Virginia, last year’s runner-up to Florida State, lost Morgan Brian, who went on to star for the USA at the Women’s World Cup, and Danielle Colaprico, both NWSL first-round draft picks. But the Cavs, who opened the 2015 season with an 8-0 win over UNCW, should be able adapt. “Last year, Morgan wasn’taround a lot,” said UVa coach Steve Swanson of Brian, who played for the USA in World Cup qualifying. “That’s helping us a little bit now aswe try and re-establish our team without her and without [Colaprico].”

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