25 CIAC BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS TO WATCH IN 2020

Chris Akindura, Naugatuck, Sr. F: The three-year starter is one of the most dangerous scoring threats in the state and could be the best player in the NVL. All-NVL in 2019.

Max Baer, Barlow, Sr. M: The All-SWC first-team pick is a defensive midfielder with excellent field vision and skills to distribute the ball.

Aldo Barragan, West Haven, Sr. F: 2019 All-State and AllFCIAC pick can score from all over the field and is one of the SCC’s top players on set pieces.

Logan Brennan, Farmington, Sr. M: defensive players in the FCIAC. May push forward more this season as he takes on a more prominent role as a senior.

Nate DiLoreto, Bristol Eastern, Sr. GK: Entering third season as the Bristol Eastern starting keeper, he may be the toughest man to beat in the CCC, where he is routinely tested by the top strikers in the state.

Timmy Donovan, Litchfield, Sr. F:

Joao Pedro Lima, Greenwich, Jr. M/F: One of the best passers and facilitators in the state, the junior can also finish and score himself. Plays out of the midfield or on the wing.

Alec Llerena, New Milford, Sr. F: Named All-State and All-SWC first team as a junior. The striker can score from long range or use his speed to get to the net for the Green Wave. the state. Seguro can fly on the field and is as willing to assist as much he is to score. All-CCC and GameTimeCT second-team All-State in 2019.

Matt Silva, Danbury, Sr. GK: The best returning keeper in the FCIAC. The 2019 first-team All-FCIAC pick will have to be even better in 2020 with a whole new defense in front of him.

Patrick Sullivan, Glastonbury, Sr. D: