Virginia Tech’s move into the ACC lined up just as American soccer leagues were beginning to take hold across the country. The Hokies joined the ACC in 2004 and made their first College Cup appearance in 2007. Since then Tech has been a staple in the NCAA Tournament.
During that stretch MLS has grown from 10 teams to 26 for the 2020 season, while the USL has grown into two leagues that now has nearly 50 clubs across the country. One of the latest Hokies to make the jump from Blacksburg to the pro ranks, is Collin Verfurth.