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Tampa Bay Rowdies hire soccer legend Francisco Marcos to lead development effort

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Portuguese football legend Francisco Marcos is coming back to St. Petersburg, as head of the Tampa Bay Rowdies international development effort. Announcemnt of the new hire came Friday from Rowdies President and General Manager Farrukh Quraishi and owner Bill Edwards. Marcos, a founder of the United Soccer League, brings more than four decades of experience in developing and promoting soccer in the United States. In addition to winning the Werner Fricker Builder Award, highest personal honor from U.S. Soccer, the sport’s American governing…

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Under new management, Rowdies deserve a fresh look

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In a certain little corner of the world, covered with fresh green and gold paint, it is a time for a team. So far, granted, not enough people have paid attention. That will change. Not enough victories have been celebrated. The team believes that, too, will change. If one man is right, it may be time for the Rowdies to be born again. Just you watch. Farrukh Quraishi sits in his office, St. Petersburg and the future behind him. He…

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