The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Tournament kicked off on November 15, featuring 64 teams vying for the national title. The tournament’s participating teams were unveiled during a selection show held on November 10, accessible via NCAA.com.
Championship Bracket Overview
➡️ Automatic Bids: A total of 30 conference champions earned automatic bids to participate in the tournament, while the remaining 34 teams were selected at-large by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee. Notably, 16 teams have been granted seeds ranging from Nos. 1 to 4.
2025 Tournament Schedule
- Selection Show: 4 p.m. ET, November 10, on NCAA.com
- First Round: November 14
- Ohio State 2, Georgia 0
- Florida State 4, Samford 0
- Michigan State 4, Milwaukee 1
- Duke 2, Elon 0
- Wake Forest 2, South Carolina 1
- Iowa 1, South Dakota State 0
- Arkansas 1, Dartmouth 0
- Clemson 2, Liberty 1
- North Carolina 3, Tennessee 1
- Georgetown 3, Sacred Heart 0
- West Virginia 5, Wagner 0
- Alabama 2 (3), Northwestern 2 (1)
- Kansas 3, California Baptist 1
- UCF 2, Maine 0
- Texas Tech 2, UTSA 1
- Virginia 5, High Point 0
- Baylor 3, Texas State 0
- LSU 4, Houston Christian 1
- BYU 1 (7), Utah State 1 (6)
- Vanderbilt 2, Tennessee Tech 0
- TCU 7, Grambling 0
- Wisconsin 3, Western Michigan 2
- Colorado 2, Utah Valley 1
- Stanford 3, Cal Poly 1
- Washington 2, Montana 0
- Second Round: November 20
- Third Round: November 23
- Quarterfinals: November 28 or 29
- Women’s College Cup:
- Semifinals: December 5
- Finals: December 8
👉 For an interactive version of the tournament bracket, click here.
Historical Context of the Championship
The North Carolina Tar Heels hold the record for the most NCAA women’s soccer championships, boasting a remarkable 23 titles. Below is a quick view of the championship winners and their respective runner-ups over the last decade:
| Year | Champion (Record) | Score | Runner-Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Southern California (19-4-2) | 3-1 | West Virginia | San Jose, Calif. |
| 2015 | Penn State (22-3-2) | 1-0 | Duke | Cary, N.C. |
