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Rowdies sign another goalkeeper as first USL season approaches

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies gave goalkeeper Matt Pickens a little help Friday afternoon. The Rowdies signed Jamaican goalkeeper Nico Campbell, 22, who played at Valparaiso University. Campbell completed a trial with the Rowdies in the fall, including seeing action against VfL Wolfsburg and Atletico Mineiro. “I think the first thing you notice about Nico is his size,” Rowdies’ coach Stuart Campbell said. “At 6-foot-4, he’s got the height and wingspan you look for in a goalie, but he’s also very smooth…

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Rowdies launch single-game ticket sales as big season expected

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Tampa Bay Rowdies owner and CEO Bill Edwards is looking for a big season from his team. The Rowdies, who join the USL for the first time, have begun to sell single-game tickets for the 2017 season. The Rowdies open the season on March 25 against Orlando B. How good does Edwards expect his team to be? Very. “We’ve built a tremendous team that has a mixture of returning veterans like Joe Cole, Georgi Hristov and Matt Pickens, and new…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies announce their under 23 development team

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies would like to grow a player or two on their own. The Rowdies will field a team in the USL’s Premier Development league this year, as the Rowdies U23 team is to begin play. The team will remain based in Tampa at the Waters Soccer Complex and will compete in the PDL’s Southern Conference’s Southeast Division, which currently features seven other teams from around the Sunshine State. “Rowdies U23 will give us an opportunity to develop…

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Rowdies’ Bill Edwards delivers application to MLS bosses

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies aren’t wasting any time in their pursuit of a bid to Major League Soccer. A delegation headed by Rowdies’ owner Bill Edwards delivered the team’s expansion application to MLS headquarters on Monday. Edwards met with Mark Abbott, MLS President and Deputy Commissioner, for around 30 minutes and delivered the unique interactive expansion application, which included a modern rendition of “A Kick in the Grass.” Major League Soccer was very impressed by our unique way of delivering…

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Rowdies set to open their first USL season against Orlando B

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Could there be a new war on I-4? And if so, will they fight this one with their feet? The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced its home opener for 2017 against Orlando B on March 25.  It will be the Rowdies’ first USL match. The match will highlight what could be a rivalry in the coming seasons if indeed the Rowdies are allowed to join the MLS. The United Soccer League (USL), the largest second division professional soccer league in the…

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Rowdies defender Damion Lowe set to play matches for Jamaica

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New Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Damion Lowe will spend some of the next month defending his country. Lowe will play for Jamaica’s national team twice in February, including a friendly match against the U.S. Men’s National Team. This will be Lowe’s third call up to the senior national team, after making his debut in October 2016 against Guyana and later starting against Suriname in November. “It’s an amazing opportunity to once again represent Jamaica,” said Lowe. “Both matches will be very…

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Rowdies hope new energy will lead to better results in 2017

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There are new faces. There is a new league. There is new energy. But for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, the burning question is simple: Will they be better than they were a year ago? For the Rowdies, whose roster is almost complete, that is the burning question. The Rowdies were only ninth in the NASL a year ago, going 9-12-11. This year, however, the Rowdies are in the USL. This year, however, the Rowdies will have star midfielder Joe Cole…

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