The Road to the College Cup: 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship Kicks Off November 15

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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.