The University of South Florida's men's soccer team, coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance and an American Athletic Conference Tournament runner-up finish, wants to reach an even higher level this season.
To be the best, you must play the best.
The Bulls open the season Thursday night at Pac-12 Conference powerhouse Washington, ranked No. 6 nationally. There are home games against two of the biggest names in men's college soccer — No. 2 Indiana (Sept. 8) and No. 9 Clemson (Sept. 12).
Then USF hosts the SMU Mustangs, another NCAA Tournament participant, for a Sept.