The Bulls face the Hatters on Salute to Service/First Responders Night at Corbett Stadium
TAMPA (Sept. 9, 2021) – The University of South Florida men’s soccer team returns home to Corbett Stadium to start a three-match home stretch on Friday at Corbett Stadium against in-state foe Stetson. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. The Green and Gold are 1-2-1 on the year while Stetson is 0-2-2.
Friday night will be Salute to Service/First Responders Night where all active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and health care workers will receive free admission.
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MATCH FIVE | FRI. SEPT. 10, 2021 | 7 P.M. | CORBETT STADIUM, TAMPA, FLA.
USF BULLS | 1-2-1, 0-0 AAC
Last Game: Sept. 6 vs. Clemson (L, 3-0)
Next Game: Sept. 14 vs. North Florida, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Bob Butehorn
Career Record: 158-127-36
At USF: 28-29-8
Stetson Hatters | 0-2-2, 0-0 ASUN
Last Game: Sept. 5 at Campbell (T, 2-2)
Next Game: Sept. 14 vs. Embry-Riddle, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Emmett Rutkowski
Career Record: 9-34-7 (Fourth season)
At Stetson: 1-7-4 (Second season)
THE SERIES VS. STETSON
– USF and Stetson will meet for the first time since the 3-1 win by the Bulls on Sept. 25, 2018 … The Bulls lead in the all-time series, 27-4-1 … USF holds a ten-game win streak and has a 19-2-1 home record against the Hatters.
– The Bulls have won seven straight matches, against the Hatters, and 10 of their last 11, and are unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
A LOOK AT THE HATTERS
– Stetson is coming off a 2-2 tie with Campbell University on Sunday night.
– The Hatters came from behind from a 2-1 deficit against Campbell, scoring two of the last three goals, including the equalizer with under a minute left in regulation … The Camels held the advantage in shots, 18-15, while the shots on goal were even with seven apiece.
A LOOK AHEAD
– Following Friday’s match, against Stetson, the Bulls face North Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 14, on International Night … Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.
– USF will close out its three-match homestand when they face Tulsa on Sept. 18, at 12 p.m. … The Tulsa match will have free admission … the Bulls hit the road again to play SMU in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 24, 8 p.m. ET.
CORBETT ATTENDANCE POLICY
– For the first time since Nov. 9, 2019, Corbett Stadium will return to full-capacity seating for fans, a stretch of 647-days entering USF’s season-opening match against Jacksonville on Aug. 26.
CATCH THE BULLS ON BULLS UNLIMITED
– Fans can also catch all of the action on USF Bulls Unlimited … Launched in August 2017 as a 24/7 platform for USF sports, it’s the exclusive home for the play-by-play call of Darek Sharp for USF men’s soccer … The 2019-20 season saw the introduction of a second full-time channel, Bulls Unlimited 2, to handle broadcasts when two Bulls teams are playing at the same time … Both stations are available via the iHeart Radio app (search “USF”) and provide static-free quality whether you’re listening on your streaming device, laptop or desktop.
Fans can purchase tickets to USF men’s soccer home matches by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
About USF Men’s Soccer
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USF Men’s Soccer competed in the school’s first ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3. Since then, the oldest program on campus has built a winning tradition, claiming 14 conference championships and making 21 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 29 MLS draft picks. Notable alumni include two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, USA 1994 World Cup star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer.
The Bulls have advanced to the postseason in 18 of the past 20 years, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances during that period.
USF Soccer concluded the 2020 season with four players earning AAC honors, highlighted by first first-team selection Josue Monge and Salvatore Mazzaferro who was tabbed a second-team selection. Also, Oscar Resano and Brian Schaefer were named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. Head coach Bob Butehorn returns to lead USF in his fifth season on the sidelines.
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