Rowdies Enter United Futsal Champions Cup Series
Published on November 4, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tampa Bay Rowdies News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Rowdies are entering into futsal with the announcement today that the club will participate in the United Futsal Champions Cup Series. The Rowdies will compete in the Eastern Conference Finals, which is set to be played December 18-20 at the Greensboro Coliseum Convention Center in Greensboro, NC.
Two teams will wear the Rowdies' Green and Gold colors at the tournament, a boys' team of 2007/2008 players and a girls' team competing in the 2004-2006 age division. The rosters for both teams will be made up of players selected by invitation only.
"It is clear that the Rowdies have a vision and want to meet a certain standard in this new adventure," said Rob Andrews, President of United Futsal. "They see the growth that futsal offers, leading them to make the decision to be a part of the Champions Cup Series. We are excited to see how the top talent from the Rowdies' network stacks up against the world's best futsal teams."
The Rowdies have been following the rapid growth of futsal in the U.S. and view the potential addition of the game to the club's youth network initiatives as an opportunity to expand engagement with young players throughout the region. Through futsal, players can learn fundamental skills of soccer in a fun, competitive and organized environment.
"We are excited to bring this program to the community and grow the game of futsal in Tampa Bay," said Rowdies Youth Development Coordinator Samantha Ishee.
Full details on the Champions Cup Series™ competition calendar, program details and information for clubs wishing to apply for membership are now available at www.unitedfutsal.com.
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