The two best NCAA women’s college soccer programs of the last 12 years meet again to add to their history. Florida State has titles in 2014, 2018, and 2021. Stanford has titles in 2011, 2017, and 2019. Both have three titles in those 12 years, with the winner sure to stake a claim as the de facto best program in women’s college soccer. Here’s a recap of the Final Four and a preview of the NCAA College Cup Final, the National Title game.
Florida State Defeats Clemson for Third Time
The familiarity that Clemson has against Florida State from ACC play helped them contain the Seminoles early. Florida State possessed the ball early, but Clemson came into the game and pressed the Seminoles. The Tigers created a few half chances, but Florida State was more clinical in front of goal.
Kaitlyn Zipay’s technique was perfect on the half-volley and gave Florida State a 1-0 lead going into halftime. For the rest of the game, Clemson was more dominant in possession and really went for it but could not break down a tough Florida State defense and beat Cristina Roque. Jordyn Dudley, who has taken college soccer by storm, would essentially put the game away with a pro-level finish.
In the end, Clemson fought as hard as they could and are a great team in their own right as a…
