Tarpons Toss One-Hitter, Top Threshers 7-0

July 7, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons continued their torrid stretch Tuesday night, winning for the 11th time in their last 13 games with a 7-0 victory over the Clearwater Threshers at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Tampa's pitching staff combined to allow just one hit in the shutout, highlighted by six dominant innings from Justin West. West turned in one of his strongest starts of the year, allowing just one hit across six scoreless frames while earning his fifth win of the season. The left-hander... Full Story

Rowdies Fall, 4-1, to Lexington

July 4, 2026 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies fell 4-1 in Saturday's Independence Day matchup with Western Conference side Lexington SC at Al Lang Stadium. The Rowdies found themselves with a two-goal deficit within the first 15 minutes of Saturday's contest. Lexington's Xavier Zengue struck first in the 12th minute when he collected a loose ball inside the box and sent a right-footed shot past Rowdies Goalkeeper Jahmali Waite. Nick Firmino doubled the advantage only two minutes later when the... Full Story

Rowdies Transfer Endri Mustali to Bray Wanderers FC

July 3, 2026 - ST. PETERSBURG. Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced today the club has transferred forward Endri Mustali to Bray Wanderers FC in the League of Ireland First Division. Per the transfer agreement, the Rowdies will retain a percentage of Mustali's future sell-on rights. Mustali originally joined the Rowdies in August of the 2024 USL Championship season as one of the club's youngest signings of the Modern Era at 17 years old. He recorded two assists in 19 appearances across all competitions... Full Story

Preview: Rowdies vs Lexington

July 3, 2026 - USL Championship Matchday 15 Tampa Bay Rowdies at Lexington SC Saturday, July 4, 6:00 p.m. ET Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, FL Fourth of July Specials: $1 hot dogs, $3 bottled water and soda, $3 Michelob Ultra Matchday Giveaway: Thundersticks to the first 1,500 fans through gates 2026 League Records: Rowdies: 9W-1L-4D (4-1-2 at home), 31 pts, 1st in the East Lexington: 4W-5L-3D (1-3-2 on the road), 15 pts, 11th in the West Broadcast: Tampa Bay 44, ESPN+ Get Ticke... Full Story

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