The Virginia women's soccer program, ranked No. 11 in the nation, is set to begin its season with a home matchup against Liberty on August 16 at 5 p.m. at Klöckner Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A Milestone in the Making
The Cavaliers enter the contest riding a 14‑match unbeaten streak in season‑opening games, the longest such run in program history, highlighted by a 3‑1 victory over Northwestern that featured a decisive goal from forward Gio Canali and an assist from rookie Addison Halpern.
Jordyn Hardeman recorded her first career assist on that opening goal, while Anya Collie celebrated her first collegiate score, underscoring the depth of talent on the roster.
Head coach Steve Swanson, who is poised to reach his 400th win as Virginia's head coach, sees the match as an opportunity to add another chapter to a career defined by consistency and development.
Virginia's dominance over Liberty is well documented; the Cavaliers have never lost to the Flames in 17 career meetings, outscoring them 17‑0 and conceding just a single goal in Charlottesville since 2011.
Fans will enjoy free admission to all home women's soccer games this regular season, and the game will be streamed live on ACCNX via ESPN.com and the ESPN app, giving viewers across the country a chance to follow the action.