CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Headlined by three No. 1 seeds, nine Atlantic Coast Conference teams earned bids into the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship, as the 64-team bracket was announced on Monday, November 10. Postseason action is set to begin on Friday, November 14.

Notre Dame, Stanford and Virginia all earned No. 1 seeds, marking the first time since 2019 the ACC claimed three of the four top seeds. It also marks the fifth consecutive year the ACC has had multiple No. 1 seeds. Eight of the nine ACC teams in the field earned top-eight seeds and hosting rights.

Notre Dame (14-1-3) earned its 31st appearance in the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship over the last 33 years. The Fighting Irish made their first-ever appearance in the title match of the 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Soccer Championship on Sunday but fell in penalties to Stanford. Notre Dame is led by sophomore Izzy Engle, who became the program’s first-ever recipient of the ACC Offensive Player of the Year award. Notre Dame will host UIC in the first round on Saturday, November 15, at 6 p.m. ET.

Stanford (16-1-2) makes its 34th overall appearance in the NCAA Tournament and its second straight as an ACC member. The Cardinal claimed their first-ever ACC title on Sunday in penalties and is riding an 11-match unbeaten streak into the NCAA Tournament. During the stretch, Stanford has scored at least two goals in every match. The Cardinal will open their postseason at home on Friday, November 14, against Cal Poly at 9 p.m. ET.

Virginia (12-3-4) returns for its 37th NCAA Tournament appearance, the second-most among all programs. Earning a No. 1 seed for the first time since 2022, the Cavaliers were eliminated in the Ally ACC Women’s Soccer Championship semifinals by the eventual champion Cardinal. The Hoos faced nine teams that made the NCAA Tournament field this season. Virginia will open its NCAA Tournament campaign on Friday in Charlottesville against Big South champion High Point at 7 p.m. ET.

Duke (13-4-1) is making its 30th appearance in the NCAA Tournament after reaching the Women’s College Cup last season for the first time since 2017. The Blue Devils won seven straight matches before being eliminated by Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Ally ACC Women’s Soccer Championship. Hosting the first round, Duke will open against Elon on Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

Florida State (10-2-4) is making its 26th appearance in the NCAA Tournament as the third-seeded Seminoles look to return to the Women’s College Cup after their streak of four straight appearances ended last season. Unbeaten in their last four matches, the Noles will host Samford in the first round for the second straight season on Friday at 5 p.m. ET.

Louisville (13-4-2) returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019 and makes its seventh appearance. The Cardinals have already broken program records for most goals (52), assists (58) and points (160) in a single season. The 13 wins are the most they have earned in the regular season in program history and are one away from tying the program record for most in a single year. Louisville, which earned a No. 6 seed, welcomes in-state rival Kentucky on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.

Wake Forest (10-4-4) will make its 24th appearance in the postseason and look to replicate last season’s run to the national championship match. The Demon Deacons earned a No. 7 seed and will play host to South Carolina on Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

Clemson (7-5-5) is back in the NCAA Tournament after missing the postseason in 2024. Making their 25th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the Tigers earned a No. 8 seed and will host Liberty in the first round on Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

North Carolina (12-6) continues its streak of appearing in every NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship, dating back to 1982. The Tar Heels have won 22 of 43 NCAA women’s soccer titles, the most of any program, as the next closest is Florida State, which ranks second with four. The only ACC team to play a road match in the first round, UNC will travel to third-seeded Tennessee in a rematch of the regular-season opener, which the Volunteers won 2-0. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

Since 2019, 56 ACC teams have earned bids into the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament, the most among all conferences. The next closest conference has earned 52 bids. Current ACC membership has played in every Women’s College Cup with a combined 90 appearances and 32 national championships.

Last season, all four teams at the Women’s College Cup were from the ACC, marking the first time in tournament history that one conference comprised the entire national semifinals. North Carolina claimed its 23rd national championship by defeating in-state foe Wake Forest, 1-0.

First round action will be played November 14-16, while the second/third rounds will be held November 20 and 23, with the quarterfinals on November 28 or 29.

The 44th annual NCAA Women’s College Cup will be played December 5 and 8 at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri with the University of Kansas and Kansas City Sports Commission serving as hosts. The first national semifinal will be played and broadcast live on ESPNU at 6 p.m. EST on Friday, December 5, followed by the second semifinal beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. ET live on ESPNU. The national championship match will take place at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, December 8 and will also broadcast live on ESPNU.