BR-16 Virginia had a solid showing in its 2015 campaign, making it to the Big Dance despite losing in the first round of the ACC Tournament. A year ago the Cavaliers' biggest problem was scoring production, as no single player was able to tally double-digit point totals. Patrick Foss and Jake Rozhansky came closest with nine points apiece – but only Foss returns.
The Cavaliers didn't need to score a ton to win though. They outscored opponents 24-17 over the course of the season. Keeper Jeff Caldwell returns between the posts after posting seven shutouts a year ago.
Virginia senior midfielder Paddy Foss (Courtesy of Maryland Athletics)
Head Coach: George Gelnovatch
2015 Finish: 10-5-3 (Lost to Maryland in NCAA 2nd Round, 1-0)
Key Returners: Patrick Foss (MF); Jeff Caldwell (GK); Edward Opoku (F)
Games to Watch: Sept. 24 at Louisville; Oct. 7 at North Carolina
Key Newcomers: Weston McKennie – played for FC Dallas Academy, won the National Academy Championship in 2015 and played on both the U-17 and U-19 U.S. National Teams.
What Else? Virginia added some international flair to the roster in mid-July, picking up Robin Afamefuna (Germany), Sergi Nus (Spain) and Thorri Runarrson (Iceland). The trio joins foreign-born Cavaliers Pablo Aguilar (Guatemala) and Daniel Barir Jensen (Denmark).
