While it still feels relatively early in the 2017 women’s soccer season, this is the fifth week of action as conference play starts to ramp up soon enough.

First-year players have already shown the ability to make a difference, adjusting to a new level and bringing an immediate impact to the first few weeks of the season.

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Here’s a look at eight freshmen off to strong starts.