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USF Men's Soccer Adds Nicolas Scargle To Roster For Spring 2021

December 23, 2020

TAMPA (December 23, 2020) – University of South Florida head men's soccer coach Bob Butehorn has announced an addition of Nicolas Scargle to the Bulls' roster beginning in January 2021.
 
Nicolas Scargle
6-feet-1 – Center back
Clearwater, Fla.
Clearwater Chargers
 
Nicolas Scargle is a defender from Clearwater, Fla. He grew up playing for Tampa Bay United (TBU), and was teammates with current Bull JT Copper. While at TBU, Scargle and his team, enjoyed tremendous success, including winning the Florida State Cup title in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, TBU not only claimed the State Cup, but also the USYS Region 3 Championship, and the USYS National Championship. Scargle took his talents to the Clearwater Chargers where he played with the academy team and started 37 games over two years. Since July of 2019, he has spent time training with academies in Portugal and Columbia, and with FC Dallas Academy and their USL affiliate North Texas SC.
 
Bob Butehorn on Nicolas Scargle – "Nicolas is well-traveled and experienced for a local product. His technical ability, composure on the ball, and instincts defensively are qualities that stand out when he's on the pitch. Coming a semester early will be a fantastic way for him to integrate himself into the team, and acclimate to the demands of being a student-athlete."
 
Why USF – "I chose USF because when I was on campus it felt like home and they had great facilities. They have a great soccer program, and it's a great academic school. In addition, it's close to home. Go bulls!"
 
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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.