Emmanuel Looks To Repeat; Tabbed Unanimous Favorite in 2025 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll

WINTHROP, Mass. – Emmanuel looks to capitalize on what was a memorable year this past year as they come in as the favorites in the 2025 Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Women’s Soccer preseason poll. The Saints unanimously earned all 14 first-place votes from every head coach, giving them 196 points in this year's poll. Emmanuel took home the trophy last season and made their first appearance in the NCAA tournament since 2007 and look to add another trip this upcoming season.

Lurking in the top three spots are Rivier (172) and Lasell (163), who both are projected to finish at two and three. Regis (139) and Albertus Magnus (124) round out the top five as they look to be in the hunt for the title.

Colby-Sawyer (120), Norwich (114), University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) (111), and Elms (89) make up the 6-9 portion of the poll and look to shake up conference play. 

Saint Joseph's (Maine) (71), Simmons (64), Dean (49), New England College (39), and Mitchell (19) round out the final five spots in this year's preseason poll, looking to shake up the standings in conference play this season.

The 2025 GNAC Women’s Soccer season kicks off on Friday, August 29 with non-conference action across the region before league play begins on Saturday, September 6. Each team will battle through a demanding conference schedule, with only the top eight squads earning a shot
at postseason glory in the GNAC Championship Tournament. Quarterfinals are set for Saturday, November 1, followed by semifinals on Wednesday,
November 5, and the GNAC Championship Final on Saturday, November 8. The winner of the postseason tournament earns the league's automatic qualifier into the 2025 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament.

2025 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll