Pierre is one of the best pure defenders in the entire United States youth pool. He can be dominant in one on one situations and he is highly disruptive as well as instinctual off of the ball. What has turned him from a good to a great center-back prospect is how much he has improved technically on the ball. He has worked so hard to become an above average distributor and at 6-5 / 6-6, the sky's the limit for this kid. 

Meiser is on par with Pierre as a defender. While he does not disrupt quite as much and does not have the same height, he has better mobility and does a fantastic job defending in space. From a defensive standpoint, there really isn’t a system he couldn’t thrive in or a job he could not t do. On the ball, he is solid, but not dynamic. He typically makes the smart and simple pass, but does not break presses wide open with his passing. 

Miller is a winger turned left-back that brings attacking lineage to the full-back position. He is strong, explosive and brave. He can have moments of sloppiness on the ball, but he brings  enough technical ability to not be too concerned. He is still learning the nuances of the position, but he has the tools to continue to grow and become an above average defender. 

McFarlane is an elite on and off ball defender with great size and athleticism for the position. Offensively, he moves extremely well off of the ball, but isn’t super dynamic on the ball. He can put in a good cross or cut-back pass from the endline, but he is so left foot dominant that he can be quite predictable when he has the ball at his feet. 

Baiera is such a well-rounded full-back. He surprises you with his physicality and pace and he uses those attributes to be an effective option in the attack. He is comfortable on the ball and is able to pass his way through pressure or spring his teammates into transition spaces. He is also very intelligent. He has good instincts and generally makes good decisions on the ball. His off ball movement is also a great strength. He isn’t an elite defender, but very good and will not be a drag on that side of the ball. 

Culbreath is quick and agile with good close control. These attributes help him be very effective in tight spaces. He also has the long speed to stretch the backline vertically. He works hard and can be relied upon in a high press. He is still working on learning how to impact games consistently. He too often waits for the game to come to him rather than using movement off of the ball to find the game.

It’s great to see Turner back and healthy. He has some of the best feet of any player in the youth pool. His footwork is super clean and his touch is wonderful. His decision making on the ball and his ability to make high impact plays needs to improve, but that should come with more experience. Off of the ball he moves into dangerous spaces and has a good feel for working off of his teammates. 

Bresser has played both right-back and center-back during his time at PSV, but projects as more of a center-back long term, ideally suited to be a right center-back in a back three or back five. His strengths are his mobility, comfortability on the ball and passing. He is a better off the ball defender than on the ball defender right now, but he has the profile to become a better one on one defender. 

Lane has a true box to box profile, but can also play as six if needed. He has the ability to be proactive and positive in midfield, showing that he can progress the ball by carrying the ball and through passing the ball. He needs to learn how to find pockets of space more consistently and he can look to be more available in the final third as well. Defensively, he is solid, but not outstanding, though he has the profile to control space. 

Ellis has a unique striker profile. He has elite footwork and ability to solve problems under pressure. He is more of a playmaker than pure goal scorer, though he is improving in that area of his game. He loves to show off his feet and his creativity with tricky dribbles and passes in the build up and in the final third. He isn’t the biggest or fastest, but he is hyper competitive and gets the most out of his profile. 

Chong Qui has an elite left-back profile with great size, strength, pace and ability to take players on one on one. He is more comfortable going forward than he is defending, but the defense should catch up over time. He still plays a little bit out of rhythm and doesn’t always make great decisions under pressure, but he is capable of doing things that make you say wow. 

Ukaegbu is a tall and smooth ball playing center-back with great feet and feel for breaking pressure with the ball at his feet. He shows good passing range and vision and uses both feet well. He is deceptive and tricky, using effective feints and body movements to keep players off balance. Defensively he is still a work in progress, but has shown improvement over the last couple of years. 

Allen is a dynamic and large target striker that is effective as a connector, hold up option and as a target striker in the box. He also shows the ability to turn and face defenders and dribble at the backline. He is good with both feet and in the air. Offensively, he shows that he can do it all, but doesn’t always show it consistently. He is still working at becoming a more effective pressing striker. 

Fields is a true vertical and aerial threat with great size, pace and explosiveness. His touch is a little inconsistent and he isn’t the most adept at dropping into the midfield and effectively helping out in the build up. His movement is effective and is starting to really show a nose for goals. Defensively, he does some nice things against the ball. 

Worth isn’t the biggest, strongest or fastest midfielder, but I think he has enough physically to keep being effective against higher levels of competition. Technically he is excellent with a great first touch, close control and footwork. His passing is his most positive category. He can hit any pass you would like with good range and technique, making him one of the best passers in the youth pool. Defensively, he puts in the work and is positionally sound. 

West is a smooth, left-footed winger that likes to get into the half space and make plays. He has soft feet and good close control and he glides over the ball, but I’d like to see him become a little more dynamic as a creator. He moves intelligently off the ball, doing a good job of timing his runs and finding space in the channels. He also has a good engine and is willing to do the necessary work in pressing situations. 

McIntosh has an excellent physical profile with good size, great strength, agility and pace. He isn’t the most technical player on the ball. He is more effective as a passer than dribbler. He moves very intelligently off of the ball and uses his speed to overlap and run vertically. Defensively, he is a decent one on one defender and has a good feel for identifying recovery and transition moments. 

Fisher has an above average profile as a six with good size, mobility and quickness. He has all of the technical tools you would hope for in a deep lying playmaker. He is very tricky on the ball with great close control. At times he can look like a winger, taking players on one on one. It likely gives his Croatian coaches a headache, but he has the ability to do it. He is also very effective as a passer. He struggles to find the ball consistently, especially as the ball progresses higher up the pitch. Defensively, he also has a ways to go. He can be eliminated too frequently and he does not do a ton of disrupting. 

Gozo is a great athlete with great change of direction and pace, but his touch is a concern. He struggles to take consistently good first touches and he does not have the footwork and feel to consistently beat defenders one on one. He also struggles with his passing technique and accuracy. His work rate makes up for his technical deficiencies. He works off of the ball well and he is excellent against the ball. He is a winger that can cause a lot of problems in a high pressing system.  

Anderson has the playmaking instincts to play as an advanced midfielder, but also has the profile to play in a box to box role — a unique profile. He has good close control, but is still figuring out how to protect the ball with his body. He also has the ability to make difficult passes and strike the ball well with both feet. He has a good feel for the game and plays with good tempo, tight spaces do not bother him too much. Defensively, he plays with good anticipation, but isn’t the most dominant player in duels. 

I have not had the opportunity to scout the following players: GK, Giorgio De Marzi (Roma), LB, Thomas Coulombe (Damm), LB, Isaac Brown-Samper (Ascoli), DM, Benjamin Nagel (Twente), AM, Marvin Dills (Eintracht Frankfurt), AM, Xanti Oyharzabal (Athletic Club), AM, Enbiya Bolur (Fenerbahce) and WING, Zane Okoro (Lincoln City).