KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 04, 2022) – Today, United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced the 6 boys and 5 girls who have been named United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Dec. 26. – Jan. 1.
United Soccer Coaches uses results and statistics provided by MaxPreps.com to select one boy and one girl honoree from each participating state competing during the Spring season.
Coaches wanting to nominate their players must submit statistics to MaxPreps.com in order for their athletes to be considered. Winners receive a MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches recognition on both MaxPreps.com and UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.
Nominations are due every Sunday by 11:59 p.m. ET each week to be considered.
Boys’ Winners for Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Garrett Baker | Forward | American Leadership Academy (Gilbert, Ariz.) |
| California | Marco Bottene | Midfield | Mira Costa (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) |
| Florida | Riley Johnson | N/A | Canterbury (Fort Myers, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Abram Johnston | N/A | Parkview Baptist (Baton Rouge, La.) |
| Mississippi | Jonah Herrera | N/A | Ridgeland (Ridgeland, Miss.) |
| Texas | Guy Wofford | GK | Tyler Legacy (Tyler, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners for Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Raegan Richardson | N/A | Queen Creek (Queen Creek, Ariz.) |
| California | Addison Sanchez | N/A | Buhach Colony (Atwater, Calif.) |
| Louisiana | Brea Bailey | N/A | Lafayette (Lafayette, La.) |
| Mississippi | Katie Brooke Smith | Gk | Clarkdale (Meridian, Miss.) |
| Texas | Isabel Fonseca | Midfield | St. Anthony (San Antonio, Texas) |