TAMPA (Oct. 15, 2022) – The University of South Florida men's soccer team closes out its three-match homestand against FIU at Corbett Stadium on Sunday looking to extend its American Athletic Conference unbeaten streak to five matches. Kick-off against the Panthers is at 6 p.m. and can be seen live on ESPN+.
 
The Bulls come into the match against FIU ranked 14th in the nation and second in The American in corner kicks per match (7.0).
 
Oscar Resano (2g), Alex Sannes (2g), Marcus Victorio (1g, 2a) and Shion Soga (1g, 2a) are all tied for the team lead in points scored with four. Ajmeer Spengler is close behind with three points (1g, 1a).
 
MATCH 11 | SAT.  OCT. 16, 2022 | 6 P.M. | CORBETT STADIUM, TAMPA, FLA.
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USF BULLS | 3-4-3 (2-0-2, AAC)
Last Game: Oct. 9 vs. Stetson, L, 3-2
Next Game: Oct.16 at SMU, 8 p.m.
Head Coach: Bob Butehorn
Career Record: 167-136-40 (20th season)
At USF: 37-38-12 (Sixth season)
 
FIU PANTHERS | 7-4 (3-2, AAC)
Last Game: Oct. 9 vs. UCF, L, 3-1
Next Game: Oct. 22 vs. UAB, 7 p.m.
Head Coach: Kyle Russel
Career Record: 23-12-3 (Third Season) 
At FIU: Same
 
THE SERIES VS. FIU
- South Florida and FIU meet for the 32nd time with an all-time record of 13-14-4  ... The last match against the Panthers was a 2-2 draw three seasons ago on Oct. 22, 2019.
 
- The Bulls are 7-7-1 at home against the Panthers ... USF is 4-5-1 against FIU in the last 10 meetings record.
 
A LOOK AT THE PANTHERS
- FIU currently has a 7-4 overall record and sits third in the conference with a 3-2 record ... The Panthers have taken on five ranked opponents this season and are 4-1 in those matches.  
 
- FIU dropped its last match, 3-1, to Central Florida on Oct. 9 ... The Panthers have won three of their last four matches and four of their last six.
 
LAST TIME OUT
- South Florida closed out its 2022 nonconference schedule on Oct. 12 night with a tough 3-2 loss to instate foe Stetson at Corbett Stadium.
 
- The Bulls dominated the majority of the match outshooting Stetson, 18-9, including a 12-3 margin in the first half and a 5-2 shots-on-goal advantage during the first 45 minutes.
 
- Oscar Resano scored two goals during the contest, his first two of the season, in the 10' and 24'.
 
- Stetson closed out the final 11 minutes with goals in the 79' and 90' to secure the victory.
 
A LOOK AHEAD
- Following the FIU match, South Florida will face SMU in Dallas on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. ... The match can be seen on ESPN+.
 
CATCH THE BULLS ON BULLS UNLIMITED
-  All of USF's home regular-season matches will be streamed live on the ESPN+ platform ... The American Athletic Conference and ESPN began a new 12-year television rights agreement which started in 2020-21 ... Subscriptions for the ESPN+ app are $6.99 monthly or $69.99 annually and can be packaged with Hulu and Disney+ streaming services.
 
- In addition, all home matches this season will be broadcast live on USF Bulls Unlimited, with Darek Sharp on the call. Bulls Unlimited is available via the free Tune In app (search "Bulls Unlimited'') and provides static-free quality whether you're listening on your streaming device, laptop or desktop.
 
Fans can purchase tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at Ticketmaster.
 
All home matches this season will be broadcast live on USF Bulls Unlimited, with Darek Sharp on the call. Bulls Unlimited is available via the free Tune In app (search "Bulls Unlimited'') and provides static-free quality whether you're listening on your streaming device, laptop or desktop. 
 
In addition to Bulls Unlimited, all of South Florida's home regular season matches will be streamed live on the ESPN+ platform. Subscriptions for the ESPN+ app are $6.99 monthly or $69.99 annually and can be packaged with Hulu and Disney+ streaming services. A step-by-step guide for subscribing to ESPN+ is located here.
 
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.
 
The University of South Florida men's soccer team was well represented on the AAC postseason All-Conference Team in 2021 with four players earning honors. Highlighting the Bulls' honorees was the American Athletic Conference Co-Goalkeeper of the Year, Kazuna Takase, along with first-team selection Shion Soga. In addition, Takase was also selected to the All-Conference Second Team along with Salvatore Mazzaferro, and Josh Gomina was named to the AAC All-Rookie Team.