Harvard Crimson women's soccer

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Harvard Crimson women's soccer is Harvard University’s women's varsity soccer team. Founded as a club in 1977, it became a varsity program that same year. The team plays at Jordan Field in Boston and wears Crimson, white, and black.

Coaching history and achievements
- Bob Scalise was the first head coach (1977–1986), finishing with a 106–34–14 record. He led Harvard to three Ivy League titles and a NCAA quarterfinal appearance.
- Tim Wheaton coached for 18 seasons, posting a 156–95–45 record, winning four Ivy League titles, making seven NCAA appearances, and reaching the quarterfinals twice.
- Brief stints followed from Stephanie Erickson (2005) and Erika Walsh (2006).
- Ray Leone led the program from 2007 to 2016, then left for Maryland.
- Chris Hamblin has been the head coach since 2016. Under his leadership, Harvard has won an Ivy League title, made several NCAA appearances (including two trips to the Round of 16), and won the 2023 Ivy League Conference Tournament by defeating Columbia 3–0.

Rivalry and traditions
- Harvard’s long-standing rivalry with Yale dates back to 1977, when Harvard won the first meeting 2–0.
- The Crimson lead the series 36–9–2 in 46 meetings and had a historic 13-game winning streak; as of recent years, they have a six-game win streak dating back to 2018.

Accolades and appearances
- Harvard has won 13 Ivy League championships.
- The program has produced several All-Americans, including six first-team selections.
- The Crimson have made numerous NCAA Tournament appearances, advancing to the Round of 16 in multiple seasons and reaching the quarterfinals in a few years.