Friday, October 23
Tampa, FL
7:00 p.m.
University of South Florida
vs
Memphis
October 20, 2026 | Men's Soccer
South Florida closes its three-game homestand in search of first conference victory
TAMPA, Fla. (October 20, 2026) – South Florida men's soccer closes out its three-game homestand Friday night, hosting Memphis at Corbett Stadium. Friday is Alumni Night, and an alumni tent will be set up at Corbett Stadium as the program welcomes its former players back to campus.
The Bulls (1-10-3, 0-4-2 American Conference) welcome the Tigers (6-2-5, 1-0-4 American), as they continue to search for their first conference victory. First kick is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida battled to a 3-3 draw with Temple on Sunday night at Corbett Stadium, its second straight draw following a 2-2 tie with Jacksonville on Oct. 14. Reigning American Conference Offensive Player of the Week Serigne Diallo scored twice in the first half and Max Kiefer added his first goal of the season along with two assists. Temple answered with goals in the 31st and 79th minutes to level the match. South Florida outshot the Owls, 19-10, including an 11-4 edge in the first half.
Memphis arrives in Tampa unbeaten through its first five American Conference matches. Memphis picked up its first conference win with a 3-0 victory at Temple on Oct. 11, then tied UAB, 1-1, on Saturday when Renan Syrio scored in the 89th minute. The Tigers have now drawn five matches this season. Syrio leads Memphis with seven goals and 17 points.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 20-7-5 and is 12-3-1 against Memphis in Tampa. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, including a 4-3 victory at Memphis on Nov. 2, 2025. South Florida also beat the Tigers, 1-0, at Corbett Stadium on Oct. 18, 2024.
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 (1-10-3, 0-4-2 American Conference) welcome the Tigers (6-2-5, 1-0-4 American), as they continue to search for their first conference victory. First kick is set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida battled to a 3-3 draw with Temple on Sunday night at Corbett Stadium, its second straight draw following a 2-2 tie with Jacksonville on Oct. 14. Reigning American Conference Offensive Player of the Week Serigne Diallo scored twice in the first half and Max Kiefer added his first goal of the season along with two assists. Temple answered with goals in the 31st and 79th minutes to level the match. South Florida outshot the Owls, 19-10, including an 11-4 edge in the first half.
Memphis arrives in Tampa unbeaten through its first five American Conference matches. Memphis picked up its first conference win with a 3-0 victory at Temple on Oct. 11, then tied UAB, 1-1, on Saturday when Renan Syrio scored in the 89th minute. The Tigers have now drawn five matches this season. Syrio leads Memphis with seven goals and 17 points.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 20-7-5 and is 12-3-1 against Memphis in Tampa. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, including a 4-3 victory at Memphis on Nov. 2, 2025. South Florida also beat the Tigers, 1-0, at Corbett Stadium on Oct. 18, 2024.
Note-A-Bulls:
- Serigne Diallo scored twice against Temple and has three goals this season.
- Max Kiefer scored his first goal of the season and added two assists in the 3-3 draw with Temple.
- Tyler Richardson leads the Bulls in goals (4), assists (5) and points (13) this season.
- South Florida is 20-7-5 all-time against Memphis, including 12-3-1 in Tampa, and has won the last two meetings.
- Tyler Richardson ranks 10th in both goals (4) and points (13) in the American Conference.
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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