One of the biggest derbies in US soccer history returns Saturday night when the Tampa Bay Rowdies visit Fort Lauderdale's Lockhart Stadium for a match against their arch-enemy. Since the 1970's, the names and ownership of both Florida clubs have changed on many occasions. But the competitive nature between Tampa and South Florida remains – […]

Thirty three years ago two players who earned their soccer wages in America went back to English clubs on loan. Long before David Beckham and Landon Donovan were rented to AC Milan and Everton respectively, George Best and Rodney Marsh spent the off-season playing at Fulham Football club. In a recent interview the Tampa Bay […]

At 32-years-old, Paul Dalglish will start his head coaching career this season with FC Tampa Bay of the new North American Soccer League. On Wednesday, Paul talked with MLS Talk about the move to the NASL, the talented squad he's assembled, his goal for this year's team and his memories of his MLS Cup-winning days […]

In our latest flashback to the history of soccer in North America, we've uncovered another NASL video for you. This time it's from the 1979 Soccerbowl featuring Vancouver Whitecaps versus Tampa Bay Rowdies, live from Giants Stadium in New Jersey. Be sure to watch the video to see the cheesy opening graphics from ABC and […]

With all of the recent discussion about the NASL being reformed in the United States, I thought I'd share a very interesting video with you which is the first ten minutes of the 1976 NASL game between Tampa Bay Rowdies and New York Cosmos. The above video is interesting for several different reasons, some of […]

Later this week I'll have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Ron Davies, a football legend who achieved incredible success at Southampton and Norwich City, as well as playing for Manchester United and several other clubs. In fact it was while playing for Southampton against Manchester United at Old Trafford in August 1969 where Davies scored […]