The BIG EAST Conference
The BIG EAST is the largest Division I women’s soccer conference in the nation. Its 16 members are split into two divisions of eight. Each team plays seven opponents within its division and four opponents from the other division.
2009 BIG EAST Championship
The University of Connecticut will host the 2009 BIG EAST Championship at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium in Storrs, Conn. The semifinals and finals will be televised live on CBS College Sports.
NCAA Wins
Over the past five seasons, the BIG EAST has found plenty of success in the NCAA Championship, sporting an impressive 42-19-8 (.667) record. Over the past five seasons, the BIG EAST has sent 25 teams to the NCAA women’s soccer championship.
College Cup Appearances
A BIG EAST school has advanced to the College Cup 10 times in the past 14 years (since 1995).
Taking The Next Step
With the caliber of the BIG EAST soccer players continuing to amaze those surrounding the sport, it has caught the eye of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). In the professional league’s first year, a total of 20 BIG EAST players were on opening day rosters.