2025 National Power Rankings 
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Top 10; Preseason - May 8, 2025
 

1  CALIFORNIA STORM

West Region: NorCal Conference

 

Claiming two of the last three WPSL National Championships, the California Storm has firmly planted its flag at the top of the WPSL mountain. One of two of the league’s founding teams left, the Storm went 10-3-0 last season to win the Pac North Conference and the West Region enroute to its runaway record fifth WPSL Championship, which it claimed with a 1-0 win over the 2023 National champs, Charlotte Eagles. Even with a massive target on the back of its trademark blue jerseys, expect the Storm to be difficult to unseat from its top spot. The Storm’s quest for a sixth WPSL title begins on the road, Saturday, May 17, versus the number 22 ranked team in the country and fifth in the West Region, Iron Rose FC. 

 

2025 West Region Preseason Rank: 1

2024 Record: 9-4-0

2024 Finish: WPSL National Champion

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 3-Preseason / 1-Preseason

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 8/1

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 @ (22/5) Iron Rose

 

 

2   FC DAYTON

East Region: Great Lakes Conference – Great River Division

 

After finishing the 2024 regular season ranked third Nationally and number two in the Central Region, FC Dayton moves up a spot after moving to the East Region for 2025. Dayton was 9-1-0 in Gateway Division play and will find out early just how fierce competition is in its new division when it graces one of the most iconic soccer cathedrals in the United States to face the division’s top returning club, Columbus Eagles FC, ranked number eight in the Preseason East Region Power Rankings, to open the season. Dayton tallied an impressive 30 goals in 10 games, conceding only five last year. 

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 1

2024 Record: 9-1-0

2024 Finish: First - Gateway Division 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 1-Week Five / 1-Week Three, Four, Five 

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 3/2

Opening Match: Sunday, May 18 @ (UR/8)Columbus Eagles FC

 

 

3   SALVO SC

Central Region: North Lakes Conference – Land of the Lakes Division

 

There are big shoes to fill with 2024 Golden Boot winner, Kayah Harper, now playing professionally. But Salvo’s talent pool runs deep, and the club is playing with a chip on its shoulder after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in the final match to end its season preventing a postseason berth. Salvo finished second in the Northern Conference, going 8-0-1, posting seven clean sheets. Ranked number one in the Central Region, Salvo has a new path back to Stillwater in the newly aligned Land of the Lakes Division. Salvo kicks off its 2025 campaign Thursday, May 22 at home versus Manitou F.C. 

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 1

2024 Record: 8-0-1

2024 Finish: Second - Northern Conference

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 1-Week Six, Seven / 1-Preseason, Weeks Six, Seven

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 5/4

Opening Match: Thursday, May 22 vs. Manitou F.C. 

4   CLARKSTOWN SOCCER CLUB

East Region: Metropolitan Conference

 

With a move to the always competitive Metropolitan Conference, Clarkstown Soccer Club will have to prove itself all over again as it seeks a second straight trip to Stillwater. Winners of the Northeastern Conference in 2024, Clarkstown waltzed through the regular season with a perfect 8-0-0 featuring one of the best attacks in the WPSL enroute to an East Region title before falling to the 2024 WPSL champs, California Storm in the WPSL Championships Semifinal. Clarkstown opens 2025 with two matches on the road, facing last year’s Metro winners SUSA FC to open the season on Saturday, May 31 and STA a day later. Clarkstown opens its home slate Saturday, June 7 versus New York Athletic Club.  

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 2

2024 Record: 10-0-1

2024 Finish: WPSL National Championships Semifinal

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 2-Final / 1-Week Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Final 

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 2/1

Opening Match: Saturday, May 31 @ (UR/9)SUSA FC

 

5   FC MILWAUKEE TORRENT

Central Region: North Lakes Conference – Lake Michigan Division

 

FC Milwaukee Torrent looks to make it four straight division titles when it kicks off Lake Michigan Division play by welcoming Milwaukee City A.F.C. to the league in the first edition of the Cream City Derby Saturday, May 24. Milwaukee finished a perfect 8-0-0 in division play before falling in the Midwest Conference final to FC Pride, outscoring opponents 32 to seven though its run through the conference final.  

