TAMPA, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The University of South Florida men’s soccer team was defeated by UNF for the first time in program history. The Bulls (1-3-0) fell to the Ospreys (1-2-1) in full time, 1-0.
 
UNF recorded the only goal of the match in the tenth minute. Anton Khelil scored to the top right of the goal with his right foot. Geraldo Neto and Ugo Bertelli assisted Khelil. The Ospreys outshot the Bulls 6-3 in the first half and 7-2 in the second half, finishing with a 13-5 advantage.
 
Each squad received three yellow cards during full time. For South Florida, it was Tyler Richardson, Micah Harris, and Jack Kiefer. Despite holding advantages in corner kicks (8-3) and saves (3-0), South Florida did not record a shot on goal over the full 90 minutes. The Bulls were whistled for 10 fouls compared to nine for UNF.
 
Alexis Martin once again started and played the full match in goal for the Bulls. Martin has done so now in all four of South Florida’s matches in 2026.
 
Note-A-Bulls:


South Florida leads the all-time series, 4-1-0.
Alexis Martin played all 90 minutes in goal, making three saves.

 
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The Bulls stay at home and face UTRGV at Corbett Stadium on Sunday, September 6. The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and will be streamed on ESPN+.

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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.