Wednesday 30 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Graham Paddon Scores To Tie The Game vs. Chicago Sting 1978



This shows a great move, that ends with the late Graham Paddon scoring with a long range shot, to tie the game 2-2. After being 0-2 down.
Sadly, the Chicago Sting would score right at the end to win the game 2-3. Played at Tampa Stadium on the 19th July, 1978.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jenny Benson.

Signed Cards - 2010 Rowdies Long Tan

A signed Rowdies card of Long Tan, with additional signatures of Josh Lambo and Aaron Wheeler.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1983 Action

Goalmouth action from the game against the Tulsa Roughnecks at Tampa Stadium, in 1983. With Refik Kozic, Juan Carlos Molina, Mike Connell and Franz Gerber involved.

Rowdies Memorabilia - 1976 Rowdies KICK Magazine

This edition of KICK, was for the NASL Indoor Championship Games played on March 26th and 27th, 1976 at the Bayfront Center. With the Rowdies, Dallas Tornado, San Jose Earthquakes and the Rochester Lancers taking part. The Rowdies would defeat the Lancers in the Final 6-4.

Tuesday 29 June 2010

Signed Cards - 2010 Rowdies Daryl Sattler

Today, I received a signed Rowdies card from Daryl Sattler.

Monday 28 June 2010

A Rowdies Tradition Returns For July 4th

Don't miss out!!

Rowdies Video - Perry Van Der Beck Demonstrates Soccer Skills

Perry Van Der Beck, demonstrates soccer skills and the world's skinniest legs during halftime of a North American Soccer League telecast in 1980.

Many thanks to Kenn Tomasch.

Rowdies Press Photos - Reno Agostinis

Reno Agostinis, pictured here in 1977. He was on the Rowdies roster for the beginning of the 1977 season wearing the number 5 jersey, but never saw any first-team action. Iam still trying find out if he ever played in any Exhibition Games during that period. He did however, later play for the Seattle Sounders in the NASL in 1979.
If anyone can help me with any information, please could you email me, also if anyone knows of his whereabouts, thanks.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Craig Fossett

Former Rowdie Craig Fossett with Rowdies fan Nancy Bataille at a recent game.
Many thanks to Nancy for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Scott Buete and Pascal Millien

 Scott Buete and Pascal Millien in action against the Montreal Impact.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh shoots at the Toronto Metros-Croatia's goal, during the 1976 season, at Tampa Stadium. The Rowdies won 4-1.

Portland Timbers vs. Rowdies

Portland Timbers 1 vs. Rowdies 0
Forward Bright Dike scored his first goal in league play and goalkeeper Steve Cronin recorded four saves to secure the shutout as the Portland Timbers defeated the Rowdies 1-0 before 8,892 at PGE Park on Sunday evening.
Dike, who scored three goals in the Timbers’ second-round win in the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, found the back of the net for a second straight game. He recorded nine of the Timbers’ 21 shots on the night, and had two of his chances on goal hit off the goal frame.
Cronin logged his fifth shutout of the season, forward Doug DeMartin attempted four shots and forward George Josten recorded an assist to help the Timbers (5-5-4, 19pts) move past the Rowdies into fourth place in the USSF Division-2 Pro League’s USL Conference. Portland has won back-to-back league matches and four of its last five games across all competitions as it enters the third round of the U.S. Open Cup against Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer on Wednesday at PGE Park.
Defender Yendry Diaz, who took a team-high two shots, and midfielder Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe, who put a shot off the crossbar, were among the eight different players to attempt a shot for the Rowdies (5-5-3, 18pts). Tampa Bay ends the month with its fourth consecutive loss.
Dike unlocked the stalemate in the 73rd minute with his fourth goal in two games. As the Rowdies attempted to clear the ball from their defensive end, Josten was able to deflect the ball into the path of Dike. The rookie charged to the top of the box and sent a right-footed shot underneath Rowdies' goalkeeper Daryl Sattler and inside the near post for game’s lone score.
In a hard-fought first half, the Timbers looked to put the Rowdies under pressure. Led by Dike’s six shots, the Timbers out-shot the Rowdies 14-3 in the opening stanza, including two by Dike off the frame late in the half.
In the 42nd minute, Dike stole the ball from a Rowdies defender inside the top right corner of the box. He gained the advantage on his man, and fired a lot shot past Sattler, but it hit off the left post and the Rowdies were able to clear the ball from harm. Three minutes later, Dike was on the receiving end of a series of passes by Portland up the middle of the park. His shot from the left side hit off the crossbar.
Sattler was called into action on multiple occasions in the first half. Just before the half hour mark, he tipped a looping Dike shot over the bar. In the 39th minute, he punched away a Scot Thompson cross targeted for Portland midfielder Derek Gaudet on the back post at the last second.
The best chance for the Rowdies in the first half came from a free kick along the left side early in the half. Diaz was able to connect with a header, but Thompson helped the ball over the goal for a Rowdies corner kick. Diaz had another attempt midway through slip through to the back post, but midfielder Long Tan was called offside, ending the threat.
Rowdies midfielder Kwame Adjeman-Pamboe nearly broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, when his shot from just outside
the box rang off the top right corner of the frame.

