Powered by the Tampa Bay Times, tampabay.com is your home for breaking news you can trust. Coached along the way by Firmani, John Boyle, Gordon Jago, Al Miller, and Marsh after his retirement, their catch phrase and marketing slogan was "The Rowdies arrrre...a kick in the grass!". The Rowdies captured the NASL championship in Soccer Bowl 2012, and their team shield includes two stars: one for their 2012 win and one for the 1975 Soccer Bowl championship won by the original Rowdies. Tweets by Tampa Bay Rowdies This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Tampa Bay Rowdies privacy policy. [6] In October 2018, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball club announced their purchase the Rowdies for an undisclosed amount, pending St. Petersburg City Council approval. The Rowdies again reached the final-four in 1976, but that year were the host team. [31] Former club owner, Bill Edwards, had stated that "in a perfect world", Al Lang Stadium would be replaced by an 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium, enabling the Rowdies to become a Major League Soccer club. The original Tampa Bay Rowdies were an expansion franchise in the original North American Soccer League and played for 10 seasons in Tampa Stadium starting in 1975. Some of the proposals suggest replacing the entire stadium and surrounding parking areas with a soccer park complex centered by a new soccer-specific stadium. The first goal in franchise history was scored by striker Aaron King. The team showcased international stars such as midfielder, and team captain Rodney Marsh (England), 1979 league scoring leader Óscar Fabbiani (Chile), swift and forward Steve Wegerle (South Africa), rock-solid defenseman Arsene Auguste (Haiti), 1976 NASL goal scoring champion Derek Smethurst (South Africa), who was also the franchise's all-time leading goal scorer with 57 tallies in 65 games, as well as forward Clyde Best (Bermuda). 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Unfortunately the team never got to compete in the game. A portion of the old right field wall was removed, and larger semi-permanent bleachers were installed along the south sideline, adding many more seats closer to the action and making Al Lang Stadium more soccer-friendly. This created a pitch much smaller than most professional soccer fields, and a large portion of the playing surface of one attacking third was clay. [45][46][47], The Coastal Cup (est. Elsewhere, the club advanced to the third round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, defeating The Villages SC before falling to OKC Energy FC. The Rowdies also finished as runners-up in 1978 and 1979. [85], Due in large part to the Rowdies' historical success on and off the pitch, in 1994 MLS selected the Tampa Bay Mutiny as one of its original ten teams. Due to scheduling issues that season, the Rowdies played five games at the Bayfront Center, eight at the State Fairgrounds' Expo Hall in Tampa, and three in the Lakeland Civic Center. The team also brought in another familiar face when Farrukh Quraishi, who had been a player and a youth development director for the original Rowdies, was named general manager. The Tampa Bay Rowdies regular season begins on May 1, and Beans & Barlour, the local boozy dessert hub, will bring its mobile shop to the stadium to cheer on the team.. Championship game canceled due to COVID-19, Fort Lauderdale – Tampa Bay soccer rivalry, List of retired numbers in association football, "Tampa Bay Rays to purchase Rowdies soccer club", "Tampa Bay Rowdies to get new life in USL", "USL outcasts set to launch new league in 2010", "Bill Edwards buys controlling interest in Tampa Bay Rowdies", "The Rays are buying the Rowdies. The Rowdies improved enough in league play to finish 4th in the NASL spring table with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. and to "make a fanny of yourself!". We offer unique Tampa Bay team gear in sizes and styles for every fan. The South Florida Bulls annually face their crosstown rivals, the Tampa Spartans, in an NCAA men's preseason soccer match which celebrates the Tampa Bay Area's rich soccer history. [12] They did, however, capture the 2010 Ponce De Leon Cup. [22] Months of rebuffed complaints about poor turf, leaky pipes, broken seats, and other issues[24] culminated in a July 2014 lawsuit filed by the Rowdies against the St. Petersburg Baseball Commission claiming that the commission was not properly maintaining the "dilapidated" facility. They would stay in this league and its successor (the APSL) until the team folded after the 1993 season. Find the latest Tampa Bay Lightning, Buccaneers, TB Rays, and Rowdies, Apparel and Merchandise in our impressive collection. [65][66], The Rowdies played one season of indoor soccer in the American Indoor Soccer Association, once again using the Bayfront Center as their home. [50] The original Tampa Bay Rowdies had fielded a similarly named reserve/developmental squad from 1982 to 1983, but used roman numerals to dub them Rowdies II. 2010) originally was contested between the Rowdies and Strikers, but with Jacksonville Armada FC's entry into the league in 2015 and Miami FC in 2016, the competition had grown to become quadrilateral.