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 2

2024 Record: 8-0-1

2024 Finish: Midwest Conference Final

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 2-Week Eight / 2-Week Eight

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 9/5

Opening Match: Saturday, May 24 vs. Milwaukee City A.F.C. 

 

6   COLORADO PRIDE

Central Region: Mountain Conference – Rockies Division

 

The Pride seized control of the Rockies Division after falling just short two seasons prior. The only blemish on the Pride’s otherwise perfect record came in a shocking 1-0 home loss to longtime rival, Indios Denver FC in Week Four. Pride rode its high scoring offense, outscoring Rockies Division competition 38 to four, to go 7-0-1 in division play before falling heartbreakingly to Union KC, 3-2, in the Central Region Semifinal. Pride kicks off its season at the picturesque Mountain Lion Stadium Friday, May 30 versus WPSL debutants, Northern Colorado Rain. 

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 3

2024 Record: 7-0-2

2024 Finish: Central Region Semifinal

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 4-Final / 3 Final 

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 4/3

Opening Match: Friday, May 30 vs. Northern Colorado Rain

 

7   ARLINGTON SOCCER BLUE

South Region: Atlantic Conference – The District Division

 

Arlington Soccer proved to be the top of the all-expansion class that battled it out in The District Division last season. Arlington went unbeaten in division play, going 7-1-0 to capture the regular season title, averaging just over four goals per game. With enough talent to field two competitive sides, Arlington Soccer brass opted to field a second team in 2025, with Arlington Soccer Blue remaining the original WPSL side. Arlington Soccer Blue opens The District Division play Saturday May 17 hosting its sister club, Arlington Soccer Red. 

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 1

2024 Record: 7-1-0

2024 Finish: First – The Districts Division

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 3-Week One & Two / 1-Weeks One & Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 10/2

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. Arlington Soccer Blue

 

8   UTAH SURF

Central Region: Mountain Conference – Wasatch Division

 

Playing in one of the most cut-throat divisions in the entire league, Utah Surf finally took home the top prize in 2024, going 8-1-1 to earn its first title since it joined the league in 2021. With three straight games on the road to open the season, keeping its place in the Top Ten is going to be a huge challenge. Surf kicks off the season against a familiar foe with a new name, facing City SC Utah Saturday, May 10.  

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 4

2024 Record: 8-1-1

2024 Finish: First – Wasatch Division 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 5-Week One & Two / 1-Week One & Two

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 11/6

Opening Match: Saturday, May 10 @ City SC Utah

 

9   SC DEL SOL

West Region: Desert Conference

 

With three consecutive Desert Conference titles, SC del Sol has proven itself to be Queens of the Desert. The club’s surprise run to Stillwater in 2023 has propelled the longtime WPSL club into the elite echelon in the West Region. SC del Sol ran roughshod through the Desert Conference in 2024 going 9-1-0, outscoring opponents 34 to seven. SC del Sol kicks off its quest for a fourth straight Desert Conference title Wednesday, May 28, with the return match as the home opener a week later. 

 

2025 West Region Preseason Rank: 2

2024 Record: 9-1-0

2024 Finish: First - Desert Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 4-Week Four / 1-Weeks One & Two, Three, Four, Seven, Eight. 

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 12/2

Opening Match: Wednesday, May 28 @ Royals AZ

 

10  DOWNTOWN UNITED SOCCER CLUB

East Region: Metropolitan Conference

 

Perennial Metro Conference front runners, Downtown United rounds out the Top Ten as it kicks off play Wednesday, May 28 at Brooklyn City F.C. Last season Downtown United suffered its first ever regular season loss since joining the WPSL in 2021, a devastating 2-1 result at home to SUSA FC, finishing 6-1-1 on the season, and two points shy of its fourth consecutive conference title. 

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 3

2024 Record: 6-1-1

2024 Finish: Second - Metropolitan Conference

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 11-Preseason / 2-Week Seven

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 13/3

Opening Match: Wednesday, May 28 @ Brooklyn City F.C. 