Lineups:
Rowdies Lineup: Sattler, Diaz, Valentino, Valentin, Kljestan, Ustruck, Millien (45' - Nyazamba), Yamada, Buete (57' - Yates), Tan (67' - King), Adjeman-Pamboe (77' - Gyorio).
Portland Timbers Lineup: Cronin, Thompson, Smith, Danso, Cameron (84' - Purdy) , Pore (68' - Suzuki), Nimo, McManus, Gaudet (85' - Keel), Dike, DeMartin (72' - Jouston).

Scoring Summary:
Timbers - Bright Dike - 73'

Friday 25 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jeanne Patrick.

Rowdies Video - Rodney Marsh and Mark Lindsay Half-Time Show 1990

Rowdies GM Rodney Marsh is interviewed by Dave Reid and Mark Lindsay, during the Sunshine Network's Half-Time show, during the game against the Orlando Lions, played on the 7th July, 1990.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1984 Wowdies

Wowdies' Lana Massaro reaches for the sky in 1984.

Rowdies Press Photos - Aaron Wheeler

Aaron Wheeler comes away with the ball, against the Islanders.

Rowdies Press Photos - Gordon Kljestan

Gordon Kljestan goes up to win a header over the Islanders' Joshua Hansen.

Rowdies Press Photos - Steve Wegerle

Is Steve Wegerle asking "Can you rub your belly, and pat your head at the same time?"

Rowdies Press Photos - Petar Baralic

Petar Baralic celebrates with John Gorman, against the New England Tea Men, during the 1980 indoor season.

Rowdies Press Photos - Refik Kozic

Refik Kozic in an arial battle in 1980.

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Miami FC vs. Rowdies

Miami FC 2 vs. Rowdies 1
Miami FC will advance to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory in extra time over the Rowdies.
“It was the biggest game of the year for us so far,” Miami FC Head Coach Victor Pastora said. “It was a great effort by our guys. Now we get to play against an MLS team and we are looking forward to that challenge.”
In similar fashion to last week’s U.S. Open Cup match, the Blues took advantage of an early opportunity as Christian Gomez took a shot on goal on a free kick from just outside the box that bounced off Tampa Bay goalkeeper Josh Lambo’s chest and into traffic in front of the net. The careening ball ended up at the feet of Paulo Jr. who knocked the ball into the open net to give Miami a 1-0 lead in the 2nd minute.
Miami FC continued to control the game with sound defense and maintaining possession of the ball throughout the half, keeping the Rowdies from having many quality opportunities in the first half.
Miami nearly extended their lead after a free kick in the 10th minute by Euzebio Neto barely overshot traffic inside the box and went out of bounds to keep the score intact.
The Rowdies came close to tying the game in the 35th minute after a header by Yendry Diaz after a free kick was tipped just over the crossbar by Miami FC goalkeeper Caleb Patterson, making the leaping save to help give the Blues the lead going into the half.
Both clubs came out with a sense of urgency at the beginning of the half as Abe Thompson took a shot from inside the box that just missed the left post and went wide in the 47th minute. Tampa Bay went right back on the attack as Long Tan took a shot of his own that almost tied the game just a minute later.
The Rowdies came dangerously close to tying the game as former Blues forward Aaron King found himself with an open look from the edge of the box. Patterson denied the shot and deflected it away to preserve the Miami FC lead in the 68th minute.
The game became increasingly physical as the game wore on and Tampa Bay’s Diaz picked up the equalizer in the 82nd minute, punching in a dead ball in the box after a free kick was sent in by Gyorio to make it a 1-1 game.
Diaz almost picked up another goal with a shot right on goal in the 87th minute, but Patterson once again made a diving save to knock it away to help send the game to extra time after both teams remained tied at the end of regulation.
An opportunity arose in the 97th minute as Robert Valentino was called for a handball in the box to give the Blues a penalty kick. Abe Thompson then converted the PK a minute later, firing his shot towards the right side of the net near the post to regain the lead for Miami FC in the extra time period.

