The No. 19 Virginia women’s soccer team hosts No. 12 Louisville at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Klöckner Stadium in a high-stakes ACC clash. Admission to the contest is free to the public, and the university is pairing the match with a “Klöck-O-Treat” promotion, inviting fans to wear costumes—excluding full facial coverings—to receive free Halloween candy at the stadium marketing table, Virginia Athletics reported.
With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, Virginia currently sits sixth in the conference. In a bit of a scheduling twist, they are set to play the two teams immediately ahead of them in the standings—Louisville and Duke—in their final two games of the season.
Addison Halpern Leads UVA Offense with 22 Points
Addison Halpern continues to pace the UVA offense with a team-leading 22 points on nine goals and four assists. She has paced the attack this season with a team-leading 22 points, consisting of nine goals and four assists. Halpern’s impact is often the difference between a draw and a win; the Cavaliers are 7-1-2 in games where she factors into a goal. Her ability to perform under pressure was on full display in the recent match against Clemson, where she netted the equalizer in the 90th minute.
The offense has shown a level of distribution, with 12 different players recording a goal and 14 players notching an assist so far this year.
Recent form suggests the depth is growing. Jordyn Hardeman has surged over the last three weeks, climbing to second on the team in total points after recording three goals and an assist over her last five appearances. Pearl Cecil provided a spark in the last outing with her first assist of the year, which directly led to Halpern's late-game heroics against Clemson.
Defensive Anchors and RPI Stakes
While the offense spreads the wealth, the defense is anchored by Victoria Safradin. Following the Clemson match, Safradin ranks third in the ACC in goals-against average (0.72). She has also climbed the program’s historical ladder, now ranking seventh all-time in saves at Virginia with 152.
The RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) reflects the season's overall context. The Cavaliers enter the week ranked No. 16 in the RPI, a reflection of a grueling schedule. Out of 16 games played this season, Virginia has faced 10 teams ranked in the top 50 of the RPI.
A History of Dominance at Klöckner Stadium
Historically, Louisville has struggled to find a way past the Cavaliers. Virginia leads the all-time series 11-0-2 across 13 meetings. While the last two encounters in 2023 and 2025 both ended in 1-1 draws, both of those stalemates occurred on Louisville’s home turf. When the game shifts to Charlottesville, the advantage swings heavily toward the home side.
| Metric | Virginia (UVA) | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank (ISWOC/United Coaches) | No. 19 | No. 12 |
| Overall Record | 8-3-3 | 10-1-3 |
| ACC Record | 4-3-1 | 4-0-3 |
| Head-to-Head (All-Time) | 11 Wins | 0 Wins |
The Cavaliers’ 7-0-0 record against the Cardinals at Klöckner Stadium provides a psychological edge, but Louisville arrives in Virginia undefeated in ACC play. The Cavaliers sit in sixth in the ACC standings and play Louisville, a team immediately ahead of them, in the final two games.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the broadcast on the ACC Network or stream the game via ESPN.com and the ESPN app. Live statistics will be available at VirginiaSports.com, with real-time updates provided by the program’s official X account (@UVAWomenSoccer).
