Chris Hockman

Miami and Pittsburgh can’t be split

PITTSBURGH – Miami FC came from behind to bring a point back to Florida after a goal late in the first half saw Miami manage a 1-1 draw with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Highmark Stadium on Saturday night. It only took nine minutes for the Riverhounds to open the scoring as Russell Cicerone had theContinue reading “Miami and Pittsburgh can’t be split”

Rowdies use late winner to clinch comeback win

ST. PETERSBURG – It took until the 85th minute but the Tampa Bay Rowdies returned to winning form with a come from behind 2-1 win over Loudoun United FC at Al Lang Stadium on Friday night. A defensive mistake gave the visitors the lead in the fourth minute. Robert Dambrot was left unmarked in theContinue reading “Rowdies use late winner to clinch comeback win”

Lionel Messi signs deal with Hard Rock leading to more MLS speculation

MIAMI – The rumor that Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will be coming to Major League Soccer will not die and this week fuel was added to the fire as he signed a promotional contract with Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, headquartered in Miami. The endorsement will have Messi visiting Miami for work much more oftenContinue reading “Lionel Messi signs deal with Hard Rock leading to more MLS speculation”

Tampa Bay Rowdies v Loudoun United statistical preview

ST. PETERSBURG – After a week with two road matches that saw the Tampa Bay Rowdies have their first loss of the season the Rowdies return to Al Lang Stadium on Friday to take on Loudoun United, who will have one advantage, rest, having not played since last Wednesday. Loudoun also comes into the matchContinue reading “Tampa Bay Rowdies v Loudoun United statistical preview”

Miami FC give up a two-goal lead to Toros

MIAMI – Miami FC squandered a good start to give up a two-goal lead and fall to a 4-2 loss to Rio Grande Valley FC at Riccardo Silva Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The first half went perfectly for Miami, opening the scoring in the 15th minute thanks to a corner. Pierre Da Silva stepped upContinue reading “Miami FC give up a two-goal lead to Toros”

Saint Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Pete Boland proposes Rays and Rowdies split venue

ST. PETERSBURG – Pete Boland hasn’t been a key player in the Saint Petersburg mayoral race, given his experience lies in restaurants and not politics, but he has developed a reputation in the race as the outsider candidate. In an interview with Bay News 9 on Friday, he spoke about his plans for the cityContinue reading “Saint Petersburg Mayoral Candidate Pete Boland proposes Rays and Rowdies split venue”

Pride remains top of NWSL after draw

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Orlando Pride was made to work for it but kept their undefeated start to the season going with a 1-1 draw to Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Sunday afternoon. In the 64th minute, Ashley Hatch opened the scoring for the hosts through a header from Kelley O’Hara’s cross. It was aContinue reading “Pride remains top of NWSL after draw”

Penalty finally breaks Rowdies streak

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies‘ perfect start to 2021 finally came to an end on Saturday night as a penalty gave Charlotte Independence a 1-0 win at Memorial Stadium. That penalty came in the 25th minute after a clash between Irvin Parra and Forrest Lasso saw the referee point to the spot. JuniorContinue reading “Penalty finally breaks Rowdies streak”

Alex Morgan named NWSL Player of the Month

ORLANDO – Orlando Pride’s Alex Morgan has won Player of the Month honors for May in the monthly National Women’s Soccer League Media Association awards. In addition to Morgan, two teammates were named to the team of the month, Phoebe McClernon and Sydney Leroux. Morgan winning the award wasn’t a huge shock, leading the leagueContinue reading “Alex Morgan named NWSL Player of the Month”

Rowdies confirm best start in club history with New York win

MONTCLAIR, N.J. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have managed five undefeated matches to start the season with a 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls II at Montclair State University on Wednesday night. The win makes it the first time the Rowdies have started a season with five straight wins. The Rowdies came more intoContinue reading “Rowdies confirm best start in club history with New York win”