Lineups:
Rowdies Lineup: Lambo, Valentino, Diaz, Ustruck, Kljestan (102' - Donoho), Yamada (65' - Gyorio), Millien, Nyazamba, Adjeman-Pamboe, Tan, King (80' - Burt)
Miami FC Lineup: Patterson, Araujo Jr. (97' - Dominguez), Arquez, Dias (104' - Cameron), Gomez, Kirby, Neto, Rodrigues, Santeliz (116' - Cabas), Thompson, Veris.

Scoring Summary
Miami FC - Paulo Araujo Jr. - 2'
Rowdies - Yendry Diaz - 82' (Assisted by Mozzi Gyorio)
Miami FC - Abe Thompson - 98' (Penalty Kick)

Tuesday 22 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Rowdies Introduced For The Toronto Metros-Croatia Game, 1976

The players are introduced before the Play-Off game against the Toronto Metros-Croatia at Tampa Stadium, played on 24th August, 1976. The Rowdies lost the game 0-2.
The Rowdies are: Arnie Mausser, Mark Lindsay, Stewart Jump, Tommy Smith, Alex Pringle, Ringo Cantillo, Lenny Glover, Stewart Scullion, Clyde Best, Derek Smethurst, Rodney Marsh, Bob Stetler, Dennis Wit, Joey Fink, John Bluem, Eddie Austin and Coach Eddie Firmani.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Jan Bowers.

Rowdies Press Photos - Yendry Diaz

Yendry Diaz in defensive mode against the Austin Aztex, at Steinbrenner Field.

Rowdies Press Photos - Daryl Sattler

Daryl Sattler makes a block from Montreal Impact's Byers' shot.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh charges towards Cosmos' Franz Beckenbauer and Werner Roth, with Nelsi Morais and Rowdies' Perry Van Der Beck watching on, at Giants Stadium in 1979.
Many thanks to Jan Reinertsen.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1975 Wowdies

A double page poster showing the 1975 Wowdies: Rene Putchaven, Katie Waller, Suzie Castro, Sherry Evans, Karen Labbe, Rene Rodriquey, Scarlette Kenny, Marsha Watson, Janis Piper, Candy Sumergrade, Connie Miller, Jeanne Kuehner, Roseann Burnett, Rosemary Westling, Debbie Clearelaud and Mary Johns.

Monday 21 June 2010

Rowdies Video - Jasper Carrott Rehearses "Short Shorts" With The Wowdies



Jasper Carrott rehearses the "Short Shorts" routine, that he will do, during the half-time break of the game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Francisco Marcos

Former Rowdies' Director of Public Relations and Youth Development Francisco Marcos blows a vuvuzela in South Africa, before the Portugal vs. South Korea World Cup game.
Many thanks to Francisco for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - Tatu

Tatu keeps Minnesota Strikers' Thomas Rongen at bay during the 1984 season.

Rowdies Memorabilia - Clyde Best 1972-73 FKS Publishers Card

Clyde Best's 1972-73 FKS Publishers card, whilst he was at West Ham United.

Rowdies Video - George Plimpton Guests For The Rowdies In 1979



The late author George Plimpton talks about his guest appearance as a goalkeeper for the Rowdies against Dynamo Moscow in an indoor Exhibition Mini Game, at the Bayfront Center in 1979.

Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Rowdies

Puerto Rico Islanders 1 vs. Rowdies 0
One goal was enough for the Puerto Rico Islanders (4-5-1) on Saturday night as they shut out the Rowdies (5-4-3). The loss was the third straight league loss for the Rowdies after previous losses to the Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact.
The field itself played a major role in the match. Parts of the field were waterlogged, with the players making large splashes as they ran through the puddles. Large patches of the field were muddy also. Some players’ uniforms had turned brown by the time the final whistle blew.
Each team had a chance to score before halftime, but neither could take advantage of their opportunities. A Rowdies corner kick taken by Gordon Kljestan found its target and looked to be a good chance at scoring, but the shot went wide.
The offenses seemed to be struggling with the field conditions – the ball was getting stuck in mud instead of having a true roll, making the passing game difficult for everyone on the field.
David Foley scored on a volley in the 65th minute for the Islanders, giving the home team a slim lead. The Rowdies defense was caught out of position and could not close down on Foley.
The Rowdies seemed to have scored just minutes later, but it was called back due to offsides. Gordon Kljestan sent in a long ball that found its way to Rob Valentino who found the back of the net but the linesman raised his flag and waved off the goal.
Nine yellow cards were issued in the match, four of which were given to Rowdies. Tensions ran high for the frustrated with quite a few pushing and jawing contests going on throughout the ninety minutes. Aaron Wheeler was booked in the 24th minute, his fifth yellow card of the season. That card will trigger an automatic one-game suspension for Wheeler, which will be served next weekend when the Rowdies travel to Portland.
Notably, the Rowdies made a switch to a 4-4-2 formation against Puerto Rico, a departure from their usual 4-2-3-1. Aaron King started alongside Wheeler, only King’s second start of the season. Head Coach Paul Dalglish had hinted at the change after the loss to Montreal, hoping it would create more goals. Those hopes were partially thwarted by the sloppy field on Saturday night.
The Rowdies can erase the loss from their minds with a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match against Miami FC in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday night. The winner of this second round match will earn the right to travel to Houston to take on MLS’s Houston Dynamo in the third round of the knockout competition.

Lineups:
Rowdies Lineup: Sattler, Ustruck, Valentino, Valentin, Kljestan, Buete (81’ – Tatters), Yamada, Tan (62’ – Millien), Nyazamba (46’ – Donoho), Wheeler, King (51’ – Adjeman-Pamboe).
Islanders Lineup: Gaudette, Martinez, Velez, Horst, Jones, Telesford, Salem (81’ – Emory), Gbandi, Hansen (90+ – Alexi Rivera), Foley (87’ – Bangura), Jagdeosingh.

Scoring Summary:
Islanders - David Foley - 65'

Saturday 19 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Delores Petruso.

Rowdies Press Photos - Neill Roberts

Neill Roberts challenges Cosmos' Jeff Durgan, in 1984.

Rowdies Video - Perry Van Der Beck Post-Match Interview 1990



Perry Van Der Beck is interviewed by Stacy Strazis, after the game at the Orlando Lions, after the Rowdies had won 3-1, Perry was named MVP for this ASL game, played on the 7th July, 1990.


Rowdies Press Photos - Derek Smethurst

"Who me?" - Derek Smethurst, 1977.

Rowdies Press Photos - John Raus

John Raus on the ball against the UT Spartans, during the pre-season game played on the 6th March, 2010.

Rowdies Snap Shots - Billy Andracki

Former Rowdies' goalkeeper Billy Andracki enjoying the sun.
Many thanks to Billy for this photo.

Rowdies Press Photos - 2010 Rowdies Teamphoto

A Rowdies teamphoto taken just before the game at Miami FC. Back row (L to R): Stanley Nyazamba, Rob Valentino, Daryl Sattler, Long Tan, Drew Yates. Front row (L to R): Pascal Millien, Takuya Yamada, Chad Burt, Erik Ustruck, Jeremy Christie and Julian Valentin.

Rowdies Press Photos - Wes McLeod

Is Wes McLeod about to pray?

Rowdies Press Photos - Stanley Nyazamba

Stanley Nyazamba flies past a NSC Minnesota Stars' player at Steinbrenner Field.

Rowdies Video - The Wowdies' Mollie Copeland sings The Star-Spangled Banner



Another clip from the "Carrott Gets Rowdy!!" tv show, showing The Wowdies' Mollie Copeland singing The Star-Spangle Banner, before the game against the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in 1979.

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Debbie Sweger.

Rowdies Press Photos - The Mangement

'The Management' - Coach Paul Dalglish, Technical Director Perry Van Der Beck and Goalkeeping Coach Janush Slobodan, on the sideline against the Montreal Impact.

