The 1982 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament was the first annual single-elimination tournament, played during November 1982, to determine the national champion of NCAA women's collegiate soccer.
[1] North Carolina defeated Central Florida in the final, 2–0, to win their first national title.
This was the first of North Carolina head coach Anson Dorrance's 21 national championships with the Tar Heels (as of 2019).
The most outstanding offensive player was Mary Varas (Central Florida), and the most outstanding defensive player was Linda Gancitano (Central Florida).
The most valuable player was goalkeeper Kim Wyant (Central Florida).