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Florida soccer returns to top 25 poll after upset of FSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Florida soccer returns to top 25 poll after upset of FSU
Summary

Florida Gators soccer is back in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 poll at No. 20 after defeating No. 3 Florida State, their archrival and defending national champion. This marks the first time the Gators have been ranked since Week 3 of the 2020 season. Coach Nick Zimmerman noted the victory as a return to the standards set by former coach Becky Burleigh. Florida's next match is scheduled for Thursday against Jacksonville at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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  • •Florida Gators ranked No. 20 in United Soccer Coaches poll
  • •Upset victory over No. 3 Florida State
  • •Coach Nick Zimmerman in just his third game
  • •Next match is Thursday against Jacksonville
  • •Florida has not been ranked since 2020
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  • 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Florida soccer returns to top 25 poll after stunning upset of Florida State
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Florida soccer took another step in its return to promience Tuesday as the Gators appeared in the United Soccer Coaches top 25 poll after their upset of No. 3 FSU.

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