The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship heats up as the tournament reaches the Elite Eight on November 28–29, with eight remaining programs vying for a place in the College Cup semifinals.
This weekend’s Quarterfinal matchups — hosted by the higher-seeded teams — promise a mix of powerhouse showings and potential upsets after an intense run of knockout rounds, underscoring the depth and unpredictability of women’s college soccer this season.
From dramatic penalty shootouts to tactical masterclasses, every result will reshape the national title race and conference bragging rights. Read on for the full schedule, matchup previews, key players to watch, and broadcast details.
2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship Quarterfinal Matchups (Elite Eight)
The Women’s College Cup 2025 quarterfinals feature powerhouse matchups across two days, hosted by the higher-seeded teams:
Friday, November 28, 2025 – 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship
- No. 2 Duke vs No. 4 Washington at | 4:00 PM ET
- Winner advances to play TCU/Vanderbilt winner in the College Cup
- No. 1 Stanford vs No. 2 Michigan State | 5:00 PM ET
- Stanford defeated Alabama 7-3 in the Third Round; Michigan State beat Colorado 2-1
- No. 3 Florida State vs Ohio State | 5:00 PM ET
- Ohio State upset No. 1 seed Notre Dame (2OT) in the Second Round and No. 5 Baylor in the Third Round
Saturday, November 29, 2025
- No. 2 TCU Vs No. 1 Vanderbilt | 7:30 PM ET |
- TCU advanced via PK shootout against North Carolina; Vanderbilt defeated Clemson 3-2 (2OT)
2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament Schedule
- Quarterfinals: November 28-29 (Campus Sites)
- College Cup Semifinals: Friday, December 5 (CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO)
- Semifinal 1: 6:00 PM ET (ESPNU)
- Semifinal 2: 8:30 PM ET (ESPNU)
- National Championship: Monday, December 8 (CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO)
2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship Key Tournament Storylines
- Stanford’s Dominance: The No. 1 overall seed and ACC champions have been an offensive juggernaut, scoring 7 goals in their Third Round victory over Alabama.
- Ohio State’s Cinderella Run: Unseeded Ohio State is the lowest-ranked team remaining after stunning No. 1 seed Notre Dame in the Second Round and defeating Baylor in the Third Round.
- ACC Strength: Three ACC teams (Duke, Florida State, Stanford) remain in the Elite Eight, continuing the conference’s historical dominance.
- Defending Champion Out: Defending champion North Carolina was eliminated by TCU in a penalty kick shootout in the Second Round.
Bracket Results (Third Round Recap)
- Stanford def. Alabama, 7-3
- Michigan State def. Colorado, 2-1
- Florida State def. Georgetown, 3-1
- Ohio State def. Baylor, 2-1
- TCU def. North Carolina, 1-1 (Adv. on PKs)
- Vanderbilt def. Clemson, 3-2 (2OT)
- Duke def. Kansas, 2-0
- Washington def. Virginia, 1-1 (Adv. on PKs)