Rowdies’ league unbeaten streak ends

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Rowdies’ league unbeaten streak ends

Tampa Bay falls to North Carolina for its first USL Championship loss in its 14th game of the season.

The Rowdies' Dom Oduro, right, bemoans a missed scoring opportunity in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday at Al Lang Stadium. The Rowdies lose 3-1.

ST. PETERSBURG — Fortune favored the visitors in this one.

The Rowdies’ unblemished start to the USL Championship season came crashing to a halt Saturday, North Carolina getting two goals from Dre...

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SOCCER

NCFC hands league leading Tampa Bay its first loss of the season

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First Announced Rays/Rowdies MLB/USL Doubleheader, Combined Ticket Package Available

I don’t think many people will buy it, but still a super cool move to get more rays fans into the rowdies and vise versa. Rays up and COYR today and tonight tho!!!!

Yeah...I think it’s cool. The timing is short, but otherwise I think it’s a smart cross promotion idea.

Im going to do it but not buy the package since I already got some Rays tickets in my Flex Pack and want to sit in the bleachers with the the Mob at the Rowdies match. It's a good package, tho.

They wouldn't even be batting an eye at us if the Ray's attendance wasn't so abysmal right now.

Any benefit to current Rowdies season ticket holders?

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Yes we lost, but put the shit tifo away...

Yes it was a rough game but we had some good shots on goal that didn’t go in. A foot off on about three shots does not mean we are shit. Our defense and Mcarthy had a rough night but we are not shit.

I know some one will say “it was for the refs” but the fucking refs aren’t looking at us. Neal is. Our boys are. They aren’t shit. Put that shit the fuck away.

Green and gold till I die. COYR.

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Rowdies post game press conference 1-3 North Carolina FC

Good questions in that mini-presser.

We got burned on the counter a couple of times, we were close to putting away more goals, and there was some questions calls. We didn’t get played off the pitch last night. Tough stretch moving forward, hopefully we can turn it around next week.

Absolutely. Stats are stats, and momma said their be nights like this. Sooooo many close calls that just didn't find the net.

There will always be questionable calls. But enough of them went lhr way that I didn't question it.

As I examined to a good friend, they got up on us early and that forced us to turn up the press and leave our flank open. This is helps explain the unbalanced shot differntial. But man, NC just played the counter well.

I was way more pissed leaving the Lousiville and Loudoun matches than last night after this result. It was still a good night. The loss was coming sooner or later. Looking forward to Saturday! ARGGGGG IT BE SONS OF PIRATES NIGHT MATEYS!

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Rowdies post game press conference vs North Carolina FC - June 8, 2019

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Helmet Questions: Episode 4

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Midfielder Zach Steinberger and goalkeeper John McCarthy are here once again to bring you Helmet Questions! Find out what Zach considers to be his best purchase ever, and what he'd want with him on a deserted (or not-so-deserted) island.

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Rowdies Highlights vs North Carolina FC - June 8, 2019

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🎥 FULL HIGHLIGHTS of tonight's 3-1 loss to North Carolina FC, our first loss of the league season. Zach Steinberger scored the lone goal for the Rowdies.

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ANT AND BECKS David Beckham looking to snap-up Man Utd legend Antonio Valencia and bring him to MLS side Inter Miami on free transfer

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David Beckham 'targets former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia for his MLS side Inter Miami'

Antonio Valencia was among 15 players released by Manchester United
The 33-year-old wing back wants to play on for a 'further two or three years'
David Beckham wants Valencia to join his new MLS side Inter Miami

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Premier League Transfer News Sunday 9 June

Bale, Carrasco, Maguire, Mourinho

David Beckham wants Manchester United right-back Antonio Valencia at his Inter Miami MLS side.

