ST. PETERSBURG – For the first time in the modern era the Tampa Bay Rowdies have managed a perfect 4-0 start to the season after defeating Miami FC 2-1 at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday night. The hosts opened the scoring after 12 minutes when Lewis Hilton found a wide-open Steevan Dos Santos allowing himContinue reading “Rowdies win derby and extend perfect start”
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The week in numbers: April 28 2021
-7 – The shot differential that Inter Miami gave up in the 2-1 win over Philadelphia Union 0.6 – The difference between Orlando’s xG (1) and Kansas City’s xG (0.4). Read more. 1 – The number of goals scored by the Miami FC in its final preseason match against FC Miami City 2 – TheContinue reading “The week in numbers: April 28 2021”
Rowdies earn two nationally broadcasted matches
TAMPA – The United Soccer League released the 2021 national broadcast schedule on Wednesday featuring 19 matches, the most in league history. The Tampa Bay Rowdies have two matches as part of that schedule. A blockbuster match will be the Rowdies first match on television when there is a do-over of what would have beenContinue reading “Rowdies earn two nationally broadcasted matches”
The Miami FC Adds Two Jamaican Prospects
MIAMI – Lamar Walker and Jahshaun Anglin have signed on for the 2021 season with the Miami FC, both players joining from Jamaican clubs. “Jahshaun and Lamar are two outstanding young players that we believe can flourish in our environment. Both are already full Jamaican internationals who have the ambition to play at the highestContinue reading “The Miami FC Adds Two Jamaican Prospects”
Malik Johnson Departs Rowdies
HERRIMAN, Utah – Canadian Malik Johnson has left Tampa Bay as he signed a contract with Real Monarchs the Utah team announced on Friday. In his two years as a Rowdy Johnson managed five goals, providing to assists while playing 33 matches for the club. That came after four years in his home and nativeContinue reading “Malik Johnson Departs Rowdies”
Rowdies see two on USL Championship Teams of the Year
TAMPA – The USL Championship announced the 2020 teams of the season with two Tampa Bay Rowdies players earning honors. Defender Forrest Lasso was named to the first-team and fellow defender Jordan Scarlett was named to the second-team. Fellow USL Championship finalists, Phoenix Rising also received two honorees but Louisville City led the way withContinue reading “Rowdies see two on USL Championship Teams of the Year”
Five Rowdies Return for 2021
ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies added five more players to their 2021 squad following the initial signings last week. Aaron Guillen, Lewis Hilton, Jordan Doherty, Yann Ekra, and Jordan Scarlett all signed new deals for the Rowdies this week. The 2021 season will be Guillen’s second with the club after he played 16Continue reading “Five Rowdies Return for 2021”
It’s what you do with it
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies will host the USL Championship final on Sunday and finally ended Louisville City’s dominant Eastern Conference run. But how? Ultimately, the Rowdies made significantly better use of the ball than their opponents, and that saw them through to a title decider. Louisville held over two-thirds of the possessionContinue reading “It’s what you do with it”
Unstoppable Rowdies Keep Going
ATLANTA – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have gone top of the combined USL Championship standings following a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday. That landmark may be significant, but even more so is its position in the group, a whopping nine points clear on top of Group H. It may not have beenContinue reading “Unstoppable Rowdies Keep Going”
Rowdies Score Three to Sink Miami
MIAMI – The Tampa Bay Rowdies extended their undefeated streak and won the first Floridan derby against Miami FC 3-0 at Riccardo Silva Stadium on Friday night. Tampa Bay opened the scoring in the 38th minute through captain Sebastian Guenzatti. He controlled the ball and then ran into the box, unleashing a powerful shot thatContinue reading “Rowdies Score Three to Sink Miami”