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Brody Upton of Nobles, left, works against Jimmy Freehill of St. Sebastian's. Upton made the U-18 USA team. (David Lavallee)
The NLF National Club Championship showcased a number of the region’s top talents as they battled against the best club teams in the nation.
With dozens of college coaches across all three divisions in attendance, the incentive to perform was high for the Class of 2023 midfield class. While the weather was not a cooperative force, a number of players from the region stood out on the summer’s brightest stage.
Here’s a look at midfield standouts from the Class of 2023. Players are listed with school and club teams.
For a look at the standout midfielders from the Class of 2022 click here.