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https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2019/06/08/a-local-rivalry-renewed-cosmos-visit-italians-at-the-met-oval/

A LOCAL RIVALRY, RENEWED: Cosmos visit Italians at the Met Oval

Jun 8, 2019 | Brooklyn Italians, New York Cosmos |

Dominick Falanga on the Brooklyn Italians: “They’re pumped. They talk about the game. They’re really looking forward to the game and so are we. It’s going to be a good test.” (Photo courtesy of the Cosmos)

NEW YORK — If recent history is any indication, then the Cosmos will have their work cut out for themselves when they visit the Brooklyn Italians in a top-of-the-table clash at the Metropolitan Oval in Queens Saturday night.

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BARDIC’S BARRAGE: Striker’s 30-minute hat-trick powers Cosmos over Italians

Jun 8, 2019 | New York Cosmos |

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Meet the 1999 Women’s World Cup champion who headed to Tampa Bay to develop the next generation

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Meet the 1999 Women’s World Cup champion headed to Tampa Bay to develop the next generation

Twenty years ago, Tiffeny Milbrett played on the U.S. team that made history. When she gets back from the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, she’ll move her to share her experience with 3,000 girls.

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J King's Corner (Week 13) BHM v TBR 0-2

No Fernandes, No Problem- There are quite a few names that have become major fixtures in every Rowdies lineup in USL play this season. Fernandes has namely been one of the most important as the offense has more often than not been played through him on the left side. This became especially noticeable as Tinari became a fixture at the attacking midfielder spot. Without Fernandes in the lineup for Birmingham, I was curious to see how the Rowdies offense would adjust, and Johnson was able to fill in well on the right side.

Hammer Down- There were two players that while they might not have had many big highlight plays, their play against Birmingham was encouraging but only in context. Najem and Oduro had really good games but it had more to say about the competition. Oduro was able to rack up a ton of steals and force turnovers but Birmingham really couldn't make many good touches or passes for large stretches of the game. The Rowdies were in control offensively and defensively the whole game with the only a couple lapses that led to a penalty and a couple of shots on goal.

McCarthy Investment- The McCarthy investment continues to pay off as it'd be hard to deny him the title of best keeper in the USL. Spending his time as a Philly backup hasn't softened his will and hunger to be an MLS starting quality keeper. McCarthy has left USL strikers begging for answers as he continues to save goals that most USL keepers can't.

Johnson shows his potential- Johnson wasn't ripping his way through Birmingham's back line but when the ball was played to him he showed his ability to get in dangerous positions and make good passes. Both goals went through Johnson. He played the ball to Tinari who got the assist to Guenzatti, and then Johnson got his own assist on the pass to Tinari. Najem was involved in both these plays with great long ball passes. Birmingham rarely pressured Najem which is a big mistake because he doesn't pass or dribble well while pressed. Give Najem time and space to play the ball where and when he wants and he can put an accurate pass or run together.

Commander Collins- Most any team in sports will talk about their desire to win, but then when it matters most you don't see the effort. Sometimes it's because a team is outskilled or outmanned by better competition. But even in situations where a team has better quality players, upsets are usually the result of a team overachieving and outworking and hustling their opponents. Often this is in the form of physicality and a higher level of fitness. These are the traits that make up the 2019 Rowdies. This is not a team predicated on individuals with world-class talent. It could be argued that there's no single one great player on the Rowdies outside of McCarthy. You may be able to argue for Diakite being on an MLS team or Norwegian first league team. There are guys with some potential like an Andrew Tinari or Malik Johnson but they aren't superstar players at this current juncture. This is a team molded within Collins image which was always the question when he was hired, what does Collins intend to build? We are seeing something really truly special through 13 games. Not just from Collins, but all the coaching staff to instill the chemistry between the Rowdies team as a whole. For all the players to buy into just being grounded in the fundamentals. The big question going forward for Collins and company, is what is the next step?

McCarthy not getting nominated for the SOTW is ridiculous...... IMO

Saving a penalty is always crazy but the save where he’s falling into his goal was unreal.

Really liking what I've seen of Johnson so far. He has pace and seems a decent dribbler. We have decent depth at that position considering we also have Barry, Fernandes and to a lesser extent Najem who all have great attacking attributes.

