FEATURE: 2019 Women's College Cup: Dates, times, everything to know for soccer championship

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The 2019 Division I Women’s College Cup will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 8, in Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California.


Here is the full schedule:

GAME
TEAMS
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
TV
Semifinal #1
TBD vs. TBD
Friday, Dec. 6
4 p.m.
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)
TBD
Semifinal #2
TBD vs. TBD
Friday, Dec. 6
6: 30 p.m.
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)
TBD
Championship
TBD vs. TBD
Sunday, Dec. 8
5:30 p.m.
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)
TBD

*All times are Pacific time. All times, events, and locations are subject to change
In last year’s championship, Florida State took down North Carolina 1-0 in Cary, North Carolina. It was the Seminoles’ second title in program history, and denied the Tar Heels’ what would have been their 22nd. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Women's College Cup:


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. 11 during the selection show.


That same week, the tournament starts, with the first round taking place from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17.



What is the full schedule for the Division I women’s soccer tournament?


Here is the schedule for the 2019 tournament:

EVENT
DATE
LOCATION
Selection Show
Monday, Nov. 11
N/A
First round
Friday, Nov. 15 — Sunday, Nov. 17
TBD
Second round
Friday, Nov. 22 — Sunday, Nov. 24
TBD
Quarterfinals
Friday, Nov. 29, Saturday, Nov. 30
TBD
College Cup: Semifinal 1
Friday, Dec. 6
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)
College Cup: Semifinal 2
Friday, Dec. 7
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)
College Cup: Championship
Sunday, Dec. 8
Avaya Stadium (San Jose)

How do I get tickets for the Women's College Cup?


You can buy tickets to the 2019 Women's College Cup right now by following this link.

Who has won the most national championships in women’s soccer history?


In 1982, North Carolina won the inaugural women’s soccer national championship, and carried that momentum through the rest of the century, capturing 16 of the first 19 titles in the sport. UNC has won five more since turn of the century, but are currently in the midst of their longest title drought in history, going six years without a championship since their last title in 2012.


MORE DI HISTORY: The 7 college coaches with the most Division I national championships


In total, only 12 schools have won a championship, with none other than North Carolina and Notre Dame having won more than two:

SCHOOL
CHAMPIONSHIPS
North Carolina
21
Notre Dame
3
Florida State
2
Stanford
2
Southern California
2
Notre Dame
2
Portland
2
Penn State
1
UCLA
1
Santa Clara
1
Florida
1
George Mason
1

MORE RECORDS: The colleges with the most Division I championships

Here is the full list of every champion since the tournament’s inception in 1982:


CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY


YEARTEAM (RECORD)SCORERUNNER-UPSITE
2018Florida State (20-4-3)1-0North CarolinaCary, N.C.
2017Stanford (23-1-0)3-2UCLAOrlando, Fla.
2016Southern California (19-4-2)3-1West VirginiaSan Jose, Calif.
2015Penn State (22-3-2)1-0DukeCary, N.C.
2014Florida State (23-1-1)1-0VirginiaBoca Raton, Fla.
2013UCLA (22-1-3)1-0 (OT)Florida StateCary, N.C.
2012North Carolina (15-5-3)4-1Penn StateSan Diego, Calif.
2011Stanford (25-0-1)1-0DukeKennesaw, Ga.
2010Notre Dame (21-2-2)1-0StanfordCary, N.C.
2009North Carolina (23-3-1)1-0StanfordTexas A&M
2008North Carolina (25-1-2)2-1Notre DameCary, N.C.
2007Southern California (20-3-2)2-0Florida StateTexas A&M
2006North Carolina (27-1)2-1Notre DameCary, N.C.
2005Portland (23-0-2)4-0UCLATexas A&M
2004Notre Dame (25-1-1)1-1 (2 ot, pk)UCLACary, N.C.
2003North Carolina (27-0)6-0ConnecticutCary, N.C.
2002Portland (20-4-2)2-1 (2 ot)Santa ClaraAustin, Texas
2001Santa Clara (23-2)1-0North CarolinaSMU
2000North Carolina (21-3)2-1UCLASan Jose State
1999North Carolina (24-2)2-0Notre DameSan Jose State
1998Florida (26-1)1-0North CarolinaUNC Greensboro
1997North Carolina (27-0-1)2-0ConnecticutUNC Greensboro
1996North Carolina (25-1)1-0 (2 ot)Notre DameSanta Clara
1995Notre Dame (21-2-2)1-0 (3 ot)PortlandNorth Carolina
1994North Carolina (25-1-1)5-0Notre DamePortland
1993North Carolina (23-0)6-0George MasonNorth Carolina
1992North Carolina (25-0)9-1DukeNorth Carolina
1991North Carolina (25-0)3-1WisconsinNorth Carolina
1990North Carolina (24-0)6-0ConnecticutNorth Carolina
1989North Carolina (24-0-1)2-0Colorado CollegeNorth Carolina State
1988North Carolina (18-0-3)4-1North Carolina StateNorth Carolina
1987North Carolina (23-0-1)1-0MassachusettsMassachusetts
1986North Carolina (24-0-1)2-0Colorado CollegeGeorge Mason
1985George Mason (18-2-1)2-0North CarolinaGeorge Mason
1984North Carolina (24-0-1)2-0ConnecticutNorth Carolina
1983North Carolina (19-1)4-0George MasonUCF
1982North Carolina (19-2)2-0UCFUCF


Declared champion on the basis of penalty kicks.

Where will future college cups be held?


The college cup’s schedule is planned through the 2021 season:


WOMEN'S COLLEGE CUP DATES AND SITES
YearCityVenueDatesHost
2019San Jose, Calif.Avaya StadiumDec 6 & 8West Coast Conference and San Jose Sports Authority
2020Cary, N.C.WakeMed Soccer ParkDec 4 & 6Campbell and Town of Cary
2021San Jose, Calif.Avaya StadiumDec 3 & 5West Coast Conference and San Jose Sports Authority