[48][49]. Their return to the postseason was short-lived, as they lost 2–1 on the road in Louisville in the first round of the 2019 USL Championship Playoffs. [36][37][38] Ralph's Mob has a designated seating area at home matches. [4] Tampa Bay regularly drew home crowds of over five thousand "fannies" to the Bayfront Center, despite the arena's limited seating capacity and relatively remote location. The Rowdies played until the NASL folded in 1984, after which the team played in the AISA, ASL and the APSL before folding in 1993. Many members also travel to away games, particularly when the Rowdies play at in-state rival Fort Lauderdale. For the original team, see. Former original Rowdie Ricky Hill was named the club's manager in January 2011. [6] In October 1974, Alex Pringle becomes the first player to sign with the team. Avg. The Rowdies lost the first encounter, 2–0, with the teams tying, 2–2, in the return leg. At one three-year point in their history, the team regularly drew crowds of well over 25,000 a night. A highlight was a 1–0 mid-season friendly win over the Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League at Al Lang Stadium. Tampa Stadium continued to be used as their home ground for outdoor games except during the 1991 and 1992 seasons in the APSL. Tampa Bay won the matches by scores of 1–0 and 2–1(SO) respectively. Season Tickets. Those two years were spent at the USF Soccer Stadium,[3][57] before returning to Tampa Stadium in 1993 for the team's final season in existence. The Tampa Bay Rowdies were an American professional soccer team based in Tampa, Florida, that competed in the original North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1975 to 1984. [25] The dispute was resolved in October 2014 when Edwards and the city of St. Petersburg brokered a deal that gave Edwards' Big 3 Entertainment company sole management control of Al Lang Stadium. [7][8], In January 2010, the club became known as "FC Tampa Bay" due to a legal dispute with sports apparel company Classic Ink over the merchandising rights to the Tampa Bay Rowdies name and related trademarks. The Rowdies play their home games at Al Lang Stadium on St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront. NASL indoor competitions saw the Rowdies claim three titles during the 1976, 1979-1980, and 1983 seasons. Glazer declined, so the league opted to fold the Mutiny, along with other Florida-based MLS team of that era, the Miami Fusion, in early 2002.[94][95]. The final third of the season wasn't as successful, as the team lost half of their last 14 games, including 2 crucial losses to expansion sides in October that saw the club finish 5th in the Eastern Conference. After a strong start they finished third in their division and eventually lost in the first round of the playoffs. While no NASL team ever captured a treble, in 1975–76 Tampa Bay came the closest by winning the three different NASL titles available at the time (Soccer Bowl '75, 1976 Indoor Title, 1976 Regular Season title) in succession within twelve months. What does it mean for Tampa Bay? TAMPA, FL - APRIL 23, 2021 - Rays President Brian Auld, Buccaneers COO Brian Ford, Lightning CEO Steve Griggs and Rowdies President Lee Cohen, as … Richards made 34 appearances, playing all but two minutes of the regular season, and scoring one goal. The Tampa Bay Rowdies are an American professional soccer team based in St. Petersburg, Florida.The club was founded in 2008 and first took the pitch in 2010. They posted a record of 14–11–7 with 53 points to propel them into the playoffs. [41][42], *Excludes friendlies and indoor matches. In addition to holding the Rowdies Cup trophy for the next 12 months, the winning side also get to hoist the actual Soccer Bowl trophy that was won originally by the Rowdies in 1975. Tampa Bay amassed 45 points in 28 matches during the regular season under returning manager Ricky Hill, tallying 12 wins, nine draws. As an independent club, the Rowdies played only one match in 1985. Steve Wegerle was selected as a starter in the AISA All-Star game and scored the game's first goal. This article is about the current Tampa Bay