Cavaliers in Professional Soccer
Former Cavaliers Currently Playing Professional Soccer
| NAME | YEARS AT UVA | CLUB | LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Afonso | 2020-23 | Inter Miami CF | MLS |
| Stephen Annor-Gyamfi | 2023 | Houston Dynamo 2 | MLS Next Pro |
| Joe Bell | 2017-19 | Viking FK | Eliteserien (Norway) |
| Daryl Dike | 2018-19 | West Bromwich Albion | EFL Championship |
| Derrick Etienne | 2015 | Toronto FC | MLS |
| Bret Halsey | 2018-20 | Free Agent | MLS |
| Aboubacar Keita | 2018 | Kalmar FF | Superettan (Sweden) |
| Henry Kessler | 2017-19 | St. Louis CITY | MLS |
| Jean-Christophe Koffi | 2016-18 | Virginia Dream FC | UPSL |
| Aidan O’Connor | 2022-23 | New York Red Bulls II | MLS Next Pro |
| Brian Ownby | 2008-11 | Louisville City FC | USL |
As of 04/01/25
MLS Draft History (PDF) | All-Time UVA Players in Professional Soccer (PDF) | Season Update: 3.30.23
Former Virginia Players in Professional Soccer Management
| NAME | YEARS AT UVA | POSITION | CLUB | LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Albright | 1997-98 | General Manager | FC Cincinnati | MLS |
| Bruce Arena | 1978-95 | Head Coach | San Jose Earthquakes | MLS |
| Kenny Arena | 1999-02 | Assistant Coach | FC Cincinnati | MLS |
| Hunter Freeman | 2002-04 | Technical Director | FC Cincinnati | MLS |
| Ben Olsen | 1995-97 | Head Coach | Houston Dynamo | MLS |
| Curt Onalfo | 1987-90 | Sporting Director | New England Revolution | MLS |
| Diego Restrepo | 2009-10 | Head of Goalkeeping | DC United | MLS |
| Chris Tierney | 2004-08 | Assistant Sporting Director | New England Revolution | MLS |
| Richie Williams | 1988-91 | Head Coach | New England Revolution II | MLS |
As of 04/01/25
Former Virginia Coaches in Professional Soccer
| NAME | YEARS AT UVA | POSITION | CLUB | LEAGUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sarachan | 1984-88 | Assistant Manager | San Jose Earthquakes | MLS |
As of 04/01/25