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.
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