Patrick Zalupski Acquires Ownership of Rowdies
Published on October 3, 2025 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tampa Bay Rowdies News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla - An ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski has acquired control of the Tampa Bay Rowdies as part of the recently completed purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays.
The sale of the Rays and Rowdies to the new group by former principal owner Stu Sternberg was finalized on September 30.
Under Stu Sternberg's leadership, the Rowdies clinched a playoff spot in six straight seasons, won back-to-back Eastern Conference titles in 2020 and 2021, and claimed the USL Championship Players' Shield in 2021.
The Rowdies are excited to welcome a new chapter in the club's storied history under Patrick Zalupski and his partners.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from October 3, 2025
- Game Information and Match Notes - SAFC vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 10/4/25 - San Antonio FC
- Know Before You Go: Republic FC vs. Hartford Athletic - Sacramento Republic FC
- FC Tulsa Signs Brazilian Center Back Ian Carlos Souza Daniel - FC Tulsa
- Orange County SC Hosts El Paso Locomotive in Key October Matchup - Orange County SC
- Detroit City FC Opens October with a Home Match this Saturday against North Carolina FC - Detroit City FC
- Match Preview: Republic FC at Hartford Athletic (USL Jägermeister Cup Final) - Sacramento Republic FC
- Monterey Bay Visits Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium in Final Regular Season Road Match of the 2025 Campaign - Monterey Bay FC
- Rowdies Woobens Pacius Earns First Call-Up to Haitian National Team - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- El Paso Locomotive FC Look to Build Momentum against Orange County SC - El Paso Locomotive FC
- Homegrown Defender Chibi Ukaegbu to Join U-20 U.S. Men's National Team Training Camp - Sacramento Republic FC
- Match Preview: North Carolina FC vs. Detroit City FC - North Carolina FC
- Hartford Athletic's Owen Presthus Receives U-20 U.S. National Team Training Camp Call-Up - Hartford Athletic
- Lexington SC Gears up for Match with Top-Ranked Tulsa in the Sooner State - Lexington Sporting Club
- New Mexico United Set for Crucial Clash with Phoenix Rising FC - New Mexico United
- What to Watch for as LouCity Hosts Indy Eleven with Players' Shield Near - Louisville City FC
- Preview: Rowdies vs Monterey Bay - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Best Western Hotels & Resorts and United Soccer League Team Up to Celebrate Community Champions with Launch of Hometown Heroes Award - USL
- Patrick Zalupski Acquires Ownership of Rowdies - Tampa Bay Rowdies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tampa Bay Rowdies Stories
- Rowdies Bring Aboard Forward Evan Conway for 2026
- Rowdies Sign Jamaican International Goalkeeper Jahmali Waite
- Rowdies Part Ways with Defender Aaron Guillen
- Rowdies Acquire Union Omaha Midfielder Max Schneider
- Rowdies Transfer Nate Worth to New York Red Bulls II
