Francisco Elizalde

Francisco Elizalde is one of just a handful of 9-goal players in the 2026 U.S. Open draw, placing him in the tier just below the sport's maximum 10-goal rating. At Clearwater, Elizalde is the clear offensive centerpiece — the player everything runs through when the team needs a goal.

Clearwater's roster pairs Elizalde with Raul 'Gringo' Colombres at 7 goals, Nico Escobar at 6, Santino Magrini at 4, and the father-son duo of Chip Campbell and Edward 'Camp' Campbell. That's a deep team with multiple scoring threats, but Elizalde's 9-goal rating makes him the fulcrum.

A 9-goal handicap means opposing teams will specifically design their defensive assignments around stopping Elizalde. At the U.S. Open, where every team has serious professionals, being the player everyone plans against is both a compliment and a challenge.