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The Virginia Cavaliers earned their first victory of the season on Tuesday, posting a 4‑0 shutout over the American Eagles. Head Coach George Gelnovatch praised the team’s defensive adjustments, while multiple players delivered career‑defining performances.
The Cavaliers ended a six‑game losing streak with a 4‑0 victory over American, featuring multiple first‑time goal scorers and a clean sheet by Spencer Sanderson.
The Cavaliers will host American on Friday, August 28, seeking to build on a 20‑4 series edge and a recent run that saw the program capture an ACC regular‑season title and a top‑four NCAA seed.
The Cavaliers opened the 2026 campaign with two narrow losses, exposing defensive vulnerabilities and injury setbacks despite early leads and possession dominance.
Virginia University fell 3-2 to High Point University after a seesaw match that featured early goals, a red card, and a decisive finish in the 89th minute.
Virginia’s men’s soccer team, ranked eleventh nationally, will host sixteenth‑ranked High Point on August 24, marking the first time two top‑25 programs meet in the series. The game highlights a strong home record, key returning players, and a live stream on ACC Network Extra.
Virginia fell 2-1 to UCLA in Charlottesville, with Ethan Martinez’s introduction sparking an equaliser before a late goal sealed the loss.
The University of Virginia opens its 2026 men’s soccer season against UCLA in a doubleheader that also features the women’s team versus La Salle, offering free admission and a pizza giveaway for the first 500 students.
Coach George Gelnovatch reveals a nationally ranked, internationally diverse class that underscores the program’s academic and athletic ambitions.
The Cavaliers will host 12 home games, face top opponents like UCLA, and continue a streak of first‑round byes in the NCAA Tournament.