With the season beginning in earnest Tuesday afternoon, the Globe’s Top 20 boys’ soccer poll is unchanged from its preseason lineup.
There was just one game in Eastern Massachusetts Monday night before a heavy first week slate starts Tuesday. No. 1 St. John’s Prep, No. 6 Newton South, No. 14 Wakefield, No. 15 Lexington, and No. 18 Medfield all kick off their respective seasons, while the rest of the Top 20 squads begin their schedules later in the week.
The first Bay State Conference match pits No. 3 Needham against defending Division 1 champion Newton North (No. 20) Wednesday.
The Globe’s Top 20 boys’ soccer poll
The Globe poll as of Sept. 1, 2025. Teams were selected by the Globe sports staff.
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