Rowdies Season Ends in Draw with Detroit

October 25, 2025 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - The Tampa Bay Rowdies 2025 season came to an end on Saturday night. A sold-out crowd at Al Lang Stadium came out to cheer on the Rowdies in a must-win matchup to have a chance at reaching the playoffs, but a 1-1 draw with Detroit City FC was all they could secure. "I think we were a little timid to begin the game," said Rowdies Head Coach Dominic Casciato. "Maybe knowing what was on the line got into the guys' heads a little bit. We were tentative, and we really didn't w... Full Story

Tampa Bay Rowdies Forrest Lasso Announces Retirement

October 24, 2025 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - Forrest Lasso, an icon of the Tampa Bay Rowdies Modern Era and one of the most decorated defenders in USL Championship history, announced today that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2025 season. "I first want to thank my wife, my kids, my parents, my siblings, but I also want to thank everyone that's been involved in this great club," said Lasso. "My teammates, coaches, staff, the supporters at AL Lang Stadium, and the supporters abroad. Without your love, ... Full Story

Preview: Rowdies vs Detroit

October 24, 2025 - USL Championship Matchday 30 Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Detroit City FC Saturday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. ET Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, FL Stadium Gates Open Early at 6 p.m. ET 2025 League Records: Rowdies: 9W-14L-6D, 33 pts, 10th East (5-5-4 at home) Detroit: 9W-11L-9D, 36 pts, 8th East (3-6-5 at home) Fan Appreciation Night Specials: Enjoy Fan Appreciation Night specials on merchandise and drink. The Bay Republic is offering 50% on all merchandise online and at the team s... Full Story

Tampa Bay Rowdies Midfielder Leo Fernandes Announces Retirement

October 22, 2025 - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - Legendary Tampa Bay Rowdies Midfielder Leo Fernandes announced today that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025 USL Championship season, capping an illustrious 13-year professional career. As he transitions away from his playing career, Fernandes will remain with the Rowdies in a new role. Details on his new position within the club will be announced soon. "For the past 13 years, I've been able to live out my dream, and for the last 9 years, I've been blessed t... Full Story

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October 18	GSL	Tampa Bay 1 at Jacksonville 1	Final
October 18	USL	Hartford 2 at Tampa Bay 3	Final
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• Sun captain Jordyn Listro crossed borders to fulfill her soccer dreams - GSL Tampa Bay Times (October 22)
• Sporting Jax-Tampa Bay Sun women's soccer score - GSL Florida Times-Union (October 19)
• Hillsborough approves $18 million for Yankees’ Steinbrenner Field - FSL Tampa Bay Times (October 16)
• Family bond continues to drive Sun leading scorer Carlee Giammona - GSL Tampa Bay Times (October 10)
• Pro Soccer: Union blanked on the road by Tampa - USL Monterrey Herald (October 5)
• Tampa Bay Sun tie Fort Lauderdale in championship rematch - GSL Tampa Bay Times (October 5)
• FC Dallas, unbeaten in six straight matches, moves into playoff spot with win over Rapids - GSL Dallas Morning News (September 21)
• Dallas Trinity FC draws with Tampa Bay Sun FC on the road - GSL Dallas Morning News (September 21)
• Tampa Bay Sun rally to tie league-leading Dallas - GSL Tampa Bay Times (September 21)
• Soccer roundup: Velocity fight to draw with Texoma, Zephyr shuts out Tampa Bay - GSL Spokane Spokesman-Review (September 14)
• Juan Tejada scores twice as Switchbacks come from behind to earn draw against Tampa Bay Rowdies - USL Colorado Springs Gazette (September 14)
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