There might not be a college soccer season this fall, but there’s plenty going on in the world of pro soccer. As preseasons begin for European teams, so starts the cycle of contract renewals, new signings, loan deals and, of course, first professional contracts. Three former USF soccer stars joined […]
Tag: Evelyne Viens
Notebook: Raymond James to receive pandemic-related upgrades
A big step has been taken to ensure staff and fans’ safety at Raymond James Stadium after a proposal to retrofit the venue with pandemic-related renovations was approved Wednesday. The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners, by a 6-1 vote, approved plans to allocate up to $10.4 million of Coronavirus Aid, […]
Notebook: Viens makes professional debut with Sky Blue FC
Half a year after she was drafted by Sky Blue FC in the 2020 NWSL draft, former USF women’s soccer star Evelyne Viens finally made her professional debut. She was brought on as a substitute for striker Ifeoma Onumonu in the 77th minute of Sky Blue’s 0-0 draw with OL […]
Notebook: Dickies Arena to host 2021, 2022 AAC women’s basketball tournaments
Move over, Mohegan Sun Arena, the AAC women’s basketball tournament has a new host arena. AAC commissioner Mike Aresco announced Tuesday the 2021 and 2022 AAC women’s basketball tournaments will be held in the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. For the first time in conference history, both the men’s […]
Despite being drafted months ago, Viens still awaits first shot at professional debut
Former USF women’s soccer star Evelyne Viens may have been drafted fifth overall in the 2020 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Draft, but her transition to the life of a pro soccer player has been less than ideal. Within two months of signing with Sky Blue FC, Viens found herself […]
Viens drafted with No. 5 pick in NWSL Draft
Evelyne Viens is heading to the Garden State. The now-former USF women’s soccer striker was drafted in the first round of Thursday’s National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft with the No. 5 overall pick by Sky Blue FC. Viens is the highest ever draft pick in program history and […]
Viens’ hat trick leads Bulls to victory as USF’s revenge tour runs through Gainesville
GAINESVILLE — There’s no doubt USF women’s soccer was playing with a chip on its shoulder Friday night in its first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. After all, the AAC Tournament champion and No. 11-ranked Bulls (15-4, 7-2 AAC) were sent on the road to face unranked Florida (11-9-1, […]
Bulls win second AAC Tournament title in 3 years behind brace by Viens
For the third season in a row, USF women’s soccer has a claim to the AAC title. Behind the second straight brace from senior striker Evelyne Viens, the No. 23 Bulls defeated No. 8 Memphis 2-0 in the AAC Tournament championship game Sunday in Memphis. After playing a scoreless half […]
A bittersweet farewell for Bulls’ seniors
If there’s one word to describe the end of USF women’s soccer’s regular season, it’s bittersweet. The Bulls are set to finish on a high note. They are guaranteed a first-round bye in the AAC Tournament, and are expected to make a push for the title, potentially dethroning last year’s […]
NOTEBOOK: Viens messes with Texas
No matter how good a weekend you had, it probably wasn’t as good as the one Evelyne Viens had in San Antonio. The Bulls’ senior striker scored five goals: a double brace during the Bulls’ 5-1 win against Rice on Friday and a 76th minute insurance goal during No. 17 […]