Game Details: Friday, Sept. 20, Tampa, Fla., 7 p.m.
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TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2024 – South Florida men's soccer (2-1-4) kick starts conference play against FIU (2-3-1) on Friday night at Corbett Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the match will air live on ESPN+.
 
SETTING THE STAGE
The Bulls look to stay out of the loss column for the seventh-straight game. The Panthers search for their third-straight win after defeating Central Arkansas and UCF.
 
SOUTH FLORIDA-FIU SERIES
Friday night is the 34^th all-time meeting between USF and FIU. The Panthers lead the series (16-13-5). The last showdown resulted in a FIU victory, 2-1 (Sep. 29th, 2022). South Florida seeks out their first win against Florida International since 2008.
 
LAST TIME OUT
Goalkeeper Felix Schaefer secured his third shutout of the season on Sunday night in USF's 0-0 draw against No. 10/23 UCF. This is only the second scoreless contest in the War on I4, the first since 1984.
 
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
FIU grabbed their first road victory against Central Arkansas last Sunday, 3-1. Michael Appiah posted his third goal of the season 16 seconds into the first half. Appiah leads the team in goals with three.
 
PROMOTIONS
Sonny's BBQ is back with free BBQ for the first 200 students, so get to the game early! There will also be a t-shirt giveaway, and quantities are limited.
 
A LOOK AHEAD
South Florida continues conference play on the road against Charlotte on Friday, Sept. 27. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. and the match will stream live on ESPN+.
 
TICKETS
Fans can purchase men's soccer tickets 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 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 and a coach in the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper and Jeff Attinella, & Dan Holcomb. Cunningham has also been selected to join the USF Athletics Hall of Fame this Fall.

The Bulls have reached the NCAA Tournament 13 times over the past 22 seasons.