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Reigning National Finalist Wake Forest Women’s Soccer Releases 2025 Schedule
4/21/2025 2:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Demon Deacons will look to build on the incredible success achieved in 2024 that saw multiple program records broken – including the highest attendance in program history for a single game at 3,761.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Following the program's first-ever national championship appearance last fall, the Wake Forest women's soccer team has released its 2025 schedule, which includes 11 matches at the iconic Spry Stadium with the season opener taking place on Aug. 14 against Big 12 foe Texas Tech.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy The Best Fan Experience In North Carolina from a number of unique seating options, including adult season tickets starting as low as $60 for general admission and $45 for youth. Demon Deacon fans are also able to purchase combo season tickets to see both men's and women's soccer starting as low as $100 for general admission.
The slate includes eight matches against programs that made the 2024 NCAA Tournament and three that made at least the Elite Eight.
"The 2025 schedule is meant as a challenge for our new young team," head coach Tony da Luz siad. "We have a great group coming back and new players that will complete our team. We are up for the challenge of a tough non conference schedule. I'm excited to work with this team this fall and hope our fans will come out to support us! Go Deacs 2025!"
Following the opener against the Red Raiders, Wake Forest will host two more matches against LSU (Aug. 17) and Villanova (Aug. 21) before hitting the road for the first time on Aug. 24 against Mississippi State in a rematch of the thriller at Spry last season. The Demon Deacons will close out August with a home match against USF on the 28th.
Wake Forest will play their second and final road non-conference match on Sept. 4 against Charleston before returning to Spry for a battle with Ivy League opponent Brown on Sept. 7.
Da Luz's squad will begin their ACC slate on Sept. 10 at home against Miami, with the final non-conference match following on Sept. 14 against USC Upstate.
2024 NCAA quarterfinalists Virginia Tech will visit Winston-Salem on Sept. 18 in one of the most highly-anticipated home matches of the season. The Deacs will then hit the road for three-consecutive matches against Boston College (Sept. 21), Duke (Sept. 25) and NC State (Oct. 3). The Blue Devils were one of three ACC programs in North Carolina to make the College Cup last season, joining the national finalists Demon Deacons and Tar Heels.
Wake Forest will then return home to take on Louisville on Oct. 9 before facing Clemson on the road on Oct. 16.
After hosting a match against a talented Pitt side (Oct. 23), the Demon Deacons will welcome yet another national quarterfinalist from a year ago with Notre Dame coming to town on Oct. 26 for the home finale.
The Deacs will close out the regular season on the road against the reigning ACC Champions Florida State on Oct. 30.
Powerhouse in Winston-Salem
In 2025, the Demon Deacons will look to build off of the success achieved last season that saw Wake Forest's first national championship appearance in program history and second college cup.
Success is nothing new for the Deacs however, as it marked Wake Forest's 23rd appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with 22 of them coming under the helm of head coach Tony da Luz. The Demon Deacons have made three of the last four tournaments, just missing out in 2022 with a record of 10-3-5 and a sixth-place ACC finish.
Tony da Luz is one of just 26 coaches to coach in the College Cup multiple times (2011, 2024). Additionally, he is one of just 20 coaches all-time to have 24 or more NCAA Tournament wins and ranks tied for seventh all-time in NCAA Tournament appearances at 23.
The 2024 team success also led to plenty of individual accolades as five members of the Wake Forest women's soccer team were selected for 2024 All-ACC honors, headlined by a First-Team selection for Caiya Hanks. Five players earning All-ACC nods is the most in program history. Additionally, three Wake Forest players (Caiya Hanks, Emily Colton and Zara Chavoshi) were named All-Americans
On Sept. 19, the Demon Deacons claimed their first-ever win over a No. 1 team as they took down Stanford, 1-0. The Deacs became the first team in NCAA history to take down a No. 1-ranked team and a No. 2-ranked team in back-to-back matches after downing No. 2 Virginia in Charlottesville on Sept. 15.
Wake Forest finished second in the ACC in 2024, tied for the best finish in program history. Of note, 22 points and seven total wins in conference play is the most in program history.
Returning Production
While the Demon Deacons saw seven players from the 2024 side turn pro over the last few months, including two with NWSL contracts, Wake Forest will still have veteran stars leading the way in the fall of 2025.
