Eight unranked players from the 08 GA Showcase to know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Girls Academy Spring Showcase in North Carolina kicks off on Thursday. Prior to the event, Prep Soccer gives a scouting report on some of the key players to know from the 2008 age group, which will have scouts crowding the sidelines as they get an early look at the 2026 class prior to the recruiting window opening in June.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the top players to know from this group. And check back next week for more Girls Academy coverage.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["170582"],"_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":"Thompson is coming into the event in top form after scoring two goals in the friendly leading up to the Showcase. Thompson is a speedy forward who will be in the spotlight for scouts as one of the top 2026s from the region and country. She can play anywhere among the attacking trio. The Lou Fusz standout is a dual-sport standout as she has track speed as well (200M champion). Thompson is a difficult player to defend - especially in the open field. 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She is a smart defender and times her tackles well - capitalizing on bad touches to poke the ball away. Gornik and the West Coast SC side in a tough group so her play at defense will be key to a successful showing.","_player_evaluations_6_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_7_player":["170587"],"_player_evaluations_7_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_7_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_7_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_7_evaluation":"Stangle is a midfielder on the Wake FC squad. She is one of the best set piece finishers from the Girls Academy. She possesses excellent ball striking technique with her right foot and she can hit a picture-perfect shot from the dead-ball on any chance within 25 yards. She is not a one-trick player though. 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