As anticipation builds for the 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament, fans are eager for the selection show. This event will unveil the full 64-team bracket for the prestigious single-elimination tournament.
Selection and Schedule of the 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament
The selection show is scheduled for Monday, November 10, at 4 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch live on El-Balad. Thirty teams will secure automatic bids by winning their respective conferences. The remaining 34 teams will be selected at-large by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee. Among these, 16 teams will receive seeding in the top four positions.
Key Tournament Dates
- Selection Show: November 10, 4 p.m. ET
- First Round: November 14-16
- Second Round: November 20
- Third Round: November 23
- Quarterfinals: November 28-29
- Semifinals: December 5
- Finals: December 8
Historical Context of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship
The North Carolina Tar Heels hold the record for the most national titles in NCAA Women’s Soccer, with a remarkable 23 championships. The following teams were crowned winners and runners-up in the past ten tournaments:
| 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. |
As the tournament approaches, excitement surrounds the 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament. Fans and teams alike look forward to the thrilling matchups that await.
