The Bulls look for their second-straight win when they take the pitch against the Seahawks at 7 p.m..
TAMPA (Aug. 28, 2021) – After winning its season-opener on Thursday against Jacksonville at Corbett Stadium, the University of South Florida men’s soccer team returns to its home pitch on Sunday to close out its short two-match homestand against UNCW of the Colonial Athletic Association. It will be the Bulls’ second match in the last four days, after playing three exhibition matches over a five-day stretch. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. (ESPN+).
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MATCH ONE | SUN. AUG. 29, 2021 | 7 P.M. | CORBETT STADIUM, TAMPA, FLA.
USF BULLS | 1-0, 0-0 AAC
Last Game: Aug. 26 vs. Jacksonville (W, 4-1)
Next Game: Sept. 2 at FGCU, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Bob Butehorn
Career Record: 158-125-35 (19th season)
At USF: 28-27-7 (Fourth season)
UNCW SEAHAWKS | 1-0, 0-0 CAA
Last Game: Aug. 26 vs. Lafayette (W, 1-0)
Next Game: Sept. 4 at Jacksonville, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Aidan Heaney
Career Record: 303-169-40 (Ninth season)
At UNCW: 182-152-40 (21st season)
THE SERIES VS. UNCW
– USF and UNCW will meet for just the second time even on Sunday with the Bulls holding a 1-0 lead in the series … South Florida and the Seahawks met on Sept. 19, 1986, in the Campbell University Invitational in Buies Creek, N.C., with the Bulls coming out on top 2-0.
A LOOK AT THE SEAHAWKS
– UNCW is coming off a 1-0 win over Lafayette on Thursday night in Wilmington … Jalen Anderson netted the game’s only goal in the 40th minute with a penalty kick after being taken down in the penalty area.
– Goalkeeper Gabriel Perrotta made two saves in the victory to secure the 15th shutout of his college career.
A LOOK AHEAD
– Following Sunday’s match against UNCW, the Bulls will hit the road for the first time this season, for back-to-back matches, beginning on Sept. 2, at 7 p.m., when they face Florida Gulf Coast … USF will close out the short two-match road stretch at No. 6 Clemson on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
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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