When: Tonight at 7 PM ET

How to watch: ESPNU/ESPN+

It's an all-North Carolina showdown for the 2024 Women’s College Cup, marking the first in-state clash for a national title since 1992. ACC rivals Wake Forest and North Carolina, who faced off earlier this season in a tight 1-0 Tar Heels win, bring vastly different narratives to tonight's final taking place at WakeMed Park, the home of the NWSL's North Carolina Courage.

For Wake Forest, this is uncharted territory—their first-ever championship appearance. Led by veteran coach Tony da Luz and a senior-heavy roster, the Deacs' 16-3-4 season has been nothing short of historic. Key players like Caiya Hanks, center-back duo Laurel Ansbrow and Zara Chavoshi, and standout keeper Valentina Amaral will anchor their quest for glory.

On the other side, North Carolina returns to the big stage for the 28th time. Despite the retirement of longtime coach Anson Dorrance, interim coach Damon Nahas has guided the young squad to a 21-5 record. The dynamic front three of Kate Faasse, Olivia Thomas, and Madeline Dahlien—who combined for all three goals in the semifinal win over Duke—are the ones to watch.

University of North Carolina Alumnae in the NWSL

• Bay FC: Emmie Allen, Dorian Bailey, Savy King
• NJ/NY Gotham FC: Crystal Dunn
• Houston Dash: Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson
• North Carolina Courage: Maycee Bell, Julia Dorsey, Brianna Pinto
• Portland Thorns FC: Meghan Klingenberg
• Seattle Reign FC: Claudia Dickey, Sam Meza
• Utah Royals FC: Ally Sentnor

Wake Forest University Alumnae in the NWSL

• Kansas City Current: Bayley Feist
• Angel City FC: Madison Hammond
• Seattle Reign FC: Ryanne Brown
• Utah Royals FC: Hannah Betfort
• Washington Spirit: Aubrey Kingsbury