College soccer committments are considered verbally binding until a player signs on the dotted line, meaning nothing is one-hundred percent guaranteed when an early update surfaces.
But much of that changed on Nov. 13 (this past Wednesday), when the signing period for the Class of 2020 opened up around the country.
What was a handshake and good-faith agreement turned into an official step forward for dozens of players around New England who carry college soccer dreams.
Here's a look at 20 prominent locals from the Class of 2020, who could make a big impact at the next level once their high school and club careers wrap up:
