Zach Bohane is a 21-year-old inside forward/no. 10 who recently signed for the San Jose Earthquakes II in MLS Next Pro after a decorated 4-year college career with the Stanford Cardinal. Despite being drafted 63^rd overall in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Philadelphia Union, he elected to return to school. He made the All-ACC First Team in back-to-back seasons to end his Stanford tenure following the school’s departure from Pac-12, where he earned the equivalent all-conference honor as a sophomore. Bohane finished with 19 goals and 19 assists in 55 starts (72 appearances), providing 5 goals and 3 assists in 2025. 

The former Stanford captain stands at 5’11” (1.82 m) with a lanky frame, having above average size for his position. He is competitive in physical duels, especially aerially, able to overcome strength disadvantages at times. His bravery in duels combines with balance on reception to allow him to hold up play under tight pressure, protecting the ball with his back mostly reliably. He is not particularly explosive over short distances, and that contributes to his limitations when attempting to separate in behind during his frequent runs in support. Although his on ball presence is balanced and press-resistant, he does display clumsiness. 

Bohane is a high-volume chance creator from both open play and set pieces. His in-swung crosses from corners generate plenty of chances, and his free kick deliveries from wide areas consistently create danger in the box. He also creates chances with his aerial ability, winning headers in the box flicked on into teammates from both crosses and set pieces. Despite putting in a high volume of crosses, his accuracy fluctuates and could afford to be refined in technique and timing, especially from open play. Though Bohane is a composed finisher under pressure, both first time and on rebounds, his end product is inconsistent, missing aerial chances and lacking necessary placement. He is also keen on taking low-percentage shots from distance, limiting his effectiveness in the final third. In terms of on ball technique, he is strongest using his dominant left foot, playing combinations from the half space that can often become dangerous sequences during the buildup. Bohane’s first touch technique needs more consistency, but it hardly affects his tempo control. He knows when to hold up versus when to combine quickly by showing patience to wait for runs before releasing. His anticipatory passing can get him into trouble at times, though, since his 1v1 dribbling is limited and he will unnecessarily slow down the flow of counters to scan for those options. Though he seems to trust his weaker right foot, it is clearly less reliable, which also limits him in possession. Outside of short combinations and ball retention, he can also be expansive creating with chips through into the stride of runners ahead of him and switching play on diagonals progressively. Bohane’s off the ball movement is highly effective at getting him into dangerous zones, primarily with underlaps to penetrate the box, getting into either post. When linking up, he presents himself as a constant option flashing down the half spaces, keeping his feet active, showing between the lines, and creating space for teammates. 

Defensively, Bohane is an active presser who applies pressure both wide and centrally, forcing rushed decisions and clearances. He engages at the right movements by reading the opposition buildup eagerly. His pressing intensity is inconsistent, though, and can be passive. Additionally, he is willing to track back and contribute in his own half. In duels, Bohane usually tackles from behind, able to disrupt play and be aggressive, but he is not strong enough to dominate them and can overcommit. 

Bohane is a creative, versatile attacker with a high floor coming out of college. On the contrary, his technique, decision-making speed, and physical strength limit his ceiling. If he can improve those to pair with his final third contribution and set piece ability, he could carve out a solid USL Championship career for himself. First, he must prove his worth in MLS Next Pro.