This list was developed while considering many different factors including program track records, recommendations from coaches, game observations, and roster strength. With that being said, much of this is subjective and opinions can vary. To the best of our ability, these rankings will reflect the reality of the soccer environment. Adjustments will be made as the season progresses and many conversations will take place. We look forward to those discussions.
Class B Girls Top 10 Ranking
Omaha Skutt
Omaha Mercy
Omaha Duchesne Academy
Omaha Roncalli Catholic
Elkhorn
Bennington
Aurora
Lincoln Lutheran/Raymond Central
Waverly
Norris
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
This list was developed while considering many different factors including program track records, recommendations from coaches, game observations, and roster strength. With that being said, much of this is subjective and opinions can vary. To the best of our ability, these rankings will reflect the reality of the soccer environment. Adjustments will be made as the season progresses and many conversations will take place. We look forward to those discussions.
Also, included in each article is a section titled Teams on the Verge. These teams ranked just outside our Top 10 but are considered to be in contention. The rankings are fluid and flexible; any team could quickly enter our Top 10 list.
Class A Girls Top 10 Ranking
Lincoln East
Gretna
Papillion-La Vista
Papillion-La Vista South
Lincoln Southwest
Omaha Marian
Elkhorn South
Lincoln Southeast
Millard West
Millard North
Teams on the Verge: Millard South, North Platte
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.
Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of four articles, NEST will recognize many outstanding athletes that everyone should look forward to seeing on the pitch.
This list was put together using several resources such as coach recommendations, past all-state lists, statistical analysis from previous seasons, and observational research. The inclusions vary greatly in terms of location, age, and future plans. The listed athletes live in every corner of the state from Omaha to Scottsbluff. Many have signed or are committed to play soccer at the Division I level, while others are pursuing other interests in the future.
Even so, there are two traits that all inclusions of the inaugural NEST Players to Watch preview have in common.
Show stopping and jaw dropping ability on the field.
An admirable love for the sport of soccer. With their ability, passion, and outreach, this game will grow; that is the ultimate goal of Nebraska Soccer Talk.
A special congratulations to all of the athletes. Your hard work, skill, and dedication deserve to be recognized. Nebraska Soccer Talk will be observing closely as your season and career progress.
Class B Boys
Players are not ranked, instead listed alphabetically by first name.
Alex Cruz
High School: Lexington
Class of 2022
John Meyers
High School: Omaha Skutt
Class of 2021
Junior Casillas
High School: Lexington
Class of 2021
Kaedon Anderson
High School: Blair
Class of 2022
Zach Weis
High School: Omaha Skutt
Class of 2021
Once again, congratulations to the above athletes for all of their accomplishments. Your future in the game of soccer is incredibly bright.
Additionally, it must be mentioned that this is not intended to be an all encompassing or complete list. There are a great number of talented soccer players in Nebraska that we have simply not discovered yet. As the 2021 season gets underway, those athletes will be seen and recognized. That is truly the whole point of Nebraska Soccer Talk.
If you are a soccer player or know of a soccer player that should be on our radar, feel free to contact us. NEST is always looking to cover more soccer and add to our lists.
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of our content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.
Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. In the following article series, we will reveal our Pre-season Top 10 rankings for the 2021 season.
This poll was developed while considering many different factors including program track records, recommendations from coaches, and roster strength. With that being said, much of this is subjective and opinions can vary. The rankings will be updated on bi-weekly basis. To the best of our ability, these rankings will reflect the reality of the soccer environment. Adjustments will be made as the season progresses and many conversations will take place. We look forward to those discussions. At season’s end, we will look back to review these preseason rankings. What did we get right? Where did we go wrong? Which team surprised us all?
Also including in each article is a section title Teams on the Verge. These teams ranked just outside our Top 10 but are considered to be in contention. The rankings are fluid and flexible, any team could quickly enter our Top 10 list.
Class B Boy’s Pre-Season List
Omaha Skutt
South Sioux City
Lexington
Crete
Omaha Gross Catholic
Columbus Scotus
Blair
Holdrege
Norris
Omaha Roncalli Catholic
Teams on the Verge: Schuyler, Elkhorn, Mount Michael Benedictine, Waverly, Grand Island Northwest
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, comment or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated. In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
Previewing an upcoming season is never an easy task. To do so properly takes countless hours of emails, observations, statistical research, conversation, and reflection. Adding onto that difficulty are challenges, such as a cancelled 2020 season and lingering COVID restrictions, making our preview preparation feel almost impossible.
Despite these obstacles, the approaching 2021 season and its participants – whether that be players, coaches, fans, or families – deserve some semblance of normalcy. Soccer in Nebraska and all those who participate deserve to be promoted. Over the course of four articles, NEST will recognize many outstanding athletes that everyone should look forward to seeing on the pitch.
This list was put together using several resources such as coach recommendations, past all-state lists, statistical analysis from previous seasons, and observational research. The inclusions vary greatly in terms of location, age, and future plans. The listed athletes live in every corner of the state from Omaha to Scottsbluff. Many have signed or are committed to play soccer at the Division I level, while others are pursuing other interests in the future.
Even so, there are two traits that all inclusions of the inaugural NEST Players to Watch preview have in common.
Show stopping and jaw dropping ability on the field.
An admirable love for the sport of soccer. With their ability, passion, and outreach, this game will grow; that is the ultimate goal of Nebraska Soccer Talk.
Without any further delay, part one of this series spotlights Class A Boys.
A special congratulations to all of the athletes. Your hard work, skill, and dedication deserve to be recognized. Nebraska Soccer Talk will be observing closely as your season and career progress.
Class A Boys
Players are not ranked, instead listed alphabetically by first name.
Brayden McPhail
High School: Lincoln East
Class of 2022
Cole Hoppe
High School: Bellevue West
Class of 2021
Cole Lammel
High School: Millard South
Class of 2021
Ian Becerra
High School: Lincoln High
Class of 2021
Ismail Hassan
High School: Omaha South
Class of 2021
Jack Redd
High School: Papillion-La Vista South
Class of 2021
Future Plans: Creighton University soccer signee
Javier Baide
High School: Grand Island
Class of 2022
Luis Garci
High School: Omaha South
Class of 2021
Nolan Fuelberth
High School: Lincoln Southwest
Class of 2021
Ryan Brakke
High School: Creighton Prep
Class of 2021
Future Plans: Creighton University soccer signee
Schyler Smeby
High School: Bellevue East
Class of 2022
Sebastian Fierro
High School: Omaha South
Class of 2022
Wawa Palga
High School: Omaha South
Class of 2021
Once again, congratulations to the above athletes for all of their accomplishments. Your future in the game of soccer is incredibly bright.
Additionally, it must be mentioned that this is not intended to be an all encompassing or complete list. There are a great number of talented soccer players in Nebraska that we have simply not discovered yet. As the 2021 season gets underway, those athletes will be seen and recognized. That is truly the whole point of Nebraska Soccer Talk.
If you are a soccer player or know of a soccer player that should be on our radar, feel free to contact us. NEST is always looking to cover more soccer and add to our lists.
Thank you for reading and being a part of our new community. A like, share, or recommendation of content would be greatly appreciated.
In order to financially support our efforts, sponsorship/partnership opportunities have become available. Sponsors will receive vast exposure to the Nebraska soccer community through multiple different media avenues. The sponsorship process is easy and reasonable.
Contact us on our website or email @ nebraskasoccertalk@gmail.com.
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