USF Males’s Soccer Hosts UCF in War on I-4 Matchup

TAMPA, Fla., September 3, 2025 – The University of South Florida males’s soccer workforce (2-0-2), recent off an exciting 3–2 house victory over Florida Gulf Coast University, turns its consideration to the War on I-4, a conflict with in-state rival UCF.  The match is ready for Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at Corbett Stadium and shall be streamed reside on ESPN+.
 
Setting the Stage
The Bulls are driving momentum after securing their first house win of the season in dramatic vogue in opposition to FGCU. Goals from Fabio Bozesan, Pedro Faife, and Jakob Auby powered USF to victory, whereas goalkeeper Jahiem Wickham made 5 essential saves to guard the lead.
 
With the nonconference slate persevering with, Thursday night time marks a chance for the Bulls to increase their unbeaten begin.
 
The Opponent
The UCF Knights (1-3-0) enter the match seeking to bounce again from their current lose in opposition to UNC Greensboro and make a press release on the street. The rivalry historical past between the 2 packages has produced quite a few high-intensity, tightly contested battles.
 
Note-A-Bulls:

• Wickham’s Wall – Goalkeeper Jahiem Wickham has allowed simply 4 targets via the primary 4 matches, posting a season of excessive 5 saves within the win over FGCU.
• Hot Starts – USF has scored first in three of 4 matches this season, setting the tone early in video games.
• Entering the Ranks – The Bulls entered the top-25 rankings in each the TopDrawerSoccer rankings (no. 25) and United Soccer Coaches Poll (no. 22).

Series History
The Bulls and Knights have a long-standing rivalry relationship again to 1979, with USF holding an edge within the all-time sequence (27-9-4). Last season’s assembly noticed the groups battle to a 0–0 draw.
 
Promotions:
Theme: War on I-4 / Rivalry Night – Celebrating the in-state battle in opposition to UCF.
Giveaway: First 250 followers will obtain thunder sticks to maintain the vitality excessive.
 
TICKETS
Fans can buy males’s soccer tickets by calling 1-800-GoBulls or at USFBullsTix.com.
 
FOLLOW USF MEN’S SOCCER
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ABOUT USF MEN’S SOCCER
USF Men’s Soccer competed within the faculty’s first-ever intercollegiate athletic contest on Sept. 25, 1965, beating Florida Southern 4-3. Since then, the oldest program on campus has constructed a successful custom, claiming 14 convention championships and making 22 NCAA Tournament appearances, together with three journeys to the Elite Eight.
 
The program additionally has a robust popularity inside the skilled sport and boasts 30 MLS draft picks. Notable alumni embrace two-time MLS Golden Boot winner Jeff Cunningham, USA 1994 World Cup star Roy Wegerle, and 2013 MLS Cup winner Dom Dwyer. Men’s Soccer has three Alumni and a coach within the USF Athletics Hall of Fame: Fergus Hopper, Jeff Attinella, Jeff Cunningham & Dan Holcomb.
 
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