Virginia Announces 2018 Women's Soccer Schedule

2018 Women’s Soccer Schedule

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. –The Virginia women’s soccer team announced its 2018 schedule on Wednesday (June 20). The schedule consists of 17 games, featuring 10 home matches, including five against ACC opponents.

The Cavaliers play a 10-match ACC schedule and will also play seven matches against non-conference opponents. The 2018 slate features nine teams that advanced to the 2017 NCAA Tournament, including four teams that advanced to the Sweet 16 round or further.

Virginia will open the 2018 season against Colgate (Aug. 17) to kick off a stretch that sees the Cavaliers play five of their first six matches at home.  During that stretch, Virginia will also host Cincinnati (Aug. 20), Bucknell (Aug. 26), Hofstra (Sept. 2) and Liberty (Sept. 6). The lone road match will come at William & Mary (Aug. 23).

The Cavaliers will then go on the road to face Penn State (Sept. 9) to close the non-conference portion of the schedule.

ACC play begins with Virginia facing three straight road tests before returning home. The ACC slate begins at Virginia Tech (Sept. 14). The other ACC road matches are atClemson (Sept. 20), Duke (Sept. 23), Louisville (Oct. 4) and Notre Dame (Oct. 7).

Virginia’s home ACC schedule includes games withWake Forest (Sept. 30), Pittsburgh (Oct. 14), Syracuse (Oct. 18), Florida State (Oct. 21) and NC State (Oct. 25).
 
The ACC championships will be played October 28 – Nov. 4. The quarterfinals will be played on campus sites (Oct. 28) with the semifinals and finals played at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C. (Nov. 2-4). The NCAA championships will begin on Nov. 9 and conclude with the College Cup at WakeMed Park with the semifinals on Nov. 30 and the finals on Dec. 2. 

Virginia will also play a pair of exhibition matches prior to the start of the regular-season schedule. The first exhibition match will come at the close of the team’s training camp in Michigan on Aug. 10. The second will come at home when the Cavaliers host UNCW (Aug. 13) at 1 p.m. 
 
SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE ON SALE JUNE 25
Beginning June 25, fans can purchase general admission season tickets online. Returning reserved season ticket holders may renew their seats by logging into their online account or by phone at (800) 542-8821 or in-person at the Virginia Athletics Ticket Office in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Single-game tickets will go on sale on Aug. 6 and will feature discounted tickets when purchasing online and in advance of game day for phone and sales at Bryant Hall. For all regular season home games, reserved single-game tickets can be purchased for $8 online and in advance and $10 at the box office on game day. General admission single-game tickets are $5 online and in advance and $8 at the box office on game day.
 
For more information on season and single game tickets, visit: http://www.virginiasports.com/tickets/soccer-ticket-info.html
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY/SECURITY MEASURES IN PLACE AT KLÖCKNER STADIUM
For the 2018 season, fans are reminded the Virginia athletics department’s clear bag policy and entrance procedures will be in place for all home soccer games at Klöckner Stadium. The clear bag policy and entrance procedures will match those in place at Scott Stadium for home football games and at John Paul Jones Arena for home men’s and women’s basketball games. 
 
The policy and entrance procedures are consistent with University policies for events held on Grounds and were implemented as a result of recommendations made by UVA’s security consultant. The policy limits the size and type of bags that can be brought into Klöckner Stadium. The policy does not change the items fans may bring into the facility, but restricts the type of bag used to carry items. Click here for a complete list of prohibited items.
 
• Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and cannot exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or clear one-gallon plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar) are also permitted. • A small clutch bag, approximately the size of a hand and no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (with or without a handle or strap) may be taken into the stadium or arena and will be subject to search. • An exception will be made for items necessary for medical reasons after proper inspections at a gate designated for this purpose.
 
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, diaper bags, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. 
 
Seat cushions, seat backs, folding chairs and blankets are permitted. However, these items may not have pockets and the carrying bags for these items will not be permitted to enter the facility. 
Items needed for small children must be in a clear bag that meet the stated dimensions. Screening procedures will be used at all entry gates to Klöckner Stadium. Walk-through and hand wand metal detectors will be the primary means of screening. For guests who are unable to utilize a walk-through metal detector, hand-held metal detectors will be used. 
 
Re-entry will no longer be permitted at Klöckner Stadium without a separate game ticket.
 
2018 VIRGINIA WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE

^ Exhibition Match
*ACC Match