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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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Rowdies’ games to be broadcast on Bright House Networks

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies are television stars. And they’re going to be more popular than ever. The Rowdies have reached an agreement with Bright House Sports to broadcast all of their home games this season. The Rays, Bucs and Lightning also have most of their games broadcast. More than 85,000 fans came out to Al Lang stadium to see the Rowdies in 2015.  With this new partnership, Rowdies soccer will now be available on television in homes St. Petersburg/Tampa/ Clearwater…

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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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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 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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Bill Edwards hushes speculation that he’s vying for Major League Soccer in St. Pete

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Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards is rejecting speculation that he’s posturing St. Pete and Al Lang Stadium as a potential home for Major League Soccer. “With respect to the Tampa Bay Times blog post about the MLS, that discussion is premature and not part of the Rowdies present plans,” Edwards said. The post in the Tampa Bay Times’ Bay Buzz references past statements from Edwards showing interest in attracting MLS to St. Pete. It also references Edwards’ push to…

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