Sophia Reale, left, is one of several talented South Shore Select players enjoying their new league. (Courtesy photo)
The third girls' Development Academy season has brought about plenty of changes around New England, as the local group has blossomed to four clubs.
South Shore Select is enjoying its first season in the league, and its U-14, U-15 and U-16 teams have found plenty of success early on. There's also how Seacoast United is finding its footing in year No. 2 in the Development Academy.
NEFC and Oakwood, who have been here since the league's founding, are drawn into the new DA Cup. They're in Group 6 Red, which also includes Penn Fusion Soccer Academy and Tophat.
As that all takes root, here are 10 standouts across New England's four clubs who have impressed. They're sorted in alphabetical order:
