The final event of the 2013 TDS Combine series returned to its beautiful home, Los Angeles, on Sunday December 8th. Some of the top talent from SoCal, Norcal, Nevada and even Arizona graced the fields at Veterans Park on a cold and damp December Sunday. The combine attracted an array of top DI, DII and NAIA schools, with coaches finding potential college players all over the field.

The coaches ran through technical sessions, small sided games and a series of full field games through which players were evaluated.  As a result TopDrawerSoccer have put together the Boys First Team All-Combine and Second Team All-Combine for our Los Angeles event.

Boys First Team All-Combine Los Angeles

Jacob Huber – Pateadores – Goalkeeper (2016) – Huber is a keeper with solid hands and is quick to the ground to stop shots. Great with the ball at his feet, and very decisive off his line.

Daniel Lee – Real Salt Lake – Defender (2016) – A physical imposing defender, Lee has great physical tools. Good size and pace for his position, he was able to make some great runs forward out of the back.

Emilio Calleros – La Verne Lazers – Defender (2017) – Solid in the air, Calleros is a young center back who will only get better as he keeps developing. Good 1 v 1 defender, and won numerous tackles on the day.

Mario Meza – Roadrunner United – Defender (2017) – A center back that is wise beyond his years, this player executes extremely well under pressure. Makes good decisions on the ball, and really reads the game well. Good athletic tools combined with a great understanding of the game make him an exciting prospect.

Harold Hanson – FC Golden State – Defender (2017) – Hanson really impressed coaches and scouts on hand due to his blistering runs forward. Understand when to overlap and join the attack, and puts in great crosses. Very strong on the ball and excellent in space. Solid 1 v 1 defender with great physical tools to excel at the next level.

Carson Cushing – Irvine Strikers – Midfielder (2017) – One of the youngest players at the combine, Cushing excelled because of his simple but effective passes in tight spaces. Great first touch, and a very technical young player.

James Alewine – CZ Elite FC – Midfielder (2015) – Alewine is a player with great potential because of his physical gifts with his speed and quickness. His technique allows him to beat multiple defenders on the ball. “Has a bright future in college soccer” according to one Division 1 coach.

Maximilliano Valdivia – FC Golden State - Midfielder (2016) –Valdivia’s successful training experience with River Plate was evident at the combine. The technical midfielder showed a confidence and flair to him that impressed numerous college coaches and scouts at the combine. His movement off the ball is very advanced, and his attacking ability in the final third is excellent. Max will certainly be one to watch as his college and professional options increase over the next few years.

Iszak Fierro – CCV Stars - Midfielder (2015) – Fierro’s performances in the full field game allowed him to show his great soccer IQ. Has a good first touch and makes great runs off the ball. Fierro is a well polished two way player that can also play as a number 10.

Marty Raygoza – FC Golden State - Forward (2017) – Perhaps the best boy at the combine, Raygoza comes from a distinguished soccer background. His brother Willie Raygoza is currently a Sophomore at UCLA, and Marty looks to be on track to be just as successful as his brother. Incredibly technical on the ball, Raygoza sprays the ball around the field with ease and confidence. He has a wonderful first touch and makes excellent decisions under pressure. Extraordinary potential.

Juan Michel – Vista SC – Forward (2015) – Michel is a very opportunistic forward who is very dangerous 1 v 1 on the dribble. Moves well into space off the ball, and he has the ability to deliver good service in the run of play. Very composed in front of the goal, and is a proficient finisher in and around the box.

Boys Second Team All-Combine Los Angeles

GK – 2017 – Rhett Cook

D – 2015 – Mario Diaz

D – 2015 – Adrian Carbajal

D – 2014 – Anthony Hernandez

D – 2014 – Blas Martinez

MF – 2016 – Edward Willette

MF – 2017 – Brody Peters

MF – 2015 – Damian Cortez

MF – 2015 – Elmer Guerra

FW – 2015 – Alejandro Chavez

FW – 2016 – Parker Hodges