In her first full season, rising redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Valentina Amaral posted a ridiculous .620 goals-against average in 2024 which ranked as the lowest in program history. She started all 10 ACC matches and only allowed seven goals, the fewest in the conference. Additionally, her five clean sheets in conference play ranked as the second-most in the ACC. The Florida-native holds a 12-3-3 record in matches she has started for her career.
Amaral had a heroic performance against USC in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament which helped secure Wake Forest's spot in the College Cup. In the semifinals, she logged four saves against Stanford including an incredible diving stop in the first half that earned its way on Sportscenter's Top 10 plays.
After missing her entire first season due to injury, rising redshirt sophomore Sierra Sythe made an instant impact in 2024. A natural winger, Sythe transitioned to right back due to injuries at the position and excelled. She had three goals this season and added three assists, including the assist on the winner in the College Cup semifinal against Stanford. The California-native was chosen by TopDrawerSoccer as a breakout performer in 2025.
Rising junior Dempsey Brown has been a crucial piece to Tony da Luz's squad since arriving in Winston-Salem in 2023. The versatile defender/midfielder has made 39 appearances, including 31 starts, over the last two seasons with nearly 2,800 minutes of action. Wake Forest has been one of the strongest defensive sides in the nation since she joined the team.
Pro Factory
As of April 2025, there are 17 Demon Deacon alumni playing professionally across five different countries and seven different leagues. So far, seven members of the 2024 College Cup squad have signed professional contracts including Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) and Zara Chavoshi (Orlando Pride) inking NWSL deals. Hanks has made her way into the starting lineup in Portland while Chavoshi has provided strong defensive support for the reigning NWSL champions.
Also from last year's team, Emily Colton (DC Power) and Laurel Ansbrow (Fort Lauderdale United) have made instant impacts for their respective clubs in the USL Super League with both already garnering Team of the Week accolades.
Wake Forest also saw three of its foreign players from last season sign pro contracts back home with Emily Murphy (Newcastle) and Malaika Meena (Bristol City) joining Championship sides in England and Nikayla Small (AFC Toronto) going back north to join her hometown club in the newly founded Northern Super League.
Enjoy The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Mark your calendars now as 2025 Wake Forest women's soccer season tickets are on-sale now giving fans the opportunity to witness The Best Fan Experience In North Carolina from a number of unique seating options!
Adult season tickets start as low as $60 for general admission and $45 for youth while reserved chairbacks are $95 for fans and $75 for Wake Forest University faculty and staff.
Attendance on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill is free during all preseason and regular season action.
Fans can catch all of Demon Deacon home action this fall as well by purchasing combo season tickets to see both men's and women's soccer starting as low as $100 for general admission and $190 for reserved chairbacks for fans and $150 for Wake Forest University faculty and staff.
To order, visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336.758.3322.
The Spry Advantage
Spry has continually generated positive results for the Demon Deacons over the last three seasons, as Wake Forest has posted a stellar 18-3-6 record at home since the start of 2022.
Last season, the Deacs posted an impressive 9-1-1 mark at Spry following an unbeaten 5-0-4 home record in 2023. The Demon Deacons set the program record for longest home unbeaten streak at 15 matches after its dominant 4-1 victory over No. 6 Florida State on Oct. 3.
Also at home last season, Wake Forest took down No. 1 Stanford and No. 20 Mississippi State in the regular season along with three NCAA Tournament victories over Morehead State, Colorado and three-seed Ohio State.
The Demon Deacons will look to add to the long list of thrilling matches at Spry with elite competition visiting this upcoming season.
2025 Wake Forest Women's Soccer Schedule
*ACC Matches
Home Matches In Bold
All times listed in EST
Times subject to change based on television selections
Don't miss your chance to enjoy The Best Fan Experience In North Carolina from a number of unique seating options, including adult season tickets starting as low as $60 for general admission and $45 for youth. Demon Deacon fans are also able to purchase combo season tickets to see both men's and women's soccer starting as low as $100 for general admission.
The slate includes eight matches against programs that made the 2024 NCAA Tournament and three that made at least the Elite Eight.
