Syracuse captain Shannon Aviza possesses at the back. (Syracuse Athletics)
The return of Division I women's soccer is inching ever closer, presenting a sweet reward for hundreds of players across New England.
That applies in spades to NEFC, one of the region's largest clubs, with placements at D-I programs a regular occurrence. It's only continuing with their strong Girls Academy League presence (and several regions) in the Class of 2021 and Class of 2022.
In the meantime, we've spotlighted 10 NEFC alumnae who are primed for key roles during the Spring 2021 season. A few rank among New England's top D-I women's players, too.
Sorted in alphabetical order, here's the complete rundown.