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Kelyn Rowe Scouting Report

Published: 10th Dec 11 10:45 am
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by Chris Ransom
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Biography Kelyn Rowe Midfielder UCLA Sophomore

Pros

Kicking Power: Rowe displays excellent kicking power when winding up to execut his shot on the attack.

Durability: Rowe is a tough physical midfielder that rarely gets injured.  Rowe has played in 22 games as a freshman and 22 games as a sophomore.

Soccer IQ: Has a great soccer IQ.  Rowe is a gym rat that watches extensive film.

Awareness: Rowe has great awareness and field vision which could enable Rowe to excel in the MLS.

Intangibles: Rowe has the intangibles to succeed.

Goal Scoring Striker: Rowe has scored 7 goals as a freshman and 6 goals as a sophomore.

Pinpoint Accuracy: Rowe has pinpoint accuracy when executing his scoring chances.  Rowe does not force the shot and he waits for the right opportunity to strike by displaying his patience.

Playmaker: Kelyn Rowe is an assist man at playmaker.  Double digit assists in each of his first two seasons at UCLA is very impressive to say the least.

Speed: Rowe displays blazing speed when chasing after the soccer ball.

Dribbler: Rowe has the dribbling ability that you look for in a midfielder.

Shoots With Both Feet: Kelyn Rowe can shoot a soccer ball with both feet.

Agility: Rowe displays amazing agility when using his footwork.

Can Be Used as a Left Winger: Kelyn Rowe can play on the outside as a left winger.

Can Be Used as a Right Winger: Rowe can play on the outside as a right winger.

Can Be Used as a Central Midfielder: Rowe can be a very effective central midfielder.

Can Be Used as a Attacking Midfielder: Rowe can be used as an attacking midfielder to create scoring chances.

Can Be Used as a Defensive Midfielder: Rowe has great defensive ability boxing in on certain players with his defensive skill set.  Rowe could be an effective defensive midfielder in the MLS.

Clutch: Rowe was clutch against North Carolina giving UCLA a 2-1 lead in the 74th minute.  You always look for players who can step up in the clutch.

2012 Generation Adidas Candidate: Rowe will be a Generation Adidas Candidate and a top 3 pick if he declares.

Potential: Rowe may a project now, but there is potential for him to be a superstar player by 2014.

Cons

Size: Rowe is undersized at 5 foot 8 150 pounds.  The average size for a soccer player is 5 foot 10 160 pounds.

Learning Rate: Rowe will need to learn to adapt to the speed of the MLS.  Rowe will also need to improve the aspects of his game against more physical players.

Production: Rowe tallied 24 points in 2010.  Rowe’s production declined in 2011 even though Kelyn Rowe ended his sophomore campaign on a very high note.

My thoughts on Kelyn Rowe

Rowe has the ability to be a superstar midfielder.  There are some concerns though which make him the clear cut 3rd best player after Darren Mattocks and Andrew Wenger rather than being a contender for the #1 overall pick like some believe he is.

If Rowe returns for his junior season he would be the favorite to go #1 overall in 2013.  Rowe was an early favorite to go #1 overall in 2012.  If Rowe and Hoffman both return then UCLA could try to make another run at the College Cup after losing in the quarterfinals and the semifinals  the last two seasons.

I get the feeling that Rowe ends up declaring because he knows he will be a top 3 pick.  Rowe should declare and strike while the offer is on the table.

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