Cooper Petruzzi Cooper Petruzzi 6'2" | 180 lbs | SSDM | Right Hand St. Anne's-Belfield School | 2028 VA was voted the top shortstick defensive midfielder at The Show last weekend, and for good reason. He has the size, strength, IQ, and stickwork for the next level. In 1v1 matchups, he uses a confrontational cross-check to jam dodgers before they can get going, which showed up multiple times when opposing offenses could not get anything off their second or third re-dodge. Because of that, along with his ability to stay on hips, he matches up well against bigger, more physical midfielders. Moving forward, I would love to see him continue to improve against smaller, quicker dodgers.

On day one of The Show, he also played well off the ball. He got his stick in passing lanes to force turnovers and consistently put himself in position for sound, fundamental approaches. On the other side of the ball, his athleticism shows up as a dodger. He is a downhill midfielder who wants to beat you down the alley and get to his shot on the run. His arm strength shows up as a finisher, too. He does a good job getting over the top and finishing low with an overhand release, naturally holding goalies high before pulling it hard to the bottom of the cage. Petruzzi started his summer hot and is an SSDM worth watching in the 2028 class.

Cooper Petruzzi Cooper Petruzzi 6'2" | 180 lbs | SSDM | Right Hand St. Anne's-Belfield School | 2028 VA is a 6’2 two-way midfielder from St. Anne’s-Belfield School who stands out as one of the most physically gifted athletes on the roster. He combines excellent speed, agility, and quickness with a strong dose of physicality, making him difficult to deal with in the middle of the field. Petruzzi is not afraid to lower his shoulder in the clearing game, consistently pushing transition and turning defensive stops into offense. He runs the field extremely well and plays with a high motor on both ends. With his athletic profile and competitive edge, Petruzzi has the makings of a high-level SSDM at the next level.

Cooper Petruzzi Cooper Petruzzi 6'2" | 180 lbs | SSDM | Right Hand St. Anne's-Belfield School | 2028 VA is a 6’2 right-handed 2-way midfielder from St. Anne’s Belfield who brings size, speed, and physicality to the middle of the field. A true two-way midfielder, he plays with strength and intensity while covering ground quickly in both directions. Petruzzi pairs his athleticism with solid stickwork, allowing him to stay effective in traffic and in transition. He is a confident shooter down the alley, capable of punishing defenders who give him space. With his blend of speed, power, and two-way impact, Petruzzi is a matchup nightmare in high-intensity situations.