Ethan Orchard
Ethan Orchard
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James Nokes | Prep Soccer Scout
Combines sudden speed with an exceptional first touch, thriving in the tightest, most confined spaces. Every defender keys on him, yet no one can stop him once the ball reaches his feet. Moreover, he attacks every 50–50 ball first, consistently taking smart angles to cut off opponents, win possession and immediately trigger the attack. In possession, he elevates those around him. He sets up teammates with well-paced, often slick passes that arrive exactly when and where they’re ready to play. At the same time, he pursues the ball with relentless ferocity, making his work rate as impressive as his skill. Few players in the state match his dynamism with the ball at his feet. Equally important, his defensive contributions deserve significant recognition. Overall, he’s the most technical and highly skilled player I’ve seen all year and was named Class 5A Player of the Year and First Team All State.
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Read EvaluationJR Eskilson | Prep Soccer Scout
Real Colorado’s coaching staff does a terrific job in identifying players who can dictate the game from a central midfield role. It is a trademark of the U17 through U15 teams. Orchard and Miguel Benitez Miguel Benitez M CO both have that quality on the Real Colorado U15 team. Orchard was a discovery early in the MLS Next season. His first half performance against Real Salt Lake was impressive. He seemed to come away from every challenge with the ball cleanly. He is not a flashy player, but he takes care of possession of the ball and does well in connecting passes between the lines for his side. Benitez has been excellent at well for many of the same reasons. Benitez is a bit more creative on the attacking side and tends to show for the ball more. He is good in tight spaces and an important cog for Real Colorado in the transition aspect of the game.
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