Bloomington soccer has the makings of a sneaky good team with key players in all spots of the field.

Canton looks to be a mentally tougher team with a chip on their shoulder in head coach Michael Zasada's third year.

Head coach Dale Tarter looks to foster an improved Spartans team that boasts several veterans.

New head coach Diego Zamudio inherits a Raiders team that made strides last year and plans to keep growing.

The underdogs of soccer in the city, Peoria High has continued to build their program and is excited for the season

Following a Class 1A state title, Normal U-High will play in Class 2A with a young but talented lineup.

Limestone continues to trend up with a large group of key players returning to a team eager to win a regional title.

Richwoods soccer brings back a large senior group that's looking to perform in big games this fall.

Normal Community soccer boasts skilled attackers and several good young defenders as the Ironmen look for another winning season.

Bloomington Central Catholic brings back a load of returning starters who are ready to punch above their weight.

Peoria Christian has loads of experience and talent as the Chargers eye their second state bid in three years.

Illini Bluffs soccer is trending upward and aims to set a program record for wins this season.

Normal West soccer is moving from Class 3A to 2A and hopes to be tough competition within its city and conference.

Morton plans to rely on a promising group of young talent in its first year under head coach Zach Statham.

Cornerstone soccer could be a Class 1A sleeper as its young team from 2024 has gotten another year older.

Washington has goals of winning a sectional title and more as the Panthers establish themselves as an area power.

Metamora soccer has potential to be one of the area's biggest dark horses with a team led by 11 seniors.

Dunlap soccer has strength up top and on defense as the Eagles have reasons to believe they can break a sectional title drought.

PND soccer is making a big jump up to Class 3A with a new look, but has plenty of defensive experience and belief it can challenge for another state title.