10 high school boys soccer players to watch this season
The 2021 high school boys soccer season is underway. Here are 10 Memphis-area players to keep an eye on, based on submissions from coaches.
Taylor Gruber
Christian Brothers, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Gruber had a pair of assists through Christian Brothers' first three games this season.
Logan Thompson
Arlington, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Thompson scored a pair of goals in Arlington's first three games this season.
Paker Humphrey
Houston, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Humphrey scored two goals and had three assists in Houston's first four games.
David Martin
Christian Brothers, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Martin scored a goal through Christian Brothers first three games.
Kyle Kelly
Collierville, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: Kelly helped the Dragons post a shutout in their season opener.
Arlington, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Rodriguez scored a goal and has Arlington off to a 3-1-1 start.
Carsten Haddad
St. George’s, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Wofford signee scored 15 goals and had 10 assists in 2019.
Matt Brucker
Collierville, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Brucker has a pair of goals and an assist this season.
Chris Krahn
Christian Brothers, Sr.
Position: Goalkeeper
Why chosen: Krahn was the starter for the 2019 Purple Wave team that shut out eight opponents and made the DIIAA state semifinals. He already has a shutout this season.
Dade Micheel
St. George’s, Jr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Micheel had eight goals and five assists as a freshman in 2019.