Youth Soccer Groups Will Return To Interacting On-Field With Rowdies' Players

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Tampa Bay Rowdies will have their Home Opener Saturday as they take on Indy Eleven, and some changes for fans at Al Lang Stadium take place, too.

The match launches their 17-home game schedule in the 2022 United Soccer League (USL) Championship season. While the past two years have had limited fun at Rowdies' games because of COVID-19, the team's website said fans can look forward to a few new changes and additions this season.

The New Fun Includes:

• Youth Soccer groups will once again have the opportunity to interact with Rowdies players for on-field experiences including the Rally Tunnel and private mini-field practices with players and coaches.
• Impasto Italian Food Truck at the Midfield Courtyard.
• New drink specials and fireworks during select matches.
• Pick five matches that fit your schedule by purchasing the Mini-Plan.
• Premium Area Seating and VIP group ticketing options for groups of ten or more, with parking, food, beverage/bartender packages starting at $1,000 (Click here, Rowdies Party Areas for more details).
• To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Rowdies will host a special event on March 26; fans can stop in early for a panel discussion and networking opportunity featuring inspiring women in Tampa Bay sports and stay for the match when the Rowdies take on The Hartford Athletic, click here for more information.

During the pre-game ceremony, the 2021 Eastern Conference and Regular Season Championship banners to commemorate last year's record-breaking season will be unveiled.

According to the team's website, "14 Rowdies players are returning, including the top four goal scorers from the 2021 season, plus seven newcomers. The Rowdies' rich history dates back to 1975, first as an expansion team, and later competing as a member of the USL Championship team in 2017. With two Eastern Conference titles and one regular season championship over the last two seasons, the idea behind the club’s new slogan 'Legacy. Lives. Now.' is to build on the momentum of the past and gear up for the future."

For the full schedule, click here.