WPSL Communications

 

The giant is awake. Salvo SC jumped seven places to claim the No. 1 spot on the strength of its fourth shutout win in a row. Salvo’s main Northern Conference competition, Sioux Falls City FC came in at No. 2. A tough draw dropped last week’s No. 1, FC Dayton to No. 3, and last week’s No. 2, Arlington Soccer, dropped four spots to No. 6 after a scoreless battle at home. 

 

1. SALVO SC (5-0-0)

Central Region — Northern Conference 

Week 5 Rank: 8

Last year’s WPSL runner-up, Salvo SC continues to steam through the Northern Conference competition, picking up its fourth consecutive shutout win, topping St. Croix Legacy on the road. 

Week 5 Central Region Player of the Week, Khyah Harper (University of Minnesota) upped her goal total to eight goals on the season from the penalty spot to put Salvo up 1-0 in the 57’ minute. Katelyn Beulke (South Dakota State University) and Maddie Ishaug (University of Wisconsin) added goals in the win. Salvo has scored 19 goals in five matches, conceding only one – in the club’s opening match, a 5-1 at Joy AC. 

Next Up — Salvo hosts Manitou F.C. (0-1-4, 1 pt.) Wednesday, June 19, and travels to face Rochester United FC (2-1-3, 7 pts.) on Sunday, June 23. 

 

2. SIOUX FALLS CITY FC (5-0-0)

Central Region — Northern Conference 

Week 5 Rank: 3

Up one spot from last week, Sioux Falls City FC is fresh off a 5-0 win versus MapleBrook Fury last Saturday. The win keeps City even with No. 1 Salvo on points (15), but ahead of Salvo in the standings thanks to a superior goal differential. 

Week 5 Central Player of the Week, Mia Mullenmeister (Utah State University) leads all Sioux Falls City scorers with seven of the club’s 23 goals, followed by Katharina Oelschlaeger (Florida Gulf Coast University) with four goals, and Kaydence Ramirez (Texas A&M University – Commerce) with three. 

In five games, Sioux Falls has conceded only a single goal in a 3-1 win at Joy AC in Week 4. Mullenmeister, Oelschlaeger both scored in last week’s win at MapleBrook, along with Hailee Christensen (South Dakota State University), McKenna Lehman (University of St. Thomas), and Jordan Tenpas (Washburn University). 

Next Up — Sioux Falls City FC travels to face the Dakota Fusion FC (1-0-3, 3 pts.) on Friday, June 21, and hosts Mankato United Soccer Club (3-0-2, 9 pts.) on Sunday, June 23. 

 

3. FC DAYTON (6-0-1)

Central Region — Midwest Conference — Gateway Division

Week 5 Rank: 1

A much-deserved bye week—and a 1-1 draw at Junction FC to close out Week 5—cost FC Dayton the top spot in Week 6. FC Dayton leads the Gateway Division with 25 goals in seven games, conceding a conference-low four. 

Peyton Kohls (Xavier University) co-leads the division in scoring with six goals this season; Jenna Hallbeck (Carnegie Mellon University) and Dani Hicks (Ashland University) have five goals on the season. 

Next Up — FC Dayton travels to FC Pride (4-1-3, 13 pts.) on Tuesday, June 18 and hosts Lou Fusz Athletic (4-1-2, 13 pts.) on Saturday, June 22.

 

4. FC MILWAUKEE TORRENT (4-0-0)

Central Region — Midwest Conference — Lake Michigan Division

Week 5 Rank: 23

Making the biggest jump within the Top 25, FC Milwaukee Torrent jumped 19 spots thanks to big road wins at Quad Cities Rush and Chicago House AC in Week 6. 

In four games, Milwaukee has scored a division-leading 19 goals, conceding only two, the lowest in the division. Milwaukee enters Week 6 at the top of the Lake Michigan Division table, three points clear of Friday’s opponent, Green Bay Glory. A win all but wraps up the division title for the Torrent. 

Next Up — FC Milwaukee Torrent take to the road for a second straight week, at Green Bay Glory (3-0-1, 9 pts.) on Friday, and then at Chicago KICS Football Club (1-1-3) on Sunday. 

 

5. CLARKSTOWN SOCCER CLUB (5-0-0)

East Region — Northeastern Conference

Week 5 Rank: 5

A hard fought road win kept the Northeastern Conference leaders holding firm at No. 5. Clarkstown remains unbeaten thanks to a 1-0 win at Merrimack Valley Hawks FC last Friday.

Kelly Brady (University of Mississippi) leads the team with nine goals on the season, averaging just under two goals a game, followed by Ava Guidice (Fordham University) with four goals in three games played. Clarkstown has conceded a conference-low two goals in five games this season. 

Next Up — Clarkstown Soccer Club travels to New York Shockers (1-1-2, 4 pts.) on Friday, June 21. 

 

6. ARLINGTON SOCCER (4-0-1)

South Region — Atlantic Conference — The District Division

Week 5 Rank: 2

The first blemish in the expansion side’s otherwise incredible run dropped Arlington four spots. After surprising just about everyone—including itself—going 4-0-0 on the road, Arlington opened its four-game homestand with a tough 0-0 draw to McLean Soccer. 

