Tuesday, October 6
Tampa, FL
7:00 p.m.
University of South Florida
vs
Stetson
South Florida Men’s Soccer Hosts Stetson on Tuesday Night
October 04, 2026 | Men's Soccer
The Bulls look to extend their all-time series lead to 31-5-1 against the Hatters
TAMPA, Fla. (October 4 2026) – South Florida men's soccer continues its home stand on Tuesday as they welcome Stetson to Corbett Stadium.
The Bulls (1-8-1, 0-3-1) are looking to earn their second non-conference victory of the season against the Hatters (3-6-2, 2-3-0), with first kick set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida enters Tuesday's match following a 1-0 loss to FIU on Friday night, a game in which the Bulls played a man down for the final 25-plus minutes after a red card in the 64th minute. Following a scoreless first half, the Bulls held the Panthers off the board until the 83rd minute, when Santi Possu finally broke the deadlock. South Florida, despite being a man down, continued to push the pace, but came up just short. In his first start of the season, goalkeeper Marcus Steinhaeuser made seven saves, six of which came in the second half.
Stetson picked up their first road win of the season on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory at Lipscomb. The Hatters scored three goals in the first half, including a pair from midfielder Afonso Conde in the first 22 minutes. Freshman goalkeeper Murillo Mello made five saves in the win. Stetson was picked second in the preseason coaches' poll to win the ASUN.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 30-5-1 and is 21-3-1 against Stetson at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, both by a 3-2 score, including on October 7, 2025, at Corbett Stadium, when USF led 3-0 early in the second half before holding off a Stetson rally, and on October 17, 2023, in DeLand. Stetson's most recent win in the series came at Corbett Stadium, 3-2, on October 12, 2022.
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.
The Bulls (1-8-1, 0-3-1) are looking to earn their second non-conference victory of the season against the Hatters (3-6-2, 2-3-0), with first kick set for 7 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida enters Tuesday's match following a 1-0 loss to FIU on Friday night, a game in which the Bulls played a man down for the final 25-plus minutes after a red card in the 64th minute. Following a scoreless first half, the Bulls held the Panthers off the board until the 83rd minute, when Santi Possu finally broke the deadlock. South Florida, despite being a man down, continued to push the pace, but came up just short. In his first start of the season, goalkeeper Marcus Steinhaeuser made seven saves, six of which came in the second half.
Stetson picked up their first road win of the season on Saturday night with a 4-1 victory at Lipscomb. The Hatters scored three goals in the first half, including a pair from midfielder Afonso Conde in the first 22 minutes. Freshman goalkeeper Murillo Mello made five saves in the win. Stetson was picked second in the preseason coaches' poll to win the ASUN.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series 30-5-1 and is 21-3-1 against Stetson at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls have won the last two meetings, both by a 3-2 score, including on October 7, 2025, at Corbett Stadium, when USF led 3-0 early in the second half before holding off a Stetson rally, and on October 17, 2023, in DeLand. Stetson's most recent win in the series came at Corbett Stadium, 3-2, on October 12, 2022.
Note-A-Bulls:
- Tyler Richardson leads the Bulls in goals (3), assists (3) and points (9) this season.
- Tyler Richardson is ninth in the American Conference in points (9).
- South Florida is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings against Stetson, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game.
- Marcus Steinhaeuser made seven saves against FIU on Friday night, six of them in the second half.
- Stetson's Afonso Conde scored twice at Lipscomb on Saturday night and leads the Hatters with four goals this season.
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.
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