Soccer


Olympic Sports Update: UVA Volleyball set to host No. 10 Pitt

The Virginia volleyball team will face its second ranked opponent of the season when it welcomes No. 10 Pittsburgh on Wednesday to round out its eight-match homestand.


Olympic Sports Update: No. 2 Virginia holds off Louisville, 2-0

A pair of free kicks gave the Cavaliers the openings they needed on Sunday, as No. 2 Virginia scored twice in the final 16 minutes of play to take a 2-0 victory over Louisville at Klöckner Stadium.


No. 7 UVA rallies to take down No. 2 North Carolina, 3-2

The No. 7 Virginia women’s soccer team opened ACC play with a furious rally, scoring three second-half goals to take down No. 2 North Carolina by a score of 3-2 at Dorrance Field in Chapel Hill on Saturday.


Virginia Women’s student-athletes to host Positive Body Image summit

Virginia student-athletes Sam Brunelle, Amanda Sambach and Alexis Theoret and former UVA women’s soccer player Cam Lexow will host a Positive Body Image summit on Sunday, Sept. 25 in partnership with the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center.


UVA scores five goals in blanking of La Salle

The Virginia men’s soccer team put on an offensive clinic as the team scored five goals in a single match for the first time since 2013 in a 5-0 win over La Salle on Tuesday night at Klöckner Stadium.


Olympic Sports Roundup: Sambach fires 7-under 65 to tie UVA scoring mark

UVA sophomore Amanda Sambach put on quite a performance during the opening round of the ANNIKA Intercollegiate tournament, shooting 7-under 65 to tie the Cavalier single-round scoring record and finish as the first-round leader.


Olympic Sports Roundup: Successful weekend for several Cavalier programs

Brianna Jablonowski turned in a career performance with two goals and an assist – including the opening and closing goals of the night – as No. 5 Virginia defeated No. 23 Memphis by a score of 5-0 on Sunday at Klöckner Stadium.


Olympic Sports Roundup: Cavaliers sweep Dukes, Cross Country season kicks off Saturday

The No. 5 Virginia women’s soccer team posted its fourth consecutive shutout on Thursday as the Cavaliers used a pair of second-half goals to defeat James Madison by a score of 2-0 at Klöckner Stadium.


Cavaliers bounce back, blank Rider 4-0

Powered by a three-point performance from Daniel Mangarov on his Cavalier debut, Virginia earned its first victory of the season as they defeated Rider by a score of 4-0 on Monday night at Klöckner Stadium.


Olympic Sports Roundup: Hopkins’ hat trick keeps Hoos unbeaten

Haley Hopkins delivered her first hat trick for the Cavaliers on Sunday, scoring three times in the first 14 minutes, to help No. 8 Virginia to a 5-0 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson at Klöckner Stadium.


Hopkins lifts No. 8 Cavaliers to 1-0 victory at No. 11 Georgetown

Haley Hopkins delivered the lone score on the afternoon, but it was enough for victory as No. 8 Virginia defeated No. 11 Georgetown by a score of 1-0 at Shaw Field in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.


Virginia outplays Xavier, but falls 1-0 on late goal

Despite controlling possession while outshooting their opponents, the Virginia men’s soccer team fell to Xavier in its season opener by a score of 1-0 on Thursday night at Klöckner Stadium.


No. 8 Virginia hits the road to face No. 11 Georgetown

The No. 8 Virginia women’s soccer team goes on the road for the first time this season when the Cavaliers face No. 11 Georgetown in a 4 p.m. contest at Shaw Field on Thursday.


Virginia hosts Xavier to kick off the regular season

The Virginia men’s soccer team is set to open its 79th season on Thursday when the Cavaliers host Xavier at Klöckner Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.


Ahlander leads Cavaliers to 5-1 win in final preseason match over Bowling Green

Fueled by a three-point performance from Axel Ahlander in the midfield, Virginia cruised past Bowling Green to a 5-1 victory in their final preseason outing on Saturday night at Klöckner Stadium.


No. 4 Virginia takes care of George Mason in season opener, 3-1

The No. 4 Virginia women’s soccer team opened the 2022 season with a victory, posting a 3-1 win over George Mason at Klöckner Stadium on Thursday night.


Godfrey one of 61 players named to Preseason Hermann Trophy Watch List

Virginia junior midfielder Lia Godfrey has been named to the preseason watch list for the MAC Hermann Trophy, as was announced by the United Soccer Coaches and the Missouri Athletic Commission.


No. 4 Virginia kicks off regular season at 7 p.m. against George Mason

The No. 4 Virginia women’s soccer team opens the 2022 season on Thursday night when the Cavaliers host George Mason in a 7 p.m. contest at Klöckner Stadium.


Dawson, Jarrett chosen as UVA team captains

UVA head coach Steve Swanson announced that graduate student forward Rebecca Jarrett and midfielder Emma Dawson have been selected by the team as captains for the 2022 season.


Ueland named to ACC’s Preseason Watch List

Virginia’s senior defender Andreas Ueland has been named to the 2022 ACC preseason watch list, the league announced Tuesday.