A Tampa Bay Rowdies sale to the Tampa Bay Rays is moving forward, as Bill Edwards will sell the USL club to the Major League Baseball organization. (more…)
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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…)
Edwards Seeking Additional Investors for Tampa Bay Rowdies MLS Push
Owner Bill Edwards is seeking additional investors to bolster a potential Tampa Bay Rowdies MLS push — following the path of other USL teams seeking outside capital in an effort to reach the next level. (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…)
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…)
Edwards Sues NASL Over Traffic Sports Corruption
Big lawsuit filed in Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court this past week, as Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards took aim at Traffic Sports, the North American Soccer League (NASL) and Aaron Davidson, alleging he was misled into buying into the NASL. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium Referendum Set for May 2
The proposed Al Lang Stadium renovations are now in the hands of voters, as St. Petersburg has authorized a May 2 referendum. (more…)
Al Lang Stadium Project Moves Closer to Referendum
A referendum for a proposed Al Lang Stadium overhaul has moved forward, as the St. Petersburg City Council voted in favor of the measure. (more…)
City Council to Decide on Al Lang Stadium Referendum
A crucial decision on the Al Lang Stadium renovation proposal could be made Thursday, when the St. Petersburg City Council will decide whether to authorize a voter referendum. (more…)