2024 Tampa Bay Rowdies season
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Tampa Bay Rowdies 2024 soccer season
| 2024 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Stuart Sternberg |
| Head coach | Robbie Neilson |
| Stadium | Al Lang Stadium |
| USL Championship | Conference: 6th |
| USL Cup | Eastern Conference Semi-Final |
| U.S. Open Cup | Round of 32 |
| Biggest win | 5–1 (May 13 vs DCFC) |
| Biggest defeat | 3–0 (March 25 vs CHS) |
The 2024 Tampa Bay Rowdies season was the club's fifteenth season of existence, their eighth in the United Soccer League, and sixth in the USL Championship. Including the previous Tampa Bay Rowdies, this is their 31st season of a franchise in the Tampa Bay metro area with the Rowdies moniker. Including the now-defunct Tampa Bay Mutiny, this is the 36th season of professional soccer in the Tampa Bay region.
During the offseason, the Rowdies hired Scotsman Robbie Neilson in November 2023 as their new head coach,[1] [2] after former head coach Neill Collins left the club mid-season to manage Barnsley FC in the EFL League One.[3]
Club
[edit ]Roster
[edit ]- As of July 22, 2024[4]
| Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Since | Date of Birth (Age) | Signed from | Games Played | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Jordan Farr | United States | GK | 2024 | (1994年10月05日) October 5, 1994 (age 30) | San Antonio FC | 0 | |
| 15 | Phil Breno | United States | GK | 2022 | (1995年12月11日) December 11, 1995 (age 29) | Permanent deal from Forward Madison FC | 0 | |
| 99 | Taner Akin | United States | GK | 2024 | (2006年09月30日) September 30, 2006 (age 18) | Fatih Karagümrük S.K. | 0 | |
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 3 | Forrest Lasso | United States | CB | 2023 | (1993年05月11日) May 11, 1993 (age 31) | GIF Sundsvall | ||
| 19 | Freddy Kleemann | United States | CB | 2023 | (1999年03月19日) March 19, 1999 (age 26) | Birmingham Legion FC | ||
| 33 | Aarón Guillén | Mexico | LB | 2020 | (1993年06月23日) June 23, 1993 (age 31) | North Carolina FC | ||
| 34 | Matheus De Jesus | United States | CB | 2024 | (2005年12月16日) December 16, 2005 (age 19) | Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 | ||
| 42 | Zane Bubb | United States | RB | 2024 | (2000年01月11日) January 11, 2000 (age 25) | University of Central Florida Knights | ||
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 4 | Lewis Hilton | England | CM | 2020 | (1993年10月22日) October 22, 1993 (age 31) | Saint Louis FC | ||
| 5 | Joey DeZart | Jamaica | CM | 2024 | (1998年06月09日) June 9, 1998 (age 26) | Huntsville City FC | ||
| 10 | Leo Fernandes | Brazil | LM | 2017 | (1991年12月23日) December 23, 1991 (age 33) | Philadelphia Union | ||
| 11 | Blake Bodily | United States | CM | 2024 | (1998年01月13日) January 13, 1998 (age 27) | San Diego Loyal | ||
| 17 | Daniel Crisostomo | United States | CM | 2024 | (1997年01月16日) January 16, 1997 (age 28) | Los Angeles FC 2 | ||
| 18 | Nathan Worth | United States | CM | 2024 | (2007年02月26日) February 26, 2007 (age 18) | FC Tulsa | ||
| 22 | Jordan Doherty | Republic of Ireland | DM | 2023 | (2000年08月29日) August 29, 2000 (age 24) | Bohemian | ||
| 24 | Nick Skubis | United States | WM | 2024 | (2005年07月20日) July 20, 2005 (age 19) | Tampa Bay United SC | ||
| 30 | Amari Fowlkes | United States | DM | 2024 | (2005年05月30日) May 30, 2005 (age 19) | Indiana Fire | ||
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 8 | Damian Rivera | Costa Rica | CF | 2024 | (2002年12月08日) December 8, 2002 (age 22) | On Loan from New England Revolution II | ||
| 9 | Manuel Arteaga | Venezuela | CF | 2024 | (1994年06月17日) June 17, 1994 (age 30) | Phoenix Rising FC | ||
| 16 | Jake LaCava | United States | CF | 2023 | (2001年01月12日) January 12, 2001 (age 24) | Loan from Inter Miami | ||
| 23 | Eddie Munjoma | United States | LW | 2024 | (1998年07月18日) July 18, 1998 (age 26) | Phoenix Rising FC | ||
| 26 | Cal Jennings | United States | CF | 2023 | (1997年05月17日) May 17, 1997 (age 27) | Los Angeles FC | ||
| 27 | Pacifique Niyongabire | Burundi | RW | 2024 | (2000年03月15日) March 15, 2000 (age 25) | Valour FC | ||
| 98 | Joshua Pérez | El Salvador | RW | 2023 | (1998年01月21日) January 21, 1998 (age 27) | Montevarchi | ||
Team management and staff
[edit ]| Front Office | |
|---|---|
| Owner | United States Stuart Sternberg |
| Head of Soccer Operations | Argentina Nico Castillo |
| Vice President | United States Ryan Helfrick |
| Vice chairman | United States Matthew Silverman |
| Vice chairman | United States Brian Auld |
| Coaching Staff | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Scotland Robbie Neilson |
| Goalkeeping Coach | England Stuart Dobson |
| Assistant Coach | England Nicky Law |
| Assistant Coach | England Russell Stirling |
| Performance Coach | Colombia Carlos Wheeler |
Competitions
[edit ]USL Championship
[edit ]Main article: 2024 USL Championship season
Standings
[edit ]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Indy Eleven | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 49 | 50 | −1 | 51 | Playoffs |
| 5 | Rhode Island FC | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 56 | 41 | +15 | 51 | |
| 6 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 34 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 50 | |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 28 | +13 | 48 | |
| 8 | North Carolina FC | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 54 | 43 | +11 | 48 |
Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Match results
[edit ]On December 18, 2023, the USL Championship released the regular season schedule for all 24 teams.[5]
All times are in Eastern Standard Time.