"The 2025 schedule is meant as a challenge for our new young team," head coach Tony da Luz siad. "We have a great group coming back and new players that will complete our team. We are up for the challenge of a tough non conference schedule. I'm excited to work with this team this fall and hope our fans will come out to support us! Go Deacs 2025!"
Following the opener against the Red Raiders, Wake Forest will host two more matches against LSU (Aug. 17) and Villanova (Aug. 21) before hitting the road for the first time on Aug. 24 against Mississippi State in a rematch of the thriller at Spry last season. The Demon Deacons will close out August with a home match against USF on the 28th.
Wake Forest will play their second and final road non-conference match on Sept. 4 against Charleston before returning to Spry for a battle with Ivy League opponent Brown on Sept. 7.
Da Luz's squad will begin their ACC slate on Sept. 10 at home against Miami, with the final non-conference match following on Sept. 14 against USC Upstate.
2024 NCAA quarterfinalists Virginia Tech will visit Winston-Salem on Sept. 18 in one of the most highly-anticipated home matches of the season. The Deacs will then hit the road for three-consecutive matches against Boston College (Sept. 21), Duke (Sept. 25) and NC State (Oct. 3). The Blue Devils were one of three ACC programs in North Carolina to make the College Cup last season, joining the national finalists Demon Deacons and Tar Heels.
Wake Forest will then return home to take on Louisville on Oct. 9 before facing Clemson on the road on Oct. 16.
After hosting a match against a talented Pitt side (Oct. 23), the Demon Deacons will welcome yet another national quarterfinalist from a year ago with Notre Dame coming to town on Oct. 26 for the home finale.
The Deacs will close out the regular season on the road against the reigning ACC Champions Florida State on Oct. 30.
Powerhouse in Winston-Salem
In 2025, the Demon Deacons will look to build off of the success achieved last season that saw Wake Forest's first national championship appearance in program history and second college cup.
Success is nothing new for the Deacs however, as it marked Wake Forest's 23rd appearance in the NCAA Tournament, with 22 of them coming under the helm of head coach Tony da Luz. The Demon Deacons have made three of the last four tournaments, just missing out in 2022 with a record of 10-3-5 and a sixth-place ACC finish.
Tony da Luz is one of just 26 coaches to coach in the College Cup multiple times (2011, 2024). Additionally, he is one of just 20 coaches all-time to have 24 or more NCAA Tournament wins and ranks tied for seventh all-time in NCAA Tournament appearances at 23.
The 2024 team success also led to plenty of individual accolades as five members of the Wake Forest women's soccer team were selected for 2024 All-ACC honors, headlined by a First-Team selection for Caiya Hanks. Five players earning All-ACC nods is the most in program history. Additionally, three Wake Forest players (Caiya Hanks, Emily Colton and Zara Chavoshi) were named All-Americans
On Sept. 19, the Demon Deacons claimed their first-ever win over a No. 1 team as they took down Stanford, 1-0. The Deacs became the first team in NCAA history to take down a No. 1-ranked team and a No. 2-ranked team in back-to-back matches after downing No. 2 Virginia in Charlottesville on Sept. 15.
Wake Forest finished second in the ACC in 2024, tied for the best finish in program history. Of note, 22 points and seven total wins in conference play is the most in program history.
Returning Production
While the Demon Deacons saw seven players from the 2024 side turn pro over the last few months, including two with NWSL contracts, Wake Forest will still have veteran stars leading the way in the fall of 2025.
In her first full season, rising redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Valentina Amaral posted a ridiculous .620 goals-against average in 2024 which ranked as the lowest in program history. She started all 10 ACC matches and only allowed seven goals, the fewest in the conference. Additionally, her five clean sheets in conference play ranked as the second-most in the ACC. The Florida-native holds a 12-3-3 record in matches she has started for her career.
Amaral had a heroic performance against USC in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament which helped secure Wake Forest's spot in the College Cup. In the semifinals, she logged four saves against Stanford including an incredible diving stop in the first half that earned its way on Sportscenter's Top 10 plays.
