14.11.2011 - Empieza a jugar en Urquiza cuando el equipo de José (Racing), trae la primera copa intercontinental a Argentina. En 1972 pasa a préstamo a San Martín de Tucumán, juega el Nacional (72) y vuelve a Urquiza. En el verano de 1973 va a Estudiantes de Buenos Aires (préstamo), juega 6 meses, es devuelto a Urquiza y ahí queda libre.

New Norfolk SharX players Brady Bryant and Miguel Ferrer will have something in common with the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruff.
All will have worn Admiral uniforms.
The Norfolk SharX announced Monday that Admiral, the original British football brand to America and England's top teams, will be the official uniform supplier to the Sharx for the 2011-2012 Major Indoor Soccer League season.

New Norfolk SharX players Brady Bryant and Miguel Ferrer will have something in common with the likes of Pele, Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruff.
All will have worn Admiral uniforms.
The Norfolk SharX announced Monday that Admiral, the original British football brand to America and England's top teams, will be the official uniform supplier to the Sharx for the 2011-2012 Major Indoor Soccer League season.

Norfolk, Virginia – The Norfolk SharX have announce that Admiral, the Original British Football brand to American and England's top teams, will be the official uniform supplier to the Sharx for the 2011-2012 Season. The SharX play in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), the highest level of indoor soccer in the world.

Strikers fans made the trip to St Pete to support their team only to be disappointed by a 2-0 loss. The Strikers played well, dominating certain moments of the game but the turning point was the red card given to Cristian Arrieta. It was enough to change the tide and give Tampa an advantage that proved too much for the Red & Gold.

It's important to remember that all revolutionary movements are built upon the work of visionaries before their own times. For Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Adams and the rest of the colonial propagandists during America's War for Independence they could look to philosopher John Locke and other Enlightenment writers.

The late John Facenda, who many people recognize from his iconic work for NFL Films, also broadcasted Soccer. His voice is synonymous with drama. He can be listened to in the video above. The match he is narrating is between the
Tampa Bay Rowdies and Miami Toros of the NASL in 1975.

Bolton Wanderers have arrived in Florida safe and sound in order to finally kick off their American pre-season tour. The Trotters first match will be against FC Tampa Bay of the North American Soccer League, effectively the second division of US Soccer. Bolton are not only the first English team to play Tampa Bay but any team in the newly established NASL.

Strikers fans made the trip to St Pete to support their team. It was a tough loss but it was a fun experience.
Read more about the game HERE
Following are pictures of the adventure:
Miami Ultras Alive
Did you listen to Miami Ultras Alive yesterday?

Almost 6,000 people showed up at Lockhart Stadium this Wednesday despite the rain and conflicting U2 concert. It's all because our most hated rival came to town. FC Tampa Bay (aka Rowdies) came into South Florida in search of points and unfortunately they took one point with them.
The Strikers dominated this game with an incredible 24 shots of which only 6 were on goal.

Earlier, Matilda reported that Bolton had added another friendly date with another American side. We now have a date for the match and it will take place on July 14.

The Tampa Bay team, that originally existed as the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the original North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 was reborn alongside the NASL in 2010.

NASL Week 10 kicked off on Friday in Edmonton as the Carolina RailHawks downed the Eddies 1-0. On Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers jumped out in the second half to take down the visiting NSC Minnesota Stars 3-0.

On Sunday, 8-goals were scored in 2 games. The Puerto Rico Islanders defeated the Montreal Impact 2-1 and the Atlanta Silverbacks scored 2-goals but it wasn't enough to defeated the hosting Tampa Bay Rowdies who put 3 into the net.

NASL Week 10 kicked off on Friday in Edmonton as the Carolina RailHawks downed the Eddies 1-0. On Saturday, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers jumped out in the second half to take down the visiting NSC Minnesota Stars 3-0.

