Rays to buy Rowdies, Al Lang Stadium

Ownership of the Tampa Bay Rays announced Tuesday they would buy the Rowdies and Al Lang Stadium, but many are still asking why a major league baseball team want to get into the soccer business.

Tampa Bay Rays expected to buy the Rowdies, Al Lang Stadium

Multiple sources who have spoken with Rays president Brian Auld confirm to FOX 13 that the team will announce on Tuesday that they are buying the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer team, along with their home field of Al Lang Stadium.

Rowdies' Joe Cole remembers his World Cup goal 12 years later

Tampa Bay Rowdies assistant coach Joe Cole loves this time of year. When the World Cup rolls around, he takes time to remember the moment people back in England still talk about, 12 years later. 

Tampa Bay Rowdies home opener kicks off on Saturday

Soccer season in Tampa Bay is here, meaning there will be more rowdy fans wearing green and gold.

MLS eliminates Rowdies from expansion team running

Wednesday afternoon Major League Soccer announced the four cities still in the running for two new expansion teams, but the Bay Area didn't make the cut.

Stadium issues goes to voters

People living in St. Petersburg will help decide whether Major League Soccer will make its way to the bay area. A special city wide election will be held Tuesday to allow city council to negotiate a 25 year lease for the Tampa Bay Rowdies to control and renovate Al Lang Stadium. It would modernize and more than double the size of the current stadium. Rowdies owner Bill Edwards has a lot on...

Rowdies' Neill Collins goes viral for pranking son

Rowdies Neill Collins wishes he could get the same reaction from the goalies he scores on as he did out of his son on April Fool's Day.

Rowdies begin 2017 season with kickoff party

It's almost soccer season in Charley's World! He headed to Al Lang Stadium on Thursday to chat with the Tampa Bay Rowdies players about the season ahead and their MLS bid.

MLS to St. Pete makes another dribble forward

The push to bring Major League Soccer to Tampa Bay took another dribble forward on Thursday.

Rowdies make first big push to join Major League Soccer

The Tampa Bay Rowdies made a huge announcement for soccer fans and the Bay Area Tuesday. The team is looking to head to Major League Soccer.

Rowdies prepare for season in England

Next month, the Rowdies players will put a little spring in their step with a giant jump across the big pond, and there's no better place to prepare for the season than in England.

Rowdies' owner wants to expand Al Lang stadium

Tampa Bay Rowdies' owner Bill Edwards told FOX 13 News Thursday he is close to requesting funding to expand Al Lang Stadium. 

Rowdies use chopper to dry soccer field

The Rowdies field was so soaked from the rain they brought in a helicopter to blow it dry.

Adu ready for fresh start with Rowdies

Its been 13 years since Freddy Adu came to the Bay Area to prepare himself to turn pro. Now hes back on familiar turf, playing for a coach that knows him well.

Tampa Bay Rowdies outline expansion plans

Tampa Bay Rowdies owner Bill Edwards Tuesday outlined an ambitious plan to grow the franchise along with the rest of its North American Soccer League, foregoing plans to eventually join MLS.