November 14, 2025
Three Heart Programs Qualify for 2025 NAIA Women's Soccer National Tournament
The NAIA has announced the 40-team field for the 2025 Women’s Soccer National Tournament, with three Heart of America programs earning bids: Central Methodist, Missouri Valley, and MidAmerica Nazarene. First and Second Round matches will be held Nov. 20 and 22, with all advancing teams heading to Pensacola, Fla., for final-site play from December 1–8
Heart Teams — First & Second Round Matchups
Central Methodist University (Regular-Season Champion)
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Nov. 22 — Upland, Ind.
Taylor (Ind.) vs. Central Methodist (Mo.)
Missouri Valley College (Conference Tournament Champion • Host Site)
Marshall, Mo.
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Nov. 20 — Game 1:
Spring Arbor (Mich.) vs. Holy Cross (Ind.) -
Nov. 22 — Game 2:
Missouri Valley vs. Winner of Game 1
MidAmerica Nazarene University (At-Large)
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Nov. 22 — Chickasha, Okla.
Science and Arts (Okla.) vs. MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.)
To view the full tournament field— https://www.naia.org/sports/wsoc/2025-26/releases/1st_2nd_Round_Results