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The NCAA women’s soccer tournament national semifinals get underway Friday with an ACC showdown between defending national champions Florida State and UNC.
The game (6 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ESPNU, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on ESPN+, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Those are the best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch UNC vs Florida State streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPNU and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need both the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on, both of which can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ESPNU is included in “Choice” and above, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
ESPN+
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, this is the cheapest option, as both semifinals and Monday’s national championship will be simulcast on ESPN+:
ESPN+ also includes dozens of other live sports, every 30-for-30 documentary and additional original content (both video and written) for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (or $13.99 per month for a bundle of all three of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu).
Once signed up for ESPN+, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, Oculus Go, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPNU and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPNU and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ESPNU and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch UNC vs Florida State live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
UNC vs FSU Women’s Soccer Preview
This is the third time this season that these two teams have met with the teams splitting the first two meetings. UNC won the first matchup, but FSU won the rematch in the ACC Chmapionship Final.
The Noles are attempting to win their third championship in five seasons, while UNC is trying to win their first since 2012. However, the Heels have been close in recent years as they finished as runner-up in 2018 and 2019.
In the two teams most recent meeting the FSU defense reigned supreme as they were able to hold UNC to just one goal on seven shots. For the Heels they have been at their best this season when they have been able to control the possession.
The Noles defense has continued to be dominant during the NCAA tournament as they’ve only allowed one goal so far and have outscored their opponents 11-1. UNC though has been equally dominant during the tournament as they have outscored their opponents 13-3 so far.
In the last meeting between these two teams it was Jenna Nighswonger that dominated the game for FSU. Nighswonger scored one goal and assisted on the other, she currently ranks second in the country in assists and really drives the Noles offense.
Avery Patterson has led the Heels offense this season with 11 goals and eight assists, but lately the teams offense has been more inclusive since they switched to a 3-5-2 formation. Ally Sentnor has also had a big season with 10 goals and two assists.
The trend of sharing the wealth will need to continue for UNC in this rematch with FSU as in the last meeting Patterson took five of the teams seven shots in the loss.
Both of these teams enter this match on winning streaks obviously, but FSU hasn’t lost since the first meeting with UNC back on October 20 and has won eight in a row. In that window the Noles have allowed just six goals.
This game should be another tight contest just like the previous two meetings. 2-1 has been the score in the other two meetings and it certainly wouldn’t be a surprise to see a similar score this time around.
The game is in Cary, NC so the crowd should favor UNC. The winner will move on to the championship to play the winner of Alabama and UCLA on Monday.
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How to Watch UNC vs FSU Women’s Soccer Online