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Tampa Bay Rowdies host leading MLS clubs in preseason Suncoast Invitational

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Some of the biggest soccer stars in North America are coming to Tampa Bay in February to participate in the Tampa Bay Rowdies Suncoast Invitational, a brand-new preseason exhibition series unlike any the Tampa Bay area has ever hosted. The Tampa Bay Rowdies, along with Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union, New York City FC, D.C. United, Montreal Impact, New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC will participate in the Rowdies Suncoast Invitational, which will be played on Feb. 17 through Feb. 27. The…

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Rowdies add MLS midfielder Michael Nanchoff to 2016 roster

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies’ offseason acquisition action isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Friday the club signed former MLS midfielder Michael Nanchoff. Like much of the Rowdies offseason acquisitions and re-signings, Nanchoff will be on a one-year contract with the team. He does have a club option for 2017 though. As always, per club and league policy, further contract details weren’t disclosed. Nanchoff, 27, is hopping onto the Rowdies squad after spending the past two seasons with the Portland Timbers…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies to open 2016 preseason against D.C. United

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies have lined up an exciting match to open their 2016 preseason schedule, securing a game against four-time MLS Cup champion D.C. United. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Al Lang Stadium. Rowdies fans will get their first look at the revamped roster against one of North America’s most prestigious teams. The game is a chance for the green and gold to begin their on-field preparations for a run at the North American Soccer League’s Championship…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies sign Juan Guerra to new contract

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies and midfielder Juan Guerra have agreed to a restructured contract for 2016 with a club option for 2017, the club announced Tuesday. Per club and league policy, further contract details were not disclosed. Guerra played a leading role for the Tampa Bay Rowdies last season, his first in the North American Soccer League. He made 23 appearances, including 19 starts, and became one of the teams’ on-field leaders as the season progressed. “Juan brings plenty to…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies sign Zac Portillos to new contract

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After exercising a club option on Zac Portillos’ contract in November to bring him back for the 2016 North American Soccer League season, the Tampa Bay Rowdies have successfully renegotiated a longer contract for the young defender. Portillos has agreed to a new one-year contract with a club option for 2017. Further contract details were not disclosed. In his rookie year as a professional, Portillos, 23, won a starting position at left back for the Rowdies’ first two games of…

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Rowdies eliminated from playoffs as Fort Lauderdale beats Jacksonville

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In the end, the Tampa Bay Rowdies fell just short. The Rowdies were eliminated from post-season Sunday afternoon when the Fort Lauderdale Strikers beat the Jacksonville Armada 1-0. The Rowdies will now play top-seeded New York –which won 2-0 over Tampa Bay Saturday night – while Ottawa plays Minnesota. For Tampa Bay, the finish had to be a bit disappointing, but understandable. The Rowdies were second in the Spring Season, but fell to eighth in the Fall. The Rowdies and…

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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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