Sunday, October 18
Tampa, FL
7:00 p.m.
University of South Florida
vs
Temple
October 15, 2026 | Men's Soccer
South Florida looks to earn first Conference victory
TAMPA, Fla. (October 16, 2026) – South Florida men's soccer continues its three-game homestand Sunday night, hosting Temple at Corbett Stadium. Sunday is the Bulls' Kick Cancer Night and includes a pink rally towel giveaway.
The Bulls (1-10-2, 0-4-1 American Conference) go into their matchup with American Conference rival Owls (2-8-2, 1-4-0 American) in search of their first conference victory. First kick is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida showed its resilience on Wednesday night, battling back to tie Jacksonville, 2-2, at Corbett Stadium. Jakob Auby put the Bulls in front in the fourth minute, and after the Dolphins converted two second-half penalty kicks, Pedro Faife answered with a sliding goal in the 84th minute off an assist from Tyler Richardson. South Florida controlled the pace for majority of the match and held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks, including a 7-1 edge in the first half. Marcus Steinhaeuser made two saves in goal.
Temple comes to Tampa following a 3-0 loss to Memphis on Sunday, after a 1-0 win at Lafayette on Oct. 6 and a 2-1 win at Florida Atlantic on Oct. 2. Carlos Rojas leads the Owls with five goals and 10 points, while Lukas Stefaner leads the team with four assists.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 11-3-2 and is 6-1 against Temple in Tampa. The Bulls are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (6-0-1) with their most recent win being a 2-1 decision at Temple on Oct. 24, 2025. Temple's last win in the series came on Feb. 6, 2020, a 3-2 decision in Tampa.
Note-A-Bulls:
For the latest updates from South Florida Men's Soccer, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Get your tickets today!
Call 1-800-GO-BULLS (1-800-462-8557) or email BullsTickets@usf.edu to claim your season or single-game tickets. You can also download the South Florida Bulls app on the Android or Apple stores to purchase tickets and parking. Visit USFBullsTix.com for more information.
About South Florida Men's Soccer
The oldest varsity athletic program at South Florida, men's soccer competed in the school's first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3.
The Bulls have claimed 14 conference championships and made 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three trips to the Elite Eight. The program boasts 31 MLS draft picks, including two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, 1994 World Cup Team USA star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Three men's soccer alumni and one coach have been inducted into the South Florida Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.
On Dec. 10, 2025, head coach George Kiefer was hired for his second tenure at South Florida. Kiefer previously led the Bulls from 2002-16, compiling one of the most successful stretches in program history as the Bulls went 162-86-51 (.627), earned four conference championships, and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Under Kiefer, South Florida advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2008 and 2011. His six NCAA Tournament victories remain the most in program history, and his win total ranks second all-time among South Florida head coaches.
– #GoBulls –
The Bulls (1-10-2, 0-4-1 American Conference) go into their matchup with American Conference rival Owls (2-8-2, 1-4-0 American) in search of their first conference victory. First kick is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida showed its resilience on Wednesday night, battling back to tie Jacksonville, 2-2, at Corbett Stadium. Jakob Auby put the Bulls in front in the fourth minute, and after the Dolphins converted two second-half penalty kicks, Pedro Faife answered with a sliding goal in the 84th minute off an assist from Tyler Richardson. South Florida controlled the pace for majority of the match and held a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks, including a 7-1 edge in the first half. Marcus Steinhaeuser made two saves in goal.
Temple comes to Tampa following a 3-0 loss to Memphis on Sunday, after a 1-0 win at Lafayette on Oct. 6 and a 2-1 win at Florida Atlantic on Oct. 2. Carlos Rojas leads the Owls with five goals and 10 points, while Lukas Stefaner leads the team with four assists.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 11-3-2 and is 6-1 against Temple in Tampa. The Bulls are unbeaten in the last seven meetings (6-0-1) with their most recent win being a 2-1 decision at Temple on Oct. 24, 2025. Temple's last win in the series came on Feb. 6, 2020, a 3-2 decision in Tampa.
Note-A-Bulls:
- Jakob Auby has scored in two of the Bulls' last three matches and has three goals this season.
- Tyler Richardson leads the Bulls in goals (4), assists (4) and points (12) this season.
- Pedro Faife scored his second goal of the season in the 84th minute against Jacksonville.
- South Florida is 11-3-2 all-time against Temple, including 6-1 in Tampa, and has won the last two meetings.
- Carlos Rojas of Temple leads the Owls in goals (5) and points (10).
For the latest updates from South Florida Men's Soccer, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Get your tickets today!
Call 1-800-GO-BULLS (1-800-462-8557) or email BullsTickets@usf.edu to claim your season or single-game tickets. You can also download the South Florida Bulls app on the Android or Apple stores to purchase tickets and parking. Visit USFBullsTix.com for more information.
About South Florida Men's Soccer
The oldest varsity athletic program at South Florida, men's soccer competed in the school's first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3.
The Bulls have claimed 14 conference championships and made 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three trips to the Elite Eight. The program boasts 31 MLS draft picks, including two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, 1994 World Cup Team USA star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Three men's soccer alumni and one coach have been inducted into the South Florida Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.
On Dec. 10, 2025, head coach George Kiefer was hired for his second tenure at South Florida. Kiefer previously led the Bulls from 2002-16, compiling one of the most successful stretches in program history as the Bulls went 162-86-51 (.627), earned four conference championships, and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Under Kiefer, South Florida advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2008 and 2011. His six NCAA Tournament victories remain the most in program history, and his win total ranks second all-time among South Florida head coaches.
– #GoBulls –
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