GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's soccer team (1-1-4) is back home for the first time in September on Tuesday, hosting the South Florida (USF) Bulls (1-5-0) at UNCG Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m., and the game will be aired on ESPN+. 

Head Coach Chris Rich's squad returns to Greensboro after a three-game road trip that concluded with a tough 1-0 loss to No. 6 South Carolina on Sept. 11, the first loss of the season for the Blue & Gold. Tuesday offers a key opportunity for the Spartans to return to the win column ahead of the team's Southern Conference (SoCon) opener at the weekend against Liberty. 
 

Game 7: UNC Greensboro (1-1-4, SoCon) vs. South Florida (1-5-0, American)
Date & Time	Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Location	Greensboro, N.C. | UNCG Soccer Stadium
Tickets	Free Admission
Coverage	Live Stats: Live Stats Broadcast: ESPN+
Promotions	Food Truck in attendance, Professor Appreciation Night
Social Media	Follow the UNC Greensboro men's soccer team on Instagram (@uncgsoccer), Twitter (@UNCGsoccer), and Facebook (UNCGMensSoccer) to keep track of all the action and updates!

 
SERIES HISTORY VS. SOUTH FLORIDA
Tuesday is the sixth meeting all-time between the Spartans and Bulls, UNCG holding a 3-1-1 overall lead in the series. The two sides met in Tampa, Florida, for the first time since 2008 last season, playing out a 1-1 draw. 
 
SCOUTING THE BULLS
USF is aiming to snap a four-game skid, heading to North Carolina having not won a game since beating West Florida 3-1 on Aug. 23 to open the season. The Bulls were outscored 8-0 by UCF, UNF, and UTRGV before managing to find the back of the net twice against UAB in a tough 2-3 loss on Sept. 11. Senior Tyler Richardson has been the key player for the Bulls so far, with two goals and two assists to his name for six points; four other players have found the back of the net. 
 
USF is coached by George Kiefer, who returned to Tampa in December for his second stint with the Green & White. Kiefer guided the Bulls to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances and four conference championships between 2002-2016 and took both NC State and Grand Canyon to the postseason during stints from 2017-2025 before rejoining the Bulls. 
 
LAST TIME OUT FOR UNCG
The Spartans fell just short in a rain-soaked battle against No. 6 South Carolina on Sept. 11, an early own-goal being the deciding moment. UNCG held a dangerous Gamecocks offense to just 12 shots (seven on goal) while generating several good opportunities, only to hit the woodwork twice. The loss snapped a streak of four straight draws for the Spartans, which was tied for the longest streak in DI.
 
SPARTANS BY THE DEFENSIVE NUMBERS IN 2026
Carrying a goal differential of 8-6, UNCG has limited opponents to just 30 shots on goal in five games – an average of six per match. Goalkeeper Seth Wilson ranks 25^th in Division I in save percentage, at 0.806, while UNCG's goals against average stands at No. 40 (1.000). Both marks lead the SoCon. 
 
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK WATCH
The Spartans have had three players earn SoCon weekly recognition so far this season. Keaviano Francis (Sept. 1) and Caleb Borneo (Sept. 8) were named consecutive Offensive Players of the Week, while Trym Linberg was named Defensive Player of the Week on Aug. 25. 
 
OFFENSIVE NUMBERS FOR UNCG
Newcomers have notched 15-of-24 points for the Spartans to begin the season, topped by Francis (six) and Borneo (four). Francis' three goals stand as the team high, Borneo just behind him with two. 
Linberg's three assists already as a sophomore are the most both in the SoCon and for UNCG. Junior transfer Lasse Dahl stands just behind Linberg with two helpers through five games. 

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UP NEXT     
The Spartans remain home for this season's SoCon opener, coming against newcomer Liberty on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff from UNCG Soccer Stadium against the Flames is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. and can be viewed on ESPN+.