Miami Maestros: 2026-27 Columbus Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepsoccer.com/team/fl/christopher-columbus/" id="https://prepsoccer.com/team/fl/christopher-columbus/">Christopher Columbus</a> is a college preparatory high school in Miami, Florida, that exceeds in development, building scholarly soccer students. Balancing a mix - academics, life skills, evolution in one's own game, evolution in one's own preparations - with a competitive platform for MLS NEXT, ECNL, FYSA players looking to continue their passion for the sport during wintertime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Program Information </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2014, 2026 Florida High School Athletic Association State Champions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Current Head Coach: Kameron Clark</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Staff: Assistant - Marcello Alves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Classification: 6A - down from 7A in new cycle</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>District: R4 D15 - 6-team district</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivals: Belen Jesuit (Miami)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Players To Watch</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381407,"_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-6a558379ae300"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miami FC USLA left back that plays with the impact to make a mark in a high possession side through adding value. Undecided balls are acted upon, claiming ownership, carrying that momentum down the left side. Proficient in whipping in crosses on demand, using curl to meet teammates for a clean touch which leads to their instant touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381408,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":381409,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a558379ae3d3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miami FA MLSN / Miami FC USLA defender who is a ball carrier into central zones. Part of a rock 'n' roll that continually pushes with each part given, the innate control limits the possibility for a mistake, opening up playing options with the shapes that open. Quality mindset featuring a specific anticipation of habits down the line that are put out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381412,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":381414,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a558379ae457"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Miami Strikers goalkeeper that understands processes. This can include build up where another pass means finding what is not obvious. Or in organization, where a compact unit is founded before an attack can mentally plan. Mental fortitude on display in late match scenarios. Positive behavior that is carried over to penalty shootouts, where takers are always met with a fight.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381416,"_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-6a558379ae4a8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Barça Miami central defender that wants possession as a means to positively force play into open lanes. Turning, going in and out, weaving on the ball, showing the hunger in moving outwards and into a mojo capable with the style of play. Uses pressure as an advantage, meticulously aware of how mistakes happen and leaning into those recoveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381417,"_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-6a558379ae4e5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rising freshman with school experience, showing an evolution meeting demands of competition. Utilizing width as an advantage point to switch, highlighting the fluidity required of the high level that relies on this tactical play. Occupying spaces left behind, often times a channel space, this movement per 80 makes the story clear in the manner in which matches are decided.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":381418,"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":381419,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-6a558379ae54f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Regardless of formation, this MLS NEXT attacking midfielder exhibits courage to make something happen in dead spaces. Coming across, coming from a wide sequence, or having a use after take ons, these shot creation habits are seen touch by touch. Breaking down low blocks, not being afraid to use craft to draw out lurkers, helping his team find solid looks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->