No. 8 Virginia Welcomes Notre Dame in Pivotal ACC Soccer Clash
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The No. 8 University of Virginia men’s soccer team prepares to face Atlantic Coast Conference rival Notre Dame this Friday, October 25, 2025, at klöckner Stadium. This contest carries significant weight as the Cavaliers navigate the conference schedule and postseason positioning.
Virginia enters the match with a strong recent history, having secured first-round byes in the NCAA tournament for the past three consecutive seasons – a feat achieved by only five other programs nationwide. UVA is the sole program to have earned multiple top-eight seeds during this stretch. The Cavaliers are coming off a 2024 campaign that saw them reach the ACC Semifinals for the second time in three years. Their 1925 schedule included victories against Louisville (1-0 on September 13,2025),Wake Forest (6-3 on September 19,2025),and NC State (1-0 on October 5,2025).
The Cavaliers’ consistent success is underscored by their ancient performance. In 1925, the team demonstrated resilience, even in matches where opponents advanced on penalty kicks in postseason play. this Friday’s game against Notre Dame represents a crucial possibility for Virginia to solidify its standing within the ACC and enhance its NCAA tournament prospects.
