You Won't Believe Which Iowa High School Soccer Teams Are Dominating the Rankings—Find Out Before It's Too Late!

The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union has officially kicked off the 2026 spring season with the release of its inaugural rankings for girls high school soccer. The anticipation is palpable in the air as teams gear up for what promises to be a thrilling season.

Defending champions have started strong, with Waukee Northwest leading the pack in Class 3A, Dallas Center-Grimes taking the top spot in Class 2A, and Davenport Assumption asserting its dominance in Class 1A. Each of these teams not only holds the first ranking but also the title of state champions from the previous year.

The season officially commenced on March 23, with competitive matches beginning on April 2. Throughout the season, teams are allowed to compete in a total of 17 matches and one scrimmage, setting the stage for a dynamic and competitive environment.

Excitement Builds for State Tournament

The path to the state tournament is tightly packed, with regional tournaments scheduled from May 26 to June 4. The highly anticipated state tournament will unfold over the following weeks, specifically on June 8-9 and June 11-13.

Last year, Waukee Northwest showcased an exceptional performance, earning clean sheets against both Bettendorf and their rival Waukee during the state tournament before clinching the championship title with a close 3-2 victory over the No. 7 seed, Linn-Mar. Meanwhile, Dallas Center-Grimes executed a stunning upset over top-seed Waverly-Shell Rock, winning 1-0 in the finals, and Davenport Assumption secured their championship by defeating No. 1 Denver with a score of 2-0.

As the rankings take shape and teams begin to settle into the season, here are the top 15 ranked teams in each classification of Iowa girls high school soccer:

Iowa Girls High School Soccer Rankings

Class 3A

1. Waukee Northwest
2. Valley
3. Ankeny Centennial
4. Linn-Mar
5. Ankeny
6. Waukee
7. Johnston
8. Iowa City Liberty
9. Pleasant Valley
10. Bettendorf
11. Cedar Falls
12. Cedar Rapids Prairie
13. Ames
14. Southeast Polk
15. Indianola

Class 2A

1. Dallas Center-Grimes
2. Waverly-Shell Rock
3. Cedar Rapids Xavier
4. Norwalk
5. North Polk
6. North Scott
7. Bondurant-Farrar
8. Sioux City Bishop Heelan
9. ADM
10. Lewis Central
11. Pella
12. Nevada
13. Spencer
14. Gilbert
15. Independence

Class 1A

1. Davenport Assumption
2. Des Moines Christian
3. Hudson
4. Denver
5. Center Point-Urbana
6. Treynor
7. Council Bluffs St. Albert
8. Tri-Center
9. Underwood
10. Dyersville Beckman Catholic
11. Carroll Kuemper Catholic
12. Dike-New Hartford
13. Maquoketa
14. Dubuque Wahlert Catholic
15. Aplington-Parkersburg

As the season progresses, fans can expect thrilling matchups and intense rivalries that will shape the landscape of girls high school soccer in Iowa. With the state tournament on the horizon, all eyes will be on these ranked teams to see who will emerge as the champions once again.