Rowdies Press Photos - Rodney Marsh

Rodney Marsh blows a bubble in 1979.

Friday 18 June 2010

Signed Cards - 2010 Rowdies John Raus

Today, I received a signed card from John Raus.

Rowdies Video - Carrott Gets Rowdy!! Clip



A clip from the 1979 tv show "Carrott Gets Rowdy!!", showing Jasper Carrott training with the Rowdies and watching a Wowdies rehearsal.

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - Stanley Nyazamba

 Stanley Nyazamba in full flow, against the Montreal Impact.

Rowdies Press Photos - Roy Wegerle

Roy Wegerle in action against the Toronto Blizzard in 1984.

Legends FC vs. Rowdies

Legends FC 0 vs. Rowdies 3
Goals from Chad Burt, Kwame “JJ” Adjeman-Pamboe and Aaron King secured a convincing 3-0 victory for the Rowdies over Legends FC in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
“(Legends FC) put up a good fight. They made it very difficult for us. They can definitely be proud of the effort they put in against us,” said Head Coach Paul Dalglish.
It took only two minutes for the Rowdies to take the lead in their first ever U.S. Open Cup match. Adjeman-Pamboe provided a ball that midfielder Burt used to give FC Tampa Bay an early lead over the USASA side. This was Burt’s first time on the field since he was used as an 85th minute sub on May 14th against the Carolina RailHawks.
Adjeman-Pamboe’s brilliant night continued with a goal of his own in the 38th minute. Stanley Nyazamba picked up the ball off a turnover and carried it upfield before distributing it over to Adjeman-Pamboe who put it past the keeper, doubling the Rowdies’ lead.
Aaron King completed the scoring in the 85th minute, his second goal in as many games. King is usually a second half substitute for the Rowdies but was given the start tonight and scored his fifth goal of the season. Adjeman-Pamboe also recorded the assist on King’s goal, his second assist of the match.
The Rowdies also had three shots strike the post and a fourth goal disallowed because of a foul on Joe Donoho. Donoho had his goal overturned in the 20th minute and had a header rattle the post in the 79th minute. Four minutes after scoring, Adjeman-Pamboe also had a strike hit the post, this time in the 42nd. Pascal Millien nearly got in on the scoring as well, but the goal frame denied the Rowdies a third time in the 81st minute.
“It’s a slight disappointment that we weren’t more ruthless in front of the goal. We’ve got to be more ruthless and finish teams off earlier when we can,” said Dalglish. “But it’s also nice to keep a clean sheet and have no real chances come against us."
This was goalkeeper Josh Lambo's third start for the Rowdies and first shutout of the season.
A matchup with rivals Miami FC now looms for the Rowdies in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Lineup:
Rowdies Lineup: Lambo, Ustruck, Diaz, Tatters, Donoho, Adjeman-Pamboe, Nyazamba (60' - Tan), Burt, Gyorio, Yates (70' - Millien), King.

Scoring Summary:
Rowdies - Chad Burt - 2' (Assisted by Adjeman-Pamboe)
Rowdies - Kwame "JJ" Adjeman-Pamboe - 38' (Assisted by Nyazamba)
Rowdies - Aaron King - 85' (Assisted by Adjeman-Pamboe)

Monday 14 June 2010

Rowdies Memorabilia - 2010 Rowdies Schedule Poster

A schedule poster for the 2010 season, signed by Jeremy Christie, Adam Nowland, Joe Donoho and Coach Paul Dalglish. The poster measures 11" x 17".
Many thanks to Dave Morrison in helping me obtain this.

Signed Cards - 1975 Rowdies Antônio Lima dos Santos

Today, I obtained a signed card of Antônio Lima dos Santos, who appeared for the Rowdies during the 1975 NASL Indoor Finals.

'Lima' also appeared for Brazil in the 1966 World Cup Finals, seen here fifth from the left, on the front row.

Sunday 13 June 2010

Rowdies Press Photos - 1978 Wowdies

Wowdies' Debbie Clark.

Rowdies Press Photos - Erik Ustruck

Erik Ustruck against Crystal Palace Baltimore.

Rowdies Press Photos - Stewart Jump

Stewart Jump against Miami Toros' Kip Jordan in 1975.

Rowdies Press Photos - Takuya Yamada

 Takuya Yamada in action against the Montreal Impact.