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Tampa Bay Rowdies sign another TV contract to broadcast games

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Days after announcing one new television package, the Tampa Bay Rowdies have announced another. The North American Soccer League has announced a deal with beIN Sports, a global network, that will broadcast a minimum of 34 matches throughout the season. Included will be 11 matches during the spring, 18 in the fall and five weekday games. “We’re obviously very excited to announce our new partnership with beIN SPORTS,” said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. “Like the NASL, beIN SPORTS has quickly grown in importance…

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NASL teams to partner with Under Armour for new soccer ball

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From now on, the familiar logo of Under Armour will be displayed on soccer balls throughout the North American Soccer League. The NASL and Under Armour have announced a match-ball partnership, meaning the ball will be used on pitches across North America. The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of NASL. “Under Armour has quickly become a major player in the global soccer scene, and we believe that this partnership will benefit all who are involved in the game both…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies sign former MLS No. 1 overall pick Danny Mwanga to one-year deal

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies have begun to add much-needed depth to the club’s front-line. Forward Danny Mwanga, the 2010 MLS draft’s No. 1 overall pick, has signed a one-year contract with the team. The deal also includes a club option for 2017. The big off-season addition is coming on the heels of a fall season that saw the Rowdies score the second-lowest team point total in the NASL: just 20. Compare that to the league-leading 45 points scored by the…

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Has Stuart Campbell done enough to return as coach of the Rowdies?

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They still have a pulse. When you are evaluating the job done by Rowdies’ coach Stuart Campbell, you might as well start there. All things are still possible. The title can still be won. The Rowdes can still pass around a trophy. After the chaotic season that the Rowdies have endured, that seems like a small victory. But has Campbell done enough to save his job? That remains to be seen. Rowdies’ owner Bill Edwards has made no secret of…

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Rowdies midfielder Richard Menjivar named NASL player of the week

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With the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ postseason hopes hanging in the balance, midfielder Richard Menjivar came through in the clutch, scoring the game-winner in a 1-0 triumph over the Carolina RailHawks Saturday. Menjivar’s performance not only vaulted the Rowdies back into pole position in the race for the final postseason spot – it also netted the Salvadoran international North American Soccer League (NASL) Player of the Week honors. “I’m excited to be named Player of the Week, but more than anything,…

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Rowdies are scoreless in disappointing draw with Atlanta

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The continuing headache of the Tampa Bay Rowdies‘ offense continued to haunt the team Saturday night in Atlanta. The Rowdies, once again, failed to score in a 0-0 draw with the Atlanta Silverbacks. Tampa Bay, trying desperately to get into the league’s top four in the combined standings, could have used the points that a victory would have brought. Instead, Tampa Bay got a point, but only one, in the draw. Going scoreless was hardly a new thing for the…

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Edmonton ends Rowdies mini-hot streak with 1-0 victory

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So much for the Tampa Bay Rowdies getting onto a hot streak. Following an impressive come-from-behind draw and a victory over the New York Cosmos, the Rowdies dropped a 1-0 game to FC Edmonton on the road. The loss kept the Rowdies tied for last place in the Fall Season, although the Rowdies continue to hold onto fourth place in the combined standings. Tampa Bay did not start the game well, giving up a goal in the 16th minute to…

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