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TBTimes: Defense shines, among other things, for unbeaten Rowdies

and with 3 in the back primarily. any other club in USL doing this??

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Defense shines, among other things, for unbeaten Rowdies

Tampa Bay heads into Saturday’s match with North Carolina FC with chemistry and talent on point.

AThe Tampa Bay Rowdies' Tarek Morad during an April match vs. Hartford Athletic at Al Lang Stadium. (Photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Rowdies)

ST. PETERSBURG — With a league-low four goals allowed in 13 USL Championship matches, the league-leading Rowdies appear to have transitioned into a defense-oriented club.

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Three more join the Concord revolution #SupportingLocalFootball

BRAINTREE TOWN has named Glen Driver as their new first-team manager.

Driver arrives at Cressing Road following three impressive campaigns at Leiston. He will be assisted by former Millwall, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Ipswich Town and Doncaster Rovers player, Tony Kinsella.

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David Beckham scouting Colombia: Five players Inter Miami could sign

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MLS to Las Vegas? The process of luring a top soccer league

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Major League Soccer wants to hear more about Las Vegas plan

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City Council approves negotiating agreement that could lead to new soccer stadium

The Las Vegas City Council took a step toward a new soccer stadium Wednesday by entering into a 180-day negotiating agreement with The Renaissance Companies Inc., which is interested in redeveloping Cashman Center.

The agreement will jumpstart discussions about luring a Major League Soccer franchise to Las Vegas, building a new stadium and redeveloping the 62 acres around it. Council members unanimously approved the negotiating agreement during a meeting Wednesday. Renaissance is a Nevada-based project manager and financial structuring adviser.

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Good week — Orlando City gets win, new stadium name

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J King's Player Value Project Week 13

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The Rowdies had another great week passing the ball as more of their mistakes came from dribbling turnovers. This was also a really good game for the Rowdies positionally where the offense was making quality onside runs and the defense was defending crosses into the box and cutting off passing lanes especially well. It can't be lost in translation however for as well as the Rowdies played, McCarthy had a penalty save and two more really big saves that if he doesn't make them, Birmingham win this game.

I continue to be impressed with Steinberger's ability to be a quality attacking midfielder. It has me torn because Tinari and Steinberger post very similar numbers in terms of value. Tinari has a +26 in passing on the season which is only 2nd to Fernandes' +32. We've also seen Poku in limited action come in and be very strong so he adds another wrinkle to a loaded attacking midfield.

I wish I would've had this idea last year to track the player values for guys like Cole, Schafer, Hristov, and especially Morrell since I went to bat for him needing more starts. Would Morrell be the big negative in dribbling into turnovers that many Rowdies fans lambast him for? The answer is probably. The only question is could he beat enough defenders and get enough good touches to make up for it and have the numbers somewhat even out. I ask this question because Tejada is quietly rising in the dribbling turnovers which was a corner originally owned by Fernandes. Tejada is a -12 dribbling and most of it is getting dispossessed. It's a part of his game that will have to develop if he wants to become a great attacking player. Creating separation, beating defenders on the ball, these are critical skills for a small statured centre-forward.

I keep looking at the defending numbers and thinking maybe I was too lenient in the beginning giving out defensive points for routine plays but at the same time, the Rowdies have only given up 4 goals all season, their defensive numbers should probably be ridiculous. The Rowdies have yet to have a game under +10 defensive points.

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Episode 206 – We’ve Conquered Alabama, We’re Never Gonna Stop

The guys are back – in Stephen’s case, back from Birmingham – and have all the info on the last week in Rowdies for you, including:

Birmingham 0:2 Rowdies
Eastern Conference Update
NCFC Preview
Team News
USL Awards Watch
Pride activities

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Las Vegas has ‘ingredients necessary to support a MLS team’

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Taxpayer tab on FC Cincinnati real estate needs: $213 million and rising

MLS entry gets more pricey for the public sector