Last year marked the first season for the Northern California Conference, featuring some of the finest in the Bay Area and beyond.

MVLA reinforced its status as a top-tier club, sending all six teams to the national playoffs.

But there are several other clubs that do a good job developing players and teams. Bay Area Surf’s quality is obvious, while De Anza Force, Mustang SC and Davis Legacy have sent players to high-level colleges.

Here’s a look at some of the players to watch in 2023-24 and teams to know.