Virginia Hosts Drexel Saturday in Preseason Finale
Virginia Athletics Master Plan | 2019 Schedule | 2019 Soccer Ticket Information
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The No. 12 Virginia men’s soccer team will wrap its 2019 preseason on Saturday (Aug. 24) when it hosts Drexel at Klöckner Stadium. The friendly is slated for a 7 p.m. start and admission is free to the public.
A live stream or live stats will not be available for any of the Cavalier exhibition matches. Fans can follow along on the team’s official twitter account (@UVAMenSoccer) for in-game updates.
The Cavaliers enter the match with a 1-0-1 record in the preseason that includes a 3-1 victory over Villanova on Tuesday (Aug. 20) and a 1-1 draw against Siena back on Aug. 17.
Through two exhibition games, Virginia junior Nathaniel Crofts has scored twice, with a goal in each match. Both of his tallies were game-tying scores including a penalty kick conversion against Villanova to level the match at one. Henry Kessler was credited with the second half game-winner against the Wildcats and Jerren Nixon Jr. made it 3-1 with a successful penalty kick attempt.
Drexel is looking to build a 9-5-3 campaign last season that saw the Dragons post a 5-3-1 mark in Colonial Athletic Association action. Sophomore Chris Donovan, a Preseason All-CAA selection, returns after finishing third on the team with nine points (3g, 3a). The Dragons were picked to finish seventh out of eight schools in the leagues preseason poll.
Virginia and Drexel have met only once in the regular season, a 2-0 victory by the Cavaliers back in 2012.
Virginia will commence its 76th year of soccer on Friday, Aug. 30 when it hosts Pacific at Klöckner Stadium as part of a doubleheader with the Cavalier women’s team. On Monday, Sept. 2, Virginia will return to Audi Field in Washington, D.C. for the second-straight season to take on former ACC foe, Maryland.
SEASON TICKET AND SINGLE GAME TICKET SALES INFORMATION:
Season and single-game tickets are on sale now. Season tickets provide the best value with general admission tickets available for $20 ($15 university staff) and include either men’s or women’s home games. 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.
Soccer season tickets are only available for delivery either as mobile or print-at-home, however upon request and in person only including at the game day ticket office an option for point-of-sale paper stock printing is available for $10 per account. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of discounted single game pricing by purchasing tickets in advance and using mobile ticketing options or printing their tickets at home.
Audi Field Ticket Information – Virginia vs. Maryland – Sept. 2
D.C. United Season Ticket Members can purchase their tickets to the match for $15 while general admission tickets will be available to the public for $20. All-inclusive tickets with access to the Heineken Club will be available for $75. Suites are also available for purchase starting at $800. All tickets can be purchased HERE.
Groups of 10 or more that are interested in discounted ticket prices and on-field experiences for this match, can call or text (202) 655-2842 for more info.