1992 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament

The 1992 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament was the 11th annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of NCAA Division I women's collegiate soccer. The championship game was played at Fetzer Field in Chapel Hill, North Carolina during December 1992.

North Carolina defeated rival Duke in the final, 9–1, to win their tenth national title. Coached by Anson Dorrance, the Tar Heels again finished the season undefeated, 25–0. This would go on to become the seventh of North Carolina's record nine consecutive national titles (1986–1994).

The most outstanding offensive player was Mia Hamm from North Carolina, and the most outstanding defensive player was Sue Wall, from Santa Clara. Hamm was also the tournament's leading scorer (5 goals, 2 assists). An All-tournament team was named for the first time since 1983.

Qualification

All Division I women's soccer programs were eligible to qualify for the tournament. The tournament field remained fixed at 12 teams.

Team Appearance Previous RecordConnecticut11th199115–4–1Duke1stNever14–4–2Hartford4th199118–1Massachusetts10th199115–3North Carolina11th199122–0NC State8th199115–5–1Portland1stNever18–1Santa Clara4th199111–4–2SMU2nd199015–5Stanford3rd199116–1–1Virginia6th199114–4–1William & Mary8th199015–3

Bracket

All-tournament team Mia Hamm, North Carolina (most outstanding offensive player) Angela Kelly, North Carolina Nancy Kramarz, Hartford Amy Kroeger, Santa Clara Jennifer Lewis, Duke Kristine Lilly, North Carolina Heidi Mauger, Duke Meegan McMullin, Duke Keri Sanchez, North Carolina Carolyn Springer, North Carolina Rita Tower, North Carolina Tisha Venturini, North Carolina Sue Wall, Santa Clara (most outstanding defensive player)

See also 1992 NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament 1992 NCAA Division II women's soccer tournament 1992 NCAA Division III women's soccer tournament 1992 NAIA women's soccer tournament

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