Iowa’s 2026 Boys Soccer Elite Teams Shine
Four state champions are crowned and the Des Moines Register announces its 2026 All‑Iowa boys soccer elite teams, spotlighting standout performances from Eman Alicic to Aaden Troja
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Four state champions are crowned and the Des Moines Register announces its 2026 All‑Iowa boys soccer elite teams, spotlighting standout performances from Eman Alicic to Aaden Troja
The Huskies overcame a 2‑0 hole, with clutch goals from Danny Baquedano Andino, Ombewambapole Simbi and Esanda Kilozo, securing a 4‑3 win that marks the first state championship for any Des Moines Public Schools boys soccer program.

Three of the four title matches are confirmed as the tournament navigates weather‑related postponements across classes.
Des Moines Hoover defeated Dallas Center-Grimes 1-0 in the Class 3A boys soccer state semifinal, with Isack Ramadhani scoring the only goal. The win sends Hoover to the state championship for the second time in three years, where they will meet No.5 Norwalk on June 5 at 12 p.m.
From Eman Alicic’s 19‑goal surge to Laird Holden’s 37‑goal onslaught, the upcoming state tournament showcases a generation of high school stars poised to make history.

With the state tournament on the horizon, High School On SI highlights the leading candidates for the Iowa Boys Soccer Player of the Year, showcasing their stats and impact.