Men’s soccer announces spring schedule
USF men’s soccer announced its four-game spring schedule Monday, including three against professional teams.
The Bulls begin their spring season Saturday at 7 p.m. against Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union at the Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex in Clearwater. The game between the Bulls and Union will be free and open to the public.
USF then travels to Bradenton to take on Louisville City of the USL Championship at IMG Academy on Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Louisville is coming off back-to-back league championships after winning the USL Cup the past two seasons.
The Bulls’ lone home game of the spring will be played at Corbett Stadium on March 2 at 7 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship.
“We’re very fortunate to have these type of playing opportunities in the spring,” coach Bob Butehorn said in a text to The Oracle. “These games provide our players with a clear picture of what it takes to compete at the next levels. This type of competition offers each player the rare opportunity to see how he stacks up against a professional.”
Rounding out the spring schedule is a matchup against the Division II Tampa Spartans. The game will be played March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Pepin Stadium on the University of Tampa’s campus. The Bulls and Spartans last met at Pepin Stadium on Aug. 18 as part of the annual Rowdies Cup game, with USF winning 3-1 behind a hat trick from Stephen Rudderham.
More Stories
USF men’s soccer faces former AAC foe UCF in new 2024 schedule
USF men’s soccer is set to play against ranked teams such as Hofstra and former rival UCF in its new 2024 schedule released on Monday. Both teams are ranked on the United Soccer Coaches Men’s Top 25 Poll, compiled by the largest soccer coaches organization in the world. Hofstra is currently ranked 17th, while UCF […]
Former USF football player killed in car crash
Former USF tight end Teigan Martin was killed in a single-car crash in Minnesota on Monday morning, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s office. First responders responded to a report of a crash on County Road 122 near Hollywood Township, MN, just after 5 a.m., according to a sheriff’s press release. Deputies discovered a vehicle […]
USF’s Jose Fernandez wins gold in international basketball championship
It may be a few weeks until the Olympics, but a familiar face in USF Athletics is already taking home the gold. Related: USF’s Abdul Rasheed Saminu qualifies for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics On Sunday, USF women’s basketball coach Jose Fernandez led the women’s USA Basketball U18 team to gold in the 2024 FIBA […]
USF’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu qualifies for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
Bulls sophomore sprinter Abdul-Rasheed Saminu may have just punched his ticket to the Paris Olympics, representing his home country, Ghana. “Every athlete’s dream is to run in the Olympics,” Saminu said. “I am very thankful to be representing my country.” Saminu, 22, qualified for the Olympics’ 200-meter dash, granting him a spot on Ghana’s roster. […]
Here’s what you missed in USF Athletics this month
June has been a month of transformation for many USF Athletics’ coaching staffs. Over the last few weeks, Athletics Director Michael Kelly has announced leadership changes across various sports. From new hires, to promotions, to extensions, USF sports will consist of a blend of new and old faces in coaching positions. Here are some notable […]
OPINION: USF’s football stadium will add much to college experience
While I love watching college football, I often find myself canceling on my friends when I am invited to a game after looking at the drive time to Raymond James Stadium. Whether you’re a commuter or someone who lives on campus, it’s no secret that going to watch a USF football game is inconvenient. There’s […]