Wednesday, October 28
Boca Raton, FL
7:00 p.m.
University of South Florida
1-12-3, 0-6-2
0
at
3
Florida Atlantic
5-2-7, 2-2-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fla. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fla. Atlantic | 1 | 2 | 3 |
October 28, 2026 | Men's Soccer
Bulls held to two shots in 3-0 loss to the Owls
BOCA RATON, Fla. (October 28, 2026) – South Florida men's soccer fell to Florida Atlantic, 3-0, on Wednesday night at FAU Soccer Stadium.
Florida Atlantic (5-2-7, 2-2-3) scored once in the first half and twice in the second, while South Florida (1-12-3, 0-6-2) was held without a goal.
DJ Koulai broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute with an assist from Michel Tentchou, and Francesco Aiello made it 2-0 in the 51st. Xavi Csato added the third goal in the 59th.
Marcus Steinhaeuser made four saves in goal before giving way to Alexis Martin, who added one save over the final 25 minutes. Tyler Richardson had South Florida's lone shot on goal in the 47th minute.
Florida Atlantic finished with a 15-2 advantage in shots and an 8-1 edge in shots on goal. Corner kicks were 6-2 in favor of the Owls.
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 –
Florida Atlantic (5-2-7, 2-2-3) scored once in the first half and twice in the second, while South Florida (1-12-3, 0-6-2) was held without a goal.
DJ Koulai broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute with an assist from Michel Tentchou, and Francesco Aiello made it 2-0 in the 51st. Xavi Csato added the third goal in the 59th.
Marcus Steinhaeuser made four saves in goal before giving way to Alexis Martin, who added one save over the final 25 minutes. Tyler Richardson had South Florida's lone shot on goal in the 47th minute.
Florida Atlantic finished with a 15-2 advantage in shots and an 8-1 edge in shots on goal. Corner kicks were 6-2 in favor of the Owls.
Note-A-Bulls:
- Tyler Richardson recorded the Bulls' lone shot on goal.
- Marcus Steinhaeuser made four saves.
- Alexis Martin made one save in 25 minutes of relief.
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 –
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
USF
FAU
Goals
0
3
Shots
2
15
Shots on Goal
1
8
Saves
5
1
Corners
2
6
Fouls
7
8
Scoring Plays
DJ Koulai (4)
Assisted By: Michel Tentchou , Alfred Mikkelsen
GOAL by FAU Koulai, DJ Assist by Tentchou, Michel and Mikkelsen, Alfred.
42:08
Francesco Aiello (4)
Assisted By: Enzo Rabot
GOAL by FAU Aiello, Francesco Assist by Rabot, Enzo.
50:41
Xavi Csato (4)
Assisted By: Francesco Aiello , Jonas Sundli-Hardig
GOAL by FAU Csato, Xavi Assist by Aiello, Francesco and Sundli-Hardig, Jonas.
58:49
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
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