Upcoming Event: Women's Soccer versus South Florida on October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Women's Soccer
vs. South Florida
Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Thursday, October 1
Boca Raton, Fla.
7:00 PM
Florida Atlantic
vs
South Florida
Women’s Soccer Hosts USF in ‘Red Out’ Match Thursday
9/30/2026 10:59:00 AM | Women's Soccer
BOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic women's soccer team is back on the FAU Soccer Stadium pitch Thursday night, taking on in-state American Conference foe South Florida.
The Owls (3-5-4, 1-2-0) host the Bulls (2-4-3, 0-0-2) at 7 p.m. The contest will be featured on ESPN+, with Frank Forte and Yianni Kourakis providing the commentary.
Fans are encouraged to wear red for the "Red Out" match theme, and red t-shirts will also be the giveaway of the night. Additionally, a drawing will be held for a lucky fan to win tickets to the FAU football game this upcoming Saturday against Texas Southern.
ABOUT THE OWLS
The series between the Owls and Bulls, 20 previous matches in total, stretches all the way back to 1996. USF holds a slim all-time edge of 10-7-3. Since 2021, the contests have literally gone back and forth: from FAU's perspective – L/W/L/W/T/L. Summing up that timeframe, it's 3-2-1 in favor of USF, including a 2-1 win by the Bulls in Tampa last season.
SCHEDULE
For the full 2026 women's soccer schedule, click HERE.
ROSTER
For the full 2026 women's soccer roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
#WIP
The Owls (3-5-4, 1-2-0) host the Bulls (2-4-3, 0-0-2) at 7 p.m. The contest will be featured on ESPN+, with Frank Forte and Yianni Kourakis providing the commentary.
Fans are encouraged to wear red for the "Red Out" match theme, and red t-shirts will also be the giveaway of the night. Additionally, a drawing will be held for a lucky fan to win tickets to the FAU football game this upcoming Saturday against Texas Southern.
ABOUT THE OWLS
- The Owls dropped last Sunday night's matchup to (RV) Memphis. The team is tied for seventh in the American Conference standings but are just a point behind the four-team grouping tied for third place.
- Goalkeeper Ashley Small returned to the lineup Sunday and matched her career best with 10 saves.
- Freshmen made up five of the team's Starting XI, and nine first-years saw the pitch during the night.
- In total this season, the team's 12 freshmen – the "Baker's Dozen" – have started a combined 47 matches, totaling nine of the team's 19 goals and five of the team's 10 assists.
- Six have played in all 12 matches to this point, and nine of the 12 have seen action in 10 matches or more.
- South Florida has drawn each of its American matchups, 1-1 against both North Texas and (RV) Memphis. The Bulls are a point behind the Owls, tied for ninth on the league leaderboard.
- Last season, the team went 9-8-3 and finished in a three-way tie for sixth in the conference at 4-4-2. After a seeded upset of Charlotte, the Bulls' season ended in the American semifinals on penalty kicks versus Rice.
- Sophia Cabral leads three multi-goal Bull scorers thus far this season, with three, and has a team-high eight points.
- Gaby Rourke has started seven of the team's nine matches in goal, with a 1-4-2 record and 38 saves.
- Head Coach Chris Brown has a 23-14-11 record in his third season with the program.
The series between the Owls and Bulls, 20 previous matches in total, stretches all the way back to 1996. USF holds a slim all-time edge of 10-7-3. Since 2021, the contests have literally gone back and forth: from FAU's perspective – L/W/L/W/T/L. Summing up that timeframe, it's 3-2-1 in favor of USF, including a 2-1 win by the Bulls in Tampa last season.
SCHEDULE
For the full 2026 women's soccer schedule, click HERE.
ROSTER
For the full 2026 women's soccer roster, click HERE.
FOLLOW THE OWLS
To stay up to date on all things Florida Atlantic women's soccer, follow the team on social media @FAUWSoccer.
#WIP
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