The Road to the College Cup: 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship Kicks Off November 15
- Jonathan Turner
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The stage is officially set for the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship, as the full tournament field was revealed on Monday, November 10, during the NCAA.com Selection Show. Sixty-four of the nation’s top programs will now compete for the sport’s most prestigious prize — the NCAA Championship — beginning November 15.
The Field and Bracket Breakdown
Thirty teams secured automatic bids by winning their conference championships, while 34 others received at-large selections from the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee. The committee also announced 16 seeded teams, each ranked Nos. 1 through 4, setting the tone for one of the most competitive tournaments in recent memory.
Among the powerhouse programs entering the field are defending national champions North Carolina, perennial contenders Florida State, and UCLA, along with surging sides like Michigan State, Texas Tech, and BYU — all with legitimate College Cup aspirations.
Opening Round Matchups
The first round kicks off Friday, November 14, with marquee matchups coast to coast. Some of the most anticipated contests include:
Florida State vs. Samford (5 p.m. ET)
Michigan State vs. Milwaukee (6 p.m. ET)
North Carolina vs. Tennessee (6 p.m. ET)
Texas Tech vs. UTSA (7 p.m. ET)
Stanford vs. Cal Poly (9 p.m. ET)
Washington vs. Montana (10 p.m. ET)
Saturday’s action continues with key regional showdowns, including Louisville vs. Kentucky at 2 p.m., and UCLA vs. Pepperdine closing the first-round slate at 9 p.m. ET.
Tournament Schedule
Selection Show: Monday, Nov. 10 – 4 p.m. ET on NCAA.com
First Round: Nov. 14–15
Second Round: Thursday, Nov. 20
Third Round: Sunday, Nov. 23
Quarterfinals: Nov. 28–29
Women’s College Cup:
Semifinals: Friday, Dec. 5
Championship Final: Monday, Dec. 8
A Decade of Champions
No team has been more dominant in women’s college soccer history than North Carolina, claiming an astonishing 23 national titles. However, the past decade has featured greater parity than ever before — with programs like Florida State, UCLA, Stanford, and Penn State all hoisting the trophy.
Year | Champion | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
2024 | North Carolina (22–5) | 1–0 | Wake Forest | Cary, N.C. |
2023 | Florida State (22–0–1) | 5–1 | Stanford | Cary, N.C. |
2022 | UCLA (22–2–1) | 3–2 (2OT) | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
2021 | Florida State (22–1–2) | 0–0 (2OT, PK) | BYU | Santa Clara, Calif. |
2020 | Santa Clara (10–1–1) | 1–1 (2OT, PK) | Florida State | Cary, N.C. |
2019 | Stanford (24–1–0) | 0–0 (2OT, PK) | North Carolina | San Jose, Calif. |
2018 | Florida State (20–4–3) | 1–0 | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
2017 | Stanford (23–1–0) | 3–2 | UCLA | Orlando, Fla. |
2016 | USC (19–4–2) | 3–1 | West Virginia | San Jose, Calif. |
2015 | Penn State (22–3–2) | 1–0 | Duke | Cary, N.C. |
Looking Ahead
The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship promises drama, storylines, and elite-level play from start to finish. With the Women’s College Cup set for Cary, North Carolina, history could be written once again — and the nation’s best will battle for the right to lift the trophy under the December lights.
Stay tuned to National Soccer Network for coverage, scores, and analysis throughout the tournament.
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