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Rowdies begin English swing with draw against Nottingham

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies went half of a world away only to draw in the first leg of their English preseason trip. The Rowdies had a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest Wednesday, getting a tying goal from Tom Heinemann in the 79th minute. Tampa Bay had taken a 1-0 lead on a goal by Kalif Alhassan. The match was played in near-freezing temperatures and a morning rain. “I thought we played really well, in the first half especially,” Rowdies Head…

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NASL teams to partner with Under Armour for new soccer ball

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From now on, the familiar logo of Under Armour will be displayed on soccer balls throughout the North American Soccer League. The NASL and Under Armour have announced a match-ball partnership, meaning the ball will be used on pitches across North America. The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of NASL. “Under Armour has quickly become a major player in the global soccer scene, and we believe that this partnership will benefit all who are involved in the game both…

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Rowdies seek an elusive goal in preseason game vs. Montreal

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It should be easy, right? After all, you can fit a lot of soccer balls into a soccer net. So why should scoring be so difficult? Why isn’t it easier to fit a ball into the back of the net? Well, there is a goaltender. And there are defenders, trying just to get a piece of the ball. There are officials’ calls and bad bounces and passes that just miss. There is the nature of the game, where opponents succeed…

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Rowdies think they’re better despite loss in preseason opener

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In a preseason game, it’s easy to see what you want. Some then, might look at the Rowdies 1-0 loss in their preseason opener against  D.C. United with a sense of dread. Same old Rowdies? Others, such as Tampa Bay coach Stuart Campbell, might  look at the game as a promise. The Rowdies had several chances to score, and their defense played well, and the lone goal was a controversial one against a good team from the MLS. With a long…

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Rowdies’ owner Bill Edwards envisions bigger home for team

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Bill Edwards likes what soccer has become. He likes even better what it may grow into. On Thursday, Edwards — owner of the Rowdies — said he could imagine Al Lang Stadium growing into a facility that would seat 18,500 fans. Coupled with the just-announced 25,000 seat stadium in Orlando, it’s another example of the sports’ growth in Florida. There are now teams in St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Edwards originally was supposed to provide $1.5 million…

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Rowdies’ owner Bill Edwards announces spring soccer tournament

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This year, soccer season will start off with a flurry in Tampa Bay. The Rowdies announced Thursday that it would host six teams in the Suncoast Invitational, a preseason tournament that has been likened to spring training for soccer. In a news conference attended by St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos, and Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice, Rowdies owner Bill Edwards announced the tournament featuring the Philadelphia Union, D.C. United of Washington, the New York City FC,…

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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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