CARSON, Calif. -- Two LA Galaxy II stalwarts were named to USL's 20 Under 20 list.
Bradford Jamieson IV and Ryo Fujii were included in the inaugural ranking of the league's best 20 talents under the age of 20.
Jamieson IV, who has seen limited time this year due to injury, checked in at 19. Meanwhile, USL's official website ranked Fujii 17th. The midfielder has 13 appearances and three goals this season.
The explanations for both players are below:
BRADFORD JAMIESON IV
A finalist for the USL Rookie of the Year award when he was just 17 two years ago, Jamieson represented the U.S. at last year’s FIFA U20 World Cup. The Homegrown signing has made 31 appearances in the USL, recording nine goals and three assists, but has been hindered by injury so far in 2016. When on song, however, Jamieson is a dynamic player who is as comfortable on the wing as is he as a second forward.
TopDrawerSoccer.com Scouting Report
Jamieson made an early impression as a wispy attacker utilizing space both for the Galaxy Academy and at the U.S. youth national team level. When Jamieson signed for the Galaxy in 2014, it only cemented what those in the know had already seen: He has a unique enough skill set to translate well to the pro ranks. Jamieson has the ability to play either underneath a primary striker or, perhaps more dangerously, as a winger pressing fullbacks. In either scenario, his speed and length give opposing defenders fits, and his goal-scoring exploits from all over the field prove he can beat a goalkeeper from just about anywhere.
RYO FUJII
Fujii returned to the Galaxy organization last year when the former Academy player signed with the Galaxy II, leaving UC Santa Barbara after a season where he was named to the All-Big West Freshman Team. This year, the central midfielder has seen a big uptick in playing time with three goals in 13 appearances for Los Dos, helping the side remain a strong contender in the Western Conference.
TopDrawerSoccer.com Scouting Report
The former UC Santa Barbara midfielder has emerged in the USL as a key piece for the LA Galaxy II. The 19-year-old is a hard-working midfielder that has displayed potential as a prospect for the Galaxy’s MLS squad. He is a good ball-winner and makes solid decisions while in possession. Fujii is looking to carve out his role within the Galaxy system as one of the next prospects who could make the transition to the Galaxy in the future.
