He later tried out as a place - kicker with several teams in the National Football League .
Following his outstanding soccer career , Gaffney participated on the 1986 UVa football team as a place - kicker .
Gaffney later tried out as a place - kicker with several teams in the National Football League .
Following his outstanding soccer career , Gaffney participated on the 1986 UVa football team as a place - kicker .