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. As of the 2022 season, the Dukes are members of the

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Division I Sun Belt Conference. They began play in 1968. The Dukes play their home games at Sentara Park. During the 2011 Colonial Athletic Association men's soccer season, the Dukes won the regular season.

Notable alumni

* Nikola Budalić, former player/manager for

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of the Canadian Soccer League * Kevin Knight, former MetroStars player in Major League Soccer (MLS) *

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Honors

* Virginia Intercollegiate Soccer Association Tournament ** Winners (4): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

References

External links

* 1968 establishments in Virginia Association football clubs established in 1968 {{Virginia-footyclub-stub