TAMPA, Fla., December 19, 2023 – University of South Florida junior center back Brian Schaefer was selected on Tuesday in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft. Schaefer was selected in the first round and was the 27th overall pick and is the 27th player in program history to be taken in the MLS SuperDraft.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity South Florida gave me,” said Brian Schaefer. “Thanks to all my coaches, teammates, and everyone else who helped me along the way. Go Bulls!!”
The Atlantic Beach, Fla. native started in 13 contests and saw action in 15 games this season. Schaefer’s lone goal of the year came against SMU (Sept. 22). The Junior logged a total of 1,186 minutes and 11 complete contests this season.
“This is a proud moment for Brian, his family, and the USF Men’s Soccer program,” said head coach Bob Butehorn.
Schaefer’s accolades include a 2022 College Sports Communications Academic All-District selection, an AAC Second-Team All-Conference nod in 2022, and earned AAC All-Rookie honors in 2020.
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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 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 in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Dan Holcomb, with Jeff Attinella joining as part of the 2023 class.
The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.
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