A new wave of 2010-born prospects is pushing through.
From elite MLS academies, these young players are separating themselves with skill, maturity, and performances that demand attention ⭐️
Get familiar with these standouts
Myles Johnson
Myles Johnson is a high-level ball-playing center back with an elite passing range and the ability to strike the ball cleanly from distance. Combining good size and physicality with sharp defensive anticipation, he's also versatile enough to step into midfield and help progress play from deep.
Timoni Gbalajobi
Timoni Gbalajobi is a dynamic and dangerous center forward with a natural feel for goal, combining his physicality and strong hold-up play with intelligent movement to consistently find himself in dangerous positions. His finishing, relentless work rate, and willingness to press and win the ball back make him a complete threat up front.
Titus Watson
Titus Watson is an imposing center-back who has quickly established himself within the FC Dallas Academy after joining from Charlotte Independence ahead of the 2025–26 season. Standing around 6'4", he combines an excellent physical profile with encouraging technical quality, showing composure on the ball and the ability to help his team build possession from the back. Watson has already competed with FC Dallas at major MLS NEXT events, including the Generation adidas Cup and MLS NEXT Cup, while continuing to develop against high-level academy competition. His combination of size, mobility, and on-ball potential gives him an intriguing long-term profile, with growing recognition as a player capable of entering the U.S. Youth National Team pathway.
Jason Anumele
Jason Anumele is a physically imposing and composed center-back developing within the Houston Dynamo Academy. Standing around 6'2", he combines size and athleticism with strong defensive awareness, giving him the ability to handle direct duels while remaining reliable when defending space. Anumele has drawn attention through his performances at the ECNL level before moving into the Dynamo pathway, where his defensive qualities and potential have continued to stand out. His combination of physical tools, composure, and room for continued technical development makes him an intriguing defensive prospect within the 2010 class.
Evan Coffing
Evan Coffing is a technically strong and intelligent midfielder who has continued his development within the Atlanta United Academy after previously playing with AFC Lightning. He is comfortable receiving possession in tight areas, shows good awareness of the space around him, and uses quick decision-making to help progress the ball through midfield. Coffing has already received recognition within the U.S. Youth National Team identification pathway and was selected to participate in Atlanta United's 2026 adiCup squad alongside other academy standouts. His combination of technical quality, vision, and growing experience in a high-level academy environment makes him one of Atlanta United's promising young midfield prospects.
Seyi Fakiyesi
Seyi Fakiyesi is a powerful, attacking left back who combines explosive ball-carrying and elite crossing with strong 1v1 defending. With the pace, aggression, and work rate to dominate the entire left flank, he's a constant two-way threat who can make an impact at both ends of the field.
Luka Vukelic
Luka Vukelic is a tall, fast, and powerful left-footed forward who can play both out wide on the right or through the middle as a striker. Highly technical for his size, he combines creativity and direct attacking runs with strong finishing instincts. Recently making the move from Sockers FC to Austin FC, Vukelic will look to bring his attacking quality to a new environment this season.
Adam Amireh
Adam Amireh is a technically gifted and creative midfielder who combines strong ball-carrying and dribbling ability with an impressive passing range. A natural playmaker who can also strike the ball well from distance, he recently made the move from Charlotte FC to the Colorado Rapids Academy and will bring his attacking quality to a new environment this season.
Ousmane Sangare
Ousmane Sangaré is a versatile and technically composed midfielder progressing through the CF Montréal Academy. Born in Thiès, Senegal, and representing both Canadian and Senegalese backgrounds, Sangaré initially featured as a defender within Montréal's youth system before transitioning into a midfield role as his development progressed. He brings defensive awareness, physical presence, and confidence in possession, allowing him to contribute both in winning the ball and helping his team build through central areas. Now part of CF Montréal's U16 setup for the 2025–26 season, his positional versatility and continued progression through multiple academy age groups make him an intriguing prospect within the club's development pathway.
Maxi Alvarez
Maxi Alvarez is a technically gifted and intelligent midfielder developing within the Orlando City Academy. Comfortable operating in central areas, he shows strong awareness, clean control, and an ability to receive and distribute the ball effectively under pressure. Alvarez has already earned recognition at the national level, receiving multiple call-ups to the U.S. U-15 Boys' National Team, including its March 2026 training camp. His continued involvement in the U.S. youth national team pathway alongside his development at Orlando City highlights his technical quality and makes him a promising midfield prospect to follow.
Ethan Reid
Ethan Reid is a versatile attacker who can play across the front line, using his pace and movement to cause problems for defenders. Dangerous inside the box with strong finishing, his intelligent runs in behind and ability to find space make him a constant goal threat.
Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones is a technically confident and intelligent player who has progressed through the Vancouver Whitecaps development pathway after previously representing Surrey FC. Comfortable operating in midfield and advanced areas, he brings good awareness, clean control, and an ability to combine quickly with teammates while helping move possession into dangerous areas. Jones was identified by the Whitecaps at a young age, earning selection into the club's pre-residency training program as a 2010-born prospect. His continued development within the Whitecaps pathway, along with his technical foundation and understanding of the game, makes him an intriguing young player to follow.
