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Randy Arozarena Of The Tampa Bay Times Supports Younger Brother In Rowdies Debut

Raiko Arozarena, younger brother to Tampa Bay Rays outfielder, Randy Arozarena, had his career start against Miami with Randy at the game.

Rowdies' goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena made his career start the same night his team clinched the United Soccer League Championship's Eastern Conference
Rowdies' goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena made his career start the same night his team clinched the United Soccer League Championship's Eastern Conference (Tampa Bay Rowdies Twitter )

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A photo tweeted of Randy Arozarena along with his wife and family watching a soccer game at AL Lang Stadium Wednesday night shows him supporting his brother during his Tampa Bay Rowdies debut.

Raiko Arozarena, a goalkeeper, signed with the Rowdies March 24, and Wednesday night against Miami FC marked his career start. Randy Arozarena, 26, an outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays, wore a Rowdies' hat and T-shirt as he smiled from the stands watching his younger 24-year-old brother on the field.

His starting night turned into great night as the Rowdies clinched the United Soccer League Championship's Eastern Conference beating Miami 3 — 0. Rowdies player, Sebastian Guenzatti, scored two out of the three goals.

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