Rowdies and Sarasota Paradise Introduce Charity "Cochol Cup"

February 3, 2026 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies, in partnership with USL League One's Sarasota Paradise, are pleased to announce the creation of the Cochol Cup, an annual charity match in memory of longtime USL executive John Cochol. The Cochol Cup will see the Rowdies and Sarasota face off once a year during the preseason, with the clubs trading hosting duties each year. The Rowdies are set to host the first Cochol Cup at Al Lang Stadium on Saturday, February 21 at 7 p.m. "We are honored to ... Full Story

Tampa Bay Sun FC Adds Faith Webber of NWSL on Loan; Tash Flint of Gainbridge Super League Heads to Denver Summit

January 30, 2026 - Tampa, FL. - The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club announced today a loan between the Sun of the USL's Gainbridge Super League and Denver Summit FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). This loan furthers the growing relationship between the two young organizations as Denver embarks on its inaugural season in the NWSL. Adding to the Tampa Bay attack will be forward Faith Webber. Joining the Denver club will be forward Natasha "Tash" Flint. Faith Webber Faith Webber joins Tampa Bay ... Full Story

Tampa Bay Sun FC Signs Defender Taylor Chism

January 29, 2026 - Tampa, Florida. - The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of defender Taylor Chism. A composed and reliable defender, she joins Tampa Bay Sun FC following a standout college career. Chism began her collegiate career at NC State University, where she appeared in more than 50 matches, playing significant minutes in ACC competition. Chism helped lead the Wolfpack to multiple shutouts, including key results in conference play, while also contributing offensively on set ... Full Story

Rowdies Earn 2-2 Preseason Draw against St. Louis City SC

January 28, 2026 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies finished knotted 2-2 in a 90-minute preseason contest against Major League Soccer's St. Louis City SC at the club's Tampa training facility on Wednesday morning. The match was the Rowdies'sfirst 90-minute match of the preseason, following last week's 2-2 draw with MLS' New York City FC in a 60-minute bout. Rowdies Forward MD Myers nabbed the club's openening goal and his second goal of the preseason late in first half versus St. Louis. Midfield... Full Story

• Rowdies Earn 2-2 Preseason Draw against St. Louis City SC - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 28
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Welcomes Liz Beardsley on Loan from Houston Dash - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 28
• Rowdies and FYSA TOPSoccer Team up for Soccer Around the World - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 26
• Rowdies Draw 2-2 with New York City FC in Preseason Opener - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 23
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Welcomes Midfielder Maddie Pokorny on Loan from Racing Louisville FC - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 23
• Sign up for Free Youth Soccer Clinics Before Upcoming Home Matches - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 22
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Announces Retirement of Defender Ava Tankersley - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 22
• Rowdies Acquire Defender Brian Schaefer on Loan from FC Cincinnati - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 22
• Rowdies Set 2026 Preseason Schedule - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 22
• Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Announces Forward Emma Gaines-Ramos Has Been Recalled by Washington Spirit - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 21
• Tampa Bay Sun FC Midfielder Mackenzie Pluck Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 16
• Tampa Bay Sun FC and Olga Massombo Mutually Agree to Part Ways - Tampa Bay Sun FC (GSL) January 15
• Rowdies Welcome Ladule Lako LoSarah & Andrew Fox to Technical Staff - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 15
• Rowdies Part Ways with Assistant Coach Steve Coleman - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 14
• Rowdies to Host Select-A-Seat and Open House Ahead of 2026 Season - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) January 12
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• How an 8-year-old with cerebral palsy found her ‘team’ in the Sun - GSL Tampa Bay Times (January 30)
• League leader: Sporting Club Jacksonville jumps to first place - GSL Florida Times-Union (December 21)
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• Tampa Bay Sun’s unbeaten streak ends with shutout loss to Sporting Jax - GSL Tampa Bay Times (December 7)
• Sporting Jax women's soccer keeps shutout streak going strong in win - GSL Florida Times-Union (December 7)
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