact type of talent as she makes game-changing plays with only a few touches on the ball.     Nguyen was a standout for Slammers 2010 ECNL RL during the playoff run in June. Nguyen has already earned a spot on an ECNL roster for next season - and the upcoming postseason - with Sporting CA Arsenal.   Nguyen is athletic with excellent diving technique. She has strong, secure hands and does well catching the ball in traffic on crosses. She's brave coming out to get the ball too. She's not the tallest prospect for the position, but she's got the quality to cover the whole goal.     Motes is a center back on the Lamorinda GA 2010 team. She plays right center back. She's right footed. She had a strong showing during the Girls Academy postseason.   Motes is excellent on the ball. She is a good passer. She hits passes with accuracy and pace. She has a good passing range and the vision to pick out teammates all over the field. She is good at breaking the press of the opposition with her ability to spring the ball over the top of the defense and provide key passes.   Motes is good in aerial duels and has the strength to hold off forwards. She's got recovery speed and reads the game well. She would thrive in a college program that puts a heavy emphasis on the center backs in the buildout.     Fitzgerald is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283733' first='Sacramento' last='United'] 2010 GA team. She plays the left center back role in a back three. She has the versatility and athleticism to play as a left back or a left center back at the next level.   She is left footed. She has a lot of quality on the ball and hits some set pieces for her side. Her delivery on corner kicks is especially good. Fitzgerald also hits a good ball from the run of play and can spring the attack with her passing. She has good vision and makes quick decisions on the ball.   Fitzgerald is a strong defender who reads the game well. She gets into passing lanes and makes interceptions. She's good in the duel and shows excellent defensive technique.

The club soccer postseason is underway and talent is emerging from all over. Below is a look at five players from California who had previously been under-the-radar for scouts but should be getting more attention after stellar performances.