The University of Virginia women’s soccer team is back on top.
After a 7-0-1 start to the season – including two wins over Top 10 opponents – the Cavaliers are ranked No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll for the first time in four years.
UVA began the season with a No. 15 ranking before making its steady climb with a series of impressive performances. During a three-game stretch from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11, the Wahoos tied No. 16 Georgetown University and then knocked off No. 9 Penn State and No. 2 Duke University.
They wrapped last week with a resounding 3-0 blanking of Virginia Commonwealth University on Sunday at Klöckner Stadium.
“It was a good week for us,” said UVA coach Steve Swanson, who’s approaching 400 wins during his 26 seasons in Charlottesville.
Hoos on top!#GoHoos | #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/uxyDOSTDL1
— Virginia Women's Soccer (@UVAWomenSoccer) September 16, 2025
So far, two Hoos have earned league recognition, including junior midfielder Ella Carter (named ACC Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday) and junior goalkeeper Victoria Safradin (named ACC Defensive Player of the Week on Aug. 26).
UVA plays again at 7 p.m. Saturday at Syracuse University (4-2-4). The Cavaliers’ next home game is Oct. 4 against Virginia Tech (4-4-2).
Admission to all home women’s soccer games this season is free.