Rowdies. Extra time ended scoreless, so the match was decided with a penalty shoot-out, which Tampa Bay won 3–2 to secure the league championship. The defending champions got off to a slow start in two pre-league tournaments, as they went winless in their first six contests against MLS and USL Pro clubs. Having made the jump to the USL, the Rowdies served notice that they were not to be taken lightly. The NASL folded in 1984, but the Rowdies continued to play for several more years. They enjoyed broad popular support in the Tampa Bay area until the NASL folded in 1984, after which the team played in various minor indoor and outdoor leagues before finally folding on January 31, 1994. [18], *Excludes friendlies. However, results slipped in the fall portion of the schedule, and the Rowdies finished the season 9–11–12, missing the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. [9] The name was still used informally by the club until October 2010, when the team announced that it would not use the "Rowdies" nickname at all until the ongoing rights issue was resolved. The Rowdies went 5–4–4 during the fall portion of the schedule, good for 3rd place. Between the years of the former and current Rowdies franchises, the Tampa Bay Mutiny played in the Major League Soccer during 1996 through 2001, leaving less than ten years between professional soccer teams in Tampa Bay since the former Rowdies' first season in 1975 and FC Tampa Bay's first season in 2010. The team finished the season in 12th position on the Eastern Conference table. [5] These plans were subsequently superseded by the USSF Division 2 deal, which created a compromise one-season only league comprising teams from both the USL and the new NASL. Ervine added a goal in the fourth quarter. On January 15, 2020, USL League Two (formerly the PDL) announced that the Rowdies would be launching the U23 for the 2020 USL League Two season. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash announced Wednesday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow will start Opening Day against the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com's Adam Berry. Once again the NASL chose not to sanction a full indoor season in 1982–83, but (in addition to a few friendlies) Tampa Bay and three other teams participated in the Grand Prix of Indoor Soccer. During the regular season they lost only once at home, and en route to finishing in third position on the USL's Eastern Conference table, lost only two of their final 15 matches. ^Cup includes playoff games and mini-games. The Rowdies struggled in 2014, coming in 7th place in the NASL's spring season and 8th in the fall while allowing the most goals (50) in the league overall. The club was founded in 2008 and first took the pitch in 2010. — Tampa Bay Sports Commission (@SportsTampaBay) April 23, 2021 No city has ever won the NHL and NFL Championships, as well as the ALCS in the same season. Edwards now controls the copyrights, trademarks and any rights to the use of the name "Fort Lauderdale Strikers" or any variation thereof. During this six year stretch they achieved moderate success, winning one division title and making the playoffs four times. After a strong start the team lost three straight without scoring a goal. The calls were answered by fans who threw confetti, drank beer, chanted during games, and generally "let the guys know we're behind them. In the USL Cup playoffs, they lost in extra time at home in the conference semifinals. [55] The team will play in the Southeast Division once again, play its games as Al Lang Stadium, and will be coached by former Rowdies player Andres Arango. After several changes to the league, Tampa Bay finally kicked off in the summer of 2010, but they took the pitch as "FC Tampa Bay" due to a licensing dispute over the Rowdies name and trademarks. The team disbanded in 2016. [42] It came back into use again in the late 1990s, when both cities had MLS franchises (the Tampa Bay Mutiny & Miami Fusion). The Bucs' lease agreement in their new home allowed them to keep most non-ticket revenues from all events at the facility, including Mutiny matches, severely damaging the financial viability of the soccer club. [16] The Rowdies finished second in the round-robin stage and subsequently went on to defeat Montreal for the championship in a double overtime thriller at the Montreal Forum; 5–4. The Tampa Bay Rowdies were an American professional soccer team based in Tampa, Florida, that competed in the original North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1975 to 1984. [45] That night he assisted on all three Rowdies' goals in a 3–0 victory over arch-rival Fort Lauderdale. It was against the U.S. Men's team on the Fourth of July in front of 30,038 fans. [16] Assistant Stuart Campbell was promoted to manager and led the team to a 3–4–4 record. The Rowdies played ten seasons at Tampa Stadium and won their only Soccer Bowl championship in their 1975 inaugural season, defeating the Portland Timbers 2–0 on August 24. [10][11], On December 15, 2011, after two seasons of play, the club announced that it had finally reached a licensing agreement to use the "Rowdies" name and classic logos, allowing it to change its name back to "Tampa Bay Rowdies" before the 2012 season.