Robert Turdean îs a central attacking midfielder playing for the Chicago Fire. Turdean was with the U15 when they won MLS Next Cup. Turdean is a dynamic number 10 who also lights up the stage for the USYNt. One of the best 2010 players in the country. He was rumored to have major interest from Europe, but he signed a professional contract with the Chicago Fire.

Carson Starrett mainly operates as a false nine for Barca Residency Academy. He is a a 2011 born player who will be playing up a year or with Barca Residency. Starrett has burst onto the scene this season as scouts have compared him to previous youth stars: “Starrett instantly stand out so emphatically game after game it's really rare. It is reminiscent in a lot of ways of what you saw from Cavan Sullivan at the same age. The energy and intensity and pace of play shows up in Starrett's speed of thought, movement off the ball, pace of play, physicality, work-rate.” Via (USMNTPROSPECTS x.com).

Jack Ottley is brand new to Real Salt Lake this year as he joined from ECNL side Beach FC earlier this year. Ottley is coming off a stellar month in May where he bagged multiple goals at MLS Next Flex and a few more in other matches. He was recently awarded our first YSC POTM award.

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Ramirez first jumped onto the scene last MLS Next cup, and since then he has been in USYNT camps and made a major impact on the game for Orlando City. He plays a jog-bonito style similar to legends like Ronaldinho and Neymar, and it is enthralling to witness.

Kashan Hines is drawing serious attention in youth circles for his combination of raw athleticism, flair, and attacking threat. Born in January 2009, Hines plays primarily as a left winger for SKC’s U16s and has been steadily rising in national conversations. While scouts note that his performances aren’t fully at the elite level just yet, the potential is undeniable. Hines possesses elite pace, creativity on the dribble, and a natural instinct for taking on defenders — qualities that make him one of the most exciting wingers in the 2009 age group.

The LA Galaxy Academy has been home to some of the most promising young players in MLS NEXT, and in the 2009 age group, Victor García is emerging as a name to know. With a professional mindset, dual-national appeal, and a consistent run of standout performances this season, García is positioning himself among the top midfielders in the country.

KK Spivey is one of the best players on the ball in the entire country. He is brilliant whether that is keeping possession for his side or taking on players 1v1. Spivey will more than likely be playing up for San Jose. He is also coming off a brilliant USYNT camp.

Jamir Johnson has been a big name in the youth soccer space for awhile now. He is a winger for the Philadelphia Union, and he has almost done it all at the youth level. He ice just missing the MLS Next Cup trophy which Philadelphia could lift this year for the first time since they won the U17 edition in 2022.

Coming off the back of a player of the tournament and top scorer award last year Capretto will most certainly be one of the most dangerous players in the entire competition. Capretto will most certainly be a dangerous player for Delco once again following his commitment to Notre Dame.

From one breakout player last season to another Wesseh is back at MLS Next Cup, but this time with Atlanta United. Wesseh joined Atlanta following his performances last year with the Philadelphia Union. Like Jacob Ramirez, he is wonderful on the ball playing the Jogo-Bonito style.