Five men’s soccer players selected in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft
By Kira Flores | January 22, 2021Virginia had five players taken in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, the most of any NCAA school and the most in program history.
Virginia had five players taken in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, the most of any NCAA school and the most in program history.
The fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-3-1, 2-3-1 ACC) upset the top-seeded Demon Deacons (7-2-0, 5-1-0 ACC) on the strength of two goals from junior forward Cabrel Happi Kamseu.
The Cavaliers (2-3-1, 2-3-1 ACC) come into the tournament as the No. 4 seed from the North Region and will aim to repeat as ACC Champions by first taking down the No. 1 seed Demon Deacons (5-1, 7-1 ACC).
The Cavaliers (2-3-1, 2-3-1 ACC) suffered their first loss to Virginia Tech (3-1-2, 3-1-2 ACC) in 15 years to close out their regular season and will look ahead to the start of the ACC Tournament
The Cavaliers (2-2-1, 2-2-1 ACC) beat Syracuse Friday night to avoid a third consecutive loss and will aim to continue the momentum going into a regular season finale versus their in-state rival.
Dike’s electric start to his MLS career has both Cavalier and Orlando City SC fans wondering — what are his chances of getting called up to the United States Men’s National Team?
Virginia's 1-0 win over Syracuse, powered by a penalty kick in the 71st minute, led the team to its first shutout of the season Friday night.
Virginia failed to improve its ACC standing as it fell to Notre Dame Sunday in its fourth consecutive overtime match this season.
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.
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.
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.
Men's soccer secured its first win of the season with a penalty goal by sophomore forward Philip Horton in the 109th minute.
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.
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.
This marks the first time in program history that three Virginia players were selected in the first two rounds of the MLS SuperDraft.
A back-and-forth game set the stage for a dramatic finish in penalties — a 7-6 decision in favor of the Hoyas.
Virginia will now face No. 2 Georgetown in the finals of the 2019 College Cup.
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.
The Cavaliers secured their 20th win courtesy of two goals by junior midfielder Joe Bell.
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.