Top Uncommitted 2024 & 2025 Midfielders
March 29, 2024
Kansas City is the World Capitol for Soccer and is stacked with phenomenal soccer talent. Here at High School Soccer KC, we are committed to highlighting top female high school soccer talent on both sides of the state line.
We are highlighting 4 Top Uncommitted Midfielders that would be fantastic recruits for the collegiate level of soccer.
Kylie Richardson
Attacking Center Midfielder 2025
Liberty North High School
KC Athletics Select 2006
3.5 GPA
College Area of Study: Medical Sonography or Radiology
Willing to Leave State: yes
X - @KylieR25_
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Coaches contact Kylie on Hudl or email: kylierichardson015@gmail.com
Coaches contact Club Coach Matt Gordon email: mgordon@athleticskc.com
KC Athletics Select 2006
3.5 GPA
College Area of Study: Medical Sonography or Radiology
Willing to Leave State: yes
X - @KylieR25_
Highlight (Hudl) - Click here
Coaches contact Kylie on Hudl or email: kylierichardson015@gmail.com
Coaches contact Club Coach Matt Gordon email: mgordon@athleticskc.com
Kylie Richardson, a 2025 Missouri State Soccer Champion from Liberty North High School, is a gem that collegiate scouts must take notice. Richardson, an aggressive and technical attacking center midfielder, will play a pivotal role for Liberty North has they set their sights on running it back to Missouri State Soccer Championships. Richardson's awareness is crucial in the center of the field to set her team up for success.
Richardson's teammates describe Kylie as positive, encouraging, and uplifting.
Kylie's past and present coaches share their ringing endorsements for the strong midfielder:
"She's special," says Liberty North Soccer Girls Varsity Head Soccer Coach, Katy Lindsey. "...capable of getting out of tight spaces with her dribbling ability and is wired to see and deliver the most dangerous and least obvious passes at just the right moment to do the most damage. While she is often a selfless provider in the attack, she is quite capable of putting it in the net herself - scoring 10 goals last season. In addition to being a savvy force that is rare in our sport that too often prioritizes size and athleticism over technique and creativity, Kylie is a player with an edge who gives our team grit." Coach Lindsey continues that even though Richardson is an attacking player, her defense is second to none, "When we don't have the ball, (Kylie) is ferociously hunting to get it back and you better have your head on a swivel when she's around because she's coming from a blind area and coming in hard!" When asked to summarize Richardson, Coach Lindsey concludes, "Ky is the complete package and when she finds her right fit at the next level, I know she will affect their team the way she does ours."
"Ky was integral to our undefeated run to the state title in 2023," says recently retired Liberty North Soccer Girls Varsity Head Coach Steven Person. Coach Person echos Coach Lindsey's description of Richardson's creativity. "Her creative movement and relationship with the other attacking players allowed us to come from unpredictable angles. She is super creative with the ball at her feet and is always looking to slip others in to score." Coach Person also herald's Richardson's tenacity and grit on the pitch, "she is fearless when she crashes the goal and more than holds her own if play turns physical."
"Kylie is a true 10," praises KC Athletics club coach Matt Gordon. Coach Gordon shares Coach Lindsey & Coach Person's description of Richardson's key qualities of creativity and awareness. "She's incredibly creative and dynamic on the ball. From her first to her fifth touch, she keeps the opposition guessing. She's incredibly gifted on the ball and her movements are hard to track in and around the box." When asked how Richardson will be successful for her college team, Coach Gordon states that because she's a true 10, "...she will cause problems for the opposition at the collegiate level receiving the ball and driving at the oppositions back line."
Abby Cooley
Defensive Midfielder
2025
Kylie Richardson, a 2025 Missouri State Soccer Champion from Liberty North High School, is a gem that collegiate scouts must take notice. Richardson, an aggressive and technical attacking center midfielder, will play a pivotal role for Liberty North has they set their sights on running it back to Missouri State Soccer Championships. Richardson's awareness is crucial in the center of the field to set her team up for success.
Richardson's teammates describe Kylie as positive, encouraging, and uplifting.
Kylie's past and present coaches share their ringing endorsements for the strong midfielder:
"She's special," says Liberty North Soccer Girls Varsity Head Soccer Coach, Katy Lindsey. "...capable of getting out of tight spaces with her dribbling ability and is wired to see and deliver the most dangerous and least obvious passes at just the right moment to do the most damage. While she is often a selfless provider in the attack, she is quite capable of putting it in the net herself - scoring 10 goals last season. In addition to being a savvy force that is rare in our sport that too often prioritizes size and athleticism over technique and creativity, Kylie is a player with an edge who gives our team grit." Coach Lindsey continues that even though Richardson is an attacking player, her defense is second to none, "When we don't have the ball, (Kylie) is ferociously hunting to get it back and you better have your head on a swivel when she's around because she's coming from a blind area and coming in hard!" When asked to summarize Richardson, Coach Lindsey concludes, "Ky is the complete package and when she finds her right fit at the next level, I know she will affect their team the way she does ours."
"Ky was integral to our undefeated run to the state title in 2023," says recently retired Liberty North Soccer Girls Varsity Head Coach Steven Person. Coach Person echos Coach Lindsey's description of Richardson's creativity. "Her creative movement and relationship with the other attacking players allowed us to come from unpredictable angles. She is super creative with the ball at her feet and is always looking to slip others in to score." Coach Person also herald's Richardson's tenacity and grit on the pitch, "she is fearless when she crashes the goal and more than holds her own if play turns physical."
