BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 26, 2025) – The University of South Florida women's soccer team went on the road to UAB for the final road match of the regular season. The Bulls (7-8-2, 3-4-2 American) lost to the Blazers (6-5-6, 3-3-3 American) 3-2.
Early in the match,
Sadie Sider-Echenberg put USF on the board with a penalty kick. The Bulls maintained a 1-0 lead until the 10th minute when Avery Berryman scored, assisted by Lauren Lucero, for the Blazers. The score remained 1-1 through halftime.
UAB would take its first lead of the match in the 65th minute, with a goal from Lailah Stewart, assisted again by Lauren Lucero.
The Bulls fought back and tied the match 2-2 with just five minutes remaining in the 85th minute. Selma Åström scored her second collegiate goal, assisted by
Linnea Nestor.
With only 18 seconds left, UAB took the lead with a goal from Sydney Bolinger, assisted by Abbey Burns. The score stayed 3-2 for the rest of the match.
Leire Herraez Gallach started in goal for the Bulls and made four saves.
Gaby Rourke played the second half and made eight saves, setting a new season and career-high.
Notables
• Selma Åström scored her second collegiate goal,
• South Florida has scored a goal in 21 of the last 25 matches.
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Sadie Sider-Echenberg scored her fifth goal of the season.
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Linnea Nestor recorded her second assist of the season.
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Gaby Rourke set a season-high eight saves in goal and did so in just one half.
Next Up
South Florida returns to Corbett Stadium Thursday night for the final match of the regular season. The Bulls will host the Owls of FAU at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
About South Florida Women's Soccer
Be sure to follow USF women's soccer on social media (Twitter / Instagram / Facebook) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.
Chris Brown enters his second season as USF head coach after a record-setting debut in 2024, leading the Bulls to 12 wins and coaching both the American Athletic Conference Midfielder and Goalkeeper of the Year. Brown spent 17 years as associate head coach (2007–2023), helping USF to three American Athletic Conference titles, eight NCAA appearances, and a 10-year streak of 10+ win seasons. He coached USF's first All-American, Evelyne Viens, now a Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, and has developed multiple American Athletic Conference award winners. Players under his guidance hold most of the program's records.
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