The Connecticut boys soccer landscape shifted dramatically following the conclusion of conference tournaments, with two teams exiting the Top 10 and Weston making a strong return to the elite tier. Weston, which had previously dropped out of the rankings in Week 7, surged back to No. 8 after dominating the Southwestern Conference (SWC) championship with a decisive 4-0 victory over New Milford. This dominant performance not only secured the SWC title but also forced New Milford out of the Top 10, highlighting the volatility of the postseason race as teams prepare for the CIAC tournaments beginning November 6.
Conference tournament results trigger major Top 10 shakeups as Glastonbury climbs to No. 3.
Berlin emerged as the most significant new entrant, claiming the No. 9 spot after a standout second-half performance. The team defeated Tolland in the first round of the Capital Conference (CCC) tournament and nearly upset eventual champion Glastonbury in the semifinals. Berlin’s momentum pushed Waterford out of the Top 10, while the CCC results also reshuffled the upper echelon. Glastonbury and Tolland swapped positions, with the Guardians rising to No. 3 and the Eagles sliding to No. 4, reflecting Glastonbury’s superior tournament run.
Trumbull recorded the largest movement in the rankings, jumping from No. 10 to No. 7 after advancing to the FCIAC semifinals. This rise underscores the competitive nature of the FCIAC and the potential for upsets in the upcoming CIAC brackets. As the state tournament tips off, these power rankings reflect the current form and momentum of Connecticut’s top squads, setting the stage for a high-stakes postseason.
Source: Yahoo Sports
