WINSTON-SALEM, NC – After a historic 2024 season that saw Wake Forest reach its first-ever National Championship appearance, head coach Tony da Luz and the Demon Deacons women’s soccer program have announced their 2025 spring schedule.
The six-match slate features three home games at Spry Stadium and three road contests, including matchups against top ACC rivals Duke and Clemson.
2025 Spring Schedule Overview
| Opponent | Location | Date & Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Feb. 27 – 7:30 PM |
| UNC Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | March 5 – 7:00 PM |
| Georgia | Spry Stadium | March 23 – 11:30 AM |
| Toyo University | Spry Stadium | March 23 – 1:00 PM |
| Duke | Spry Stadium | March 30 – 5:00 PM |
| Clemson | Greensboro, NC | April 12 – 4:00 PM |
Key Matchups to Watch
- March 30 vs. Duke: A rematch of two 2024 College Cup teams in a battle of ACC powerhouses.
- April 12 vs. Clemson (Neutral Site): A showdown between two top ACC contenders at Bryan Park in Greensboro.
Top Returning Players to Watch
Caiya Hanks – Junior, Forward
- Became the second First-Team All-American in program history.
- Named a MAC Hermann Trophy Finalist (college soccer’s top honor).
- Set a single-season program record for assists (12).
- Finished top 10 in program history for single-season points (34), goals (11), and assists (12).
- Led the NCAA Tournament with 5 assists and was tied for the most total points (11).
Valentina Amaral – Redshirt Freshman, Goalkeeper
- Recorded the lowest goals-against average in Wake Forest history (.620).
- Ranked second in the ACC with five clean sheets during conference play.
- Made four key saves in the College Cup semifinals, including a SportsCenter Top 10 play.
- Allowed the fewest goals in ACC play (7) and has a career record of 12-3-3 as a starter.
Sierra Sythe – Sophomore, Defender
- Transitioned to right back and started 18 matches after missing 2023 due to injury.
- Tallied three goals and three assists, including an assist on the game-winner against Stanford in the NCAA Tournament.
- Scored her first ACC goal vs. Virginia and first career goal vs. Temple.
Dempsey Brown – Sophomore, Midfielder/Defender
- Named to the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2023.
- Played 90+ minutes in 13 of her 16 starts.
- Key contributor to one of the top defensive units in the country.
Wake Forest’s 2024 Historic Season Highlights
- Advanced to the College Cup for the second time in program history (2011, 2024).
- Finished No. 2 in the ACC with seven conference wins – the most in school history.
- Defeated No. 1 Stanford for their first-ever win over a No. 1 team.
- Became the first NCAA team to defeat the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in back-to-back matches (Stanford, Virginia).
- Had five top-10 wins – the most in school history.
- Led the ACC in defense, allowing just seven goals in conference play.
- Set a new program record for fewest goals allowed in a regular season (11).
- Posted a 9-1-1 home record, improving to 18-3-6 at Spry Stadium since 2022.
- Head coach Tony da Luz became one of just 26 coaches to reach multiple College Cups and now ranks 7th all-time in NCAA Tournament appearances (23).
What’s Next?
Wake Forest will use the 2025 spring season to develop its squad and prepare for another deep postseason run. With a strong returning core and key matchups against top programs, the Demon Deacons look poised for another historic year.
Stay updated on Wake Forest women’s soccer at GoDeacs.com and follow @WakeWSoccer on social media.
