Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Phoenix Rising – USL Championship 2026

Match recap

Tampa Bay Rowdies secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Phoenix Rising in a dominant home performance. The Rowdies established control early, dictating play and limiting Phoenix's attacking opportunities. Their persistent pressure paid off with a goal before halftime, giving them a well-deserved lead. The second half saw no let-up from Tampa Bay, who continued to look threatening. They added two more goals to extend their advantage, effectively quashing any hopes of a Phoenix comeback. This comprehensive win bolsters the Rowdies' standing in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive solidity against a respected opponent. For Phoenix, it's a result that highlights areas for improvement.

Markets (closing odds)

Match Result

Away Team Goals 0.5

Away Team Goals 1

Away Team Goals O/U 1.5

Away Team Goals 2

Away Team Goals 2.5

Events

2'Goal — Pedro Becker (Normal Goal)
17'subst — A. Pelayo (Substitution 1)
28'Goal — M. Myers (Normal Goal)
33'Goal — L. Perez (Normal Goal)
46'subst — Pedro Becker (Substitution 1)
46'subst — M. Myers (Substitution 2)
46'subst — B. Schaefer (Substitution 3)
67'subst — L. Perez (Substitution 4)
67'subst — E. Ramirez (Substitution 2)
67'subst — J. Moursou (Substitution 3)
75'subst — L. Biasi (Substitution 4)
75'subst — G. Rivera (Substitution 5)
81'subst — S. Cruz (Substitution 5)

Match statistics

Statistics not available for this match.

Lineups

Tampa Bay Rowdies

A. Pack
S. Cruz
B. Schaefer
N. Dossantos
C. Ostrem
L. Hilton
Pedro Becker
L. Perez
M. Micaletto
E. Conway
M. Myers

Phoenix Rising

P. Rakovsky
C. Smith
P. Mar Boye
A. Pelayo
L. Biasi
G. Rivera
J. Moursou
E. Ramirez
JP Scearce
H. Avayevu
I. Sacko

Form

Tampa Bay Rowdies — last 5 home

LDWWD

Phoenix Rising — last 5 away

DLWWL

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