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Rowdies forward Darwin Espinal called for training camp with Honduras national team

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Tampa Bay Rowdies forward Darwin Espinal has been invited to join the Honduras Under-23 National Team for a training camp in Honduras from Sunday, June 14, to Thursday, June 18. The training camp will be held in Comayagua, 56 miles northwest of the capital city, Tegucigalpa. Espinal’s departure date has not yet been confirmed. Espinal, 20, has not been to his home country in 11 years. “It’s an honor to be called for the national team and for them to…

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Rowdies’ defense dominates in welcome 0-0 draw

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies held host team Ottawa Fury FC scoreless on Saturday afternoon up in the Canadian capital, playing the club to a 0-0 draw at TD Place Stadium. “It’s a pretty good result at the end of the day,” said Rowdies Head Coach Thomas Rongen, as first reported by RowdiesSoccer.com. “A draw on the road is a good thing for us. We played well in stretches and created a few chances. We’re not pleased, but we’re lucky to…

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Rowdies tie Railhawks 1-1, remain number 2 in NASL standings

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The Tampa Bay Rowdies made the journey up to WakeMed Soccer Park in North Carolina this weekend, playing the hosting Railhawks to a 1-1 draw. The one-goal-scoring effort earned the Rowdies their 8th overall point of the season and brought their record to 2-2-1, good enough to retain second place in the NASL standings. They trail only the first place New York Cosmos — the only team to beat the Rowdies so far this season. A Carolina 6th minute score from Nacho Novo, the…

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Under new management, Rowdies deserve a fresh look

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In a certain little corner of the world, covered with fresh green and gold paint, it is a time for a team. So far, granted, not enough people have paid attention. That will change. Not enough victories have been celebrated. The team believes that, too, will change. If one man is right, it may be time for the Rowdies to be born again. Just you watch. Farrukh Quraishi sits in his office, St. Petersburg and the future behind him. He…

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