[1][2]. The badge was changed before the 2012 season to the original "Rowdies" text logo, and a second star was added after the club won Soccer Bowl 2012. [20] [58] The stadium features several display cases that highlight the history of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. The rivalry began in 1977 between the original Tampa Bay Rowdies and the original Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the old NASL when the term Florida Derby was first used. As a footnote, in 2011 the University of South Florida opened the new Corbett Soccer Stadium for their NCAA Division I men's and women's teams, after the Corbetts had made a $1.5 million donation to the project. In the 1981–82 season they lost the finals to the San Diego Sockers 2 games to 0. At the time, Dallas principals Lamar Hunt and Bill McNutt retained a minority stake in the Rowdies. When the club first moved to the venue, the pitch ran from the third base grandstand to right field wall, and the seating arrangement utilized the baseball grandstand along with temporary bleachers along one sideline. Formerly called the Mayor's Cup from 1979 until 2005, as of the 2019 edition, USF holds a 24–10–3 edge in the all-time series, which dates back to 1972. In December 2015 the Rowdies announced that they would begin fielding a developmental team in the National Premier Soccer League for the 2016 season and that the club would called Rowdies 2. Glasnow had a … However, licensing issues forced the club to use the name FC Tampa Bay until December 2011, when it gained full rights to the Rowdies name and other intellectual property. Since Tampa Bay had only a handful of players under contract at the time, their roster was composed mostly of guest players from Queens Park Rangers F.C. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Tampa Bay Rowdies seasons. "[53] One memorable fan named Bob Rogers won a "Rowdiest Fan" contest by donning a giant soccer head and throwing himself into the Tampa Stadium goal. The results of the 2016 NASL season were not as good. The current club shares its name, logo, and some of its club culture with the original Tampa Bay Rowdies, who were active from 1975 until 1993, most notably in the original North American Soccer League. An extremely strong start saw the club go unbeaten in their first 13 matches and losing only once in their first 20. As well, their current head coach was a Tampa Bay Rowdies player prior to converting to the coaching ranks, and he had to bench his roommate his 1st year in that capacity. In the championship round against Minnesota Stars FC, the Rowdies fell behind 0–2 after the first leg but were able to tie the aggregate with a 3–1 win in the second leg back at Al Lang Stadium. While the Mutiny have no connection to either Rowdies franchise, the team often paid tribute to the former Rowdies by wearing jerseys of their colors, and even wearing the logo of both the Tampa Bay Mutiny and Rowdies on the same shirt.[90]. The pitcher's mound and the infield dirt could not be removed, forcing the soccer field to be set across the outfield from the right field foul line to left centerfield. On June 18, 2008, local businessmen David Laxer, Andrew Nestor and Hinds Howard announced plans to start a new soccer club which would revive the Rowdies name (as "FC Tampa Bay Rowdies") and start play in 2010 as an expansion team in the USL First Division, the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid. For the 2011 season, FC Tampa Bay transitioned to the new North American Soccer League, a second division league, and also changed their home pitch, as they moved across Tampa Bay to Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg. [4] However, in November 2009 FC Tampa Bay announced their intent to instead become the co-founders of a new North American Soccer League, which would begin play in 2010. The Tampa Bay Rowdies' new manager for 2015 was Thomas Rongen, who had coached the MLS's Tampa Bay Mutiny in 1996. MyProVenue Portal. [98][99][100][101], This article is about the original Tampa Bay Rowdies. Although San Diego played indoors