The Cavaliers came back from an early deficit, but ultimately couldn't hold their lead.
Sally Yates, former U.S. deputy attorney general, released a report last week revealing systemic sexual misconduct and abuse in the National Women’s Soccer League.
After facing two straight top-five opponents in Duke and Florida State, this matchup against the Orange had all the makings of a trap game for Virginia, and the Cavaliers delivered a frustrating performance with crucial mistakes plaguing the team.
While Virginia’s chances for an ACC regular season title are likely dashed with two conference losses, the game still showed signs of a team that can compete for its first national championship.
The Cavaliers were able to return home with a crucial win to keep their hopes of a regular season championship alive.
Friday night's match will be a step up in competition as the Cavaliers face a tough-minded Blue Devil squad who can control possession of the game and get shots on goal.
Following its first loss of the season, the No. 2 Virginia women’s soccer team came into its first conference home game of the season searching for a better performance.
Before this match, no team had ever beaten North Carolina in regulation after trailing by two goals.
For what has been an incredibly successful program at the Division I level, the University is still seeking its first NCAA Championship in women’s soccer.
After 90 minutes, neither team was able to score as the Rams fought valiantly against the Cavaliers.
The goals just kept coming for Virginia, as it picked up its second straight 5-0 victory, this time over visiting Oregon State.
Both defenses were on their A-game in the first half, but the Cavaliers were able to break open the game against the Tigers in the second half, leading to a 5-0 victory.
The Cavalier defense prevented the Dukes from getting even one shot off and held on for its fourth consecutive shutout.
The Cavaliers scored four unanswered goals in the first 26 minutes of the game as the Knights could not compete with Virginia in a 5-0 rout.
Constant joined the national team knowing that she had to prove herself to her new teammates, and she approached the challenge with marked humility.
In a tightly contested match, a 54th minute goal from graduate student forward Haley Hopkins proved to be the difference maker in a 1-0 victory for the Cavaliers.
After the opening whistle it was clear that Loyola (0-2, 0-0 Patriot League) was no match for the talented Virginia (2-0, 0-0 ACC) squad as the Cavaliers cruised to a 6-0 victory.
While Virginia certainly would have liked to capitalize more on their opportunities, the dominance on both sides of the field is a positive sign for the team moving forward.
This year, I am doubling down on my claim from last year. The Cavaliers can win the program’s first elusive national championship.
After her phenomenal junior season, Ordoñez knew it was time to make the leap to the NWSL.
