Missouri Valley Tops 2025 Heart Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll
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Missouri Valley has been selected as the favorite in the 2025 WinWon Heart of America Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll, earning 195.02 points and 13 first place votes. The Vikings lead a highly competitive field that features multiple teams coming off successful seasons.
| Rank | Institution | Points | First Place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri Valley | 195.02 | 13 |
| 2 | Central Methodist | 175.98 | 1 |
| 3 | MidAmerica Nazarene | 168.98 | |
| 4 | Benedictine | 154.98 | |
| 5 | Clarke | 144.06 | |
| 6 | Culver‑Stockton | 119.00 | |
| 7 | Baker | 104.02 | |
| 8 | Mount Mercy | 85.96 | |
| 9 | Graceland | 84.00 | |
| 10 | Park | 78.96 | |
| 11 | William Penn | 55.02 | |
| 12 | Missouri Baptist | 42.00 | |
| 13 | Grand View | 39.06 | |
| 14 | William Woods | 22.96 |
MidAmerica Nazarene Looks to Defend
Coming off a historic 2024 campaign, MidAmerica Nazarene enters the new season as the reigning Heart Conference Tournament Champion. The Pioneers captured their first-ever postseason title with a dramatic 2–1 victory in the tournament final, securing the Heart's automatic berth to the NAIA National Championship.
Last season also saw four Heart teams earn bids to the NAIA Women's Soccer National Championship, reinforcing the conference's reputation as one of the deepest and most competitive in the country. Missouri Valley and MidAmerica Nazarene advanced to the final site, continuing the Heart's strong national presence.
Depth and Parity Define 2025 Outlook
The 2025 preseason poll reflects a conference filled with experienced programs. Central Methodist and Benedictine remain perennial threats, while Clarke and Culver-Stockton continue to climb the ranks.