Florida State Claims 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship
The Florida State Seminoles secured their claim to the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship. In a close final match, they defeated the Stanford Cardinal with a score of 1-0. This victory marks Florida State’s third championship title in the last five seasons and their fifth overall since 2014.
Overview of the 2025 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship
The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship included a competitive bracket revealed during a selection show on November 10. A total of 64 teams participated in the tournament, with 30 earning automatic qualifications and 34 selected at-large by the committee. Throughout the tournament, 16 teams received seeding in the top four positions.
Tournament Schedule
- Selection Show: November 10, 4 p.m. ET
- First Round: November 14
- Second Round: November 20
- Quarterfinals: November 28-29
- Semi-finals: December 5
Notable Matches
The tournament featured several exciting matches, including:
- Washington vs. Montana: 2-0
- Stanford vs. Cal Poly: 3-1
- Tennessee Tech vs. Vanderbilt: 0-2
- Florida State vs. Samford: 4-0
NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Championship History
Florida State’s recent victory adds to their impressive championship history. The Tar Heels of North Carolina hold the record for most titles overall, but Florida State has made a significant impact in recent years. The following table outlines the champions and runner-ups for the past ten seasons:
| Year | Team | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Carolina | 1-0 | Wake Forest | Cary, N.C. |
| 2023 | Florida State | 5-1 | Stanford | Cary, N.C. |
| 2022 | UCLA | 3-2 (2OT) | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
| 2021 | Florida State | 0-0 (2OT, PK) | BYU | Santa Clara, Calif. |
| 2020 | Santa Clara | 1-1 (2OT, PK) | Florida State | Cary, N.C. |
| 2019 | Stanford | 0-0 (2OT, PK) | North Carolina | San Jose, Calif. |
| 2018 | Florida State | 1-0 | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
| 2017 | Stanford | 3-2 | UCLA | Orlando, Fla. |
| 2016 | Southern California | 3-1 | West Virginia | San Jose, Calif. |
| 2015 | Penn State | 1-0 | Duke | Cary, N.C. |
Florida State’s continued success in NCAA women’s soccer underscores their dominance and growing legacy in the sport.
