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Backgrounder
Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division.
Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are owned and managed by the Citrus Sports Group. The Citrus Sports Group was founded and is managed by Citrus Ventures.
Owner Andrew Nestor serves as the team’s chief executive.
The original Tampa Bay Rowdies were founded as a North American Soccer League expansion franchise in 1975 by George Strawbridge. The team played ten seasons at Tampa Stadium. They won their only Soccer Bowl championship in their inaugural season defeating the Portland Timbers 2–0. The Rowdies lost in the finals in 1978 and 1979.
The team showcased international stars such as midfield captain Rodney Marsh from England, forward Steve Wegerle from South Africa, defenseman Arsene Auguste from Haiti, and high goal-scoring Derek Smethurst from South Africa. Coached by Eddie Firmani, John Boyle, and Gordon Jago, their catch phrase and marketing slogan was, “The Rowdies arrrreeee...a kick in the grass!” After the 1983 season, the team was sold to Stella Thayer, Bob Blanchard and Dick Corbett.
After the demise of the North American Soccer League in 1984, Cornelia Corbett became sole owner of the team in 1986. With Rodney Marsh as coach, the Rowdies operated as an independent team for two years before joining the American Indoor Soccer Association for one season in 1986. In the summer of 1988, the Rowdies joined the third incarnation of the American Soccer League. They would stay in this league and its successor the American Professional Soccer League until they folded after the 1993 season.
Tampa Bay Rowdies to Hold Soccer Camp
TAMPA, Fla. (June 19, 2009) — Tampa’s young soccer lovers will soon have the chance to learn from some of the area’s best players and coaches.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies will hold a soccer camp July 19 through 23 at University of Tampa’s Pepin Rood Stadium. The camp will run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any person age six to eighteen is eligible to participate. Campers will be placed into groups based on age and skill level.
“It’s very important to the team that we be involved in the community,” says Andrew Nestor, president, chief executive officer and owner of the Rowdies. “What better way than to foster the talents of the area’s future soccer players?”
More information is available at http://www.tbrowdies.com/camp.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies and Publix Super Markets, Inc. to Hold Canned Food Drive
TAMPA, Fla. (Aug.1, 2010) — Tampa Bay Rowdies and Publix Super Markets, Inc. are teaming up for a canned food drive.
Collection bins will be located at all Publix in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties during the months of September and October.
The collected canned foods will be donated to Metropolitan Ministries.
“The Rowdies and Publix have always been committed to giving back to our community. It seemed natural we team up for this,” says Andrew Nestor president, chief executive and owner of Tampa Bay Rowdies.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies Bring Flavor of Fútbol to the Area
TAMPA, Fla. (March 4, 2010) — Get ready for soccer, culture, food and fun.
The Tampa Bay Rowdies will host their Flavor of Fútbol Festival on Saturday Oct. 16 at Pepin Rood Stadium on The University of Tampa’s campus. The event will start at 10 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.
Current and former Rowdies players will be there to share stories of soccer’s impact on their lives and in their cultures.
The festival will feature activities for all ages to enjoy.
“This is something the team has looked forward to all year. Tampa’s diversity is part of what makes it such a great town,“ says Andrew Nestor, president, chief executive and owner of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. “This is our chance to celebrate that and celebrate soccer.”
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies introduce Kiss the Grass
TAMPA, Fla. (March 4, 2009) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies introduce their latest community initiative— Kiss the Grass.
During each Kiss the Grass, the team will help renovate a local soccer complex.
Publix Greenwise, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sports Authority are sponsors.
“This is a great chance for our team and other members of the community to make a difference for the area’s young soccer players,” says Andrew Nestor, president, chief executive and owner of Tampa Bay Rowdies.
The first field the Tampa Bay Rowdies will bring Kiss the Grass to is the Eddie C. Moore soccer complex. They will be at the field on April 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All members of the community are invited to join. Donations are welcome. For more information visit http://www.tbrowdies.com/kiss.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies to Kiss the Grass at Ed Radice
TAMPA, Fla. (July 10, 2010) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies will bring Kiss the Grass to Ed Radice Sports Complex.
Kiss the Grass is one of the Tampa Bay Rowdies many community initiatives. The Rowdies choose local fields and help repair damages.
The program is sponsored by Publix Greenwise, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sports Authority.
Teams at the Eddie C. Moore soccer complex and the Black Watch Soccer Club have benefited from Kiss the Grass.
“This is a great service the Rowdies provide these teams, these kids. Most people don’t realize how costly the upkeep is at one of these places,” says Michael Smith whose son John plays center forward for the Highlanders at the Black Watch Soccer Club.
Donations are welcome and members of the community are encouraged to lend a hand.
The team will be at Ed Radice Sports Complex on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional information can be found at http://www.tbrowdies.com/kiss.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies Announce Scholarship Program
TAMPA, Fla. (April 1, 2010) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies have teamed up with MacDinton’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, The Dubliner Irish Pub and Four Green Fields to offer five kids scholarships to the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ soccer camp.
During the month of May, the participating bars will donate ten percent of their revenue from bar sales taken in on nights after Tampa Bay Rowdies home games.
“Soccer camp is something every kid should have to look forward to,” says Andrew Nestor, president, chief executive and owner of Tampa Bay Rowdies. “With the help of MacDinton’s, The Dubliner, Four Green Fields and the people of Tampa, we will be able to offer that opportunity to five more area youths.“
The camp will be held July 19 through 23 at The University of Tampa’s Pepin Rood Stadium.
Applications for the scholarship are available at http://www.tbrowdies.com/camp.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
Tampa Bay Rowdies to Host Rowdies Stomp
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2010) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies show off their talents on the field. Now, they want to see their fans’ talents on the floor.
The Rowdies will host the area’s first stomp competition on Saturday, May 28 at 9 p.m. The location for the event is MacDinton’s Irish Pub and Restaurant.
“The team is excited to meet more of our fans,”says Andrew Nestor, president, chief executive and owner of the Tampa Bay Rowdies. “Tampa’s got some great moves and now is the chance to show them off.”
Five stomp teams will be chosen to compete in the finals in July.
Additional prizes will be awarded to those who come wearing the most spirited Rowdies costumes.
For more information, including how to register a team, visit http://www.tbrowdies.com/stomp. Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
About Tampa Bay Rowdies
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are a member of the United Soccer League First Division. Their first competitive season, since 1993, will be in spring 2010.
