Copper finished the season tied for third on the Bulls in scoring.
TAMPA (April 16, 2021) – University of South Florida men’s soccer standout Jeffrey “JT” Copper has been named one of the top 100 freshmen in America by TopDrawerSoccer.com, the website recently announced. Copper, who is ranked 60th in the nation, is one of just two student-athletes from the American Athletic Conference to receive recognition.
A midfielder from Tampa who attended Berkley Prep, Copper finished the season tied for third on the team with four points on two goals. He tallied his first career goal in a 2-1 victory at Temple on Feb. 27, before following that up two matches later with a score on March 13 in a 3-1 win at Memphis.
On the year, Copper played in nine of USFs 10 matches, earning three starts. He tallied both of his goals on just five shots, including three on frame.
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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 27 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 19 years, including 12 NCAA Tournament appearances during that period.
USF Soccer concluded the 2019 season with an 11-7-1 overall record, earning an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. Four players earned AAC honors, highlighted by first team selections Avionne Flanagan and Javain Brown. Adrian Billhardt was tabbed a second team selection. In addition, Brown and Salvatore Mazzaferro were named to The AAC All-Rookie Team. Head coach Bob Butehorn returns to lead USF in his fourth season on the sidelines.
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