March
[edit ]Tampa Bay Rowdies v San Antonio FC
6:30 PM
Jennings 4', Yellow card 16'
Lasso Yellow card 19'
Bodily Yellow card 28'
Crisostomo Yellow card 45'
Arteaga 72' Report Hernández Yellow card 14'
Lacey Yellow card 66'
Sisniega Yellow card 72'
Haakenson Yellow card 76'
Bura 83'
Manley 90+1' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 7,500
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
Lasso Yellow card 19'
Bodily Yellow card 28'
Crisostomo Yellow card 45'
Arteaga 72' Report Hernández Yellow card 14'
Lacey Yellow card 66'
Sisniega Yellow card 72'
Haakenson Yellow card 76'
Bura 83'
Manley 90+1' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 7,500
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
North Carolina FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00 PM
Mentzingen 75'
Report
Maldonado 63' (o.g.)
Dezart Yellow card 90'+3' Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 1,796
Referee: John Griggs
Dezart Yellow card 90'+3' Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 1,796
Referee: John Griggs
April
[edit ]Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00PM
Report
Stadium: Highmark Stadium
Attendance: 3,109
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
- Sample Yellow card 89'
- Guillén Yellow card 17'
Attendance: 3,109
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
Miami FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00 PM
Report
Stadium: FIU Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 887
Referee: United States Calin Radosav
- Vang Yellow card 17'
- Gabriel Cabral Yellow card 32'
- Rocco Genzano 48'
- Gavilanes 55'
- Botta Yellow card 56' Yellow-red card 73'
- Khadim Ndiaye Yellow card 86'
Attendance: 887
Referee: United States Calin Radosav
Tampa Bay Rowdies v New Mexico United
7:30 PM
Jennings 7' 16'
Pérez Yellow card 28'
Crisostomo Yellow card 43'
Bodily Yellow card 52'
Arteaga 58' (pen.) Report Hurst Yellow card 45'+1'
Micaletto Yellow card 65' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 6,588
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
Pérez Yellow card 28'
Crisostomo Yellow card 43'
Bodily Yellow card 52'
Arteaga 58' (pen.) Report Hurst Yellow card 45'+1'
Micaletto Yellow card 65' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 6,588
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
May
[edit ]Tampa Bay Rowdies v Birmingham Legion FC
7:30 PM
Guillen Yellow card 80'
Report
Kavita Yellow card 9'
Murana Yellow card 32'
Hernandez-Foster Yellow card 37'
Martínez 67'
Pasher Yellow card 90'+1' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,433
Referee: Elton García
Murana Yellow card 32'
Hernandez-Foster Yellow card 37'
Martínez 67'
Pasher Yellow card 90'+1' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,433
Referee: Elton García
June
[edit ]Sacramento Republic FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
10:00 PM
Sanchez Yellow card 86'
Report
Dennis 53'
Guillen Yellow card 90'+7' Stadium: Heart Health Park
Attendance: 9,547
Referee: Gerald Flores
Guillen Yellow card 90'+7' Stadium: Heart Health Park
Attendance: 9,547
Referee: Gerald Flores
Oakland Roots SC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
10:00 PM
Cedeno 72'
Dwyer Yellow card 83'
Nije soccer ball with red X 90'+6 Report Stadium: Pioneer Stadium
Attendance: 6,408
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
Dwyer Yellow card 83'
Nije soccer ball with red X 90'+6 Report Stadium: Pioneer Stadium
Attendance: 6,408
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Louisville City FC
7:30 PM
Pérez Yellow card 11'
Jennings 30'
Arteaga 36' (pen.)
