Washington University in St. Louis has set the pace, winning consecutive NCAA Division III national championships. The Bears finished the season unbeaten at 21-0-3, defeating Emory to secure the program’s third title, all under head coach Jim Conlon.

The University of Chicago also made its mark in the University Athletic Association (UAA), notching a 16-2-4 campaign and advancing to the sectional semifinals. The Maroons entered the tournament as the No. 4 seed after finishing tied for third in the conference, continuing a run that has produced 11 NCAA Tournament appearances in 12 seasons.

Academic excellence is cultivated alongside athletic achievement. The 33 members of the 2025 D3 Women’s Soccer Academic All-America teams notched a 3.91 average GPA, with 10 honorees earning perfect 4.00s. The 12 first-team selections posted an average GPA of 3.94, underscoring the academic achievement represented among the division’s top student-athletes.

The impact of Division III can also extend to a career in sport. Kristi Kirshe, a two-time All-American at Williams and member of the 2015 championship team, transitioned from soccer to rugby after graduating in 2017. She went on to represent the U.S. at the last two Olympic Games, helping the U.S. women’s rugby sevens team win bronze in Paris, the country’s first Olympic medal in rugby sevens.

D3 women’s soccer is where talent meets tenacity, giving student-athletes the chance to compete, grow, and build what comes next. Are you ready to take the next step?