The Tampa Bay Rowdies (USL Championship) requested an extension of the Al Lang Stadium lease–but only for one season, as so much is up in the air with parent Tampa Bay Rays. (more…)
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USL Championship 2020 season resumes
We saw a resumption of the USL Championship 2020 season over the weekend, as a new schedule and revised operating procedures brought the game back to fans. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rays Split-Season Pursuit Could Lead Rowdies to Tampa
A Tampa Bay Rays proposal to split a regular season between Tampa and Montreal could involve the USL Championship Tampa Bay Rowdies, with the club pitched as part of a potential facility plan in Tampa. (more…)
Report: Tampa Bay Rowdies to be Purchased by MLB’s Rays
The Tampa Bay Rowdies will reportedly be sold by businessman Bill Edwards to Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, marking an ownership change for the USL club. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium: Potentially the Most Scenic Locale in Soccer
As home of the USL’s Tampa Bay Rowdies, Al Lang Stadium is a baseball ballpark converted to a soccer stadium. (more…)
Tropicana Field Site Instead of Al Lang Stadium for St. Petersburg MLS? Maybe
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman raised the possibility of building an MLS-quality stadium at the current Tropicana Field site, but it doesn’t sound like MLS officials or Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards are backing the plan — yet. (more…)
Rick Baker Could Abstain From Al Lang Stadium Lease Negotiations
As a mayoral candidate, Edwards Group president Rick Baker says that he will not negotiate a lease for a renovated Al Lang Stadium if an MLS expansion team is awarded during the campaign cycle. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium Referendum Approved by Voters
A referendum in St. Petersburg ended with a favorable result for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, who received voter approval to continue their pursuit of an Al Lang Stadium expansion. (more…)
Voters to Weigh in on Al Lang Stadium Proposal
Another step toward an expansion of Al Lang Stadium could be taken today, as voters will decide whether to allow the Tampa Bay Rowdies to continue pursuing the plan. (more…)
Tampa Bay Rowdies Look for Public Support
With a crucial voter referendum in the offing, the Tampa Bay Rowdies are looking to build support for an Al Lang Stadium renovation. (more…)