CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Tampa Bay Rowdies clinched a playoff place thanks to a 2-1 win against the Charleston Battery on Saturday night but that came not because of some domination but in spite of being statistically outplayed. The Rowdies did manage to win a significant statistic, winning 13 interceptions to seven. That is ultimatelyContinue reading “Despite some disadvantages Rowdies overcome Battery”
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Changing percentages key to understanding Battery
CHARLESTON, S.C. — It was a fascinating match for Charleston Battery against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds last week. A thrilling 3-3 draw before coming into Saturday’s match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies. What is most fascinating is a few differing percentages that provide some insight into how the Rowdies can win the match. One data pointContinue reading “Changing percentages key to understanding Battery”
Strong defense sees Rowdies get through the Battery
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Despite the Charleston Battery having a very defensive name it was the Tampa Bay Rowdies who held firm defensively on Tuesday to pull out a 1-0 win. It was the defense that led to the success of the visitors, continuing the trend. Interceptions were a key part in stopping the Battery, denyingContinue reading “Strong defense sees Rowdies get through the Battery”
Guenzatti celebrates century with game-winning goal
ST. PETERSBURG – In his 100th match for the Tampa Bay Rowdies Sebastian Guenzatti had the honor of scoring the winning goal with a 68th-minute penalty at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday night. The goal came after a foolish foul from Leland Archer who stuck his leg back to take down Jordan Adebayo-Smith, who wasContinue reading “Guenzatti celebrates century with game-winning goal”
Rowdies Outmatched by Battery
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – For the second time this season, the Charleston Battery were too good for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, managing a 1-0 win at Patriot’s Point on Friday night. After a scoreless first half, Charleston took the lead in the 54th minute. Angelo Kelly took possession and sent the ball for Mauro Chichero.Continue reading “Rowdies Outmatched by Battery”
Captain Guenzatti Leads Rowdies Past Battery
ST. PETERSBURG – The Tampa Bay Rowdies extended their lead in its USL Championship group following a 2-0 win over Charleston Battery at Al Lang Stadium on Friday night. The opening stages were tense and tight, but the Rowdies opener came in the 40th minute when Sebastian Guenzatti put it away. Jordan Doherty sent aContinue reading “Captain Guenzatti Leads Rowdies Past Battery”
USL Championship Announces 2020 Schedule
TAMPA – The United Soccer League Championship has revealed the schedule for the revised 2020 season, with teams now grouped regionally and facing minimal travel following COVID-19. There will be four Florida derbies, in Miami on August 7th and September 26th and in St. Petersburg on August 16th and September 2nd. While there’s no rulingContinue reading “USL Championship Announces 2020 Schedule”
Rowdies, Miami FC Learn Group Opponents for USL Championship Resumption
TAMPA – The United Soccer League Championship has released its groupings for the return to play. The Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami FC are in Group H with ATL UTD 2 and Charleston Battery in Group H.Having those four teams in the group was expected, with USL taking a different approach to MLS and NWSL.Continue reading “Rowdies, Miami FC Learn Group Opponents for USL Championship Resumption”
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