Sunday, October 11
Charlotte, NC
6:00 p.m.
University of South Florida
at
Charlotte
Bulls Face Road Test Against No. 17 Charlotte
October 08, 2026 | Men's Soccer
South Florida in search of first Conference victory
TAMPA, Fla. (October 8, 2026) – South Florida men's soccer hits the road this weekend to face No. 17 Charlotte in an American Conference matchup.
The Bulls (1-9-1, 0-3-1) are looking to earn their first conference victory of the season against the 49ers (6-1-3, 2-0-1), with first kick set for 6 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida dropped a 4-2 decision to Stetson on Tuesday, but the attack showed life, setting season highs in shots (18) and shots on goal (5). Now the Bulls look to carry that momentum into Sunday night's matchup at No. 17 Charlotte. Jakob Auby opened the scoring with a free kick that sailed into the top left corner in the 11th minute, his second goal of the season. Stetson would respond with two goals of their own before Tyler Richardson scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 63rd minute. The Hatters would break the tie and respond with two goals, in the 85th minute, to seal the match.
Charlotte enters Sunday riding a five game win streak. The 49ers are coming off a 6-0 victory against Mercer in which they had 11 shots on goal. Micahel Raggett led the way with a hatrick to give him his eighth goal of the season. Raggett is currently tied for second in goals in the American Conference.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series at 16-13-3 and is 3-6-0 in Charlotte. The Bulls and 49ers played to a 0-0 tie in their previous meeting on September 27, 2025 in Tampa.
Note-A-Bulls:
Follow South Florida Men's Soccer
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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 (1-9-1, 0-3-1) are looking to earn their first conference victory of the season against the 49ers (6-1-3, 2-0-1), with first kick set for 6 p.m. ET.
Setting the Stage
South Florida dropped a 4-2 decision to Stetson on Tuesday, but the attack showed life, setting season highs in shots (18) and shots on goal (5). Now the Bulls look to carry that momentum into Sunday night's matchup at No. 17 Charlotte. Jakob Auby opened the scoring with a free kick that sailed into the top left corner in the 11th minute, his second goal of the season. Stetson would respond with two goals of their own before Tyler Richardson scored his team-leading fourth goal of the season in the 63rd minute. The Hatters would break the tie and respond with two goals, in the 85th minute, to seal the match.
Charlotte enters Sunday riding a five game win streak. The 49ers are coming off a 6-0 victory against Mercer in which they had 11 shots on goal. Micahel Raggett led the way with a hatrick to give him his eighth goal of the season. Raggett is currently tied for second in goals in the American Conference.
Series History
South Florida leads the all-time series at 16-13-3 and is 3-6-0 in Charlotte. The Bulls and 49ers played to a 0-0 tie in their previous meeting on September 27, 2025 in Tampa.
Note-A-Bulls:
- Tyler Richardson leads the Bulls in goals (4), assists (3) and points (11) this season.
- Tyler Richardson is tenth in the American conference in points per game (1).
- Jakob Auby scored his second goal of the season Tuesday night against Stetson .
- The Bulls set a season high for shots (18) and shots on goal (5) Tuesday night against Stetson.
- Michael Raggett of Charlotte is tied for second in goals (8) in the American Conference.
Follow South Florida Men's Soccer
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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