USF scored five goals against the Spartans for the first time since 2005, when the Mayors Cup transitioned into the Rowdies Cup.

The Rowdies Cup was presented by former Rowdies player, Tampa alum and current USF volunteer assistant, Ryan Thompson .

. Prior to Saturday's match alumni from USF and Tampa squared off in the first ever Rowdies Cup alumni match. USF won 3-2.





On Dec. 18 Bob Butehorn was appointed the head coach the USF men's soccer program. A member of the University of Tampa's 1981 national championship team and a three-time conference coach of the year, Butehorn previously led Florida Gulf Coast University's men's soccer program to six conference regular season championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances and Top 25 rankings in five seasons since 2010.



The Bulls concluded the season as The American regular season champions and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulls finished the season with a 10-6-4 overall record and a 6-1-0 mark in the American Athletic Conference. On Dec. 18was appointed the head coach the USF men's soccer program. A member of the University of Tampa's 1981 national championship team and a three-time conference coach of the year, Butehorn previously led Florida Gulf Coast University's men's soccer program to six conference regular season championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances and Top 25 rankings in five seasons since 2010.The Bulls concluded the season as The American regular season champions and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulls finished the season with a 10-6-4 overall record and a 6-1-0 mark in the American Athletic Conference.

– The University of South Florida men's soccer team took home the Rowdies Cup for the third straight year Saturday, defeating crosstown rival Tampa, 5-0. The Bulls turned in another exhibition shutout but the offense once again stole the show.The final five minutes were the highlight of the annual match-up, as head coach's philosophy of "play fast" was on full display. USF scored three goals in three minutes, sealing a 5-0 victory. Junior transfer(Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) sparked the 3-0 run in the 85minute on header off a perfect cross from(Tampa, Fla.). Rudderham followed his assist with his own goal when he scored on a run up the left side in the 87minute. 26 seconds later Skublak scored his second goal of the night on a cross from(Baltimore, Md.).The Bulls' defense stifled Tampa, limiting the Spartans to just four shots in the final 45 minutes.(Odessa, Fla.) and(Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) split time in goal, each playing 45 minutes. Knight made four saves while Devenish-Meares added one.(Gainesville, Ga.) and(Berlin, Germany) each added a goal while(Coustituciou, Chile) and(Chaguanas, Trinidad) each tallied an assist.Head coachon tonight's match vs. his alma mater :"First and foremost, I'm really happy for the guys. I would be lying to you if I didn't have mixed emotions because that's my place. That's where I did my time, I cut my teeth. I'm glad. I'm glad the way they responded, I'm glad the way they played. We had a lot of contributions from a lot of different guys. Look, it's a long road, but we're excited tonight."4 - The Bulls scored four goals in the second half, the final three in the last five minutes of the match.9 – USF outshot Tampa 9-4 in the second half.The Bulls have one final preseason exhibition prior to the season opener Aug. 28. USF will host Nova Southeastern Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.Follow the men's soccer team on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram) and visit GoUSFBulls.com for the most up-to-date information.