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The 2009 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year award was far from an easy one to vote for, with the only clear aspect of the voting being that it should probably go to a keeper from the Western Conference.

Kasey Keller looked like he might run away with the award early in the season, but neither he or the Sounders could keep up that early pace.

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Members of both the South Florida men and women's teams were recognized today for their outstanding defensive performances last week.
Bulls senior goalkeeper, Mallori Lofton-Malachi and defender Angelique Waller [above] were named to the weekly Big East Conference Honor Roll for their play in two shutouts over the weekend. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7:30pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
Tonight's match is a clash between Big East Red Division rivals. USF (6-1-1 overall / 2-1-1 Big East) is currently second in the division while the visiting Bearcats (7-3-0 overall / 2-2-0 Big East) sit fourth. The Bulls are ranked number six in the NSCAA poll and hold an all time edge in the series over Cincinnati 7-6-3. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7pm
Where: Pepin Stadium
The top ranked Division II school, Lynn University (10-0-0) comes to town tonight and the Spartans aim to knock off the number one team and recapture the top spot. UT was in the top spot until their September 18th draw at West Florida, which tumbled them down to fifth spot. Click to continue reading...

Welcome to our new Tuesday feature, stadium spotlight. This week, we look at the replacement for Lansdowne Road in Ireland.

Aviva Stadium location

Stadium Name: Aviva Stadium, more commonly known as New Lansdowne Road.

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What did the Bulls really need after being upset by West Virginia on Friday night in a Big East Conference match? How about a date with the Big East whipping boys Pittsburgh Panthers (1-8-0)? Perfect.
South Florida (6-1-1) pushed the attack against Pitt, out shooting them 19-10. The Bulls were rewarded at the quarter hour mark when Andre Mittoo scored his first goal of the season. Click to continue reading...

The Spartans (4-5-1) ended a three game losing streak on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Georgia College (5-4-1). The match was the fifth game of a tough six game road trip for UT. The Spartans won the first match, but then proceeded to loose three straight, before yesterday's win in Savannah.
Tampa out shot the Bobcats 17-7, but ultimately were only able to get one into the net. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 1pm
Where: Founders Field, Pitt Campus
After suffering their first defeat of the season to West Virginia on Friday night, South Florida (5-1-1) will try to rebound this afternoon against the lowly University of Pittsburgh (1-7-0). Pitt is currently enduring a seven match losing streak and has not scored in their last five matches. Click to continue reading...

The UT men (5-0-1) came out on top in their Sunshine State Conference debut over Barry University (3-3-1) on Saturday in front of a crowd of 451. The 2-1 result preserved an unbeaten record for the Spartans.
Freshman Brian Fekete scored his first career goal right before halftime in the forty-third minute to give UT a 1-0 lead going into the break. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7pm
Where: Pepin Stadium, UT campus
The Spartans (4-0-1) open their Sunshine State Conference schedule tonight by entertaining Barry (3-2-1). UT lost their number one ranking with a draw to West Florida in their last outing and will be looking forward to starting their climb back to the top tonight. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7pm
Where: University Field, St Leo
The men of St Leo (3-3-0) will try to do what the women could not do on Wednesday: beat Rollins College (7-0-1). It will be a tall order for the Lions to upset the Tars, who are not only unbeaten this season, but also ranked number fifteen in the country. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 8pm
Where: Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium, Morgantown, WV
South Florida (5-0-1) travels tonight to take on the Mountaineers (2-2-2) in the Bulls' third Big East game of the season. USF has a number three ranking in the latest NSCAA poll to defend and would like to improve its position in the Big East Red Division, where the Bulls are in third place after two matches. Click to continue reading...

Columbus State University (6-0-1) scored two first half goals and then a third in the second half, to defeat UT 3-0. The Spartans (3-4-1) fell to their second straight nationally ranked opponent on Sunday.
UT was out shot 10-5 in the match and only managed to get one of their shots on the Cougar goal. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 4pm
Where: Stetson Soccer Complex, Deland, FL
After dropping their Big East Conference opener 2-1 to Marquette on Thursday, the Bulls (2-4-1) face a non-conference opponent in Stetson this afternoon. This will be South Florida's final non-conference match. These schools drew 1-1 last season in Tampa. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7pm
Where: University Field, St Leo Campus
The Lions (3-1-0) return home tonight after splitting two games on the road. St Leo is undefeated at home and has yet to give up a goal at University Field this season. Starting goalkeeper, freshman Erik Mozzo, has a 0. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 7:30pm
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
South Florida (4-0-0) starts its Big East Conference schedule, tonight, at home to Marquette (1-3-0). Last season, Marquette was the doormat of the conference, winning just one conference match. USF comes into this match ranked number five by the current NSCAA poll. Click to continue reading...

Two USF players, one current and one former, have received accolades for last week's performances.
South Florida's junior goalkeeper, Jeff Attinella, was named the Big East Conference goalkeeper of the week based on his two shutouts last week. The 1-0 wins against Valparaiso and Virginia Tech have paced the Bulls to a perfect 4-0-0 start. Click to continue reading...

Jeff Attinella posted his third consecutive shutout in the Bulls net to boost South Florida to a 4-0-0 record in a game where both schools could only muster seven shots apiece. Attinella now has a stingy 0.25 GAA for the season.
USF capitalized on one of those shots, just a minute into the second half. Click to continue reading...

When: Tonight, 8pm
Where: Virginia Tech Soccer Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
The Bulls (3-0-0) take their undefeated record on the road tonight to be tested by Virginia Tech (1-1-1). South Florida lost on its only previous trip to Blacksburg, but the NSCAA eighth ranked Bulls are hoping to defend that ranking and come away with a win. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, 3:30pm
Where: North Georgia Soccer Complex, Dahlonega, GA
The number one ranked Spartan (2-0-0) will take on the North Georgia College Saints (2-1-1) this afternoon in hopes of getting their third straight win.
The Saints have rattled off two consecutive wins after dropping their season opener to St Leo University. Click to continue reading...

When: Today, Noon
Where: USF Soccer Stadium
South Florida will host LSU today and both schools enter the match with identical 1-1-1 records and both are short on goals scored. The Tigers have scored three on the season and the Bulls have netted just two.
Good goalkeeping from senior Mallori Lofton-Malachi has kept the Bulls season on track. Click to continue reading...

Something to read while you watch Alan Brogan and wonder: "How much better would the Irish national team be if all the Gah players switched to soccer?"* The Offside finally blowing bubbles again (West Ham Offside) To the internet! (Studs Up) Ryan Babel: earplug salesman (Three Match Ban) 100 Years of Internacional (See The Cup) Plastic pitch = plastic football [. Click to continue reading...