CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The No. 13 Virginia’ mens soccer team (1-0-0) is set to host Colgate (0-1-0) to Klöckner Stadium on Sunday (Aug. 25). Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
How to Follow
Sunday night’s match against Colgate will be streamed on ACCNX which is available through the ESPN app and at WatchESPN.com for customers who have the ACC Network as part of their TV subscription. Links to both the broadcast and live stats are available at VirginiaSports.com. Fans can also get updates by following the program’s official Twitter account (@UVAMenSoccer).
Tickets Available
Single game tickets are also on sale with general admission tickets starting at $8 and reserved seats starting at $12. Concessions will be available at Klöckner Stadium for all home games and a clear bag policy is in effect. Outside food and drink is not permitted.
Noting Colgate
- Virginia’s second match of the season will feature the first meeting with Colgate in program history.
- Colgate comes to Klöckner Stadium fresh off facing another ACC opponent following a 1-0 loss at No. 25 Syracuse
- The Raiders come off an 8-10-2 season in which they appeared in the Patriot League semifinals
- Colgate was picked to finish fourth in the Patriot League preseason poll
Last Time Out
- Virginia began the season with a 3-0 win over Rider at Klöckner Stadium
- Danny Mangarov, Kome Ubogu and Nick Dang were among the goal scorers while Reese Miller, Paul Wiese and Albin Gashi each contributed assists
- Nick Dang scored his first goal as a Cavalier and became the first Virginia player to score on his debut since Mangarov accomplished the feat—also against Rider (8/9/22)
- Sophomore Cesar Cordova made his first collegiate start playing 78 minutes while registering four shots in the match
What a 𝘿𝘼𝙉𝙂 goal 🔥#GoHoos pic.twitter.com/WBoCsXxooe
— Virginia Men’s Soccer (@UVAMenSoccer) August 23, 2024
New Look Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers 2024 roster consists of 25 retuning players and 17 newcomers (nine transfers, eight freshmen).
- UVA’s returners feature a pair of outside backs Paul Wiese and Reese Miller as well as central midfielders Umberto Pelà and Albin Gashi.
- Virginia’s transfers bring with them a wealth of college soccer experience to the table including Lipscomb transfers Hayes Wood (21g, 12a) and Nick Dang (First Team All-ASUN Defender).
The Virginia Standard
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