KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 12, 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 Jan. 3-9.
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 Jan. 3-9
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Hunter Lee | Forward | Thatcher (Thatcher, Ariz.) |
| California | Fletcher Bank | Midfielder | Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, Calif.) |
| Florida | Nick Van Port Fleet | GK | Estero (Estero, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Blaze Restivo | N/A | Denham Springs (Denham Springs, La.) |
| Mississippi | Danny Vargas | Forward | Delta Streets Academy (Greenwood, Miss.) |
| Texas | Jesus Maldonado | Forward | Port Neches-Groves (Port Neches, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Jan. 3-9
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Emily Barnes | N/A | Globe (Globe, Ariz.) |
| California | Iledza Rodriguez | Forward | Ganesha (Pomona, Calif.) |
| Florida | Kiersten Shaw | Striker | Keystone Heights (Keystone Heights, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Taylor Shanas | N/A | Ouachita Christian (Monroe, La.) |
| Texas | Bella Morgas | Forward | Andress (El Paso, Texas) |