Steve Swanson etched his name into Virginia soccer history on Saturday, recording his 400th career goal in a 2‑0 victory over Liberty.
Milestone Moment at Klöckner Stadium
The Cavaliers opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Addison Halpern found the net, the finish set up by a precise pass from Allie Ross.
A 90‑minute weather delay briefly halted play early in the second half, but the pause only heightened the anticipation among the modest crowd gathered for free admission.
Virginia’s second goal arrived in the 73rd minute, when Allie Ross capitalized on a rebound off the crossbar from Liv Rademake, sealing the shutout.
The win marks the continuation of a busy home schedule, with the Cavaliers set to host La Salle at 4 p.m. Thursday. The match will be part of a doubleheader that also features the Virginia men’s team facing UCLA at 7 p.m.
Fans enjoyed a lively atmosphere as the team looks ahead to the upcoming clash, underscoring the program’s deep roots and community support.