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After another shutout, Rowdies’ Thomas Rongen vows changes

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Shortly after he lost a game when a ball caromed off one of his best player’s faces, Tampa Bay Rowdies’ coach Thomas Rongen said it was time for some new ones. In the aftermath of the Rowdies’ 1-0 loss to FC Edmonton, Rongen vowed to shuffle the deck with his players before next week’s game against Fort Lauderdale. He talked of introducing several new players to his lineup, including newly signed sensation Freddy Adu “provided he has a good week.”…

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Rowdies announce the signing of soccer star Freddy Adu

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And without further ado, Adu. The Tampa Bay Rowdies have announced a contract, pending International Transfer Clearance, with well-known soccer star Freddy Adu, a player who has been in the highlights since being selected No. 1 in the draft when he was 14. In those days, it was common to refer to Adu as “the next Pele.” Adu played for Rowdies coach Thomas Rongen on the U.S. Under 20 team, and once scored three goals in a game against Poland.…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies suffer their worst defeat of the season

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies suffered their worst defeat of the season Saturday night in San Antonio, losing 3-0 to the San Antonio Scorpions. Omar Cummings scored two goals in seven minutes in the second half, breaking open a tight game and leading the Scorpions to their lopsided win. The loss ended an eight-game unbeaten streak by the Rowdies, who still lead the NASL in the combined standings. The disappointment was being shut out, of course. Corey Hertzog had a chance…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies want just a bit more as fall season begins

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As the Tampa Bay Rowdies begin their fall season, there is a simple goal in mind. Just a little bit more. Just a little bit better. The Rowdies had a fairly successful spring season, finishing in second place, one point behind the New York Cosmos in the NASL Standings with 19 points. But with that comes the knowledge that if it had turned any of its ties into a victory, it could have claimed the title. The Rowdies will play…

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Rowdies sign partnership with successful Brazilian soccer club

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced a partnership with the São Paulo Futebol Clube during a press conference at Al Lang Stadium Tuesday. The partnership will allow both clubs to play exhibition games against one another as well as provide key training opportunities for Rowdies players and prospective players. “The Rowdies are developing a brand of soccer that goes beyond the borders of Tampa Bay,” said Rowdies owner Bill Edwards. “It brings two iconic brands together.” The partnership did not materialize…

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Rowdies drill Silverbacks, finish in second

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Their biggest victory of the season was not enough to catch the New York Cosmos Saturday night, but the Tampa Bay Rowdies nonetheless won a decisive victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks to conclude their spring season. The Rowdies won 3-0, getting goals from Corey Hertzog, Martin Nunez and Georgi Hristov in the victory. Goaltender Matt Pickens recorded his third shutout of the year. “We wanted to get into the break with a win,” Rowdies’ coach Thomas Rongen said. “Somewhere in the…

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Rowdies’ Maicon Santos looks forward to return, to chasing Cosmos

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The way Maicon Santos looks at it, the task is fairly simple. The Rowdies win by three. The Cosmos lose by three. Just that. Okay, okay. It’s a big chore. The Tampa Bay Rowdies have only scored three goals in a game once all year, and they haven’t beaten anyone by that many. Still, it’s a shot, which no other team in the NASL has, so Tampa Bay will take it. “It’s not impossible,” said forward Santos, the team’s leading…

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