until 1996, the Rowdies were the last surviving NASL franchise that played outdoor soccer on a regular basis. [39][40]A second group, the Skyway Casuals, is composed of supporters from the area south of the Skyway Bridge, mainly Bradenton and Sarasota. [60][61] The only NASL-era Rowdies on this roster were Roy Wegerle, Steve Wegerle, Dave Power, and the head coach, Rodney Marsh. They also played for three seasons on the Rowdies' home pitch, Tampa Stadium. Four former Rowdies played in the final game of this series for the opposing NASL All-Stars. Arnie Mausser, Rubén Astigarraga, and Glenn Ervine also made the Southern Division team. [2] The Rowdies played nearly all[3] of their outdoor home games at Tampa Stadium and nearly all[4] of their indoor games at the Bayfront Center Arena in nearby St. Petersburg, Florida. As of 2017 they are currently members of the second division, United Soccer League, and have announced their intention to gain entry into MLS's next wave of expansion. In December 2013, local businessmen Bill Edwards bought a controlling interest in the club. [78][79], In the summer of 1988, the Rowdies joined the third incarnation of the American Soccer League. The Rowdies defeated the New York Cosmos 13–5 in the semi-final, before losing 8–5 to the host San Jose Earthquakes in the finals on March 16 at the Cow Palace. The Mutiny won the first ever Supporters' Shield and qualified for the playoffs in four of their six seasons. The club rose to 3rd in the table midway through the fall campaign but tailed off, going winless over their last 10 matches. [34][35] The group is known for wearing green and gold striped scarves, socks, and face paint, and for loudly cheering on their team while teasing opponents, much like the "Fannies" of the original Rowdies. [96][97] Beginning in 2012, the team reached an agreement to officially use the Rowdies name along with logos and other intellectual property of the original team, and won Soccer Bowl 2012. The team went 3-8-3 in conference play and finished sixth out of nine teams. With Rodney Marsh staying on as coach (through 1987), the Rowdies operated as an independent team for two years before joining the American Indoor Soccer Association for one season (1986–87). The owners of the current club announced their intention to use the old Rowdies' trademarks at its introductory press conference in 2008. The first home game was held at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on May 8, 2010, and ended in a 2–2 draw with Austin Aztex FC. [13] Hill was named the NASL Coach of the Year. Tampa Bay Rowdies Tickets. ^Includes playoff games. [51][52][53] Rowdies 2 competed in the Sunshine Conference of the South Region of NPSL, finishing in fourth place with a record of four wins, four losses, and two draws. In October 2018, the Tampa Bay Rays, the area's Major League Baseball franchise, announced plans to purchase the Rowdies and assume control of Al Lang Stadium.[3]. -Friday was Champions Day in Tampa Bay! [63][64], In 1987 Tampa Bay played twice against the Orlando Lions, on May 16 at the Florida Citrus Bowl, and then again on May 23 at Pepin-Rood Stadium. Raymond James Stadium was completed in 1998 and Tampa Stadium was demolished soon thereafter, forcing the Mutiny to move to the new facility. #Totals through 2020 season. They formerly played in USSF Division 2 (in 2010) and the North American Soccer League (NASL) (from 2011 to 2016), which were also second-tier leagues. The trophy is currently housed at Corbett Soccer Stadium on the USF campus. To date, the new Rowdies have honored both Mike Connell's and Perry Van der Beck's significant contribution to soccer, both on and off the field in the community at large, by retiring their jerseys. We offer private 2 to 8 hour crewed luxury yacht charters or dockside meeting/event space in the St Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, and the downtown Tampa area. As part of the arrangement, the facility would no longer be used for spring baseball, and Edwards agreed to complete $1.5 million in renovations as he sought to make Al Lang more soccer friendly. [54] Rowdies U23 will compete in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference of PDL. [8][9] Two years later after the 1983 season, Strawbidge, Hunt and McNutt sold the team outright to local investors Stella Thayer, Bob Blanchard and Dick Corbett. These included Mike Connell, Winston DuBose, Wes McLeod and Tatu. [43] Finally in 2010, after a nine-year absence Florida Derby re-entered the lexicon of American soccer, as the modern squads began facing one another. It was the first time that the current club had undertaken an international tour.