Top women’s college soccer players all look to stay sharp in different ways during the long summer break.

Competing in the USL’s W-League is one way to go about doing that.

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Similar to the PDL, the W-League offers competitive games in different pockets of the country, as it offers a blend of some of the best college players, aspiring or semi-professional graduates, and even in some cases, the best youth players in the region.

With another season already underway – the season officially kicked off last weekend – here’s a look at 14 players, mostly from the college ranks, to keep an eye on this summer.

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