2000 University of Virginia Men's Soccer Quick Facts
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June 22, 2000
2000 Virginia Men’s Soccer Team Information
School: The University of Virginia
Founded: by Thomas Jefferson in 1819
Nicknames: Cavaliers, Wahoos, ‘Hoos
Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Enrollment: 18,346
President: John T. Casteen (Virginia ’65)
Athletic Director: Terry Holland (Davidson ’64)
Facility (capacity): Klockner Stadium (8,000)
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Colors: Navy and Orange
Head Coach: George Gelnovatch (Virginia ’87)
Gelnovatch’s Record at UVa: 65-20-10 overall, 12-6-6 ACC (four years)
Gelnovatch’s Overall Record: 65-20-10 overall, 12-6-6 ACC (four years)
UVa Assistant Coaches: Craig Reynolds (SUNY-Brockport ’75), Carey Aliff (Christopher Newport ’94)
1999 Record and Finish: 14-9-1 overall, 1-4-1 ACC, 2-1 in ACC Tournament
1999 Postseason: Lost 2-0 to UCLA in the NCAA Quarterfinals
Starters Returning/Lost: 10/1
Letterman Returning/Lost: 16/1
Athletic Director: Terry Holland (Davidson ’64)
Media Relations Director: Rich Murray (Washington & Lee ’71)
Men’s Soccer Contact: Adam Jones (Bowling Green ’97)
Adam Jones’ email acj4b@virginia.edu
Adam Jones’ Phone Number (804) 982-5131
Press Box Phone Number (804 977-2690
Media Relations Phone Number (804) 982-5500
Media Relations Fax Number (804) 982-5525
Men’s Soccer Office Phone (804) 982-5700
Men’s Soccer Office email cre4d@virginia.edu
Web Site www.virginiasports.com (select “Men’s Soccer”)
Fax on Demand Information (336) 854-5859
#81550 Release
#81552 Stats
#81553 Box Score
#81554 Schedule & Roster
Top Returners: Kenny Arena, Sheldon Barnes, Curtis Bush,Carter Burgess, Jonathan Cole, David Comfort, Sean Feeney, Mike Feller, Ryan Gibbs, Marshall Leonard, Kyle Martino, Chad Prince, Kyle Singer, Eric Solomon, Steve Totten, Ryan Trout, Rob Wright.Top Newcomers Alecko Eskandarian, Ryan Kelly, Mahatha Oliver.
2000 Virginia Soccer Roster
| No. | Name | Pos. | Cl.-Exp. | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown (High School) | ||
| 1 | Kyle Singer | G | So.-1L | 6-0 | 180 | Plymouth, Minn. (Robbinsdale Armstrong) | ||
| 2 | Mike Feller | M/D | Sr.-2L | 5-10 | 165 | Richmond, Va. (Mills Godwin) | ||
| 3 | Chad Prince | D | Sr.-3L | 5-11 | 165 | Woodbury, N.Y. (Syosset) | ||
| 4 | Eric Solomon | M/D | So.-1L | 5-10 | 160 | Livingston, N.J. (Livingston) | ||
| 5 | Mahatha Oliver | D | Fr.-HS | 6-0 | 180 | Dematha Catholic (Waldorf, Md.) | ||
| 6 | Ryan Trout | F/M | Sr.-3L | 6-0 | 165 | Media, Pa. (Strath Haven) | ||
| 7 | Ryan Gibbs | F | So.-1L | 5-11 | 165 | West Chester, Pa. (East) | ||
| 8 | Marshall Leonard | M/D | Jr.-2L | 5-7 | 165 | Midland, Ga. (Shaw) | ||
| 9 | Sheldon Barnes | F | Jr.-2L | 5-9 | 165 | Miramar, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas) | ||
| 10 | Steve Totten | M | Jr.-2L | 5-11 | 175 | Allentown, N.J. (Peddie) | ||
| 11 | Alecko Eskandarian | F | Fr.-HS | 5-8 | 152 | Bergen Catholic (Montvale, N.J.) | ||
| 12 | Ryan Kelly | F/M | Fr.-HS | 6-1 | 180 | Cherokee (Marlton, N.J.) | ||
| 13 | Jacob LeBlanc | M | Fr.-HS | 5-11 | 180 | Palo Alto, Calif. (Palo Alto) | ||
