Rowdies Sale to Tampa Bay Rays Now Completed

October 24, 2018 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - With the 2018 USL season in the books, a new chapter begins for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, as the sale to the Tampa Bay Rays has been completed. "Today marks a new era in Tampa Bay Rowdies history," said Vice-Chairman Matt Silverman. "We are excited to embark on this journey with Rowdies fans from across Tampa Bay, and we look forward to building enduring relationships with Season Ticket Holders, Corporate Partners, and all supporters of Rowdies soccer." As the transitio... Full Story

Tarpons Reveal 2019 Schedule

October 18, 2018 - TAMPA Fla. - The Tampa Tarpons have announced their schedule for the 2019 Florida State League season. Opening night at George M. Steinbrenner Field will be on Saturday, April 6th, with the Tarpons set to host the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The Tarpons will begin the season in Lakeland on Thursday, April 4th. Tampa will compete in the FSL North Division, facing Lakeland and the Dunedin Blue Jays 16 times each, the Florida Fire Frogs and the Daytona Tortugas 15 times apiece and the Clearwater Thr... Full Story

Tarpons Named Top Sports Turf Crew of Florida State League

October 2, 2018 - TAMPA, Fla. - Florida State League President Ken Carson and the Sports Turf Crew Awards Committee announced for the second straight year, the Tampa Tarpons won the Best Overall Field Award. This is the third time Richie Anderson and his staff have won the award. The Tarpons won the Best Overall Award by placing first in five categories, second in four categories and third in two categories for the Award. This is the seventeenth time the Tarpons (Yankees) have won an award. Since 1990, Fiel... Full Story

Bill Edwards Sells Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLB's Tampa Bay Rays

October 2, 2018 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Bill Edwards announced that he has sold the legendary Tampa Bay Rowdies to MLB's Tampa Bay Rays for an undisclosed sum. Management will transition at the conclusion of the season, at which time the Rays will also take over the existing contract with the City of St. Petersburg for management of the landmark Al Lang Stadium, where the team will continue to play matches. Rowdies VP & COO Lee Cohen will remain with the club. "I am incredibly grateful to Bill for the ... Full Story

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• Rowdies Earn Massive Win in Nashville - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) September 19
• Guenzatti Fires Tampa Bay Rowdies Past Atlanta 1-0 - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) September 15
• Dom Thompson-Williams Named FSL August Player of the Month - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) September 6
• Tarpons Drop Rain-Shortened Season-Finale, 3-1 - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) September 2
• Tampa Tarpons Game Notes: vs. Bradenton - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) September 2
• Guenzatti Hat Trick Gives Rowdies 3-0 Win over North Carolina - Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL) September 1
• Sanmartín Shines as Tampa Blanks Bradenton, 2-0 - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) September 1
• Tampa Tarpons Game Notes: vs. Bradenton - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) September 1
• Tarpons Tally 22 Hits (5 HRs) in 19-2 Blowout - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) August 31
• Tampa Tarpons Game Notes: vs. Bradenton (8/12 Continuation) - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) August 31
• Tampa Takes 3-1 Win in Game 1; Rain Washes out Game 2 - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) August 30
• Tampa Tarpons Postpone Tonight's Game vs. Florida - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) August 29
• Tampa Tarpons Postpone Wednesday's Doubleheader vs. Florida - Tampa Tarpons (FSL) August 29
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