The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Tournament officially commenced on November 15, featuring 64 teams vying for the coveted national championship title. The tournament bracket was released during a selection show that took place on November 10, providing fans with an inside look at this year’s participants.
2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship Bracket
This year’s tournament showcased a blend of automatic qualifiers and at-large selections. A total of 30 teams secured automatic bids by winning their conference championships, while 34 teams were chosen at-large by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee. Among these, 16 teams were seeded as Nos. 1 to 4 in the bracket.
Notable Tournament Schedule
- First Round: November 14
- Second Round: November 20
- Third Round: November 23 or 24
- Quarterfinals: November 28 or 29
- Semifinals: December 5
- Finals: December 8
Key Match Results
Several exciting matches unfolded during the tournament’s early rounds. Notably, in the first round:
- No. 4 Washington defeated Montana, 2-0
- No. 3 Colorado won against Utah Valley, 2-1
- No. 1 Stanford triumphed over Cal Poly, 3-1
- No. 2 Duke showcased strong form with a 3-0 victory against Elon
In the second round, the following results were recorded:
- No. 2 Duke edged No. 7 UCF, 1-0
- No. 1 Virginia secured a 2-0 win against No. 8 Penn State
- Ohio State achieved a shocking 1-0 victory against No. 1 Notre Dame after double overtime.
Historical Context of the Championship
The North Carolina Tar Heels lead the NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship history with an impressive 23 national titles. Here are the past champions and runner-ups:
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Carolina | Wake Forest | 1-0 |
| 2023 | Florida State | Stanford | 5-1 |
| 2022 | UCLA | North Carolina | 3-2 (2OT) |
This year’s tournament promises to deliver more thrilling moments as teams strive for glory in the NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship.
