KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2021) – United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced today the 5 boys and 4 girls who have been named the Winter United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Feb. 8-14.
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 Winter 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 branded letterman’s patch and 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 Feb. 8-14
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Kieran Veloria | Forward | BASIS Phoenix (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
| Florida | Nikolas Leibkuchler | GK | Columbus (Miami, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Michael Tymkiw | Forward | Pope John Paul II (Slidell, La.) |
| Mississippi | Nolan Owens | Striker | Adams County Christian (Natchez, Miss.) |
| Texas | Elias Flores | Midfielder | Pittsburg (Pittsburg Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Feb. 8-14
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Ellie Johannes | Forward | Northwest Christian (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
| Florida | Grace Ivey | Midfielder | Bartram Trail (St. Johns, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Layton Perkins | N/A | St. Mary’s Dominican (New Orleans, La.) |
| Texas | Lindsay Thompson | GK | Fort Bend Elkins (Missouri City, Texas) |