Game 3 - Rowdies Home Attendance Thread [4/8 vs. Ottawa] (self.TampaBayRowdies)

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Game 3 - Rowdies Home Attendance Thread [4/8 vs. Ottawa] (self.TampaBayRowdies)

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Well, it was an improvement on the week before, but still behind our season average of last year. Rays were playing (and the season is still fresh and optimistic for them), but we had fireworks. No panic...yet. In Game 3 last year we had 5,948, so this was a bit down from that game, but overall we are ahead of our total through three games vs. 2016. Right now, we're 8th in USL, but many more games to be played...

Gm     Date     Opp     '17 Attn     USL Avg     % vs USL     '16 Attn     % Cml Growth
1     3/25     OCB     7,710     *4,121     +87.1%     5,740     +34.3%
2     4/1     TFC2     4,326     *3,306     +30.8%     4,429     +18.4%
3     4/8     OTT     5,310     *3,860     +37.6%     5,948     +7.6%
                       
Avg             5,782     3,818         5,372    
Total             17,346     164,193         16,117    

% Cml Growth: Year-over-year running season total growth (cumulative)

*Average-to-date, not all teams have played comp home games

TEAM AVERAGES (YTD)
Rnk     Team     HGP     Avg Attn     High     Low
1     SAC     1     11,569     11,569     11,569
2     RIC     2     7,812     8,021     7,603
3     SAFC     2     7,146     8,074     6,217
4     LOU     1     6,758     6,758     6,758
5     PHX     2     6,610     6,890     6,330
6     RGV     1     6,030     6,030     6,030
7     OKC     1     5,899     5,899     5,899
8     TBR     3     5,782     7,710     4,326
9     STL     2     5,187     5,566     4,807
10     RNO     2     5,061     5,691     4,430
11     TUL     3     4,242     4,952     3,015
12     BTS     2     3,054     3,102     3,005
13     PIT     2     2,969     3,352     2,586
14     CHS     2     2,436     2,447     2,425
15     T2     2     2,218     2,602     1,834
16     CLT     1     2,048     2,048     2,048
17     COS     1     2,032     2,032     2,032
18     OCB     3     1,784     2,741     1,098
19     SLC     2     *1,771     1,771     1,771
20     LAG2     1     1,517     1,517     1,517
21     S2     2     1,034     1,115     952
22     SPR     2     816     1,060     572
23     WFC2     1     738     738     738
24     NYRB2     2     601     806     396
25     TFC2     1     525     525     525
26     FCC     0     –     –     –
27     HAR     0     –     –     –
28     OCSC     0     –     –     –
29     OTT     0     –     –     –
30     ROC     0     –     –     –

*Missing information, not all games reported as of yet

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Tampa Bay Towns Among America’s Fastest-Growing: Study

Brandon, Largo, Clearwater, Tampa and St. Pete are among the country’s fast-growing communities, according to a new study.

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Census: Tampa Bay shows fourth highest population growth in nation

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Report: Tampa Bay has nation's third fastest growing housing market

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Study: Tampa area fourth fastest-growing job market in U.S.

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C'mon @UnSub_Dan @UnSub_Matt @phat7deuce @TheRevTy, you know you want one of these bad boys

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No idea why, but I want a future Rowdies alternate kit to pay homage to their beloved city...Think Astros Tequila Sunrise meet St.Pete Flag

6:49 PM - 11 Apr 2017

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I'll just put this here tho

4:09 PM - 12 Apr 2017

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Mock up of alternate Rowdies St. Petersburg jersey (twitter.com)

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Our lineup on Saturday night was a like a Model @UN.

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On the topic of internationals... Georgi Hristov has received his Green Card and now counts as a domestic player for roster purposes!

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And with Georgi's move to the domestic list, forward Martin Paterson is now eligible for selection.

10:20 AM - 12 Apr 2017

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Georgi Hristov has received his Green Card and now counts as a domestic player for roster purposes (twitter.com)

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Eight Countries Represented In Starting XI

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Facebook and Sports Leagues: Who Needs the Other More?

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Didier Drogba, Famous Soccer Player, Joins Phoenix Rising, Not a Famous Soccer Team

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Gary Smith, MLS Cup-winning coach, to lead Nashville SC

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Sullivan | Stadium a start in long road to MLS

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Score! Phoenix Rising FC signs soccer legend Didier Drogba

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Chelsea and Ivory Coast Legend Didier Drogba Joins Phoenix Rising Football Club

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Didier Drogba joins Phoenix Rising FC, eyes getting USL club in MLS

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Drogba, career no longer rising, will end career in Phoenix

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Didier Drogba will be part of Phoenix's Major League Soccer expansion effort

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USL Television Network Debuts in 17 Markets Including Reno

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A Long Strange Trip: 103 Years of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

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As Nashville SC names head coach, 2 big questions remain unanswered

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Didier Drogba Signs With Phoenix Rising of USL

Didier Drogba, one of the most decorated players of his generation, has signed with Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League.

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FC Cincy learns possible US Open Cup opponents

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A Day at the Beach with Boston City FC

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Cross-Bay Ferry Pilot Project Winds Down

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Carmelo Anthony Plots His Team’s Future: His Soccer Team in Puerto Rico, That Is

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NWSL announces partnership with sports data provider Opta

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Drogba, career no longer rising, will end career in Phoenix

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Louisville Selects Future Stadium Site

10,000-seat stadium to be developed in Butchertown neighborhood in partnership with HOK

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Energy FC Miguel Gonzalez #OKCvSAC

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USL Television Network Debuts in 17 Markets

League Matches, Original Bilingual Content Available to More Than 10 Million Households

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USOC 2017 Team Cup Graphic (i.imgur.com)

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MLS' era of attacking fullbacks has changed cap management, development

They're no longer the weak spot in the XI. Fullbacks have become transformative presences in Major League Soccer.

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Armchair Analyst: How verticality kills in the modern game

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The Wall Effect: How Orlando's Supporters' Section Gives The Lions a Leg Up

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Indy Eleven Still Waiting For State Backing on Stadium

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Miguel Gonzalez bicycle kick [1-0]

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(USL) Miguel Gonzalez bicycle kick [Energy FC 1-0 Republic FC] (streamable.com)

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Which venues should host the 2026 World Cup?

Now that the joint World Cup bid is official, which stadiums in the USA, Mexico and Canada should host matches?

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Column Reasons to believe SDSU can live in SoccerCity limits

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CONCACAF offers FIFA a financial win

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Ocean City Nor’easters To Kick Off 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Run At Home

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http://worldsoccertalk.com/2017/04/12/drogba-signs-for-us-second-tier-soccer-club-phoenix-rising/

Drogba signs for US second tier soccer club Phoenix Rising

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U.S. Soccer Releases Pairings, Host Scenarios for 2017 Open Cup First and Second Rounds

NPSL, PDL and Local Qualifying Teams Begin First Round Play May 9-10; NASL and USL Clubs Join Competition for Second Round Play May 16-17

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USOC Draw: 2nd Round Rowdies to host The Villages SC/Armada U23 on May 17 (ussoccer.com)

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Didier Drogba hopes he can guide Phoenix’s rise to Major League Soccer

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba is embarking on the next step of his career with Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League. As a player and part-owner, Drogba will be part of Phoenix’s bid for Major League Soccer.

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Didier Drogba signs with USL's Phoenix Rising as player and executive

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Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba joins second division American team Phoenix Rising as player and part owner

Didier Drogba is set to continue his playing career at the age of 39 as he looks to get his new team Phoenix Rising into the MLS.

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Drogba joins Phoenix Rising as player and co-owner