After missing her entire first season due to injury, rising redshirt sophomore Sierra Sythe made an instant impact in 2024. A natural winger, Sythe transitioned to right back due to injuries at the position and excelled. She had three goals this season and added three assists, including the assist on the winner in the College Cup semifinal against Stanford. The California-native was chosen by TopDrawerSoccer as a breakout performer in 2025.
Rising junior Dempsey Brown has been a crucial piece to Tony da Luz's squad since arriving in Winston-Salem in 2023. The versatile defender/midfielder has made 39 appearances, including 31 starts, over the last two seasons with nearly 2,800 minutes of action. Wake Forest has been one of the strongest defensive sides in the nation since she joined the team.
Pro Factory
As of April 2025, there are 17 Demon Deacon alumni playing professionally across five different countries and seven different leagues. So far, seven members of the 2024 College Cup squad have signed professional contracts including Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) and Zara Chavoshi (Orlando Pride) inking NWSL deals. Hanks has made her way into the starting lineup in Portland while Chavoshi has provided strong defensive support for the reigning NWSL champions.
Also from last year's team, Emily Colton (DC Power) and Laurel Ansbrow (Fort Lauderdale United) have made instant impacts for their respective clubs in the USL Super League with both already garnering Team of the Week accolades.
Wake Forest also saw three of its foreign players from last season sign pro contracts back home with Emily Murphy (Newcastle) and Malaika Meena (Bristol City) joining Championship sides in England and Nikayla Small (AFC Toronto) going back north to join her hometown club in the newly founded Northern Super League.
Enjoy The Best Fan Experience in North Carolina
Mark your calendars now as 2025 Wake Forest women's soccer season tickets are on-sale now giving fans the opportunity to witness The Best Fan Experience In North Carolina from a number of unique seating options!
Adult season tickets start as low as $60 for general admission and $45 for youth while reserved chairbacks are $95 for fans and $75 for Wake Forest University faculty and staff.
Attendance on Walt Chyzowych Alumni Hill is free during all preseason and regular season action.
Fans can catch all of Demon Deacon home action this fall as well by purchasing combo season tickets to see both men's and women's soccer starting as low as $100 for general admission and $190 for reserved chairbacks for fans and $150 for Wake Forest University faculty and staff.
To order, visit GoDeacs.com/Tickets or call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336.758.3322.
The Spry Advantage
Spry has continually generated positive results for the Demon Deacons over the last three seasons, as Wake Forest has posted a stellar 18-3-6 record at home since the start of 2022.
Last season, the Deacs posted an impressive 9-1-1 mark at Spry following an unbeaten 5-0-4 home record in 2023. The Demon Deacons set the program record for longest home unbeaten streak at 15 matches after its dominant 4-1 victory over No. 6 Florida State on Oct. 3.
Also at home last season, Wake Forest took down No. 1 Stanford and No. 20 Mississippi State in the regular season along with three NCAA Tournament victories over Morehead State, Colorado and three-seed Ohio State.
The Demon Deacons will look to add to the long list of thrilling matches at Spry with elite competition visiting this upcoming season.
2025 Wake Forest Women's Soccer Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| Aug. 6 | Virginia (Exhibition) | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Aug. 9 | North Carolina (Exhibition) | Chapel Hill, N.C. | 6 p.m. |
| Aug. 14 | Texas Tech | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Aug. 17 | LSU | Spry Stadium | 1 p.m. |
| Aug. 21 | Villanova | Spry Stadium | 5:30 p.m. |
| Aug. 24 | Mississippi State | Starkville, Miss. | 12 p.m. |
| Aug. 28 | USF | Spry Stadium | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 4 | Charleston | Charleston, S.C. | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | Brown | Spry Stadium | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 10 | Miami* | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | USC Upstate | Spry Stadium | 1 p.m. |
| Sept. 18 | Virginia Tech* | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | Boston College* | Chestnut Hill, Mass. | 1 p.m. |
| Sept. 25 | Duke* | Durham, N.C. | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | NC State* | Raleigh, N.C. | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 9 | Louisville* | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 16 | Clemson* | Clemson, S.C. | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 23 | Pitt* | Spry Stadium | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | Notre Dame* | Spry Stadium | 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 30 | Florida State* | Tallahassee, Fla. | 7 p.m. |
Home Matches In Bold
All times listed in EST
Times subject to change based on television selections
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