🏆 Automatic Bids and Selection Process 🏆

During the selection show on Monday, November 11, fans can expect to see thirty teams clinch automatic qualification by earning their conference titles. The remaining 34 teams will be handpicked by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee, with 16 of those teams receiving highly sought-after seeds ranging from Nos. 1 to 4.

📅 Important Dates for the Tournament 📅

Mark your calendars! Here’s a breakdown of the critical dates leading up to the tournament:

Selection Show: Monday, November 11 at 4 p.m. ET on NCAA.com

First Round: November 15-17

Second Round: November 22

Third Round: November 24

Quarterfinals: November 29 or 30

Women’s College Cup: Semifinals: December 6 National Championship: December 9

⚽ 2024 Tournament Bracket Overview ⚽

The bracket will be live and interactive for fans to engage with. A detailed list of the first-round matchups has already been released, ensuring that every fan gets the chance to cheer for their favorite team.

📺 How to Watch the First Round 📺

All first-round games will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, with the action scheduled as follows:

Friday, November 15: - Utah State vs. Washington: 4 p.m. ET - Georgia vs. Colorado: 4:30 p.m. ET - Florida State vs. Samford: 5 p.m. ET - Duke vs. Howard: 6 p.m. ET - North Carolina vs. USC Upstate: 6 p.m. ET - Wake Forest vs. Morehead State: 6 p.m. ET (Additional matchups continue into the evening, with multiple games spanning Friday to Sunday.)

📖 A Brief History of the NCAA Championship 🏅

The North Carolina Tar Heels reign supreme in NCAA Women’s Soccer history, boasting an unprecedented 22 national titles. The defending champions, Florida State, aren’t far behind, having secured four titles in the last decade alone.

Here’s a quick look at the championship winners and their runners-up from the last ten years: - 2023: Florida State (22-0-1) defeated Stanford 5-1 in Cary, N.C. - 2022: UCLA (22-2-1) edged out North Carolina 3-2 (OT) - 2021: Florida State (22-1-2) and BYU ended in a 0-0 tie, but FSU triumphed in a PK shootout.

With such a rich history and a bright future ahead, the 2024 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship promises to be filled with excitement, rivalries, and unforgettable moments. Be sure to tune in to catch all the action and see if your team can make history!