KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 23, 2021) – Today, United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced the one boy and four girls who have been named United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from June 14-20.

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 Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons.*

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.

*All three seasons are merged together due to COVID-19 season rescheduling.

Boys’ Winners For June 14-20

State Player Pos. School (City, State)
Virginia Cristian Cruz Forward Lewis (Springfield, Va.)


Girls’ Winners For June 14-20

State Player Pos. School (City, State)
Colorado Maria Romo-Nichols N/A Kent Denver (Englewood, Colo.)
Illinois Amy Alexander Midfielder Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, Ill.)
Virginia Rocio Cruz Forward Northampton (Eastville, Va.)
Wisconsin Amelia Topolski Forward Aquinas (La Crosse, Wis.)