Tampa Bay Sun FC Unable to Complete the Comeback in 2-1 Loss to Carolina Ascent FC

April 5, 2026 - TAMPA, FL - The Tampa Bay Sun narrowly fell to Carolina Ascent FC this afternoon in a competitive matchup at Suncoast Credit Union Field. Despite moments of strong attacking efforts and a goal late in the match, Tampa Bay was unable to find the final breakthrough in a 2-1 result against a familiar opponent. The Sun created several promising opportunities across both halves, consistently threatening in the attacking third but ultimately coming up just short in key moments. The afternoon heat o... Full Story

Early Lead Slips Away as Tampa Swept by Lakeland

April 5, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons (0-3) dropped their third straight on Easter Sunday, falling to the Lakeland Flying Tigers (3-0) in the lone Florida State League game of the day, 13-6. Despite the loss, Danny Flatt turned in a solid season debut. The right-hander worked into the fifth inning, racking up a career-high seven strikeouts and departing with Tampa in front. Nolan McCarthy opened the scoring in the top of the second with an RBI double, and Anibal Salas followed with a fielder's c... Full Story

Tampa Drops Second Straight to Lakeland, 13-4

April 4, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla - The second game of the young season saw the Lakeland Flying Tigers (2-0) take down the Tampa Tarpons (0-2) by a final score of 13-4. Despite the loss, Logan Maxwell provided a bright spot for Tampa's offense, going 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI. For the second straight game, Lakeland struck first. Carson Rucker opened the scoring in the top of the first by driving in two Flying Tigers with a double down the left field line. Lakeland continued to build its lead over the... Full Story

Tampa Drops Second Straight to Lakeland, 13-4

April 4, 2026 - TAMPA, Fla - The second game of the young season saw the Lakeland Flying Tigers (2-0) take down the Tampa Tarpons (0-2) by a final score of 13-4. Despite the loss, Logan Maxwell provided a bright spot for Tampa's offense, going 3-for-4 with three singles and an RBI. For the second straight game, Lakeland struck first. Carson Rucker opened the scoring in the top of the first by driving in two Flying Tigers with a double down the left field line. Lakeland continued to build its lead over the... Full Story

• Tampa Drops Second Straight to Lakeland, 13-4 - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) April 4
• Rowdies Find Late Winner in Jacksonville - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) April 4
• Bright Bits: Tampa Bay Sun FC Hosts Carolina Ascent FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) April 4
• Tarpons Drop Home Opener to Tigers, 12-7 - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) April 3
• Tampa Bay Sun FC to Host Egg Hunt at April 5 "Spring Fling" Match - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) April 3
• Preview: Rowdies at Sporting JAX - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) April 2
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Signs Defender Anna Heilferty - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) April 2
• Past and Present Come Together as Rowdies Forge a New Chapter - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) April 2
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Tops Dallas Trinity FC 2-1 to Snag Season's First Back-To-Back Wins - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) April 1
• Cruz Earns Team of the Week Honors - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) March 31
• Bright Bits: Tampa Bay Sun FC Heads to the Cotton Bowl to Face Dallas Trinity FC - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) March 31
• Rowdies Dispatch Loudoun United, 3-1 - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) March 28
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Announces Finalized Sun Youth Alliance Forums - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) March 27
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Claim Hard-Earned Win Last Night against DC Power FC, 2-0 - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) March 27
• Rowdies Sign Goalkeeper Owen Finnerty to 25-Day Contract - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) March 27
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April 7	FSL	Tampa at Clearwater	6:30 p.m.
April 5	FSL	Lakeland 13 at Tampa 6	Final
April 5	GSL	Carolina 2 at Tampa Bay 1	Final
April 4	FSL	Lakeland 13 at Tampa 4	Final
April 4	USL	Tampa Bay 1 at Jacksonville 0	Final
April 3	FSL	Lakeland 12 at Tampa 7	Final
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