NCAA Announces 2025 Women’s Soccer Championship Selections
The NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee has officially released the 64 teams that will compete in the 2025 Women’s Soccer Championship. This prestigious tournament marks the 44th edition of the championships.
NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship Overview
A total of 30 conferences received automatic bids for the championship. Meanwhile, 34 teams were selected at-large based on their performance during the season. The top 32 teams in the field are seeded, and teams from the same conference will not face each other in the initial rounds. The committee prioritizes geographic proximity when pairing teams.
Notable First-Time Participants
- UIC
- Wagner
UIC and Wagner will participate in the tournament for the first time, while Sacred Heart returns after a long absence since 2001.
Championship Schedule
The first round of the tournament will take place from November 14 to 16. Rounds two and three are scheduled for November 20 and 23, respectively. The quarterfinal matches will occur on November 28 or 29.
Women’s College Cup Details
The 44th annual NCAA Women’s College Cup is set for December 5 and 8 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The University of Kansas and Kansas City Sports Commission will serve as the hosts.
Here are some key match times:
- First semifinal: December 5, at 6 p.m. EST on ESPNU
- Second semifinal: December 5, approximately 8:45 p.m. EST on ESPNU
- National championship match: December 8, at 7 p.m. EST on ESPNU
Defending Champion
North Carolina enters the tournament as the defending national champion, having secured its twenty-third national title last season.
For the complete bracket of the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship, interested parties can visit Emegypt for details.
