The Cavaliers will need to find ways to make up for several key departures in order to make a run at a national championship.

BROWN: Way-too-early Virginia women’s soccer preview

By Brandon Brown | April 14, 2022

This year, I am doubling down on my claim from last year. The Cavaliers can win the program’s first elusive national championship.

Ordoñez scored 18 goals, including 8 game-winners, in her final season as a Cavalier.

Diana Ordoñez carries faith, heritage and skill into her first professional season

By Jacob Tisdale | April 1, 2022

Thomson (left) and Edwards (right) have both made major contributions to their respective sports, and they hope for similar data analytics roles to be created for other varsity teams at the University.

Virginia Athletics leverages data via advanced analytic techniques

By Alex Maniatis | December 2, 2021

This was Ivory's 100th career start in her time at Virginia.

No. 1 seed women’s soccer ends its season with a heartbreaking loss to No. 4 seed BYU

By Sarah Pettycord | November 21, 2021

Spaanstra recorded her 29th career assist tonight against the Panthers.

No. 2 women’s soccer defeats Milwaukee 2-0, advances in NCAA Tournament

By Sarah Pettycord | November 19, 2021

This win was a true team effort, as six different Cavaliers scored goals during the match.

No. 2 women’s soccer shuts out High Point 6-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

By Sarah Pettycord | November 13, 2021

No. 1 women’s soccer beats No. 24 Clemson in ACC semifinals, falls short against No. 2 Florida State in the ACC Championship

By Kushal Patel and Maggie Rutherford | November 8, 2021

Despite the loss, Virginia has no reason to hang its head as the NCAA Tournament looms on the horizon.

Junior forward Diana Ordoñez has been one of the key players for Virginia throughout the regular season.

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No. 1 Virginia women’s soccer set for showdown at No. 3 Florida State in regular-season finale

By Corbin Lathrop | October 28, 2021

Currently the top team in the ACC, there will be a lot on the line for the Cavaliers in their Thursday night game against Florida State before heading into conference championship games.

In the end, Virginia walked away with a 2-1 victory, moving the team up to second in the ACC standings.

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No. 2 Virginia women’s soccer takes down No. 17 Notre Dame in a tight ACC matchup

By McCullough Campbell | October 18, 2021

The Cavaliers and the Fighting Irish competed for 82 scoreless minutes before Virginia struck first — ultimately winning the ACC matchup 2-1.

Virginia looks to extend its unbeaten streak to eight games Sunday against Notre Dame.

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No. 2 women’s soccer set to face No. 24 Notre Dame Sunday

By Madelyn Lawlor | October 13, 2021

The Fighting Irish will challenge the Cavaliers and make them prove that they’re the No. 2 team in the country.

Senior defender Claire Constant and the Cavalier defense were able to withstand a strong North Carolina attack and shut out the Tar Heels.

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No. 2 women’s soccer remain undefeated in ACC play with a draw against No. 5 North Carolina

By Maggie Rutherford | October 6, 2021

The Cavaliers (10-1-1, 3-0-1 ACC) had the higher ranking going into the match, while the Tar Heels (8-1-2, 1-1-2 ACC) had a home field advantage and a hefty 39-4-4 lead in the series between the rival teams.

Virginia has one of the most dynamic teams in the nation right now — one that is hoping to end the season with its first national championship.

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No. 2 women’s soccer to face No. 5 North Carolina in highly anticipated ACC showdown

By Kushal Patel | October 1, 2021

Virginia hopes to continue its hot streak on Sunday against North Carolina.

Fifth year goalkeeper Laurel Ivory has only allowed seven goals all season and just one in the last three matches.

Sports

No. 2 women’s soccer moves to 3-0 in ACC play after recent wins

By Kushal Patel and Maggie Rutherford | September 29, 2021

The ACC is widely regarded as the most competitive conference in Division I women’s soccer, and Virginia’s first three intraconference matchups proved just that.

Junior forward Diana Ordoñez has been instrumental to the team's success, netting eight goals.

Sports

Virginia women’s soccer sets their eyes on an elusive first national championship

By Brandon Brown | September 27, 2021

Following last year's College Cup appearance, the Cavaliers have started the season off on fire, downing border foe West Virginia and defending national champion Santa Clara.

Senior forward Alexa Spaanstra netted her third goal of the season against Oklahoma.

Sports

No. 3 women’s soccer splits weekend series

By Kushal Patel | September 15, 2021

A 1-1 split against two solid programs is not the worst-case scenario for a team blindsided by losing their senior star forward Rebecca Jarrett to injury.

The Cavaliers dominated the Patriots and Colonial on all sides of the ball, combining for eight goals scored and just one goal allowed across the two matches.

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No. 3 women’s soccer sweeps late week slate versus George Mason and George Washington

By Kushal Patel | September 1, 2021

The Cavaliers (4-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) dominated every facet of their matches against the Patriots and Colonials in preparation for a date with Santa Clara, the defending national champion, Thursday.

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Previewing the 2021 season for Virginia women’s soccer

By Maggie Rutherford | August 31, 2021

The Cavaliers have started the season strong and are expected to perform well throughout the fall.

A strong header from junior attacker Diana Ordoñez was the deciding factor in Sunday's bout.

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No. 4 women’s soccer shuts out No. 12 West Virginia 1-0

By Akhil Rekulapelli | August 25, 2021

The Cavaliers (2-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) downed the Mountaineers (1-1-0, 0-0-0 Big 12) thanks to a goal from junior attacker Diana Ordoñez in the seventh minute.

Former Virginia defender Becky Sauerbrunn captained the American women to a bronze medal finish at this year's Olympics.

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Breaking down the Olympic performances of three former Virginia soccer stars

By Connor Lothrop | August 19, 2021

While all three players played 966 minutes and registered a grand total of one shot, zero assists, and zero goals, they made contributions well beyond the box score on defense and as playmakers.

The lone goal of the match was scored after a header from senior Lizzy Sieracki sent the ball into the back of the net.

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Virginia women’s soccer to play in NCAA College Cup for the first time in seven years

By Maggie Rutherford | May 13, 2021

As Virginia heads into the final rounds of the NCAA Tournament, it looks to avenge its mid-October loss to Florida State.

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BROWN: Way-too-early Virginia women’s soccer preview

Diana Ordoñez carries faith, heritage and skill into her first professional season

Virginia Athletics leverages data via advanced analytic techniques

No. 1 seed women’s soccer ends its season with a heartbreaking loss to No. 4 seed BYU

No. 2 women’s soccer defeats Milwaukee 2-0, advances in NCAA Tournament

No. 2 women’s soccer shuts out High Point 6-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

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