| 15 | Carter Burgess | D | So.-1L | 5-10 | 160 | Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville) | ||
| 16 | Kyle Martino | M | So.-1L | 5-9 | 145 | Westport, Conn. (Staples) | ||
| 17 | Jonathan Cole | D/M | So.-1L | 6-0 | 175 | Annapolis, Md. (McDonogh) | ||
| 18 | Matt Beran | D | Jr.-1L | 5-11 | 175 | Strongsville, Ohio (St. Ignatius) | ||
| 19 | Kenny Arena | M/D | So.-1L | 6-1 | 175 | Fairfax, Va. (Oakton) | ||
| 20 | Curtis Bush | M | Sr.-2L | 5-10 | 160 | New Orleans, La. (Isadore Newman) | ||
| 21 | Sean Feeney | M/D | So.-1L | 5-10 | 155 | Manasquan, N.J. (Christian Brothers Acad.) | ||
| 22 | Kito Pruitt | M | Sr.-2L | 5-9 | 155 | Richmond, Va. (Collegiate) | ||
| 23 | Brett Mayer-Aschhoff | G | Fr.-HS | Charlottesville, Va. (Albemarle) | ||||
| 24 | Nelson Cupello | G | Jr.-1L | 6-2 | 175 | Rochester, N.Y. (Greece Arcadia) | ||
| 27 | David Comfort | G | So.-1L | 6-5 | 200 | Richmond, Va. (Monacan) | ||
| 28 | Rob Wright | F | Jr.-2L | 5-9 | 155 | Virginia Beach, Va. (First Colonial) |
Head Coach: George Gelnovatch (Virginia, ’87)
Assistant Coaches: Craig Reynolds (SUNY-Brockport, ’75),
Carey Aliff (Christopher Newport, ’94)
Mike McGinty (Wake Forest, ’95)
Team Physician: Danny Mistry (University of Madras, ’84)
Associate Athletic Trainer: Sue Saliba (Virginia, ’86)
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Kirsten Rossner-Buchanan
Student Trainer: Kate DuPont
Media Relations Director: Adam Jones (Bowling Green ’97)
2000 Virginia Men’s Soccer Schedule/Results
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time |
| Fri. August 25 | vs. Georgetown (Exh.) | College Park, Md. | 5:00 |
| Sat. August 26 | vs. St. John’s (Exh.) | College Park, Md. | 5:00 |
| Virginia Soccer Classic Tournament | |||
| Fri. September 1 | SOUTH FLORIDA | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:30 |
| Sun. September 3 | JACKSONVILLE | Charlottesville, Va. | 2:30 |
| Fila/Maryland Invitational Tournament | |||
| Fri. September 8 | vs. South Carolina | @ College Park, Md. | 8:00 |
| Sun. September 10 | vs. Indiana | @ College Park, Md. | 2:30 |
| Wed. September 13 | NORTHEASTERN | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Sat. September 16 | @ Wake Forest | Winston-Salem, N.C. | 7:00 |
| Wed. September 20 | VCU | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Sun. September 24 | @ North Carolina | Chapel Hill, N.C. | 2:00 |
| Wed. September 27 | vs. William & Mary | @ Virginia Beach, Va. | 7:00 |
| Sun. October 1 | N.C. STATE | Charlottesville, Va. | 1:00 |
| Wed. October 4 | JAMES MADISON | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Fri. October 6 | FAIRFIELD | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Sun. October 15 | @ Clemson | Clemson, S.C. | 2:00 |
| Wed. October 18 | ELON | Charlottesville, Va. | 5:00 |
| Sat. October 21 | DUKE | Charlottesville, Va. | 8:00 |
| Wed. October 25 | AMERICAN | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Sun. October 29 | PROVIDENCE | Charlottesville, Va. | 12:00 |
| Fri. November 3 | MARYLAND | Charlottesville, Va. | 7:00 |
| Nov. 9-12 | @ ACC Tournament | TBA | TBA |
| Nov. 18-Dec. 10 | @ NCAA Tournament | TBA | TBA |