[15]. [7][52] The Rowdies' fans were known as "Fannies". [22][23], After becoming majority owner of the club in 2013, St. Petersburg businessman Bill Edwards expressed displeasure with the condition of the playing field and the aging facilities at Al Lang Stadium. Spectrum Sports brings you the latest Tampa Bay sports news from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays and Rowdies. [27], After exploring other possible stadium sites around the Tampa Bay area, FC Tampa Bay decided to play its 2010 inaugural season at George M. Steinbrenner Field, an 11,000-seat baseball stadium near West Tampa. The club started their inaugural season with a 5–1–3 record, but then won only 2 of its last 21 games and failed to make the playoffs with a final record of 7–12–11, leading to dismissal of manager Paul Dalglish. Following the 1981 season the Dallas Tornado merged with Tampa Bay. ^ 2. In 2008, it was announced that a new incarnation of the Tampa Bay Rowdies would play in a new second division NASL. [17] A few days before their final game of the season, the franchise announced they would be leaving the NASL to compete in the United Soccer League beginning with the 2017 season.[18]. These plans were shelved in early 2009 when residents living near the chosen site voiced concerns to the Hillsborough County Commission about potential noise and parking issues. This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Rowdies. Over the next few years, the Rowdies (and a handful of other NASL teams) played indoor friendlies and invitationals[14] as preparation for the start of the outdoor season. [32], When the club first took the pitch in 2010, the badge was a green and yellow striped shield bearing the club name (FC Tampa Bay) and topped with a star representing the original Rowdies' victory in Soccer Bowl 1975. Several former Rowdies, including Perry Van der Beck, Farrukh Quraishi, Roy Wegerle and Steve Trittschuh among others, were involved with the Mutiny as players, coaches, or front office staff. [33], Ralph's Mob is an independent supporter group for the Rowdies named after "Ralph Rowdie", a fictional mustached footballer featured in the logo of the original Tampa Bay Rowdies. This time Tampa Bay would not be denied, as they followed up a 6–2 semi-final win over Dallas with a 6–4 finals triumph over the Rochester Lancers on March 27 in the Bayfront Center. Top Goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in league play, playoffs, U.S. Open Cup, and other competitive matches. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The Rowdies finished the fall season in 8th out of 11 teams in the league table and missed the playoffs. The highlight of the early season was a run to the 4th round of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, which included a 1–0 win over the Seattle Sounders of MLS. Advertisements for the club declared that "Soccer is a kick in the grass" and encouraged their supporters to "Get up, get out, and get Rowdy!" The Rowdies earned a bye to the semifinals of the 2012 NASL Playoffs, where they beat the Carolina RailHawks by a 5–4 aggregate in the two-leg series. The team also had a pep band known as the "Loudies" that sat in the south endzone and attended local pep rallies.[55][56]. They wore striped green and gold kits similar to the old Rowdies, and a star reflecting the 1975 championship. [91] That became difficult after Malcolm Glazer bought the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League in 1995 and demanded that the community build a new stadium. The Rowdies held their own against three lower division sides, going 1–2–0 in official matches. [43][44], In a ceremony held before the final home game of the 1989 regular season, Steve Wegerle became the first Tampa Bay Rowdies player to have his number retired by the team. In February 2017, The Rowdies announced that they would field a team in the USL's Premier Development League, with Rowdies U23 set to join the league this for 2017 PDL season. *Steve Wegerle's No. While the Mutiny have no connection to either Rowdies franchise, the team often paid tribute to the former Rowdies by wearing jerseys of their colors, and even wearing the logo of both the Tampa Bay Mutiny and Rowdies on the same shirt. Since 2005, the USF Bulls and the crosstown rival University of Tampa Spartans men's squads have competed annually for the preseason Rowdies Cup, which celebrates the city's rich soccer history. [41], The Rowdies' traditional rivalry has been with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Scheduling home games was a challenge because the club's seasons overlapped for most of the summer. 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