Stanford remains at the top of the ranking, but the rest of the list sees several changes thanks to a few surprising results. The biggest risers are the Kentucky(w) Wildats who sit at No. 9 after a solid 2-0 defeat of a favored UCLA squad. Elsewhere, Auburn and Virginia continue their flawless starts as a view of the contenders starts to take shape.

Check out the latest women's college soccer top 25.

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