After a three-month break, girls' Development Academy soccer is back in New England.
NEFC, Oakwood, Seacoast United and South Shore Select have all returned to Northeast Division action in recent weeks.
It's an especially important spring for those in the Class of 2021, as college commit decisions start to emerge. The recruiting possibilities also start to become more present for Class of 2022 players, though they won't reach another gear until the summer.
As that all unfolds and the Summer Showcase and Playoffs near, here are some takeaways and standouts from the first couple of weeks.