With the addition of the new and improved Gulf Coast Conference and the return of two-time WPSL National Champion, Pensacola FC, expect to see some new names in the South Region SouthStar Systems South Region Power Rankings this season, along with some of last season’s top performers. Arlington Soccer Blue takes over the top spot, up one from last year’s final ranking, but will have some competition from 865 Alliance and DECATUR FC, both lying in wait in the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, while Jacksonville Armada FC and UFA Gunners round out the top five, all looking to lay claim to the South Region.
Rankings are compiled by Canadian-based RankR, featuring the Elo Ranking System, based on record, goals for and against, match location, relative strength of opponent, and playoff matches. To avoid any subjective or biased influence, human voting is not part of the Elo Ranking System process.
The next round of rankings will be published the week of May 19-23 after the second match week has concluded, then will be released weekly through the duration of the regular season.
Preseason - May 8, 2025
1 ARLINGTON SOCCER BLUE
Atlantic Conference – The District Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: 7
2024 Record: 7-1-0
2024 Finish: First – The District Division
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 3-Week One & Two / 1-Weeks One-Three, Five-Eight
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 10/2
Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. Arlington Soccer Blue
2 865 ALLIANCE
Southeast Conference – Pioneer Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: 12
2024 Record: 6-2-0
2024 Finish: First – Southeast Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 13-Week Eight / 3-Final
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 14/3
Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. FC Birmingham Women
3 DECATUR FC
Southeast Conference – Peachtree Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: 14
2024 Record: 6-1-1
2024 Finish: Second – Southeast Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 18-Week Five / 4-Week Five, Final
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 16/4
Opening Match: Sunday May 25 @ Atlanta Fire United
4 JACKSONVILLE ARMADA FC
Sunshine Conference
2025 National Preseason Rank: 20
2024 Record: 4-2-2
2024 Finish: Fifth – Sunshine Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 16-Week One & Two / 5-Week 8, Final
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): 21/5
Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 @ Seminole Ice
5 UFA GUNNERS
Southeast Conference – Peachtree Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: 24
2024 Record: 5-2-1
2024 Finish: Third – Southeast Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 8-Week Six / 2-Week Six
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/6
Opening Match: Wednesday, May 21 @ Atlanta Fire United
6 PORT CITY FC
Atlantic Conference – Carolinas Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: 25
2024 Record: 6-0-2
2024 Finish: Second – Carolinas Division
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): Unranked / 7-Week Six, Eight, Final
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/7
Opening Match: Saturday, May 31 vs. WFC Charlotte
7 MCLEAN SOCCER
Atlantic Conference – The District Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: Unranked 2024 Record: 6-1-1 2024 Finish: Second – The District Division 2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 15-Week One & Two / 5-Week One & Two 2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/9 Opening Match: Friday, May 16 @ UF F.C.
8 NASHVILLE RHYTHM FC
Southeast Conference – Pioneer Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: Unranked
2024 Record: 5-1-2
2024 Finish: Fourth – Southeast Division
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 1-Week Four / 1-Week Three, Four
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/10
Opening Match: Tuesday, May 27 vs. TN Tempo FC
9 WEST FLORIDA FLAMES
Sunshine Conference
2025 National Preseason Rank: Unranked
2024 Record: 5-3-0
2024 Finish: First – Sunshine Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): 7-Week Three / 2-Week Three
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/Unranked
Opening Match: Saturday, May 17 vs. AGC Football
10 GEORIGA IMPACT
Southeast Conference – Peachtree Division
2025 National Preseason Rank: Unranked
2024 Record: 4-2-2
2024 Finish: Fifth – Southeast Conference
2024 High Ranking (National/Region): Unranked / 6-Preseason
2024 Final Regular Season Ranking (National/Region): Unranked/Unranked
Opening Match: Friday, May 30 @ Chattanooga FC