The Unused Substitutes: Episode 146 - Max-imum Effort (theunsubs.com)

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The Unused Substitutes: Episode 146 - Max-imum Effort (theunsubs.com)

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Episode 146 – Max-imum Effort

Dan fights off the flu and Matt fights off several technology issues to deliver toasty warm takes about the latest Rowdies signing, USL rule changes for 2018, and more!

In this episode:

    Rowdies sign Max Lachowecki
    Porter to Ottawa, Brown to Spain, Guerra to Indy
    U23 on hiatus
    2018 USL rule changes
    Heinemann dropped by Cincy
    Indy Eleven to play in Lucas Oil Stadium

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Rowdies won't field RU23 in the PDL again this season. IMG Academy & Lakeland Tropics will be the only Bay Area teams (twitter.com)

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Jake Nutting Retweeted USL PDL

Rowdies won't be fielding a U23 team in the PDL this year. I'm told they're reassessing their approach to player development and might release info on a new program soon.

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USL PDL

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The newest PDL division graces the Southern Conference in 2018, as the Deep South Division makes its debut. ⬇️

@Tormenta_FC and @msbrillafc make the move to the new…

9:02 AM - 31 Jan 2018

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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2018/01/31/st-petes-economy-is-kicking-but-the-city-is.html

St. Pete's economy is 'kicking' but the city is running out of office space

St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman delivered his first State of the Economy address since being re-elected to a second term.

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http://www.cfjctoday.com/article/607218/james-easton-named-canadian-premier-league-vice-president-soccer-operations

Canadian Cyle Larin introduced by Turkish champion Besiktas after transfer deal

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League has named former Canadian international James Easton its vice-president of soccer operations.

Easton, 52, played professionally for the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the NASL, Scotland's Dundee United and the Vancouver '86ers. The midfielder was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 as a member of the 1989 Vancouver '86ers.

The new domestic league is scheduled to kick off in spring 2019.

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5 “Unique” Sightseeing Trips to Watch FC Cincinnati

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Tampa – Don’t be confused, the Tampa Bay Rowdies play in St. Petersburg, but don’t forget to check out the real city in the area, Tampa. There is an awesome zoo, Busch Garden’s theme park, killer parks and a whole lot more. Honestly, just commute back and forth from Tampa to the game.

The Two-Headed Goat – The St. Petersburg Museum of History is home to a goat that had two heads and three pairs of legs. The creature actually lived for six weeks and now is stuffed and on display at the museum. While there, make sure to check out the Alligators & Oddities section where you can visit with the “Alligator-Girl” and civil-war era skulls. Creepy.

St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market – Every Saturday from October to May, more than 10,000 people have been showing up to see what there is to eat and what they can buy IN THE PARKING LOT OF AL LANG STADIUM! That’s right, the home of the Rowdies is a flea-market 7 hours before game time! Nothing screams “we belong in MLS” more than hosting a fruit and veggie sale hours before kick off. Seriously though, if we want to tailgate and buy all of our food, it’s right there.

See Point 1 – Stay in Tampa – Check out this list of the top 25 attractions in St. Pete. A lot of Segway tours and disappointment.

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25 Best Things to Do in St. Petersburg, Florida   

A beautiful weekend destination on Florida's gulf coast, St. Petersburg offers a diverse choice of excellent museums, fascinating gardens, tours and restaurants. Top things to do in St. Pete, FL, for art lovers include the Dali Museum, the Morean Arts Center and the Museum of Fine Arts. Best things to do in St. Petersburg, Florida with kids include the Sunken Gardens, Great Explorations Children's Museum and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

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Predicting the USL East

Tampa Bay Rowdies: Stuart Campbell continues to field a strong, experienced, expensive USL side. He has replaced keeper Matt Pickens with Cody Mizell from Charlotte, and striker Martin Paterson with Joachim Graf from Rochester. He has added midfielder Junior Flemings and left back David Najem from New York Red Bulls 2. Georgi Hristov has re-signed, and Joe Cole and Marcel Shafer return. The Rowdies will be old and tough once again.

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Indy Signs Venezuelan Midfielder Guerra

Veteran praised for leadership skills, excited for new season

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Eleven announced on Wednesday the club had signed Venezuelan international Juan Guerra to its 2018 roster pending league and federation approval. A former member of both the New York Cosmos and Tampa Bay Rowdies, the veteran midfielder is expected to bring strong leadership to the club.

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Heinemann Released by Cincinnati

Forward failed entry physical after offseason move to FCC

CINCINNATI – FC Cincinnati announced on Wednesday forward Tommy Heinemann had been released due to a failed entry physical. The club worked with Heinemann and his representation over the last two weeks getting additional medical opinions, ending with Wednesday’s release.

Heinemann was acquired from the San Francisco Deltas in the offseason and was officially introduced in December.

FCC travels to Bradenton, Fla., this Fri. to begin training at IMG Academy. The team will play the New England Revolution on Feb. 6 and the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Feb. 10 with both matches kicking off at 3:30 p.m. ET.