[1] UCLA defeated Florida State in the final, 1–0 (in overtime), to win their first national title.
[2] Just as before, the final two rounds, deemed the Women's College Cup, were played at a pre-determined neutral site.
All other rounds were played on campus sites at the home field of the higher-seeded team although with a few exceptions.
The first round was played exclusively on the home fields of higher-seeded teams (noted with an asterisk below).
Finally, the quarterfinal round, or the championship match for each bracket, was played on the home field of the higher-seeded team, with no exceptions.