Kate Hawley (University of Maryland) leads the club with four goals on the season, followed by Ellie Stokes (Colgate University) with three. Arlington has conceded only one goal: in the club’s 2-1 win at UK F.C. to open the season. 

Next Up — Arlington looks for its first home win of the season on Friday, June 21 versus Arlington Reds (0-1-4, 1 pt.), and UK F.C. (3-0-3, 9 pts.) Saturday, June 22. 

 

7. UTAH SURF (6-1-1)

Central Region — Mountain Conference — Wasatch Division

Week 5 Rank: 17

A huge 4-2 win over reigning division champs, Utah Avalanche helped the Utah Surf jump 10 spots this week. Now the Surf clings to a two-point lead at the top of the Wasatch Division standings over La Roca, and three points ahead of the Avalanche. 

Danika Serassio (post-collegiate) and McKenzie Evans (post-collegiate) lead the club with six goals apiece, followed by Makinna Winterton (post-collegiate) with five. 

Next Up — The Utah Surf travels to face Griffins FC (2-0-4, 6 pts.) on Thursday before finishing out the season Saturday, June 29 versus Northern Utah United (1-0-6, 3 pts.)

 

8. UFA GUNNERS (4-0-1)

South Region — Southeast Conference

Week 5 Rank: 16

A big win at Chattanooga FC moved the Gunners up eight spots as the club vies for the top spot in the Southeast Conference standings. 

Jordynn Dudley (Florida State University) leads the Gunners with five goals on the season, followed by Autumn Cayelli (University of South Carolina) with four goals and Cuyler Zulauf (University of South Carolina) with three. 

Next Up — UFA Gunners travel to the Georgia Impact (2-1-1, 7 pts.) on Wednesday, June 18, and host FC Birmingham (1-0-5, 3 pts.) on Saturday, June 22. 

 

9. CHARLOTTE EAGLES (4-1-0)

South Region — Atlantic Division — Carolinas Conference

Week 5 Rank: 12

A 2-0 road win at Neuse River Futbol Alliance helped the reigning WPSL champions climb back into the Top 10. Charlotte is coming off back-to-back clean sheets. 

Taylor Suarez (Florida State University) and Ashley Merrill (post-collegiate) scored in the Eagles’ Week 6 win. Both players have two goals on the season. The Eagles are tied with 12 points at the top of the Carolinas Division standings with Port City FC. 

Next Up — Charlotte Eagles host the return match versus Neuse River Futbol Alliance (1-0-5) on Saturday, June 22. 

 

10. LA ROCA FC (5-0-2)

Central Region — Mountain Conference — Wasatch Division

Week 5 Rank: 11

A 1-1 draw last Saturday versus rivals No. 6 Utah Avalanche helped La Roca in both the Wasatch Division standings and the National Power Rankings, putting it two points out of first place with a game in hand. 

Bizzy Arevalo (Utah State University) leads the club with seven goals this season, followed by Sophie White (University of Florida) and Lily Boyden (UCLA) with four. La Roca remains the only team in the division without a loss. 

 

Next Up — La Roca hosts No. 19 Utah Avalanche (5-1-2, 16 pts.) Thursday, June 20, and Griffins FC (2-0-4, 6 pts.) on Saturday, June 22.

 

11. SAN DIEGO STRIKERS (4-0-0)

West Region — So Cal Conference — Plymouth Division

Week 5 Rank: 25

 

12. COLUMBUS EAGLES FC (4-2-0)

East Region — Great Lakes Conference — Great River Division

Week 5 Rank: 19

 

13. CALIFORNIA STORM (3-0-0)

West Region — Pac North Conference 

Week 5 Rank: 9

 

14. KC COURAGE (4-0-1)

Central Region — Heartland Conference

Week 5 Rank: 10

 

15. PA CLASSICS (5-1-1)

East Region — Mid-Atlantic Conference — Colonial Division

Week 5 Rank: Unranked

 

16. AMBASSADORS CLEVELAND (3-1-0)

East Region — Great Lakes Conference — Great River Division 

Week 5 Rank: Unranked

 

17. RHODE ISLAND ROGUES (4-0-1)

East Region — Northeastern Conference

Week 5 Rank: 15

 

18. 865 ALLIANCE (4-1-0)

South Region — Southeast Conference

Week 5 Rank: 20

 

19. UTAH AVALANCHE (5-1-2)

Central Region — Mountain Conference — Wasatch Division

Week 5 Rank: 6

 

20. SUSA FC (5-0-0)

East Region — Metropolitan Conference 

Week 5 Rank: Unranked

 

21. SAN FRANCISCO NIGHTHAWKS (4-0-1)

West Region — Pac North Conference 

Week 5 Rank: 4

 

22. SC del SOL (5-1-0)

West Region — Desert Conference

Week 5 Rank: 7

 

23. NASHVILLE RHYTHM F.C. (5-0-1)

South Region — Southeast Conference

Week 5 Rank: 21

 

24. COLORADO PRIDE (4-0-1)

Central Region — Mountain Conference — Rockies Division

Week 5 Rank: Unranked

 

25. WEST FLORIDA FLAMES (3-3-0)

South Region — Sunshine Conference

Week 5 Rank: 24