The Pacific Northwest might be the most understated region of the 16 covered by TopDrawerSoccer.com.

The geography of the region deems it a little mysterious, but that’s hardly due to the amount of talent found there.

Kelyn Rowe, for one, is one of the finest players the country has to offer. Representing Crossfire Premier, Rowe is probably his region’s poster child.

A UCLA commit, Rowe can play anywhere in the midfield or up top. He has great presence around the goal and can finish well with either foot. He’s a player who can make the game appear effortless at times as he did this past summer while touring abroad with the Discover Europe team.

Last year, Rowe shared many of the Crossfire headlines with teammate Anthony Arena, who is now playing with Wake Forest, but he’s clearly the guy within that group and many others in 2010.

Spencer Richey is another Seattleite capable of reigning over a soccer field. He’s one of the four goalkeepers who will be in U.S. U17 men’s residency along with Keith Cardona, Earl Edwards and Fernando Pina and he’ll be representing the Washington Huskies starting next season.

Richey has good poise and is an athletic keeper with good reflexes and excellent distribution.

A couple of Washington Premier FC players are making strong headway in the U.S. Development Academy and developing good reputations. Darwin Jones, a 2012, has had a major impact on his club in just a short amount of time, leading Washington to the National playoffs last year. Jones is a natural, and his speed separates him from many players. He’s can score goals with the best of them and is also physically strong.

Teammate Nicholas Palodichuk is a hard-working central midfielder who has national team experience and a great feel for the game. He’s a great complement to Jones, and a model leader for the squad.

On the other side of the ball, Josh Miller of the Westside Metros is an absolute stud. His athleticism stands out as well as his ability to organize and play in the air. Miller has been in national camp and will certainly be heard from in the next couple of years.

Another national camper is Alaska Rush midfielder Leonard Kusina. A 2012, Kusina is known for his dependability with possession and knack for winning 50-50 balls.

Moving down further into the youngsters, 2013 forward James Nosack is a promising forward. Playing for FC Salmon Creek, Nosack is big for his size and can really enforce his will on a soccer field. He’s also played well in U14 national team gatherings.