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”
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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”
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”
Zach Steinberger Remains With Rowdies
ST PETERSBURG – A member of the Tampa Bay Rowdies midfield has returned for 2021 with Zach Steinberger signing a one-year contract. In two years as a Rowdy Steinberger has managed 35 appearances (25 of them as a starter) and scored five goals. While he only scored one goal in 2020 it was a vitalContinue reading “Zach Steinberger Remains With Rowdies”
Evan Louro Re-Signs for Rowdies
ST. PETERSBURG – A crucial part of the Tampa Bay Rowdies roster has re-upped for another year as goalkeeper Evan Louro signed for the 2021 season, the club reported on Thursday. Louro played 19 games for the Rowdies in 2020 and recorded eight clean sheets, good for second in the league. He only allowed 11Continue reading “Evan Louro Re-Signs for Rowdies”
Rowdies Snag two more for 2021
ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies have ended 2020 with two new signings picking up midfielders Luiz Fernando and Dayonn Harris on the last two days of the year. Fernando comes in from Atlanta United 2, he has signed a one year contract with a club option for a second year. “Luiz will getContinue reading “Rowdies Snag two more for 2021”
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”
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