Men's soccer

The Cavaliers couldn't produce a goal in the second period of overtime against the Fighting Irish Sunday, leading them to fall behind in ACC standings with a 1-2-1 record as they prepare to face Syracuse at home Friday.

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Men’s soccer falls 2-1 to Notre Dame in another double overtime thriller

By Muhammad Amjad | October 26, 2020

Virginia failed to improve its ACC standing as it fell to Notre Dame Sunday in its fourth consecutive overtime match this season.

Midfielder Nick Berghold scored a crucial, last-minute goal against Pittsburgh to tie the game at 2-2 and force overtime.

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No. 5 men’s soccer suffers 3-2 overtime loss to No. 2 Pittsburgh in first loss of season

By Joe von Storch | October 21, 2020

The loss was certainly disappointing for Virginia fans as the Cavaliers had an opportunity to claim sole possession of first place in the ACC North with a win, and it appeared they might sneak out with a victory given their momentum heading into overtime.

Senior forward Irakoze Donasiyano had his first career penalty-kick attempt saved in the 60th minute.

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No. 5 men’s soccer and Virginia Tech end in 1-1 stalemate following double overtime nailbiter

By Muhammad Amjad | October 18, 2020

The Cavaliers evened up the score in the second-half following graduate student midfielder Joan Gilbert's first career goal, extending Virginia's unbeaten streak against the Hokies to 16 matches.

Senior forward Nathaniel Crofts will have to continue his strong start to the season if the Cavaliers want to defeat the Hokies and remain perfect.

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No. 3 men’s soccer travels to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech Wednesday

By Kira Flores | October 13, 2020

The Cavaliers (1-0-0, 1-0-0 ACC) opened their season Friday night with a 2-1 win against Louisville and will aim to continue the momentum from the dramatic win in 2OT.

The Cavaliers celebrate their 300th win at Klockner Stadium and first win of the 2020 season after sophomore forward Philip Horton scored with 1:05 remaining in the second period of overtime.

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No. 5 men’s soccer takes down Louisville 2-1 in double-overtime to open its season

By Joe von Storch | October 12, 2020

Men's soccer secured its first win of the season with a penalty goal by sophomore forward Philip Horton in the 109th minute.

With the loss of forward Daryl Dike to the MLS, senior forward Nathaniel Crofts will have to step up to fill the huge hole Dike leaves in the Virginia offense.

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Amid uncertainty, Virginia men’s soccer set for ACC play

By Joe von Storch | September 10, 2020

The ACC announced Friday the layout for the abbreviated season — each school will play six conference games in addition to two exhibition matches prior to a modified eight-team conference tournament.

Former midfielder Joe Bell is one of the many key pieces that departed the Cavaliers following their 2019 campaign.

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Virginia men’s soccer set to reload after run to College Cup

By Joe von Storch | August 24, 2020

Along with a handful of former seniors including captain defender Robin Afamefuna, underclassmen starters Daryl Dike, Henry Kessler, Joe Bell and Daniel Steedman all left the program to pursue professional careers.

Dike’s top-five selection is the highest of any Virginia player since Tony Tchani was taken second in 2010.

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Five men’s soccer players head to the professional level

By Joe von Storch | January 13, 2020

This marks the first time in program history that three Virginia players were selected in the first two rounds of the MLS SuperDraft.

Daryl Dike tallied his 10th goal of the season Sunday night to help Virginia draw level with Georgetown late in the championship game.

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No. 1 men’s soccer loses to No. 2 Georgetown in the national championship in a penalty kick shootout

By Joe von Storch | December 16, 2019

A back-and-forth game set the stage for a dramatic finish in penalties — a 7-6 decision in favor of the Hoyas.

Sophomore forward Daryl Dike was electric for the Cavaliers, scoring his eighth and ninth goals of the season against the Demon Deacons.

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No. 1 men’s soccer defeats No. 9 Wake Forest 2-1 to advance to NCAA championship game

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 14, 2019

Virginia will now face No. 2 Georgetown in the finals of the 2019 College Cup.

Junior midfielder Joe Bell has been an adept distributor of the ball for Virginia, delivering key passes to spark sophomore forward Daryl Dike and the rest of the Cavalier attack.

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Junior midfielder Joe Bell named finalist for MAC Hermann Trophy

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 12, 2019

Bell has had an outstanding season for Virginia, tallying six goals and four assists while serving as a co-captain alongside senior defender Robin Afamefuna.

Sophomore forward Daryl Dike drew two fouls inside the 18-yard box to help lead the Cavaliers to the College Cup.

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No. 1 men’s soccer edges No. 5 Southern Methodist to advance to College Cup

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 8, 2019

The Cavaliers secured their 20th win courtesy of two goals by junior midfielder Joe Bell.

Junior goalkeeper Colin Shutler will have to bring his A-game in order to shut down Southern Methodist's electric offense.

