The 2021-22 NCAA Division I women's College Cup is set to take place December 3-5, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. On Monday, November 8, the entire championship field was revealed right here on NCAA.com. You can see the entire bracket by clicking or tapping here.
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Last season, Santa Clara defeated Florida State 4-1 on penalty kicks to win the program's first national championship since 2001.
First, here's a quick look at the 2021 women's College Cup semifinals and national championship:
| ROUND | DATE | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| College Cup: Semifinal 1 | Friday, Dec. 3 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| College Cup: Semifinal 2 | Friday, Dec. 3 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| College Cup: Championship | Sunday, Dec. 5 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
How does the women’s College Cup work?
The women's College Cup is comprised of the two semifinal games and championship game of the Division I women’s soccer championship tournament.
There are 333 women’s soccer teams in Division I that are eligible for competition in the tournament.
Of those 333, 64 will make the championship’s tournament field. The teams that qualify for the tournament field are split into two categories:
- 31 conference champions automatically receive invites to the tournament.
- 33 at-large teams are selected by the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee.
The tournament field and bracket will be announced on Monday, Nov. 8 during the selection show at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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2021 women's soccer tournament: Schedule, dates for the College Cup
| EVENT | DATE/time | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Show | Monday, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m. ET | Live stream on NCAA.com |
| First round | Friday, Nov. 12 - Sunday, Nov. 14 | Campus sites |
| Second round | Friday, Nov. 19 | Campus sites |
| Third round | Sunday, Nov. 21 | Campus sites |
| Quarterfinals | Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27 | Campus sites |
| College Cup: Semifinal 1 | Friday, Dec. 3 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| College Cup: Semifinal 2 | Friday, Dec. 3 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
| College Cup: Championship | Sunday, Dec. 5 | Stevens Stadium, Santa Clara, CA |
How do I get tickets for the women's College Cup?
You can get ticket information for the women's College Cup by clicking this link.
Every national champion since 1982:
Regarded as one of the most successful collegiate programs in any NCAA sport, North Carolina women's soccer has won a dominant 21 national titles.
Only six other schools have multiple titles. Notre Dame and Stanford each have three, while Santa Clara, Florida State, Portland and Southern California each have two.
| Year | Team (Record) | Score | Runner-Up | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 2014 | Florida State (23-1-1) | 1-0 | Virginia | Boca Raton, Fla. |
| 2013 | UCLA (22-1-3) | 1-0 (OT) | Florida State | Cary, N.C. |
| 2012 | North Carolina (15-5-3) | 4-1 | Penn State | San Diego, Calif. |
| 2011 | Stanford (25-0-1) | 1-0 | Duke | Kennesaw, Ga. |
| 2010 | Notre Dame (21-2-2) | 1-0 | Stanford | Cary, N.C. |
| 2009 | North Carolina (23-3-1) | 1-0 | Stanford | Texas A&M |
| 2008 | North Carolina (25-1-2) | 2-1 | Notre Dame | Cary, N.C. |
| 2007 | Southern California (20-3-2) | 2-0 | Florida State | Texas A&M |
| 2006 | North Carolina (27-1) | 2-1 | Notre Dame | Cary, N.C. |
| 2005 | Portland (23-0-2) | 4-0 | UCLA | Texas A&M |
| 2004 | *Notre Dame (25-1-1) | 1-1 (2 ot, pk) | UCLA | Cary, N.C. |
| 2003 | North Carolina (27-0) | 6-0 | Connecticut | Cary, N.C. |
| 2002 | Portland (20-4-2) | 2-1 (2 ot) | Santa Clara | Austin, Texas |
| 2001 | Santa Clara (23-2) | 1-0 | North Carolina | SMU |
| 2000 | North Carolina (21-3) | 2-1 | UCLA | San Jose State |
| 1999 | North Carolina (24-2) | 2-0 | Notre Dame | San Jose State |
| 1998 | Florida (26-1) | 1-0 | North Carolina | UNC Greensboro |
| 1997 | North Carolina (27-0-1) | 2-0 | Connecticut | UNC Greensboro |
| 1996 | North Carolina (25-1) | 1-0 (2 ot) | Notre Dame | Santa Clara |
| 1995 | Notre Dame (21-2-2) | 1-0 (3 ot) | Portland | North Carolina |
| 1994 | North Carolina (25-1-1) | 5-0 | Notre Dame | Portland |
| 1993 | North Carolina (23-0) | 6-0 | George Mason | North Carolina |
| 1992 | North Carolina (25-0) | 9-1 | Duke | North Carolina |
| 1991 | North Carolina (25-0) | 3-1 | Wisconsin | North Carolina |
| 1990 | North Carolina (24-0) | 6-0 | Connecticut | North Carolina |
| 1989 | North Carolina (24-0-1) | 2-0 | Colorado College | North Carolina State |
| 1988 | North Carolina (18-0-3) | 4-1 | North Carolina State | North Carolina |
| 1987 | North Carolina (23-0-1) | 1-0 | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| 1986 | North Carolina (24-0-1) | 2-0 | Colorado College | George Mason |
| 1985 | George Mason (18-2-1) | 2-0 | North Carolina | George Mason |
| 1984 | North Carolina (24-0-1) | 2-0 | Connecticut | North Carolina |
| 1983 | North Carolina (19-1) | 4-0 | George Mason | UCF |
| 1982 | North Carolina (19-2) | 2-0 | UCF | UCF |
*Declared champion on the basis of penalty kicks.
Where will future College Cups be held?
| WOMEN'S COLLEGE CUP DATES AND SITES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | City | Venue | Dates | Host |
| 2021 | Santa Clara, Calif. | Stevens Stadium | Dec 3 & 5 | West Coast Conference and San Jose Sports Authority |
| 2022 | Cary, N.C. | WakeMed Soccer Park | TBA | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Town of Cary |
| 2023 | Cary, N.C. | WakeMed Soccer Park | TBA | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Town of Cary |
| 2024 | Cary, N.C. | WakeMed Soccer Park | TBA | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Town of Cary |
| 2025 | Sacramento, Calif. | Sacramento Republic FC Stadium | TBA | California State University, Sacramento and Sacramento Sports Commission |
