Staten Island Boys' Soccer Poll: Farrell Leads 2026 Case

Farrell sets the standard

If the poll begins with a favorite, Monsignor Farrell appears to be it.

  • Farrell won the CHSAA AA final against Xavier.
  • It then added the Intersectional Championship against St. Francis Prep.
  • It also beat Brooklyn Tech in the Mayors Cup.

That kind of title run is the strongest form line on the island. It puts Farrell in the position every contender wants: proven in big matches, proven across different opponents, and carrying the momentum of a complete season.

Strong challengers across the island

The best argument against a clear runaway is the number of teams coming off meaningful 2025 results.

  • St. Joseph by-the-Sea beat St. Peter’s to win the CHSAA A Division title.
  • Moore Catholic entered the CHSAA B’s South as a No. 2 seed and reached the semifinals.
  • Tottenville made the PSAL 3A final before falling to Martin L. King Jr.
  • Curtis, New Dorp and Susan Wagner also reached the PSAL 3A postseason.

That matters in a poll like this. Teams that were already navigating knockout football last season tend to enter the next one with clearer expectations and a harder competitive edge.

Don’t ignore the wider field

There are also credible outside picks.

  • CSI/McCown reached the second round of the PSAL 2A playoffs.
  • Petrides made the PSAL 1A postseason.
  • Staten Island Academy won its league’s regular season and reached the PSAA Championship final.

Those programs may not carry the same headline weight, but they offer another reminder that the island’s race is not confined to one bracket or one school system.

The poll, the report says, runs through Sunday night, but the bigger verdict will come once the season starts. The next storyline is obvious: can Farrell stay on top, can Tottenville go one step further, or will another contender turn 2025 promise into the island’s best 2026 campaign?