The Charleston Southern Buccaneers are a Division I soccer program in the Big South. Charleston Southern soccer has competed across the Big South championship contention through multiple eras at the Division I level. Charleston Southern has played 8 games this season, finishing 3-5. Charleston Southern fields a 25-athlete roster this season, with 0 verified on RallyFuel. The class distribution includes 4 freshmen, 11 sophomores, 6 juniors, and 2 seniors. The Buccaneers play home games on the Charleston Southern campus. Recent results for Charleston Southern include a win (2-0) and a loss (0-3). Next up: their next game on September 23, 2026. The Buccaneers are anchored in a long Charleston Southern athletic tradition. When fans fuel a Buccaneer athlete on RallyFuel, 90% lands directly with the athlete — funding training, recovery, and the realities of college sports.
Charleston Southern University (CSU) is located in North Charleston, South Carolina, competing in the Big South Conference at the NCAA Division I level. As a private Christian university, CSU maintains a focused academic portfolio with undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing business, education, and health sciences. With an enrollment of approximately 3,800 students, the institution operates on a moderate scale, providing a foundation for a competitive athletics program supported by a committed regional fanbase and institutional resources aligned with its market position.
Charleston Southern’s athletics are branded as the Buccaneers, maintaining a competitive presence primarily in football, basketball, and baseball within the Big South Conference. Football has historically been the cornerstone sport, with CSU regularly qualifying for the NCAA FCS playoffs, reflecting sustained competitiveness on a national level. Rivalries, particularly with fellow South Carolina schools> like Presbyterian College and Coastal Carolina, drive regional engagement and bolster attendance figures. Basketball and baseball programs have shown incremental growth, leveraging strong recruiting pipelines within the Southeastern United States.
Charleston Southern’s NIL economy benefits from a focused donor ecosystem characterized by a loyal, regionally engaged alumni network and local business partnerships. The university’s geographic location in the Charleston metropolitan area—a growing economic hub—provides recruiting leverage and brand visibility within a competitive southeastern market. Facilities such as Buccaneer Field (football) and CSU Field House (basketball) serve as vital assets for media rights negotiations and fan engagement opportunities, supporting enhanced sponsorship activation. This infrastructure, combined with strategic community integration, facilitates measurable student-athlete ROI by aligning athletic exposure with NIL market capabilities and donor support.
