The recruiting period for Class of 2027 players opens on June 15, creating an exciting time on the calendar for high school athletes who will be juniors during the 2025-26 academic year.
Starting on June 15, college coaches can officially contact Class of 2027 prospects through phone calls, emails and other electronic communication.
From MLS Next to ECNL to prep school, New England is filled with talent in the Class of 2027. These players have popped onto college radars thanks to strong showings at national showcases and consistent play throughout the club season.
And now it’s time for that interest to turn into meaningful conversations and perhaps, commitments. With the contact window opening, we felt it was a perfect time to highlight Class of 2027 players who could gain college attention in the coming weeks and months.
We’re also aware that plenty of other Class of 2027 players are worthy of college attention, and we’ll aim to highlight them too in the future.
Here are the defenders and keepers to know from the Class of 2027. These players bring versatility to the pitch, helping their respective teams in myriad of ways. We also have a separate story on forwards and midfielders.
