By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
EDITOR'S NOTE: TopSports.news' list of the top city boys soccer players to watch in 2026, based on performances in the 2025 season, will be updated as needed after practice begins on Aug. 17 and more information is received from county coaches.
CARLOS ACOSTA-MARTINEZ, Topeka High
Acosta-Martinez, a senior midfielder, is a top returner for the Trojans after earning first-team All-City and All-Centennial League recognition last season as Topeka High posted a 9-6-2 record.
ALAN ARTEAGA, Shawnee Heights
A senior goalkeeper, Arteaga was a first-team All-United Kansas Conference selection last fall for the 15-3-0 T-Birds while also receiving All-City honorable mention.
Judah Congdon, Cair Paravel Latin [Photo by Jan Pabitzky/Special to TSN]
JUDAH CONGDON, Cair Paravel Latin
A senior forward/midfielder, Congdon received All-City honorable mention last season after registering 14 goals and 24 assists for the 11-7-0 Lions, who advanced to the Class 4A-1A state quarterfinals.
Valentin Del Real, Topeka West [File photo/TSN]
VALENTIN DEL REAL, Topeka West
Del Real, a junior midfielder, is a two-time All-City first-team honoree while also earning All-United Kansas Conference first-team recognition for the Chargers, who went 13-3-2 on the season.
BRAYAN DIAZ, Shawnee Heights
Diaz is expected to be a key contributor for the T-Birds this fall after missing the entire 2025 campaign with an injury.
MYLES DIDDE, Washburn Rural
A senior midfielder, Didde scored the game-tying goal in last season's Class 6A state championship game before the 19-1-1 Junior Blues went on to win the state title in penalty kicks. Didde will serve as a Rural team captain this fall.
Diego Gonzalez-Talavera, Topeka West [File photo/TSN]
DIEGO GONZALES-TALAVERA, Topeka West
A senior forward, Gonzales-Talavera is a two-time All-City and All-United Kansas Conference first-team honoree for Topeka West, which is coming off of a 13-3-2 record.
Mason Haas, Shawnee Heights [File photo/TSN]
MASON HAAS, Shawnee Heights
Haas, a senior midfielder, earned first-team All-City and All-United Kansas Conference recognition for the second straight season in 2025 for the T-Birds, 15-3-0 last season.
KALEB HOLMES, Seaman
A senior defender, Holmes is a key returner for the Vikings, 8-9-0 in 2025, after receiving All-City honorable mention as a junior.
Brodye Kocher-Munoz, Washburn Rural [Photo by Doug Walker/Special to TSN]
BRODYE KOCHER-MUNOZ, Washburn Rural
Kocher-Munoz, a senior forward, helped lead Junior Blues to a 19-1-1 record and the Class 6A state championship last fall. A team captain, Kocher-Munoz was a first-team All-City and All-Centennial League honoree as a junior.
VADOR LIMON, Topeka High
A senior midfielder, Limon will be counted on to help spearhead Topeka High's defense this fall after receiving All-City honorable mention a year ago for the 9-6-2 Trojans.
MAKALY MARTINEZ, Topeka West
Martinez, a junior defender, returns for the Chargers this fall after earning All-United Kansas Conference first-team recognition last season. Topeka West is coming off a 13-3-2 record in 2025.
KAMERON ORTIZ, Topeka West
Ortiz, a senior defender, Ortiz was a first-team All-United Kansas Conference selection and received All-City honorable mention for the 13-3-2 Chargers last season.
JOSE RIVERA-CARRILLO, Highland Park
Highland Park will count on Rivera-Carrillo for a big season this fall as the Scots try to improve on last season's 4-12-1 record. Rivera-Carrillo received All-City honorable mention in 2025.
D'ANTE SMITH-DILONE, Topeka West
A senior midfielder, Smith-Dilone is a top returner for city and United Kansas Conference power Topeka West, earning All-UKC honorable mention last season as the Chargers posted a 13-3-2 record.
COHEN THIESSEN, Washburn Rural
Thiessen helped Washburn Rural post a 19-1-1 record and claim the Class 6A state title last season and will once again split time between soccer and cross country, which is also coming off a state championship. Thiessen will serve as a soccer team captain.
EVERETT UN, Washburn Rural
Un, a junior forward/midfielder, could be a breakout standout for defending Class 6A state champion Washburn Rural this season as the Junior Blues reload after a 19-1-1 season a year ago.