 

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Ranks 11-25; Preseason - May 8, 2025

 

11  SPOKANE SC SHADOW

West Region: Pac Northwest Conference

 

2025 West Region Preseason Rank: 3

2024 Record: 7-2-1

2024 Finish: West Region Final

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 17-Final / 3-Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 17/3

Opening Match: Sunday, June 1 vs. Vancouver Victory

 

12  865 ALLIANCE

South Region: Southeast Conference – Pioneer Division

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 2

2024 Record: 6-2-0

2024 Finish: First - Southeast Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 13-Week Eight / 3-Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 14/3

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. FC Birmingham Women

 

13  UNION KC

Central Region: Midwest Conference – Heartland Division

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 5

2024 Record: 9-1-2

2024 Finish: Central Region Final

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 15-Week Eight, Final / 7-Week Eight, Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/7

Opening Match: Saturday, May 24 vs Side FC OKC

 

14  DECATUR FC

South Region: Southeast Conference – Peachtree Division

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 3

2024 Record: 6-1-1

2024 Finish: Second - Southeast Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 18-Week Five / 4-Week Five, Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 16/4

Opening Match: Sunday May 25 @ Atlanta Fire United

 

15  MINNESOTA THUNDER

Central Region: North Lakes Conference – Land of the Lakes Division

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 6

2024 Record: 6-0-3

2024 Finish: Third - Northern Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): Five-Preseason / Two-Preseason

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 18/8

Opening Match: Sunday, June 1 vs. (3/1) Salvo SC

 

16   STA

East Region: Metropolitan Conference 

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 4

2024 Record: 6-1-1

2024 Finish: Third - Metropolitan Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 18-Week Eight / 4-Week Eight, Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 19/4

Opening Match: Friday, May 30 @ Force FC New York

 

17   READING UNITED A.C. 

East Region: Mid-Atlantic Conference – Commonwealth Division

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 5

2024 Record: 6-2-2

2024 Finish: East Region Final

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 9-Week 3 / 2-Week Five

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 24/6

Opening Match: Friday, May 23 vs. Hershey FC

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18   PA CLASSICS

East Region: Mid-Atlantic Conference – Commonwealth Division

 

2025 East Region Preseason Rank: 6

2024 Record: 6-1-3

2024 Finish: Third - Commonwealth Division 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 10-Week Three / 2-Week One & Two

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 20/5

Opening Match: Sunday, May 18 versus. Keystone FC

 

19   FC PRIDE

Central Region: Midwest Conference – Gateway Division

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 7

2024 Record: 7-2-5

2024 Finish: WPSL Nationals Semifinal

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): Unranked / Unranked

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/Unranked

Opening Match: Friday, May 16 vs. Peoria City

 

20  JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC

South Region: Sunshine Conference

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 4

2024 Record: 4-2-2

2024 Finish: Fifth - Sunshine Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 16-Week One & Two / 5-Week 8, Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 21/5

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 @ Seminole Ice

 

21  FC DAVIS

West Region: NorCal Conference

 

2025 West Region Preseason Rank: 4

2024 Record: 6-3-0

2024 Finish: Second - Pac North Conference 

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 21-Week Eight / 3-Week Eight

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 25/6

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 @ San Ramon F.C. 

 

22  IRON ROSE FC

West Region: NorCal Conference

 

2025 West Region Preseason Rank: 5

2024 Record: 4-5-0

2024 Finish: Fourth – Pac North Conference

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 23-Week Eight / 4-Week Eight

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/7

Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. (1/1) California Storm

 

23  UTAH AVALANCHE

Central Region: Mountain Conference – Wasatch Division

 

2025 Central Region Preseason Rank: 8

2024 Record: 6-2-2

2024 Finish: Third – Wasatch Division

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 3 Week Three, Four / 2-Week Three, Four

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/9

Opening Match: Sunday, May 18 @ City SC Utah

 

24  UFA GUNNERS

South Region: Southeast Conference – Peachtree Division

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 5

2024 Record: 5-2-1

2024 Finish: Third – Southeast Conference

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 8-Week Six / 2-Week Six

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/6

Opening Match: Wednesday, May 21 @ Atlanta Fire United

 

25  PORT CITY FC

South Region: Atlantic Conference – Carolinas Division

 

2025 South Region Preseason Rank: 6

2024 Record: 6-0-2

2024 Finish: Second – Carolinas Division

2024 High Ranking (National/Region): Unranked / 7-Week Six, Eight, Final

2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/7

Opening Match: Saturday, May 31 vs. WFC Charlotte