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MLS 2022 — American U21 Impact Rankings — Version 15

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This is the second to last ranking before the end of the regular season. Clubs either have 2 or 3 games left to play and it is looking like Tolkin is going to hold on to the #1 spot over Gaga Slonina. 

TRENDING UP

  • Kayden Pierre: With Graham Zusi out, Pierre has received another run of starts and for the most part he has been good and has shown his continued development from last season
  • Cade Cowell: Cade has been earned the opportunity to start the last 4 games and while he has not delivered a goal contribution, he’s been dangerous and creating an adequate amount of chances
  • Tayvon Gray: recorded his first assist of the season and is having a quietly solid season as a first team, part-time starter
  • Daniel Edelman: Danny has started the last 7 games with Frankie Amaya out, he appears to be the preferred option and has been playing pretty well 

TRENDING DOWN

  • Caleb Wiley: Caleb has seen a significant drop in minutes with Gutman back and Atlanta opting to go with different options at left-wing

#1 | LB, John Tolkin, New York Red Bulls (2002)

Previous Ranking: 1

Minutes: 2564
G+: 0.32
G+A / 90: 0.14
xGA / 90: 0.13
Goals: 1
Assists: 3

#2 | GK, Gaga Slonina, Chicago Fire (2004)

Previous Ranking: 2

Minutes: 2790
G+: -0.92
GA / 90: 1.41
PSxG +/- /90: +0.04
Clean Sheets: 12

#3 | CM/DM, Leon Flach, Philadelphia Union (2001)

Previous Ranking: 3

Minutes: 2565
G+: -2.30
G+A / 90: 0.07
xGA / 90: 0.08
Goals: 0
Assists: 2

#4 | RB, Nathan Harriel, Philadelphia Union (2001)

Previous Ranking: 4

Minutes: 1678
G+: 0.77
G+A / 90: 0.11
xGA / 90: 0.09
Goals: 1
Assists: 1

#5 | RB, Tayvon Gray, New York City FC (2002)

Previous Ranking: 6

Minutes: 1803
G+: -0.19
G+A / 90: 0.05
xGA / 90: 0.10
Goals: 0
Assists: 1

Tayvon recorded his first goal contribution of the season with a very nice cross for an assist: 

https://twitter.com/NYCFC/status/1567677352120913920?s=20&t=edJZQHscHMCRKC8vKjnn0w

#6 | AM, Ben Bender, Charlotte FC (2001)

Previous Ranking: 5

Minutes: 1600
G+: -1.12
G+A / 90: 0.51
xGA / 90: 0.31
Goals: 3
Assists: 6

#7 | CB, George Campbell, Atlanta United (2001)

Previous Ranking: 7

Minutes: 1476
G+: -0.17
G+A / 90: 0.00
xGA / 90: 0.07
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

#8 | WING, Cade Cowell, San Jose Earthquakes (2003)

Previous Ranking: 10

Minutes: 1443
G+: -0.55
G+A / 90: 0.31
xGA / 90: 0.27
Goals: 2
Assists: 3

#9 | LB/LW, Caleb Wiley, Atlanta United (2004)

Previous Ranking: 8

Minutes: 1477
G+: -0.85
G+A / 90: 0.12
xGA / 90: 0.21
Goals: 1
Assists: 1

#10 | WING/AM, Brian Gutierrez, Chicago Fire (2003)

Previous Ranking: 9

Minutes: 1476
G+: -0.94
G+A / 90: 0.24
xGA / 90: 0.28
Goals: 1
Assists: 3

This was nice:

#11 | DM, Aidan Morris, Columbus Crew (2001)

Previous Ranking: 11

Minutes: 1612
G+: -2.07
G+A / 90: 0.00
xGA / 90: 0.04
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

Aidan had maybe his finest performance of the season last weekend: 

https://twitter.com/_Susaeta/status/1571573524669546496?s=20&t=s_R4y3L_EAYxq-vPM1b_LA

#12 | CM, Cameron Duke, Sporting Kansas City (2001)

Previous Ranking: 13

Minutes: 1227
G+: -0.70
G+A / 90: 0.15
xGA / 90: 0.24
Goals: 0
Assists: 2

#13 | AM, Bryce Duke, Inter Miami (2001)

Previous Ranking: 12

Minutes: 1275
G+: -1.24
G+A / 90: 0.28
xGA / 90: 0.27
Goals: 1
Assists: 3

#14 | GK, Rocco Rios Novo, Atlanta United (2002)

Previous Ranking: 14

Minutes: 1350
G+: -4.63
GA / 90: 1.57
PSxG +/- /90: -0.28
Clean Sheets: 2

#15 | CM, Jack McGlynn, Philadelphia Union (2003)

Previous Ranking: 15

Minutes: 887
G+: 0.66
G+A / 90: 0.41
xGA / 90: 0.22
Goals: 1
Assists: 3

#16 | WING, Indiana Vassilev, Inter Miami (2001)

Previous Ranking: 17

Minutes: 935
G+: 0.46
G+A / 90: 0.19
xGA / 90: 0.24
Goals: 2
Assists: 0

#17 | WING, Cameron Harper, NYRB (2001)

Previous Ranking: 16

Minutes: 765
G+: 0.52
G+A / 90: 0.47
xGA / 90: 0.30
Goals: 2
Assists: 2

Cameron is out with an injury. 

#18 | RB, Kayden Pierre, Sporting KC (2003)

Previous Ranking: 23

Minutes: 930
G+: -0.44
G+A / 90: 0.10
xGA / 90: 0.04
Goals: 0
Assists: 1

#19 | DM, Sebastian Berhalter, Vancouver Whitecaps (2001)

Previous Ranking: 18

Minutes: 805
G+: -0.31
G+A / 90: 0.00
xGA / 90: 0.05
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

Sebastian is likely out for the season with a right foot injury.

#20 | DM/CM, Danny Leyva, Seattle Sounders (2003)

Previous Ranking: 21

Minutes: 807
G+: -0.35
G+A / 90: 0.11
xGA / 90: 0.08
Goals: 0
Assists: 1

#21 | DM, Daniel Edelman, NYRB (2003)

Previous Rank: 24

Minutes: 813
G+: –0.58
G+A / 90: 0.11
xGA / 90: 0.06
Goals: 1
Assists: 0

#22 | DM/CM, Obed Vargas, Seattle Sounders (2005)

Previous Ranking: 19

Minutes: 851
G+: -0.78
G+A / 90: 0.00
xGA / 90: 0.06
Goals: 0
Assists: 0

Obed is out for an indefinite amount of time due to a back injury. 

#23 | CM, Owen Wolff, Austin FC (2004)

Previous Ranking: 20

Minutes: 911
G+: -1.58
G+A / 90: 0.10
xGA / 90: 0.23
Goals: 0
Assists: 1

#24 | GK, John Pulskamp, Sporting KC (2001)

Previous Rank: NR

Minutes: 938
G+: -3.37
GA / 90: 1.73
PSxG +/- /90: -0.10
Clean Sheets: 2

#25 | WING, Matko Miljevic, CF Montreal (2001)

Previous Ranking: 22

Minutes: 667
G+: -0.28
G+A / 90: 0.27
xGA / 90: 0.33
Goals: 1
Assists: 1

Dropped from the list: Jackson Hopkins

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Statistical sources: Football Reference, American Soccer Analysis

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