Rock Hill, S.C. – The Dale Parker era begins at Winthrop Thursday night as the men's soccer team travels to Tampa, Fla to take on South Florida in the season opener.
| Winthrop Men's Soccer Game Information |
| Matchup |
Winthrop (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Big South) at South Florida (0-0-0, 0-0-0 American) |
| Date/Time |
Thursday, Aug. 20 | 7:00 p.m. (EST) |
| Location |
Tampa, Fla. | Corbett Stadium |
| Live Stats |
Statbroadcast |
| Live Stats |
ESPN+ |
| Series Record |
USF leads 1-0 | Streak – L1 |
| First Meeting |
Nov. 5, 1980 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | USF won 3-1 |
| Last Meeting |
Nov. 5, 1980 (Rock Hill, S.C.) | USF won 3-1 |
| Winthrop All-Time Records |
Overall (463-458-65) | Home (245-167-20) | Away (159-249-37) | Big South (145-142-23) |
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| Social Media |
Twitter - @Winthropsoccer / @WUEagles | Instagram - @winthropsoccer | Facebook - /WinthropUniversitySoccer | #ROCKtheHILL | #EverStand |
SERIES HISTORY VERSUS SOUTH FLORIDA
The Eagles and Bulls meet for just the second time and the first time since the 1980 season. In the first and only meeting the Eagles hosted USF and fell 3-1.
FOOT NOTES
- Eagles are 26-24 all-time in season openers and 8-12 when opening on the road
- This is the third time the Eagles have opened a season in the state of Florida
- The last time was 2021 as the Eagles came away with a 4-3 victory in overtime at Stetson
- The only other time was 2016 as the Eagles opened at North Florida and suffered a 3-0 loss
- This is the first match against an opponent from the American Conference since 2022 when the Eagles fell 5-0 at Charlotte
- Dale Parker is in his first season at the helm of the Eagle program and fifth season all-time (31-24-17)
- Parker came from Lander where he spent three seasons as head coach
- Parker is just the fifth head coach in the history of the program
- This roster features 22 new players and consists of nine freshmen, five sophomores, nine juniors and five seniors
- Of the 22 new players, five players followed Parker from Lander (Sam Crolla, Lucas Lindstrup, Daniel Restrepo, Josh Murray, and Owen Deer)
- This is the 52nd season for the program and this game marks the 987th in the history of the program
- Winthrop has five Big South Conference Championships, which is the second most by any member in league history
- The Eagles have made six NCAA appearances, also the second-most by any league program
- Winthrop has an all-time record of 366-385-53 while in the Big South and the 366 victories are the second-most all-time
2026 HONORS
- Juma Baden (Big South Preseason Watch List)
- Sam Crolla (Big South Preseason Watch List)
- Josh Murray (Big South Preseason Watch List)
- Pablo Ortega (Big South Preseason Watch List)
- Cody Read (Big South Preseason Watch List)
CHAMPIONSHIP ANNIVERSARY
The 2026 season marks the 20
th anniversary of the 2006 Big South Conference Championship team. That season the Eagles tied the program's D1 record for wins with 15, finishing the year with a 15-6-1 mark. Winthrop earned a golden goal overtime win over Liberty in the semifinals of the Big South Conference tournament when Henry Kalungi laced a shot into the top corner from about 35 yards from goal. The Eagles went on to win the Big South Championship, 3-0 over High Point as Daniel Revivo netted a hat trick. It was the second title in the history of the program and second trip to the NCAA College Cup. Winthrop took on Old Dominion in the first round and was eliminated on penalties (4-3). That season the Eagles finished 5
th in the nation in goals per game (2.32) and 16
th in goals against average (0.73). The team recorded 10 shutouts, which tied the program record.
WATCH THE EAGLES ON ESPN+
All of the men's soccer home games during the 2026 season will air live on ESPN+. You can also catch select road games in Big South Conference play on ESPN+. To watch Big South games on ESPN+ you must have a subscription to ESPN+. For more information on how to subscribe,
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WINTHROP IMPACT NETWORK
Winthrop Athletics is proud to announce the launch of WIN: Winthrop's Impact Network- a distinguished philanthropic giving society established to support and elevate Winthrop's 16 NCAA Division I programs and nearly 300 student-athletes.
In the new era of college athletics, it is critical now more than ever to generate revenue to provide Winthrop student-athletes with the resources and opportunities needed to compete for Big South championships and advance in the NCAA tournament. Winthrop's Impact Network members will have an elite level of direct impact on the future of Winthrop Athletics. For more information,
click here.
JOIN THE EAGLE CLUB
The Eagle Club is the official fundraising arm of Winthrop Athletics. Your generosity directly supports Winthrop Athletics and helps provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field. From facility upgrades and enhanced game-day experiences to scholarships, equipment, travel, and academic support, every dollar makes a difference
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By investing in the Eagle Club, you're helping us build a stronger future for Winthrop Athletics—one that prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and a championship culture.
Whether you're an alum, parent, fan, or community member, your support fuels our success. For more information or to become a member,
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UP NEXT
Winthrop will be back in action on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. when it takes on Johnson & Wales in its home opener.
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