Emerging Girls Academy talent from Michigan 2029 Class

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for Michigan's 2029 class will be released next week. Prior to the release of the full rankings, check out a scouting report on some of the top talent in the Girls Academy from Michigan clubs among the freshman class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332233"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781a6d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pritchard is a forward/attacking midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='332232' first='Michigan' last='Tigers'] 2011 Girls Academy team. She was named to the US Youth Soccer Best XI at [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] last season. She has been part of the Michigan State ODP team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Pritchard is off to a terrific start in the Girls Academy. She's a right footed attacking talent who brings a ton of energy. The most impressive aspect of her game is that she is not only reliant on her pace for her game. She is considerate on the ball and keeps her head up. She has good skill and patience. Pritchard has been difficult to stop for opposing defenders through the first weeks of the club season. She should be a top talent to watch in Michigan this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332257"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781ad4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Druelle is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283697' first='Midwest' last='United'] 2011 Girls Academy team. She plays center back for her club team. She is right footed. She's scored a few goals at the start of the season on set pieces thanks to her booming kicks with her right leg. The strikes have come on set pieces from long distance. She's been outstanding beyond the goals as well and earned a spot on the club's Best XI team at the beginning of the club season. Druelle is part of the Midwest ODP team in the 2011 age group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is a center back who likes to keep the game in front of her and be the last line of the defense. She does well in organizing her teammates and cutting out passes when called upon. She's a smart player and a natural leader. Druelle has been outstanding in early GA action during the start of the club season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332231"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781b27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alkidas is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='332232' first='Michigan' last='Tigers'] 2011 Girls Academy team. She was named to the US Youth Soccer Best XI at [program_tooltip program_id='276692' first='Nationals' last=''] last season. She is also part of the Midwest ODP.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alkidas is a defender who has previous experience playing as a center back, but looks to be playing as a right back and in the midfield at the start of the club season for her team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alkidas is an exceptional 1v1 defender. She's an excellent tracking back. She can mark a winger out of the game with her defensive skills.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She has a strong right foot and can hit a great early ball into the forwards over the top of the opposition. Alkidas has all the tools to be an elite right back at the top level even though she might be more impactful on the game as a midfielder.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332271"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781b75"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trapp is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283697' first='Midwest' last='United'] 2011 Girls Academy team. She plays as a box-to-box midfielder or defensive midfielder. Trapp is a bit of a do-it-all type of player. She has boundless energy and covers a ton of ground. She's got good skill on the ball and can play out of tight spaces. She is best when she is playing one or two-touch and making quick decisions on the ball.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Trapp has been a key player in the midfield for her club team as the start of the season and looks to be a top talent in the GA.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332246"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781bd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nylander is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='332232' first='Michigan' last='Tigers'] 2011 Girls Academy team. She plays left center back for her club team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The two center backs for Tigers squad are excellent players. They make a formidable duo and compliment each other well. Nylander stands out for her activity and aggressive play. She is a willing tackler and thrives in the physical confrontation. She was excellent in the game against FC United recently. She showed off her ability to read the game and anticipate when to step in front of the pass to cut out the attack. She's comfortable on the ball and did well as the starting point of the attack for the Tigers. She's got a bright future at center back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332153"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781c2f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunn is a goalkeeper on the [program_tooltip program_id='283697' first='Midwest' last='United'] Girls Academy team. She is one of the top goalkeepers in the state in this class. She has been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She is also part of the ODP Midwest team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gunn is right footed. She is comfortable with the ball at her feet and works as an outlet for her defense. She has shown elite distribution qualities this season in GA games with her ability to pick out teammates all over the field with her passing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gunn has secure hands and does well moving her feet to get her body behind the ball. She is a top-level shot-stopper in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["332255"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68d5a10781c7c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeBenedet is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='332232' first='Michigan' last='Tigers'] 2010 Girls Academy team. She plays right center back for her club team. She is a top performer on the Tigers 2010 team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">DeBenedet has the physical profile to be a favorite in this class from the center back position. She's athletic, tall, and skillful. DeBenedet's aerial dominance pops on game film. She wins battles consistently. She looks like the type of athlete who would shine in any sport. She is the leader of the defense and has been a bright spot during the start of the Girls Academy season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->