"Kylie is a true 10," praises KC Athletics club coach Matt Gordon. Coach Gordon shares Coach Lindsey & Coach Person's description of Richardson's key qualities of creativity and awareness. "She's incredibly creative and dynamic on the ball. From her first to her fifth touch, she keeps the opposition guessing. She's incredibly gifted on the ball and her movements are hard to track in and around the box." When asked how Richardson will be successful for her college team, Coach Gordon states that because she's a true 10, "...she will cause problems for the opposition at the collegiate level receiving the ball and driving at the oppositions back line."
Abby Cooley
Defensive Midfielder
2025
Defensive Midfielder
2025
Staley High School4.0 GPA (unweighted)College Area of Study: Optometry or Sports Business ManagementWilling to Leave State: YesX - @AbbyCooleyKC
Coaches contact Abby on X or email: abby.cooley2007@gmail.comCoaches contact Club Coach Daouda Kante email: dkante@kansasrush.com
Staley High School
4.0 GPA (unweighted)
College Area of Study: Optometry or Sports Business Management
Willing to Leave State: Yes
X - @AbbyCooleyKC
Coaches contact Abby on X or email: abby.cooley2007@gmail.com
Coaches contact Club Coach Daouda Kante email: dkante@kansasrush.com
Abby Cooley, a 2025 defensive midfielder from Staley High School, is the missing link collegiate scouts are looking for. Cooley, a physical and energetic midfielder, has already played a pivotal role for her high school team starting Varsity in a defensive position beginning her freshman year. Cooley's spatial awareness as well as strength in gaining and maintaining possession is crucial in the center of the field to set her team up for success.
Cooley's teammates describe Abby as supportive, reliable, and motivated.
Abby's coaches share their strong endorsements for the impressive midfielder:
"She's a competitor," shares Staley High School Varsity head coach, Johnny Chain, "she plays with no fear." Coach Chain notes Cooley's fast speed of play and athleticism as some of her positive attributes she brings to a team, and why she'll be a great fit for any collegiate soccer program she chooses to join. "Abby will adapt well to the physical nature and speed of the college game."
Keira Werner
Midfield
2025
Piper High SchoolKC Fusion 05/06
3.6 GPA (unweighted)
College Area of Study: undecided
Willing to Leave State: yes
X - @KeiraWerner15
Coaches contact Keira on X or email: keirawerner1@gmail.com
Piper High School
KC Fusion 05/06
3.6 GPA (unweighted)
College Area of Study: undecided
Willing to Leave State: yes
X - @KeiraWerner15
Coaches contact Keira on X or email: keirawerner1@gmail.com
3.6 GPA (unweighted)
College Area of Study: undecided
Willing to Leave State: yes
X - @KeiraWerner15
Coaches contact Keira on X or email: keirawerner1@gmail.com
Keira Werner, a 2025 center midfielder from Piper High School, is a player that needs to be on your radar. Werner, a consistent and persistent midfielder, is able to play anywhere in the center of the field, but is a natural attacker finding herself frequently in the 10. Werner's vision is crucial in the center of the field to set her team up for success.
Keira Werner, a 2025 center midfielder from Piper High School, is a player that needs to be on your radar. Werner, a consistent and persistent midfielder, is able to play anywhere in the center of the field, but is a natural attacker finding herself frequently in the 10. Werner's vision is crucial in the center of the field to set her team up for success. Werner's teammates describe Keira as understanding, respectful, and encouraging.
Keira's coaches share their encouraging endorsements for the up & coming midfielder:
"Keira has a ton of attributes you want in a soccer player," says Piper High School Varsity Head Coach Ryan Von Beveren. "She has great touch, vision, strength, and accuracy...but what she brings to our team is her intensity and passion." Coach Von Beveren notes Werner's drive and work ethic. "Her freshman year she wasn't really on the radar for Varsity, and she took that as a calling to get better. She worked endlessly on her technical skills and stepped up wherever she was needed." Werner's poise in high pressure situations stands out, "When we were in PKS in the regional championship at the end of last year, she was a no brainer to take one - even with 7 seniors that had all earned some form of all conference the team. She, of course, buried her shot like it was no different than when we were practicing them the day before." Thinking of Werner's next two seasons at Piper, Coach Von Beveren shares his forecast. "I have no doubt that she will work harder than anyone else these last two high school seasons to maximize her individual talent and help the team go as far as we can."
Keira's coaches share their encouraging endorsements for the up & coming midfielder:
"Keira has a ton of attributes you want in a soccer player," says Piper High School Varsity Head Coach Ryan Von Beveren. "She has great touch, vision, strength, and accuracy...but what she brings to our team is her intensity and passion." Coach Von Beveren notes Werner's drive and work ethic. "Her freshman year she wasn't really on the radar for Varsity, and she took that as a calling to get better. She worked endlessly on her technical skills and stepped up wherever she was needed." Werner's poise in high pressure situations stands out, "When we were in PKS in the regional championship at the end of last year, she was a no brainer to take one - even with 7 seniors that had all earned some form of all conference the team. She, of course, buried her shot like it was no different than when we were practicing them the day before." Thinking of Werner's next two seasons at Piper, Coach Von Beveren shares his forecast. "I have no doubt that she will work harder than anyone else these last two high school seasons to maximize her individual talent and help the team go as far as we can."
Piper HughesDefensive Midfielder2025
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School4.5 GPA (weighted)College Area of Study: BiologyWilling to Leave State (MO): YesX - @piperhughes30
Coaches contact Piper on X or email her: hughes.piper30@gmail.com
