class="FreeForm">LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. - It was bound to happen. With this much talent on the field during Wednesday’s opening round of U18 games at the Development Academy Showcase, a handful of players separated from the pack with standout performances that lifted them above the pack. From stunning goals to efficient play, this group of players did a bit of everything on Wednesday.

Here’s a list of five players who had big games on the first day of play here in Florida.