St. Joseph Defeats Greenwich in Soccer Showdown
Top-ranked St. Joseph maintains its position in the latest state girls soccer rankings after a victory over No. 2 Greenwich.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Soccer
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St. Joseph secured a 3-1 win over Greenwich, solidifying its status as the top-ranked girls soccer team in the latest GametimeCT poll. The two teams remain the top seeds in the state following the result.
Why it matters
The victory maintains the current competitive order of Connecticut high school soccer as teams jockey for position ahead of upcoming league tournament play. Rankings provide a critical barometer for state tournament seeding.
St. Joseph holds the No. 1 spot in the current GametimeCT rankings after a 3-1 victory, while Greenwich remains at No. 2 despite a previous 3-3 tie with Ridgefield. Additionally, East Hampton remains undefeated with a 12-0 record.
The players
St. Joseph
This is a Connecticut high school girls soccer program that currently holds the No. 1 position in the state.
Greenwich
This is a competitive Connecticut girls soccer team currently ranked No. 2 in the state.
Joe Morelli
He is the writer responsible for compiling and managing the weekly GametimeCT high school soccer rankings.
East Hampton
This is a high school soccer team that currently maintains a perfect 12-0 record.
Trumbull
This is a Connecticut high school soccer program ranked No. 8 that is scheduled to play Greenwich.
The details
St. Joseph secured the win on October 16, 2026, marking a significant result against the second-ranked program in the state. The rankings, managed by Joe Morelli, also feature Simsbury at No. 4 and Glastonbury at No. 5, with the two teams not meeting during the regular season.
Timeline
St. Joseph defeated Greenwich on October 16, 2026.
The current GametimeCT power rankings were released on October 20, 2026.
Trumbull faces Greenwich on October 20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory reshapes the top of the state rankings and puts immense pressure on Greenwich heading into their next contest. The result significantly influences league tournament seeding and the path toward the state championship.
The upcoming game between Trumbull and Greenwich on October 20 will be decisive for determining final league tournament seedings. Fans and analysts should track this match to see how it affects the movement of the No. 2 and No. 8 ranked teams.
The takeaway
Maintaining a top-tier ranking requires consistent performance throughout the entire regular season schedule. High school teams are currently positioning themselves for the high-stakes environment of the state tournament.
What happens next
Trumbull faces Greenwich on October 20, 2026, a match that will directly impact league tournament seeding.
Further reading
For more updates on high school matchups across the state, visit the Connecticut Soccer section.
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