Munjoma Yellow card 73'
Niyongabire Yellow card 87'
Rivera 90+2'
Guillén Yellow card 90+4'
Dennis Yellow card 90+5' Report Gonzalez Yellow card 25', 51'
Jake Morris Yellow card 42'
McFadden 45+5'
Ordoñez Yellow card 68'
Dia Yellow card 90+5' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,393
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
Assistant referees: Ben Rigel
Assistant referees: Juan Pablo Casas
Fourth official: Mario Maric
Jennings 30'
Arteaga 36' (pen.)
Munjoma Yellow card 73'
Niyongabire Yellow card 87'
Rivera 90+2'
Guillén Yellow card 90+4'
Dennis Yellow card 90+5' Report Gonzalez Yellow card 25', 51'
Jake Morris Yellow card 42'
McFadden 45+5'
Ordoñez Yellow card 68'
Dia Yellow card 90+5' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,393
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
Assistant referees: Ben Rigel
Assistant referees: Juan Pablo Casas
Fourth official: Mario Maric
July
[edit ]Tampa Bay Rowdies v Orange County SC
7:30 PM
Jennings 6' 30'
Crisostomo Yellow card 67'
Kleemann Yellow card 83' Report Norris Yellow card 43' Yellow-red card 52' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,971
Referee: Eric Tattersall
Crisostomo Yellow card 67'
Kleemann Yellow card 83' Report Norris Yellow card 43' Yellow-red card 52' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 5,971
Referee: Eric Tattersall
Indy Eleven v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00 PM
Wooton Yellow card 33'
Report
Crisostomo Yellow card 13'
Jennings 36'
Rivera 80' Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 10,636
Referee: Thomas Snyder
Jennings 36'
Rivera 80' Stadium: Carroll Stadium
Attendance: 10,636
Referee: Thomas Snyder
August
[edit ]Phoenix Rising FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
10:00 PM
Report
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
- Joshua Yellow card 3'
- Crisostomo Yellow card 55'
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Detroit City FC
7:30 PM
Report
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 3,159
Referee: Ricardo Montero
- Amoo-Mensah 3'Yellow card 42'
- Rutz Yellow card 23'
- Rh. Williams Yellow card 29'
- Carroll Yellow card 44'
- Morris 58', 74'
- Bryant Yellow card 81'
Attendance: 3,159
Referee: Ricardo Montero
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Miami FC
Arteaga Yellow card 45'+2' 61'
Niyongabire Yellow card 45'+4'
Kleemann Yellow card 48'
Jennings Yellow card 70'
Rivera 72' Report Roberto Molina Yellow card 37'
Dezart Yellow card 67'
Cardona Yellow card 85' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 6,310
Referee: John Matto
Niyongabire Yellow card 45'+4'
Kleemann Yellow card 48'
Jennings Yellow card 70'
Rivera 72' Report Roberto Molina Yellow card 37'
Dezart Yellow card 67'
Cardona Yellow card 85' Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 6,310
Referee: John Matto
September
[edit ]Birmingham Legion FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:00 PM
Hernandez-Foster Yellow card 13' 86'
Pinho Yellow card 32' 36'
Mensah Yellow card 43'
Dodson Yellow card 48'
Nwegbo Yellow card 58' Report Kleemann Yellow card 55'
Crisostomo Yellow card 71' Stadium: Protective Stadium
Attendance: 5,058
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
Pinho Yellow card 32' 36'
Mensah Yellow card 43'
Dodson Yellow card 48'
Nwegbo Yellow card 58' Report Kleemann Yellow card 55'
Crisostomo Yellow card 71' Stadium: Protective Stadium
Attendance: 5,058
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Hartford Athletic
7:30 PM
Report
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Note: Postponed due to Hurricane Helene
October
[edit ]Rhode Island FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:30PM
Report
Stadium: Beirne Stadium
Attendance: 3,991
Referee: Elton Garcia
- Hilton Yellow card 27'
- Niyongabire Yellow card 65'
- Arteaga 71'
Attendance: 3,991
Referee: Elton Garcia
Louisville City FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
7:30 PM
Totsh 71' (pen.)
