High school girls soccer rankings: Race for No. 1 heats up in composite

The postseason is almost here for the 2026 girls' high school soccer fall season. With twenty-six states in-season for girls' soccer in the fall, we are in the thick of the playoffs in some states, while others are nearing the postseason. Another 20 compete in the spring and five unique states play

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postseason is almost here for the 2026 girls' high school soccer fall season.

With twenty-six states in-season for girls' soccer in the fall, we are in the thick of the playoffs in some states, while others are nearing the postseason. Another 20 compete in the spring and five unique states play their season in the winter.

USA TODAY Sports has developed composite rankings, using polls from MaxPreps and United Soccer Coaches.

As the fourth composite ranking is unveiled, Indiana still leads the country, but a Tennessee program jumped to No. 2 and is breathing down its neck for the No. 1 spot.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: High school girls soccer rankings: Race for No. 1 heats up in composite