KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 29, 2021) – 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. 20-26.
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 Dec. 20-26
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Marco Perez | N/A | Basha (Chandler, Ariz.) |
| California | Rigoberto Gonzales | GK | Arlington (Riverside, Calif.) |
| Florida | Travis Trujillo | Forward | Olympic Heights (Boca Raton, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Benjamin Sellers | N/A | Acadiana Home School Athletics (Lafayette, La.) |
| Mississippi | Kevin Hernandez Escobar | Forward | Forest (Forest, Miss.) |
| Texas | Nico Castillo | Striker | St. Anthony (San Antonio, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Dec. 20-26
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Autumn Arriola | GK | Kofa (Yuma, Ariz.) |
| California | Tiana Johnson | Forward | Monterey Trail (Elk Grove, Calif.) |
| Florida | Teresa Rodriguez | Midfielder | Land O’ Lakes (Land O’ Lakes, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Ally Clear | Forward | Pineville (Pineville, La.) |
| Mississippi | Jennifer Lopez | Forward | Forest (Forest, Miss.) |