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No. 1 men’s soccer to face No. 5 Southern Methodist with trip to College Cup on the line

By Joe von Storch | December 4, 2019

The two programs are facing off for only the fourth time — with the Mustangs winning the previous three meetings — and for the first time since 2008.

Freshman defender Andreas Ueland had a career-high two goals against St. John's Saturday night.

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No. 1 men’s soccer blanks No. 14 St. John’s in NCAA third round 3-0

By Akhil Rekulapelli | December 1, 2019

The last time the Cavaliers advanced to the quarterfinals was 2014, when they also secured the program’s seventh national title.

Junior goalkeeper Colin Shutler and the Virginia defense tallied their NCAA-leading 14th shutout of the season Sunday afternoon.

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No. 1 men’s soccer advances to NCAA tournament third round, defeating Campbell 2-0

By Joe von Storch | November 25, 2019

The top overall seed Cavaliers will advance to the third round after receiving a bye in the first round. Virginia will play the winner of Syracuse and 16th seeded St. John’s Saturday in Charlottesville for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Freshman defender Andreas Ueland will have to bring his A-game to quiet Campbell's electric offense.

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No. 1 men’s soccer set to play No. 24 Campbell in NCAA Tournament second round

By Akhil Rekulapelli | November 23, 2019

The Camels rode a three-goal second half to defeat James Madison 3-1 Thursday night in order to face the Cavaliers, who earned a first-round bye as the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament.

Virginia is named the 2019 ACC Menís Soccer Champions at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., Sunday Nov. 17, 2019. (Photo by Sara D. Davis, the ACC)

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Men’s soccer wins ACC title, defeating Clemson 3-1

By Joe von Storch | November 19, 2019

The Cavaliers' last ACC championship win in 2009 was immediately followed by a national championship.

Junior goalkeeper Colin Shutler leads the country in shutouts, with 13.

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No. 2 Virginia to face No. 1 Clemson in the ACC tournament final

By Joe von Storch | November 17, 2019

The Cavaliers (16-1-1, 6-1-1 ACC) are hoping to capture their first ACC title since 2009.

Junior forward Nathaniel Crofts recorded his fifth goal of the season Wednesday night, which proved to be the difference-maker against Wake Forest.

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No. 2 men’s soccer edges out No. 7 Wake Forest 1-0 in ACC semifinals

By Akhil Rekulapelli | November 15, 2019

The Cavaliers downed the Demon Deacons by way of a 25th minute goal by junior forward Nathaniel Crofts.

At 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, Daryl Dike is built differently than most soccer players — at the college or professional level.

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Daryl Dike looks to defy the odds and lead No. 4 men’s soccer to a national title

By Tobias Abramenko | November 14, 2019

If you saw sophomore forward Daryl Dike walking down the street, you would assume he was a football linebacker rather than a soccer player.

Men’s soccer falls 2-1 to Notre Dame in another double overtime thriller

No. 5 men’s soccer suffers 3-2 overtime loss to No. 2 Pittsburgh in first loss of season

No. 5 men’s soccer and Virginia Tech end in 1-1 stalemate following double overtime nailbiter

No. 3 men’s soccer travels to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech Wednesday

No. 5 men’s soccer takes down Louisville 2-1 in double-overtime to open its season

Amid uncertainty, Virginia men’s soccer set for ACC play

Virginia men’s soccer set to reload after run to College Cup

Five men’s soccer players head to the professional level

No. 1 men’s soccer loses to No. 2 Georgetown in the national championship in a penalty kick shootout

No. 1 men’s soccer defeats No. 9 Wake Forest 2-1 to advance to NCAA championship game

Junior midfielder Joe Bell named finalist for MAC Hermann Trophy

No. 1 men’s soccer edges No. 5 Southern Methodist to advance to College Cup

No. 1 men’s soccer to face No. 5 Southern Methodist with trip to College Cup on the line

No. 1 men’s soccer blanks No. 14 St. John’s in NCAA third round 3-0

No. 1 men’s soccer advances to NCAA tournament third round, defeating Campbell 2-0

No. 1 men’s soccer set to play No. 24 Campbell in NCAA Tournament second round

Men’s soccer wins ACC title, defeating Clemson 3-1

No. 2 Virginia to face No. 1 Clemson in the ACC tournament final

No. 2 men’s soccer edges out No. 7 Wake Forest 1-0 in ACC semifinals

Daryl Dike looks to defy the odds and lead No. 4 men’s soccer to a national title

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LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

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Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

Board of Visitors discusses DEI initiatives, faculty political affiliations and U.Va.’s ranking

The committee on the College at Wise discusses efforts to improve retention rates

LANFORD: All Virginians, including ex-felons, deserve voting rights

Academic and Student Life Committee announces new software for undergraduate advising

Board of Visitors Finance Committee approves University’s $5.4 billion fiscal year budget

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