Wikiwand AI

1991 Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer team

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Record19–1–2 (5–1–0 ACC)
Headcoach
Assistant coachGeorge Gelnovatch (3rd season)
1991 Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer
NCAA Tournament, Final - T 0–0 (W 3–2 pen.) vs. Santa Clara
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Record19–1–2 (5–1–0 ACC)
Head coach
Assistant coachGeorge Gelnovatch (3rd season)
CaptainClaudio Reyna
Home stadiumScott Stadium
Seasons
← 1990
1992 →
1991 ACC men's soccer standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L TW L T
No. 1 Virginia ‡ 5 –1 –019 –1 –2
No. 6 NC State + 3 –2 –113 –5 –2
No. 15 Wake Forest + 3 –2 –113 –5 –3
No.  16 North Carolina + 3 –3 –015 –6 –1
No. 20 Clemson + 2 –3 –113 –6 –2
Duke 2 –4 –010 –9 –0
Maryland 1 –4 –15 –9 –4
Rankings from United Soccer Coaches

The 1991 Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer team represented the University of Virginia during the 1991 NCAA Division I men's soccer season. It was the program's 52nd season of existence, and their 38th season in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The season saw Virginia win their second NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship, and their first outright championship. The title, sparked a three-year run where they would win the title three more times in what was considered a college soccer dynasty.[1][2][3] Additionally, the Cavaliers won their second-ever ACC Men's Soccer Tournament and their 10th ACC regular season title.

The 1991 was the final season the Cavaliers played at Scott Stadium. The following year, they moved to 8,000-seat Klöckner Stadium.[4]

The program boasted several notable future players and coaches including Clint Peay and Claudio Reyna who collectively won over 100 caps for the United States men's national soccer team.

The following players played for Virginia's soccer team in 1991.[5]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW United States USA Robert Atanda
— MF United States USA Brad Agoos
— DF United States USA Brian Bates
— DF United States USA Craig Brannan
— GK United States USA Jeff Causey
— DF United States USA Scott Champ
— FW United States USA Ben Crawley
— MF United States USA Blake Cronin
— GK United States USA Tom Henske
No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF United States USA Mike Huwiler
— MF United States USA Erik Imler
— DF United States USA Tim Kunihiro
— MF United States USA Claudio Reyna
— DF United States USA Clint Peay
— FW United States USA Brian Siracusa
— MF United States USA Richie Williams
— FW United States USA A. J. Wood
— MF United States USA Lyle Yorks

Schedule

References

Related Articles

Timelines

Top Qs

Fact Checks