TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2024 – South Florida men’s soccer (1-1-3) hosts UC Irvine (1-2-1) for a Monday night clash at Corbett Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the match will air live on ESPN+.
SETTING THE STAGE
The Bulls are searching for their second win of the season after securing ties in the last two games. The Anteaters look to split their Sunshine State road trip after dropping their matchup against UCF last Friday, 5-1.
SOUTH FLORIDA-UC IRVINE SERIES
Monday night is the 2nd all-time meeting between USF and UC Irvine, the first in 13 years. South Florida is 1-0 in the series. The first and only showdown to this point resulted in a 2-0 home victory for USF (Sep. 18, 2011).
LAST TIME OUT
Issah Hamidu and Jemone Barclay both secured their first career collegiate goal en route to a 3-3 tie against FGCU on Friday night. South Florida would draw their third tie in its last four games.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
On Friday, UC Irvine fell 2-0 to UCF on the road. The Anteaters are currently looking to grab their first road win of the season.
A LOOK AHEAD
South Florida hits the road to take on rival UCF on Sunday, Sep. 15th in the War on I-4. Kickoff is slated for 5 p.m. and the match will stream live on ESPN+.
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men’s soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
ABOUT USF MEN’S SOCCER
To stay up-to-date on the latest USF Men’s Soccer news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).
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 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including 3 trips to the elite eight.
The program also has a strong reputation within the professional game and boasts 30 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. Men’s Soccer has two Alumni and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Jeff Attinella, & Dan Holcomb. Cunningham has also been selected to join the USF Athletics Hall of Fame this Fall.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
– #GoBulls –