On Sunday, 8-goals were scored in 2 games. The Puerto Rico Islanders defeated the Montreal Impact 2-1 and the Atlanta Silverbacks scored 2-goals but it wasn't enough to defeated the hosting Tampa Bay Rowdies who put 3 into the net.

This week in Soccer History: Franz "Kaizer" Beckenbauer, May 29 1977
Contributing Editor Dillon Young
(links posted are to images of the original documents from the era)
This week, on May 29th 1977, Franz "Kaizer" Beckenbauer joins the New York Cosmos versus the Tampa Rowdies.

It was to be the biggest game of the year for the Strikers this past Saturday but Mother Nature decided it was not going to happen. The Tailgate was a success! Tons of fans arrived at Lockhart Stadium early to witness the wonderful giveaways and booths offering a myriad of products and gadgets.
The visiting Supporters group Ralph's Mob was greeted in their section by a little surprise that was snuck into the Stadium courtesy of South Florida United (The United Supporters Groups consisting of the Miami Ultras, Flight 19, CSE and others)
Following are pictures of the events prior and during our wait for the match:
Miami Ultras Alive
If you didn't get a chance be sure to check out Miami Ultras Alive part 6.

Another Sting memory from FireStingDoug..........

On May 3, 1981 the Sting maintained their perfect franchise record at Comiskey Park by defeating the Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-1. Karl Heinz Granitza, Ingo Peter, and Charlie Fajkus scored the goals for the home side.

The win improved the Sting record to 3-2 but not many people saw it as only 5,857 were in attendance.

One of the most recognizable U.S. soccer institution names worldwide returned from extinction Thursday when Traffic Sports announced that the Fort Lauderdale Strikers are back. The Strikers will kick off their first game April 9th against Edmonton in their NASL home opener at Lockhart Stadium.

By Pieter Brown - Today was a day for the South Florida history books, Ft. Lauderdale Strikers are officially back.
It's been the worst kept secret that Miami FC would take on the the legacy of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers. There was some debate in the inner circles if the name should be South Florida or Ft.

Photo by ISIphotos.com

By JOHN BOSCHINI

After a tumultuous offseason rife with doubt over the future of one of American soccer's two Division 2 leagues, the NASL lived to fight another day as the U.S. Soccer Federation gave the league provisional sanctioning over the weekend.

The New York Cosmos don't need Major League Soccer. But MLS needs the Cosmos.
The Cosmos flexed their muscles in recent weeks with the announcement of Eric Cantona and Cobi Jones joining the organization. The subsequent media blitz across the big apple further showed how the Cosmos brand still has allure even after 30 years since they last played in the old North American Soccer League.

The New York Cosmos don't need Major League Soccer. But MLS needs the Cosmos.
The Cosmos flexed their muscles in recent weeks with the announcement of Eric Cantona and Cobi Jones joining the organization. The subsequent media blitz across the big apple further showed how the Cosmos brand still has allure even after 30 years since they last played in the old North American Soccer League.

Miami FC's (Soon to be Strikers) PR Manager Ignacio Rodriguez was on Daniel Feuerstein's "Feuerstein's Fire Episode #40" yesterday along with FC Tampa fan and Ralph's Mob member Garrett Tozier.
Following you will be able to listen to it but it starts off talking about the world Cup and the awarding of the 2022 event in Qatar and the possible changing of the schedule to accommodate the World Cup to the Winter.

Ricky Hill playing for the Rowdies in 1992. Thanks to Ian Morris' excellent Rowdies' blog.

FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are looking like contenders. For the 1993 APSL title, that is.

FCTB announced today that Ricky Hill will succeed Paul Dalglish as the club's manager.

FC Tampa Bay announced today the hiring of former Tampa Bay Rowdies player Ricky Hill. The English native who began his playing career at 17 with Luton Town FC in 1976 spent the bulk of his years playing in England. He moved to the U.S. in 1991 to become player coach of the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the American Soccer League.