D1 Women: 10 biggest storylines from the 2019 season

UConn forward Kess Elmore had a team-leading 14 points on the year.(Courtesy of UConn Athletics)

With the calendar officially flipped to December, it's time to reflect on the 2019 Division 1 women's soccer season across New England.

What began in late August with initial games came to an end in the second round of the NCAA tournament, as Brown and Central Connecticut State both fell at that stage.

That’s not all that unfolded, though, and we’re here to break down some of the biggest storylines from the fall. From standout players to programs trending up and down, there's a lot of ground to cover.

Let’s get underway, starting with a success story out of Rhode Island: