Salt Lake City, UT, July 27, 2026 — The highly anticipated 2026 high school girls soccer season is officially underway in Salt Lake City and its surrounding regions. Early projections and preseason rankings indicate a competitive season ahead, with several teams entering the competition with the top spot in their classifications.

According to the Deseret News preseason coaches rankings, five teams have been identified as the teams to watch. Lone Peak High School, Bountiful High School, Green Canyon High School, Ogden High School, and Waterford School have all earned the No. 1 preseason ranking in their respective classifications. These rankings set the stage for what is expected to be a compelling season of high school soccer.

The preseason No. 1 ranking signifies strong performance and high expectations from coaches and observers heading into the 2026 season. Fans can anticipate exciting matchups as these top-ranked teams aim to validate their positions throughout the regular season and into the postseason. The exact schedules and specific game times for the opening matches were not detailed in the initial rankings release.

As the season progresses, further developments, team performances, and potential upsets will shape the trajectory of each classification. The Deseret News preseason coaches rankings provide an initial snapshot of the landscape, but the true measure of success will be determined on the field as the 2026 season unfolds.

Story summarized from the original created by James Edward on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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