Top-seeded Virginia Advances to ACC Semifinal, Faces California
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – November 13, 2025 – Teh University of Virginia men’s soccer team secured its place in the ACC Semifinal following a dominant regular season and NCAA tournament performance, and will now confront California in a pivotal matchup. The Cavaliers, earning a first-round bye for the third consecutive year in the NCAA tournament, continue a stretch of sustained success that places them among an elite group of programs nationwide.
Virginia’s journey to the semifinal underscores a period of consistent excellence. As one of only five teams to receive first-round byes in the last three NCAA tournaments, and the sole program to achieve multiple top-eight seeds during that span, UVA demonstrates a level of competitiveness rarely seen in collegiate soccer. This year’s team builds upon a recent history that includes an ACC Semifinal appearance in 2024, signaling a program firmly established as a conference and national contender.
The cavaliers’ path to this point included notable victories during the 2025 season: a 1-0 win at No. 6 Louisville on September 13, a 6-3 triumph over No. 1 Wake Forest on September 19, and another 1-0 road win at No. 2 NC State on October 5.These results highlight Virginia’s ability to compete-and win-against top-ranked opponents.
The ACC semifinal against California is scheduled for [Date and Time to be determined]. The winner will advance to the ACC Championship game, with implications for both automatic qualification for the NCAA tournament and seeding within the bracket.
