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Bright House to televise all Tampa Bay Rowdies home games in 2016

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Bright House Networks (BHN) says it will broadcast all 16 Tampa Bay Rowdies home games for the 2016 season. The agreement between the Rowdies and BHN says coverage will start with the season opener April 2, and home games will air exclusively on Bright House Sports Network. BHN, which serves about 2.5 million homes, is the sixth-largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida. “Bright House Sports Network is the perfect partner…

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Rowdies prepare for next week’s opener by showing new threads

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Do clothes make the contender? The Tampa Bay Rowdies showed off a new alternate kit Friday night in preparation for next Saturday’s season opener against the Indy 11. More than 1,000 fans showed up to be introduced to the team — with nine newcomers — at the Mahaffey Theatre. The Rowdies played an interesting preseason, being shut out three times by MLS teams (two losses and a draw). But Tampa Bay swept two college teams and went 1-0-2 in a trip to England. The…

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Rowdies conclude preseason with comfortable 3-0 victory over UT

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies concluded their preseason Tuesday night with a dominated performance against the University of Tampa. The Rowdies won 3-0, giving them a 3-2-3 record in games against the MLS, English teams and college teams. They open their NASL season on April 2 against the Indy 11. The Rowdies dominated throughout, with forward Freddy Adu scoring off a free kick in the 20th minute and midfielder Michael Nanchoff finding the back of the net less than two minutes into…

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Rowdies conclude English swing with draw against Stoke City

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies concluded a successful preseason trip to England Tuesday with a 1-1 draw against Stoke City Tuesday. The Rowdies, 1-0-2 on their trip, led for most of the game before allowing the tying goal in stoppage time. The Rowdies now return to Tampa Bay, where they will play their final preseason game against the University of Tampa at UT’s Peppin Stadium. “We were playing against a really good side and it was a great experience for our…

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Toast to the Bay/Dump into the Bay: Bill Edwards and Mike Deeson

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Toast to the Bay: Bill Edwards, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Al Lang Stadium Fox 13 reported this week St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman is on board with plans to expand Al Lang Stadium and supports efforts to put a referendum to voters. The expansion would more than double capacity for Tampa Bay Rowdies Fans from 7,500 to more than 18,000. The entire project is expected to cost about $70 million. Some of that would likely be paid using Pinellas…

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Rowdies come from 2-0 deficit to defeat Notts County

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Notts County, 3-2, in their latest leg of their preseason trip to England. Tampa Bay had fallen behind 2-0 by the half-hour mark, but goals from Danny Mwanga, Darwin Espinal and Junior Burgos ensured the Rowdies would have plenty of positives to take from the match. “We got 100 percent of what we wanted from the match today,” Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “I wanted to push the…

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Rowdies add Scottish defender Neill Collins to their roster

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While in Europe, the Tampa Bay Rowdies picked up a little help. The Rowdies signed veteran Scottish defender Neill Collins of Sheffield United, where he has made more than 200 appearances since 2011. “He’s a big, strong, commanding centerback,” Tampa Bay Rowdies coach Stuart Campbell said. “When you look at his background, it speaks for itself. Neill is a big signing for us. He brings a lot of experience to the dressing room and he’s at a great age for a…

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