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Laurence Wyke joins Rowdies

ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have added Laurence Wyke to their 2021 roster following his successful trial, the club announced on Wednesday. The 24-year-old joins the club from Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, where he played seven matches and scored two goals. That came a year after playing his first professional seasonContinue reading “Laurence Wyke joins Rowdies”

Rowdies survive US Open Cup cull

CHICAGO – The Tampa Bay Rowdies will be a US Open Cup entrant for 2021 following US Soccer announcing that the tournament has been cut to just 16 teams. The original plan for 2021 was a 24 team tournament, so halving the tournament made for big cuts and led to the USL Championship having its entrants cut down toContinue reading “Rowdies survive US Open Cup cull”

Former Rowdy Frank Worthington passes away

TELFORD, England, United Kingdom – Frank Worthington, who played for the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 1981 passed away this week following a lengthy illness. It is commonly believed that Worthington was battling Alzheimer’s disease after his daughter released a statement in 2016 saying that he had it but that was denied by Worthington the followingContinue reading “Former Rowdy Frank Worthington passes away”

Former Rowdy Adrian Alston reveals that he invented the Cruyff Turn

SYDNEY – The Cruyff turn, the infamous spin after a faked pass made famous by Johan Cruyff at the 1974 World Cup was actually invented by former Tampa Bay Rowdies player Adrian Alston, according to a recent interview he gave to Australian soccer podcast Shim, Spider and so much Moore. Alston was also playing atContinue reading “Former Rowdy Adrian Alston reveals that he invented the Cruyff Turn”

Rowdies open preseason with win over Tormenta

ST. PETERSBURG – A strong first-half performance was enough to get the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2021 off to a perfect start as they beat South Georgia Tormenta 2-1 at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday night. Goals to Sebastian Guenzatti and Jordan Abedayo-Smith proved enough for Tampa Bay to get the win and hold off aContinue reading “Rowdies open preseason with win over Tormenta”

Randy Arozarena reunites with younger brother

ST. PETERSBURG – Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena has reunited with his younger brother Raiko who has signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, also owned by the Rays ownership group. Raiko joins the team as a goalkeeper, presumably to provide cover for Evan Louro, joining the club from Mexico where he hasContinue reading “Randy Arozarena reunites with younger brother”

Inter Miami begins preseason with cloud over Blaise Matuidi signing

MIAMI – 2021 is underway for Inter Miami CF but preseason training got started this week with a big shadow. Major League Soccer announced last week that it was investigating the club for irregularities in the signing of French World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi. Preseason getting officially underway this week was a milestone for theContinue reading “Inter Miami begins preseason with cloud over Blaise Matuidi signing”

NWSL Challenge Cup schedule released

Just one day after announcing the format for the 2021 National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup the NWSL announced the schedule for the tournament on Tuesday. Orlando Pride will begin the tournament against another debuting team, Racing Louisville, giving the NWSL expansion team its first home game on April 10th. Forcing Pride into its awayContinue reading “NWSL Challenge Cup schedule released”

NWSL Challenge Cup structure released

The National Women’s Soccer League announced the structure for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup on Monday. The tournament will feature Orlando Pride for the first time after the Lions had to sit out of the 2020 tournament. Orlando has been is in the Eastern Division with North Carolina Courage, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit andContinue reading “NWSL Challenge Cup structure released”

Canada leaves it late to down Argentina

ORLANDO – Canada waited until stoppage time to overcome a determined Argentina side for a 1-0 win at Exploria Stadium on Sunday night. With the win the side stays alive in the She Believes Cup. Sarah Stratigakis scored the winner after a long free-kick from Janine Beckie found Jessie Flemming who played it into theContinue reading “Canada leaves it late to down Argentina”