DKSC Thanksgiving Showcase – Players to Watch – U19

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The club soccer action won't stop in Texas during the Thanksgiving weekend as Dallas-based club D'Feeters Kicks Soccer Club (DKSC) will host a popular Showcase for teams from the U15, U16, U17 and U19 age groups from Friday to Sunday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The event will reunite 88 teams in the four age groups and will feature representatives from several club leagues, including the ECNL and Girls Academy, and some of the most promising players in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's take a look at some interesting players who will be in action at Cox Fields, Veterans Pak and R.E. Goods Sports Complex this weekend, this time focusing on the U19 division:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["26334"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"A two-time state champion with Celina, Gustafson has established herself as one of the top goalkeepers in Texas. She has found good success with her club team Dallas Texans G06/05 ECNL and will be working between the posts with them this weekend. Gustafson's game is well-developed in every area and she's a goalkeeper with no clear flaws or weaknesses. She's excellent with her decision-making between the posts and is explosive and agile enough to get to any shot. 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