Delaware Valley Young Guns Who Impressed This Summer

Below is a review of five underclassmen prospects (2029s or 2030s) from the Delaware Valley who impressed this summer with their outstanding offensive skills.       Chang is a fleet footed offensive prospect with noteworthy size and extraordinary versatility. Additionally, Chang's high IQ, poise and well-rounded skill set is a unique trifecta among 2030 prospects. Chang is comfortable generating scoring chances for himself or others from anywhere in the offensive end. Chang's ability to dodge going left or right and then shoot /distribute with either hand makes him a lethal X-attackman. With his solid frame, Chang can absorb significant contact while he patiently waits for a high percentage opportunity to present itself. From the perimeter, Chang can fire powerful overhands, sidearm rips, and crafty bouncers into the net. As a bonus to his offensive skills, Chang has knack for causing turnovers on the ride.       Flaherty is an athletic, two-way midfielder who flashed this summer at NHSLS as well as several club circuit events. Defensively, Flaherty's swift lateral movements and active stick make him a menacing on-ball presence. Flaherty also will not hesitate to use a forceful crowbar to cause a turnover. Once the ball hits the turf, Flaherty's quick reflexes and tenacity enable him to secure the ground ball in traffic and then sprint to open space. Flaherty's speed and stick maneuvers allow him to turn up field and then push a transition opportunity. Once he below the restraining line, Flaherty is a threat to score or drop a dime on a teammate. In 6v6 action, one item that really pops about Flaherty is his ability to initiate from the wing, cut back and then dip underneath his defender for a charge to the cage.           This rising freshman's remarkable summer included being named an All-Star at the One Percent Showcase as well as being a standout performer for Team Philly at the New Balance All-America tournament. Additionally, Murphy helped Duke's win the 2030 division at the prestigious Millon Summer Invitational. Murphy is a downhill style of midfielder who can blow past or run through the initial defender and then shoot / distribute on the run. His ability to dodge going to his left or his right makes Murphy difficult to defend 1v1. Murphy can fire missiles from the perimeter too. The quick release and velocity on his shot leaves goalies with little chance to make a save. Murphy has also demonstrated that he owns the speed and agility to hustle back and operate at SSDM for a stretch.           This athletic, left-handed midfield / attack prospect had an incredible freshman season as Persichetti helped Penncrest capture the District 1-2A title and eventually advance to the 2A state championship game. Persichetti notched a goal and two assists in Penncrest's Distric1-2A final win. For an encore, Persichetti torched opponents on the summer circuit at events such as the Alliance League Summer Championships and the New Balance All-America event. Persichetti thrives in unsettled action. Whether he is going coast to coast for a transition goal / assist or picking up ground ball after a broken play and then charging towards the cage, Persichetti's speed and change of direction moves enable to him to continuously apply pressure on the opposing defense. In 6v6 play, Persichetti can dodge from anywhere in the offensive end, but he is especially dangerous when initiating from X. His ability to crank step down shots from the wing is impressive too. The combination of Persichetti's field vision and feathery touch make him a creative passer.     Quinlan is a shifty dodger with a quick first step and elusive change of direction moves. Combine those assets with Quinlan's elite shooting / finishing skills and you get an offensive prospect who excels while on the run. Quinlan is especially adept at cooking his defender and then dashing into open space for sidearm rips from 12-15 yards out. When Quinlan initiates from the wing, sweeps across the opposing defense and gets to the middle of the field for a shot, he is impossible to stop. Quinlan's ability to change levels on his shot is impressive. This rising sophomore can also charge all the way to net and then execute a creative finish around the crease. Quinlan's catch and fire skills from the wing must be respected too. College coaches will love that Quinlan owns the athleticism, high IQ and stick skills to play midfield or attack.

Below is a review of five underclassmen prospects (2029s or 2030s) from the Delaware Valley who impressed this summer with their outstanding offensive skills.