Goodrum Yellow card 73'
Ordoñez 90+6' Report Hilton Yellow card 20', 61'
Niyongabire Yellow card 68'
Arteaga Yellow card 69'
Neilson Red card 69'
Fernandes Yellow card 90+4' Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 9,940
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
Assistant referees: John Krill
Assistant referees: Tom Felice
Fourth official: Benjamin Meyer
Goodrum Yellow card 73'
Ordoñez 90+6' Report Hilton Yellow card 20', 61'
Niyongabire Yellow card 68'
Arteaga Yellow card 69'
Neilson Red card 69'
Fernandes Yellow card 90+4' Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 9,940
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
Assistant referees: John Krill
Assistant referees: Tom Felice
Fourth official: Benjamin Meyer
Tampa Bay Rowdies v North Carolina FC
7:30 PM
Bodily Yellow card 35'
Niyongabire Yellow card 81' Report Conway Yellow card 41' 70'
Anderson 49'
Craig Yellow card 60'
Niyongabire Yellow card 81' Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Referee: Greg Dopka
Niyongabire Yellow card 81' Report Conway Yellow card 41' 70'
Anderson 49'
Craig Yellow card 60'
Niyongabire Yellow card 81' Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Referee: Greg Dopka
Note: Match was to be played in St. Petersburg, but due to the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the match was moved to North Carolina, with Tampa retaining the "Home" side label
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Hartford Athletic
Note: Match postponed due to Hurricane Helene
Tampa Bay Rowdies v Indy Eleven
7:30 PM
Report
Stadium: IMG Academy Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 496
Referee: Calin Radosav
- Arteaga pen' (9)
- Chrisostomo 25'
- Hilton Yellow card 50'
- Jennings 63'
- Munjoma Yellow card 73'
- Worth Yellow card 90+2'
- Chapman-Page Yellow card 52'
Attendance: 496
Referee: Calin Radosav
Playoffs
[edit ]Detroit City FC v Tampa Bay Rowdies
November 2, 2024 (2024年11月02日) Conference Quarterfinal Detroit City FC 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(1–3 p) Tampa Bay Rowdies Hamtramck, Michigan
(1–3 p) Tampa Bay Rowdies Hamtramck, Michigan
7:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Keyworth Stadium
Attendance: 7,183
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
- Jennings 19'
- Bodily Yellow card 41'
- Niyongabire Yellow card 78'
- Doherty Yellow card 116'
Attendance: 7,183
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
Charleston Battery v Tampa Bay Rowdies
November 10, 2024 (2024年11月10日) Conference Semifinal Charleston Battery 2–1 Tampa Bay Rowdies Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
U.S. Open Cup
[edit ]Main article: 2024 U.S. Open Cup
As a member of the USL Championship, the Tampa Bay Rowdies entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Round of 32, matched up against fellow USL Championship club Birmingham Legion FC at home.[6] [7] After winning 6–4 in added extra time after blowing a 4–0 lead,[8] [9] the Rowdies were matched up against Major League Soccer side FC Dallas, again at home,[10] [11] where they would eventually end up losing 2–1.[12] [13] [14]
Tampa Bay Rowdies Florida v Alabama Birmingham Legion FC
May 8 Round of 32 Tampa Bay Rowdies Florida 6–4 (a.e.t.) Alabama Birmingham Legion FC St. Petersburg, Florida
Tampa Bay Rowdies Florida v Texas FC Dallas
19:30
Report
Stadium: Al Lang Stadium
Attendance: 1,862
Referee: Guido Gonzalez
- Ibeagha Yellow card 3'
- Delgado 15' Yellow card 20'
- Farrington 26'
- Ntsabeleng Yellow card 52'
- Farfan Yellow card 90'+1'
Attendance: 1,862
Referee: Guido Gonzalez
References
[edit ]- ^ "Rowdies introduce new head coach". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). November 9, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Rowdies announce Robbie Neilson as new coach". baynews9.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Barie, Sean (November 9, 2023). "Tampa Bay Rowdies name Robbie Neilson as new head coach". FOX 13 News. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Roster". USL Championship. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ USLChampionship com Staff (December 18, 2023). "USL Championship Unveils 2024 Regular Season Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ Rueter, Jeff. "U.S. Open Cup draw: NYCFC II is only MLS Next Pro team in last 32". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Rowdies enter Round of 32 in U.S. Open Cup, will host Birmingham tonight at Al Lang Stadium". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). May 8, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Spectrum News Staff (May 9, 2024). "Rowdies survive, get past Birmingham in Open Cup". baynews9.com. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Mongrue, Trey (May 8, 2024). "Legion FC's Open Cup Run Ends with Extra Time Defeat". Birmingham Legion FC. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Dallas, F. C. "FC Dallas to Play Tampa Bay Rowdies in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16". FC Dallas. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Rowdies Communications (May 9, 2024). "Rowdies to Host MLS' FC Dallas in Open Cup Round of 16". Tampa Bay Rowdies. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Dallas • •, F. C. (May 23, 2024). "FC Dallas advances to quarterfinals of Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay Rowdies". NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Rowdies push FC Dallas in U.S. Open Cup, lose 2-1". wtsp.com. May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "FC Dallas defeats Tampa Bay Rowdies, advances to quarterfinals of U.S. Open Cup". Dallas News. May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.