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A celebration to honor the 2009 Virginia men¹s soccer team, which won the NCAA and ACC Championships, will take place Saturday, Jan. 23 in the main concourse of John Paul Jones Arena. The activities will start at 6 p.m. and are scheduled to last 90 minutes.
The event will feature the Cavalier players, head coach George Gelnovatch and his staff. Fans in attendance will receive a special poster commemorating the season. The first 300 fans in attendance will receive a free commemorative men’s soccer T-shirt.
Both players and coaches will be available for autographs and photos and the NCAA and ACC Championship trophies will be on display for fans to see.
“We are excited about this event and thrilled to be able to celebrate our NCAA and ACC Championships in Charlottesville,” Gelnovatch said. “Our fans provided an unbelievable atmosphere both at home and on the road during the entire season, but because of the holidays and exam break immediately after the NCAA Tournament, we have not been able to celebrate with them. We encourage everyone to come out for this great event.”
Virginia won the program¹s sixth NCAA title on Dec. 13, defeating No. 1 ranked Akron 3-2 in a penalty kick shootout. The Cavaliers finished the season with a 19-3-3 record. After starting the season 6-3, the Cavaliers did not lose in their final 16 matches and allowed just three goals during that stretch. UVa downed NC State 1-0 to claim the program’s 10th ACC Championship and the fourth during Gelnovatch’s tenure.
Parking at JPJA will be free. Fans should enter the arena through the main concourse entrance on the west side of the building.
Fans will also have an opportunity to meet the team at John Paul Jones Arena prior to the men’s basketball game against Virginia Tech on Jan. 28. The Cavaliers will be recognized at halftime of this game as well.
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