Tennessee high school boys soccer is heating up, and it's time to pick the Nashville area's early season player of the year. The best part? You get to decide who takes home the honor.
We've narrowed down the field to 15 exceptional talents competing across the region. These guys put up some seriously impressive numbers last season, and they're all looking to make 2026 even better.
The poll closes March 20 at noon, so don't wait too long to cast your vote. Let's break down who's in the running.
The Leading Contenders
Bo Robbins from MBA is the defending Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards boys soccer player of the year. The Dartmouth College signee led his team to a Division II-AA state championship with 12 goals and six assists. He's the guy everyone's chasing this season.
Ryan Hendon from Station Camp was one of last year's most prolific scorers. The Wofford signee absolutely dominated with 41 goals and 14 assists. Those are video game numbers in real life.
Tristan Ramirez Moreno made history by leading Independence Academy to its first-ever Class A state championship. He scored an incredible 37 goals with two assists in that championship run.
More Players to Watch
Landon Socha from Liberty Creek was a dual threat with 23 goals and 17 assists. Aiden Pierpoint set a single-season record at Page with 27 goals and holds the career scoring mark at 47 goals.
Miguel Miranda returns as Gallatin's top scorer with 13 goals and 10 assists. Camden Holiday from CPA brings all-state credentials from 2024 and 2025, heading to Messiah University after posting 12 goals and seven assists.
For those following high school soccer closely, these performances could indicate which programs are positioned for deep playoff runs. Teams with elite scorers like Hendon or Moreno tend to be safe bets for postseason success.
Other standouts include Caleb Moss (Franklin), Archer O'Brien (FRA), Max Allen (Cookeville), and Aidan Wells (Brentwood). Each brings unique skills that made them district MVPs or all-state performers.
The sophomore class shows serious promise too. Luis Acosta earned District 8-AAA Freshman of the Year, while Archer O'Brien posted 10 goals and 10 assists as an attacking midfielder.
