Sports teams in Virginia

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== Sports Teams in Virginia ==

Virginia, a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, is home to a variety of sports teams that participate in different levels of competition, including professional, collegiate, and amateur sports. The state's sports culture is diverse, with teams representing a wide range of sports.

Professional Sports Teams[edit | edit source]

Virginia does not have any major league professional sports teams, but it is home to several minor league and semi-professional teams.

Baseball[edit | edit source]

Norfolk Tides: The Norfolk Tides are a Minor League Baseball team based in Norfolk, Virginia. They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.
Richmond Flying Squirrels: The Richmond Flying Squirrels are a Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, based in Richmond, Virginia.

Soccer[edit | edit source]

Richmond Kickers: The Richmond Kickers are a professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia, competing in the USL League One.
Loudoun United FC: Loudoun United FC is a professional soccer team based in Leesburg, Virginia, and they compete in the USL Championship.

Basketball[edit | edit source]

Virginia Beach Sharks: The Virginia Beach Sharks are a semi-professional basketball team based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, competing in the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Collegiate Sports Teams[edit | edit source]

Virginia is home to several universities with prominent collegiate sports programs.

University of Virginia: The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, has a strong athletic program known as the Virginia Cavaliers. They compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, has an athletic program known as the Hokies. They also compete in the ACC.
James Madison University: James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, has an athletic program known as the Dukes. They compete in the Sun Belt Conference.

Amateur and Semi-Professional Sports Teams[edit | edit source]

Virginia also has a vibrant amateur and semi-professional sports scene.

Virginia Beach City FC: Virginia Beach City FC is a semi-professional soccer team based in Virginia Beach, competing in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL).
Northern Virginia United FC: Northern Virginia United FC is a semi-professional soccer team based in Leesburg, Virginia, competing in the NPSL.