Fairfax, Va. -- George Mason is proud to announce the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1985 Women's Soccer National Championship to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at George Mason Stadium. The Patriots will host conference opponent George Washington at 6:00 p.m. and during half-time the alumni from the championship team will be honored.

The anniversary event will welcome back all women's soccer alumni, and fans will have the opportunity to celebrate this milestone in Mason Athletics history at halftime.

"Celebrating the 40^th anniversary of our program's national championship serves as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when talent, belief, and resilience unite," said George Mason head coach Aaron Brunner. "That team established a standard of excellence that continues to inspire our players today. We honor their legacy not only for the trophy they won but also for the foundation they built, which still drives our program forward."
 
Led by 1983 USYSA Coach of the Year Hank Leung, Mason defeated North Carolina 2-0 in the NCAA Championship game on November 24, 1985, before a then-NCAA record 4,500 people in Fairfax. The Tar Heels (18-1-1) entered the match 10-0 all-time in the NCAA Tournament while Mason was 4-3. In the previous three championship matches, the Tar Heels had not allowed a goal.
 
"This team not only represented women's soccer." said Leung. "They brought George Mason University to America's consciousness and proved they were a force to be reckoned with in women's collegiate soccer." When asked about the pressures of going up against powerhouse programs in the 1985 tournament, Leung added, "You can only play against the opponent put in front of you. That tournament gave GMU soccer the chance to shine and showcase their hard work and resilience they displayed all season".
 
On the pitch, the Patriots were led by USA National Team players Pam Baughman, Kim Crabbe, and Kim Maslin. Baughman, a 3-time All-American, was awarded Most Outstanding Player honors for her efforts in the 1985 NCAA Tournament. 

"It means so much to me" said Pam Baughman Cornell, a Patriot tri-captain and forward. "Winning the championship taught all of us to embrace big goals and to play for not only yourself, but your teammates and coaches."

Crabbe also played on the National Team in 1986 and played in the first Women's Olympic Festivals. Goalkeeper Maslin was a member of the 1991 National Team that won the first Women's World Cup in China. Lisa Gmitter, Kim Maslin, and Betsy Drambour were factors in their own rights, earning All-Tournament honors.

1985 NCAA Championship Team Full Roster
Andrea Baines (M/D; Springfield, Va.)
Pam Baughman (Forward; Fairfax, Va.)
Michele Bell (Striker; Arvada, Co.) 
Kathy Conroy (Defender; Beachwood, NJ.)
Kim Crabbe (M/D; Reston, Va.)
Sheri D'Amato (M/D; Howell, NJ.)
Michele D'Anjolell (Defender; Lansdowne, Pa.)
Betsy Drambour (Midfielder; Ballston Lake, NY.)
Maia Gemignani (M/D; Falls Church, Va.)
Celia Gillen (Defender; Fairfax, Va.)
Lisa Gmitter (Forward; Trenton, NJ.)
Dana Hedin (Forward; Colorado Springs, Co.)
Sis Koskinen (Defender; Lansdowne, Pa.)
Kim Maslin (F/GK; Rutledge, Pa.)
Cathy Moon (Midfielder; Lima, NY.)
Yvonne Morris (GK; Springfield, Va.)
Meg Romaine (M/F; Brick, NJ.)
Jan Smith (Midfielder; Marlboro, NJ.)
Chris Tomek (Forward: Wheaton, IL.)
Sue Vodicka (Defender; W. Bloomfield, Mi.)
Andrea Volpe (Midfielder; Springfield, Va.)
Sheryl Walters (Defender; Alexandria, Va.)
 
For more information about the event, please visit GoMason.com or our Mason Ticket Office.