NSCAA Preseason Rankings - UVA, VCU in Top 25

The 2013 college soccer season is about to get started and the NSCAA has released their official preseason college rankings.

The University of Virginia sees both their men and women's teams start off in the Top 25 and joining them is the VCU men.

VCU defender Juan Arbelaez signs with Richmond Kickers

RICHMOND, VA - (Friday, March 15, 2013) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the signing of former Virginia Commonwealth University defender Juan Arbelaez, pending USSF approval.

“We are fortunate to sign another talented VCU product,” commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Director of Soccer.  “Juan will be a great asset to the squad as he is comfortable in both the right defense and right midfield positions. He is a very attack-minded player and has shown an enthusiastic attitude during pre-season. We expect him to compete for a starting position right away.”

Selected by the Montreal Impact in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Arbelaez spent two seasons at VCU, making 38 appearances and tallying one goal and five assists for seven points.  The native of Pereira, Colombia transferred his junior year from Georgia Perimeter College where he claimed All-Region recognition in 2010 after scoring eight goals and 11 assists as a freshman, helping lead GPC to a national runner-up finish.  Prior to college, the 2009 Gainesville Times Player of the Year racked up 51 goals and 70 assists at West Hall High School in Oakwood, Georgia. 

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VIDEO: VCU's Jason Johnson drafted by Houston in 2013 MLS SuperDraft

Major League Soccer reporter Jason Saghini interviews VCU forward Jason Johnson immediately after he was selected No. 13 overall by Houston Dynamo at the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

VIDEO: VCU Women Beat St. Louis, 2-0

The VCU Rams women beat the St. Louis Billikens 2-0, see highlights in video below:

Video: VCU Men's Soccer Tie Northeastern

The VCU men's soccer team battled Northeastern to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.

Read full game recap: Click Here

Video: VCU Men's Soccer drops a heartbreaker to UVA | Sept. 26

Video highlights from UVA's 1-0 overtime win against VCU last week.

Potomac Falls Soccer Players announce college commitments

Potomac Falls High School athletes have announced which colleges they will be attending.

See the list of soccer players and which schools they will attend below:

• Isaac Owusu (boys soccer - VCU)
• Kate Murphy (girls soccer - Elon)
• Harley Morocco (girls soccer - Randolph-Macon)
• Kelly Abt (girls soccer - JMU)

 From VivaLoudoun Story

VCU Spring Recap (video)

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Virginia Commonwealth University will send soccer experts to Shanghai

Virginia Commonwealth University will send soccer experts to Shanghai to run coaching and management clinics - San Jose Mercury News

Indian River senior midfielder has Braves off on right foot

By Chris Carlson
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 5, 2011

CHESAPEAKE

Buzzer-beaters may be the norm in March, but rarely do they happen in a sport where goaltending is legal.

Full Story HERE

Richmond Kickers home opener changed to 4PM

HOME OPENER CHANGED TO 4PM

VCU Men's Soccer Posts Strong Showing in First Three Spring Matches

RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Commonwealth University men’s soccer team kicked off its seven-game spring schedule Saturday, going 2-0-1 in matches against Atlantic Coast Conference foes Virginia and Maryland, as well as UMBC.

HOW IT HAPPENED: 2010 MEN’S SOCCER YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2010 campaign marked the dawn of a new era in VCU Men's Soccer.  After just one season at the helm, Head Coach Dave Giffard's rebuilding efforts have already paid huge dividends.  He guided the Rams to their first winning season since 2007 and a trip to the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament for the first time in three years.  Now let's take a look back at how it happened…

Read Complete 'Year in Review'

William & Mary Get Top Seed in Men's CAA Tournament; VCU Seeded Second

RICHMOND, Va. (November 7, 2010) – The field is set for the 2010 Virginia 529 College Savings Plan CAA Men’s Soccer Championship, which will be held November 12 & 14 at Martin Family Stadium at Albert-Daly Field in Williamsburg, Va.

Semifinal action kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday when second-seeded VCU (8-4-6, 5-2-4 in CAA) takes on third-seeded Hofstra (7-6-5, 5-3-3 in CAA) followed by top-seeded William & Mary (13-3-2, 8-1-2 in CAA) against fourth-seeded Delaware (6-8-3, 5-4-2 in CAA) at 7:30 p.m. The winners advance to Sunday’s 1 p.m. championship game.

Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth (ages 2-17). Students from participating institutions will be admitted free with a valid college ID.

The regular-season race in the CAA was one of the most competitive in league history, with three of the four tournament spots not determined until the final week.

Nationally ranked William & Mary has reached the semifinals of the past two CAA Tournaments, but hasn’t won the conference title since 2000. VCU is making its first tournament appearance since 2007 and will be looking for its first CAA championship since 2003. Hofstra, which won three straight CAA championships from 2004-06, returns to the tournament for the first time since 2008. Delaware is making its first-ever trip to the CAA Tournament after reeling off three straight 1-0 victories to end the regular season.

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