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After early lead, Tampa Bay Rowdies suffer first defeat on late Charleston goal

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Suffering the first home defeat of the season Saturday night, the Tampa Bay Rowdies lost 3-2 to the visiting Charleston Battery on an 89th-minute goal. Tampa Bay led in the first half and then conceded twice in the last five minutes to trail 2-1 at halftime. The Rowdies pulled even in the second half but conceded in the 89th minute to lose. “I’m disappointed in the goals that we conceded,” Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “We’ve been so good…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies finalize 2017 Opening Day roster

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies round out their roster by signing three more players ahead of next weekend’s season opener, pending league and federation approval. Forward Martin Paterson, goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald and defender Kyle Porter have all earned contracts after lengthy trials with the Rowdies. The trio arrived in February to train with Tampa Bay and play in preseason matches. Paterson, 29, has appeared in four matches as a trialist and scored the Rowdies’ game-winning goal against the University of Tampa…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies acquire NASL standout from Fort Lauderdale Strikers

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies have acquired one of the most exciting young players in the North American Soccer League, obtaining midfielder Victor Giro “PC” from the Fort Lauderdale Strikers via transfer pending USSF approval.  The midfielder’s contract runs through the end of the NASL season with an option for the 2017 season. Per club and league policy, further details were not disclosed. Victor Pagliari Giro, 22 and known exclusively as “PC,” had been with the Strikers since the start of the…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies unveil 2016 alternate kit at season kickoff party

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies kicked off their season in style Friday night, formally introducing the team, as well as a vibrant new uniform, to the community at St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater. More than 1,000 fans ushered the 2016 season in with the team at the hugely successful event. Highlights of the night included remarks from Chairman, CEO and Governor of the Rowdies, Bill Edwards, and an address from Head Coach Stuart Campbell, the announcement of Tamika Mkandawire as club captain…

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Tampa Bay Rowdies sign midfielder Eric Avila

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies got a little stronger down the middle Friday with the addition of midfielder Eric Avila. Avila, 28, played for Orlando City a year ago after being on loan from Santos Laguna. In nine years, he has almost 1,000 minutes of play in the MLS. “Raoul (Voss), Stuart (Dobson) and I have all scouted Eric, and we all liked him immediately,” Tampa Bay Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “He’s a really clever player that seems to be…

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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 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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