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St. Joseph Will Face Greenwich in Soccer Match

The state's top two ranked girls soccer teams meet this Friday in a high-stakes matchup.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Soccer

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No. 1 ranked St. Joseph and No. 2 Greenwich are set to meet in a high-stakes girls soccer match this Friday in Connecticut. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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No. 1 St. Joseph will compete against No. 2 Greenwich in a girls soccer match on October 16, 2026. Both teams currently hold the top two positions in the state power rankings.

Why it matters

This matchup features the state's highest-ranked programs and highlights the competitive landscape between the top two teams in the latest poll. The outcome will influence the trajectory of both teams as they maintain their respective positions in the state rankings.

Greenwich enters the contest boasting a 15-game unbeaten streak, while Ridgefield has recorded 10 shutouts this season. Additionally, Mercy recently dropped from the rankings following a 3-1 loss to Cheshire.

The players

St. Joseph

This team holds the No. 1 position in the current GametimeCT girls soccer power rankings.

Greenwich

This program is the defending Class LL state champion and holds the No. 2 ranking in the state.

Joe Morelli

He is the writer responsible for determining the current GametimeCT girls soccer power rankings.

The details

St. Joseph enters the game after previously defeating Greenwich in the FCIAC championship via penalty kicks. Greenwich currently holds the Class LL state championship title from last season.

Timeline

  1. The Week 5 power rankings were released on October 13, 2026.

  2. Trumbull hosts St. Joseph on the night of October 13, 2026.

  3. St. Joseph plays Greenwich on October 16, 2026.

Season Trajectory

This clash between the state's top-ranked programs will significantly influence the seeding and momentum heading into the remainder of the season. The result will provide clarity on the competitive balance between the top two teams and their path toward the postseason.

A win for Greenwich would extend their current 15-game unbeaten streak while potentially challenging St. Joseph's hold on the No. 1 ranking. The match serves as a critical indicator of which team currently carries the best form in the state.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated match-up pits the state's top two teams against one another in a battle for supremacy. Readers should watch for how this result affects the final rankings before the state tournament begins.

Further reading

For more updates on local competition, visit the Soccer page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Hour.

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