Chris Hockman

Controlling the first ball key to Rowdies win over Red Bulls II

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Needing a win to get back on track the Tampa Bay Rowdies got it against New York Red Bulls II at MSU Soccer Park on Friday night. A few things were vital to this but most of all the key was winning duels, leading to control of the first movement of theContinue reading “Controlling the first ball key to Rowdies win over Red Bulls II”

What’s gone wrong for the Rowdies

ST. PETERSBURG — From flying high and dominating opponents the Tampa Bay Rowdies have fallen with strings of losses separated by only one win at a time. So what’s changed? Looking at the data we can see a few key differences that may explain things, but ultimately it may be that the teams have beenContinue reading “What’s gone wrong for the Rowdies”

Orlando Pride manage draw to begin Becky Burleigh Era

CARY, N.C. — For the first time in Orlando Pride history a new coach opened with a point as Orlando Pride secured a 1-1 draw with North Carolina Courage at Wake Med Soccer Park on Saturday night. An interception in the back allowed Orlando to open the scoring in the 50th minute. Ali Krieger stoleContinue reading “Orlando Pride manage draw to begin Becky Burleigh Era”

Poor second half sees Rowdies give up top spot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Independence managed its first win at its new home as they managed a 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. The deadlock was broken in the second minute of the second half after Lawrence Wyke lost possession in midfield. That allowed prolific scorerContinue reading “Poor second half sees Rowdies give up top spot”

Miami manage back to back Rowdies wins

MIAMI — The Tampa Bay Rowdies slide has continued as Miami FC managed a 2-1 win in the Florida Derby at FIU Stadium on Saturday night, the third straight loss for the Rowdies. Neil Collins made heavy changes coming into the match, including benching captain Sebastian Guenzatti allowing Forrest Lasso to lead the side. MiamiContinue reading “Miami manage back to back Rowdies wins”

Costa Rica comes from behind to overcome Suriname

ORLANDO — Giving up a shock goal only made Costa Rica stronger, and seven minutes later they were in front, managing a 2-1 win over Suriname at Exploria Stadium on Friday night and sealing their place in the knockout stages of the Concacaf Gold Cup. The underdogs took the lead in the 52nd minute whenContinue reading “Costa Rica comes from behind to overcome Suriname”

Jamaica manages late winner

ORLANDO — Jamaica gave away an early own goal but came back scoring a late winner to manage a 2-1 win over Guadeloupe in the Gold Cup at Exploria Stadium on Friday night. Four minutes into the match Guadeloupe had a lead after a strong run from Dimitri Ramothe saw him charging into the box.Continue reading “Jamaica manages late winner”

Rowdies drop second straight match

ST PETERSBURG — A 23rd-minute goal proved enough for Hartford Athletic managing to hold on for a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium on Tuesday night. The goal came off an impressive long-ball, Preston Tabort Etaka gathered the long ball and then swung it in for Derek Dodson to headContinue reading “Rowdies drop second straight match”

Miami beats Rowdies on late goal

MIAMI – Miami FC has managed its first USL Championship win over in-state rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies with a 2-1 win at FIU Stadium on Wednesday night. Both goals for Miami came on set-pieces, taking full advantage of some unusual mistakes from their opponents to get the win. The opening goal came in the 21stContinue reading “Miami beats Rowdies on late goal”

Florida MLS Week 11 Notebook

DC United 7 Toronto FC 1 History was made in Toronto FC’s loss to DC United, with a 7-1 result it was the worst loss in club history. With goals in the second and eighth minutes, there was a hint of bad things to come, but the Canadians were still in the match until RalphContinue reading “Florida MLS Week 11 Notebook”