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Virginia Women’s Soccer releases 2022 schedule
The Virginia women’s soccer team released its 2022 schedule Thursday with a slate that features 12 home games at Klöckner Stadium, including five games against ACC opponents.
Virginia Men’s Soccer announces top-five 2022-23 class
UVA’s class is ranked top-five by TopDrawSoccer.com. The Cavaliers added 15 players, including three transfers, that will compete in the 2022-23 season.
Virginia Women’s Soccer announces 2022-23 incoming class
The Virginia women’s soccer team will welcome six freshmen to the program for the 2022-23 academic year.
Virginia announces addition of Sam Raper to women’s soccer coaching staff
Virginia women’s soccer head coach Steve Swanson announced the addition of Sam Raper to the staff as an assistant coach on Thursday.
Cavalier trio named to U.S. U-23 Youth National Team roster for Thorns Tournament
Three members of the Virginia women’s soccer team, midfielder Lia Godfrey, forward Alexa Spaanstra and defender Talia Staude have been named the roster for the U.S. U-23 Youth National Team to compete at the Thorns Preseason Tournament.
Five ‘Hoos named to All-ACC Women’s Soccer Academic Team
Five members of the Virginia women’s soccer team were named to the All-ACC Academic Team on Thursday.
Three student-athletes named to All-ACC Men’s Soccer Academic Team
Virginia men’s soccer had three players named to the All-ACC Academic Team.
Ordoñez taken sixth overall by North Carolina Courage in NWSL Draft
Junior forward Diana Ordoñez of the Virginia women’s soccer team was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League Draft on Saturday when she was selected by the North Carolina Courage.
Guidry, Rouse called to U20 National Team Training Camp
Virginia sophomore defenders Samar Guidry and Laney Rouse are part of a group of 24 players called by U.S. U20 Women’s National Team Coach Tracey Kevins to the Elite Athlete Training Center.
Ordoñez and Godfrey earn All-America honors
Virginia forward Diana Ordoñez and midfielder Lia Godfrey have both earned All-America honors, it was announced by the United Soccer Coaches with the release of their annual teams on Thursday prior to the start of the College Cup.
Ordoñez named MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist
Junior forward Diana Ordoñez has been named one of 15 semifinalists for the MAC Hermann Trophy honoring the national Player of the Year.
Virginia’s season ends in Sweet 16 with 1-0 loss to BYU
The season came to an end for the Virginia women’s soccer team in the Round of 16 on Saturday night as the No. 1 seeded Cavaliers fell to fourth-seeded BYU by a score of 1-0 at Klöckner Stadium.
No. 1 seed Virginia to face No. 4 seed BYU Saturday night
The No. 1 seed Virginia women’s soccer team (18-2-2) returns to action on Saturday night (Nov. 20) when the Cavaliers host fourth-seeded BYU (15-4-1) in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Kick is set for 7 p.m. at Klöckner Stadium.
Ordoñez brace helps push No. 1 Virginia past Milwaukee
The No. 1 seeded Virginia women’s soccer team continued to advance in NCAA Tournament play on Thursday, using a brace from Diana Ordoñez to down Milwaukee in a second-round matchup at Klöckner Stadium.
NCAA Tournament games moved to Thursday-Saturday at Klöckner
Due to a non-Sunday-play institution advancing in the bracket, the NCAA Women’s Soccer tournament games originally planned for Friday and Sunday at Klöckner Stadium have been changed. Those games will now be played on Thursday and Saturday.
Four UVA Women’s Soccer players to host positive body seminar
Virginia women’s soccer student-athletes Laurel Ivory, Rebecca Jarrett, Cam Lexow and Diana Ordonez will host a Positive Body Image seminar on Nov. 29 in partnership with the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center and Prosperity.
Virginia opens NCAA Tournament with 6-0 shutout of High Point
The Virginia women’s soccer team opened up the NCAA Tournament with another shutout on Friday night when the Cavaliers posted a 6-0 victory over High Point at Klöckner Stadium.
Leo Afonso, Asparuh Slavov earn All-ACC men’s soccer honors
Virginia’s Leo Afonso and Asparuh Slavov both were selected to All-ACC Men’s Soccer honors, the league announced on Wednesday.
No. 1 seed Virginia to host High Point in NCAA Tournament opener Friday
The Virginia women’s soccer team (16-2-2) is a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and will host High Point (10-7-2) in a first-round matchup at Klöckner Stadium at 6 p.m. on Friday.
ACC Women’s Soccer Final: #2 Florida State 1, #1 Virginia 0
For the third time in ACC history, Virginia and Florida State squared off in the final match of the ACC Women’s Soccer Championship. There was no charm the third time, though. Once again, it was the Seminoles hoisting the trophy at the end.
