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Tampa Bay Rowdies' sale to Rays finalized; new owners plot changes

"Today marks a new era in Tampa Bay Rowdies history," said Vice-Chairman Matt Silverma

The Tampa Bay Rowdies sale to the Tampa Bay Rays was finalized Wednesday, and the new owners are already planning changes.

“Today marks a new era in Tampa Bay Rowdies history,” said Vice-Chairman Matt Silverman. “We are excited to embark on this journey with Rowdies fans from across Tampa Bay, and we look forward to building enduring relationships with Season Ticket Holders, Corporate Partners, and all supporters of Rowdies soccer.”

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Starting Nov. 3 and continuing the first Saturday Morning Market each month, the Rowdies will open Al Lang Field to the public and offer family-friendly activities. There will be live soccer games from around the world streamed onto the video board and concourse TVs.

The team is also offering a deal to entice season ticket holders to renew.

Fans who place a $100 deposit towards a 2019 season ticket will receive $25 in Rowdies Dollars to be used in the Rowdies Team Store at Sundial St. Pete during December. The deal is only available for a limited time.

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