St. Pete lands in the top 50 best cities for soccer fans (bizjournals.com)

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St. Pete lands in the top 50 best cities for soccer fans (bizjournals.com)

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https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2018/06/18/st-pete-falls-in-the-top-50-best-cities-for-soccer.html

St. Pete lands in the top 50 best cities for soccer fans

As the FIFA world cup matches begin in Russia, WalletHub narrowed down the best cities for soccer fans (or fútbol fans, depending on who you ask).

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MLS Expansion Update: Cincinnati is in, Miami, Phoenix, Detroit, Austin/Columbus, Nashville, Sacramento, San Diego, Louisville (thebluetestament.com)

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https://www.thebluetestament.com/2018/6/14/17449016/mls-expansion-update-cincinnati-miami-phoenix-detroit-austin-columbus-nashville-sacramento-san-diego

MLS Expansion Update: Cincinnati is in, Miami, Phoenix, Detroit, Austin/Columbus, Nashville, Sacramento, San Diego, Louisville

We all know the Cincinnati news, but there is a lot of news on the other teams trying to get into MLS.

Completely left out were Indianapolis, Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, St. Louis, or Tampa/St. Petersburg. So Vegas, who weren’t in the original 12, are getting more discussion than the five above cities. That seems bad for those sites. Then again, all it takes is a billionaire and a stadium (from the MLS perspective preferably with some public assistance and downtown) to be back in the conversation.

6. Tampa Bay Rowdies (Previous Rank: 7)

A lack of news out of Tampa continues. No updates on the legal troubles of their owner either. And they haven’t been very successful in USL sitting mid-table.

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http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180617/without-us-team-many-local-fans-support-soccer-not-teams

Without a U.S. team, many local fans support soccer, not teams

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/6559496/joe-cole-frank-lampard-steven-gerrard-tampa-bay-rowdies/

ROWDY ROAD Joe Cole following in footsteps of Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard with Tampa Bay Rowdies appointment

Ex-Chelsea star is the latest member of England's Golden Generation to move into the dug-out after his old team-mates also recently began their coaching journey

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https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/football-news/ex-coventry-city-liverpool-chelsea-14798089

Ex-Coventry City, Liverpool and Chelsea man takes up coaching role in USA - but he's playing on

Former Three Lions midfielder made 22 appearances for Coventry City

Former Coventry City and England midfielder Joe Cole has been appointed to his first coaching role - but he hasn't given up playing just yet.

The 36-year-old has been confirmed as the assistant manager of United Soccer League club Tampa Bay Rowdies, following former Three Lions teammates Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard into making the transition from pitch to dugout.

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http://www.thesackrace.com/news/18th-june-2018/joe-cole-moves-into-management-and-has-a-surprise-advantage-over-pals-frank-lampard-and-steven-gerrard

Joe Cole moves into management and has a surprise advantage over pals Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard

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Here's why Tampa won't host World Cup matches in 2026 (wtsp.com)

But an expanded Al Lang with updated facilities might make a good base for a country with matches in the southeast to train and prepare.

Pretty dumb article...there's nothing specific to Tampa as to why we aren't hosting any matches other than the fact we withdrew our bid 5 months ago...

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https://www.wtsp.com/article/sports/soccer/world-cup/heres-why-tampa-wont-host-world-cup-matches-in-2026/67-564049825

Here's why Tampa won't host World Cup matches in 2026

Orlando and Miami are among the U.S. cities that could host World Cup matches in 2026.

TAMPA, Fla. – The city of Tampa is not among the U.S. cities that will host World Cup games in 2026.

The Tampa Bay Sports Commission withdrew from bidding on the World Cup in January, the first of numerous American cities to withdraw because of unknown expenses demanded by FIFA – soccer’s governing body.

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Rowdies page on the newly-launched Football Reference site (fbref.com)

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https://fbref.com/en/squads/28dabcec/

Tampa Bay Rowdies Stats and History

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdq0h0gML60

Rowdies' World Cup Predictions

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Published on Jun 14, 2018

Listen in on which countries the Rowdies' think will take home this summer's World Cup trophy

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Tampa Bay Rowdies

‏Verified account @TampaBayRowdies

Don’t miss Marcel Schäfer’s final professional match this FRIDAY, June 22, when the Rowdies host @PennFCOfficial.

TICKETS: 727-222-2000 / http://bit.ly/2MaNCKK

Rowdies vs Penn FC - Schäfer's Final Pro Match

2:45 PM - 18 Jun 2018

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https://www.charlotteagenda.com/130389/mls-bidders-say-charlottes-chances-of-landing-a-team-arent-dead-yet/

MLS bidders say Charlotte’s chances of landing a team aren’t dead yet

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http://www.cbs8.com/story/38420866/got-world-cup-fans-in-your-office-bend-the-rules-like-beckham

Got World Cup fans in your office? Bend the rules like Beckham