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USL Championship
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Matchweek 1
Brooklyn FC
Home
0 : 2
FT
HT 0 – 2
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
Away
⚽ R. Cicerone 29' ⚽ M. Myers 33'
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📋 Match Preview

**Brooklyn's form is rougher than a gravel pitch right now, and Tampa Bay Rowdies are rolling in looking like the sharper team.** 🔥 Round 1 of the USL Championship is all about momentum, and the visitors definitely have it.

Brooklyn have grabbed just two draws in their last five, getting picked apart 4-1 at Rhode Island most recently. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, won three of their last five and beat Louisville City on the road — that's the kind of road-trip swagger you bring to Maimonides Park.

Key storylines:

- **Tampa Bay's defense** (led by B. Schaefer and C. Ostrem) has quietly tightened up; Brooklyn's backline with V. Latinovich and G. Alves will be under real pressure early.
- **J. C. Obregón Jr.** is Brooklyn's attacking lifeline, but he'll need support from T. McNamara and S. Stojanovic against a Tampa Bay midfield anchored by S. Cruz and M. Schneider.
- **E. Conway** on the wing for Tampa is a threat Brooklyn's fullbacks need to contain — loose at the back could be costly.

Expected lineups:

- **Brooklyn FC**: J. Lee, G. Alves, V. Latinovich, T. Vancaeyezeele, R. McLaughlin, C. Olney Jr., T. Okiyoshi, M. Anderson, T. McNamara, S. Stojanovic, J. C. Obregón Jr.
- **FC Tampa Bay Rowdies**: J. Waite, N. Dossantos, B. Schaefer, C. Ostrem, D. J. Acoff, S. Cruz, M. Schneider, G. Vivi, M. Myers, R. Cicerone, E. Conway

Best picks:

- **Total Goals 3.5**: Under 3.5 goals

Prediction:

**Tampa Bay 2–0 Brooklyn.** Rowdies have the edge in form and defensive shape; expect a controlled performance on the road.

📍 Match Details
Competition USL Championship
Round Matchweek 1
Date Sun 21 Jun 2026, 00:00
Weather ⛅ Cloudy
Result 0 – 2 (HT 0–2)
Ball Possession
45%Brooklyn F — FC Tampa B55%
🎯 Shots
11
Total Shots
12
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Shots Inside Box
7
5
Shots Outside Box
5
2
Blocked Shots
3
0
Hit Woodwork
1
0
Big Chances
2
⚡ Attack
5
Corners
3
2
Fouls Received (F3)
2
17
Touches in Box
17
56
Final Third Entries
65
6/15 (40%)
Dribbles
3/12 (25%)
2
Offsides
1
🔁 Passing
295
Accurate Passes
394
400
Total Passes
500
19/54 (35%)
Long Balls
25/63 (40%)
73.8
Pass Accuracy (%)
78.8
🛡 Defence
14
Tackles
14
14
Total Tackles
14
100
Tackles Won (%)
79
18
Interceptions
11
17
Clearances
22
2
Blocked Shots
3
53
Ball Recoveries
63
🟨 Discipline
11
Fouls
18
18
Free Kicks
10
2
Yellow Cards
1
55
Total Duels
43
10/19 (53%)
Aerial Duels
9/18 (50%)
37/67 (55%)
Ground Duels
27/65 (42%)
8
Dispossessed
6
🧤 Goalkeeping
7
Goal Kicks
5
24
Throw-ins
28
📈 Odds View all ›
Brooklyn
1.00
Consensus
Draw
1.00
Consensus
FC Tampa
1.00
Consensus
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Brooklyn FC 4-2-3-1
vs
4-2-3-1 FC Tampa Bay R
Burns
Vancaeyezeele
Frogson
Latinovich
Alves
Pinto
McNamara
Stojanovic
Servania
Jr.
Jr.
Waite
Acoff
Archer
Dossantos
Ostrem
Cruz
Schneider
Pérez
Mattheus
Cicerone
Myers
Brooklyn F FC Tampa B ⚽=Goal ▮=Yel ▮=Red ↑=Sub on
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🧑‍💼 Coaches & Referee
Marlon LeBlanc
Marlon LeBlanc
USA
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate
0%
Record2W3D7L
Dominic Casciato
Dominic Casciato
England
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate
0%
Record8W4D1L
⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. Possession: Brooklyn FC 45% – 55% FC Tampa Bay Rowdies · Shots: 11 – 12 · On Target: 3 – 5 · Corners: 5 – 3 · Fouls: 11 – 18 · Offsides: 2 – 1 · Yellow Cards: 2 – 1 · Passes: 400 – 500 · Pass Accuracy: 73.8% – 78.8% · Throw-ins: 24 – 28 · Free Kicks: 18 – 10 · Tackles: 14 – 14 · Blocked Shots: 2 – 3.
90'
💬
FT
87'
Substitution — Brooklyn FC
R. Romeo is introduced for T. McNamara in the 87'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
82'
Substitution — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
L. Hilton is introduced for L. Pérez in the 82'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
77'
Substitution — Brooklyn FC
P. D. Silva is introduced for J. C. Obregón Jr. in the 77'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Shot count: Brooklyn FC 11 (on target: 3) vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 12 (on target: 5). FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are giving away fouls at an alarming rate — 18 committed, risking further bookings.
70'
Substitution — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
K. Henderlong is introduced for M. Myers in the 70'. Looking to shift the momentum with this substitution.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Brooklyn FC are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 17.80 in this window.
63'
Substitution — Brooklyn FC
J. D. Klein III is introduced for M. Pinto in the 63'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
63'
Substitution — Brooklyn FC
A. Kanté is introduced for S. Stojanovic in the 63'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
63'
Substitution — Brooklyn FC
P. Mangione is introduced for J. Servania in the 63'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
63'
Substitution — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
Y. Leerman is introduced for L. Archer in the 63'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.
63'
Substitution — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
E. Conway is introduced for R. Cicerone in the 63'. The manager responds to the run of play with this change.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are giving away fouls at an alarming rate — 18 committed, risking further bookings. Corners are even at 5–3 — neither side gaining a clear set-piece edge.
56'
Yellow Card — V. Latinovich
V. Latinovich mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 56'. V. Latinovich will need to manage his game carefully from here.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: Brooklyn FC are now pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 6.20 in this window.
46'
Substitution — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
P. Dolabella is introduced for D. J. Acoff in the 46'. An early switch — possibly forced by injury.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are winning the physical battle in midfield — 14 tackles made, showing real defensive intensity. FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are giving away fouls at an alarming rate — 18 committed, risking further bookings.
45'
Yellow Card — C. Frogson
C. Frogson is caught out and concedes the free kick and picks up a booking in the 45'. C. Frogson will need to manage his game carefully from here.
45'
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: Brooklyn FC 45% – 55% FC Tampa Bay Rowdies · Shots: 11 – 12 · On Target: 3 – 5 · Corners: 5 – 3 · Fouls: 11 – 18 · Offsides: 2 – 1 · Yellow Cards: 2 – 1.
45'
💬
HT
42'
Yellow Card — S. Cruz
S. Cruz brings his man down cynically and picks up a booking in the 42'. S. Cruz will need to manage his game carefully from here.
33'
GOAL! M. Myers
Cold-blooded finishing! M. Myers guides it into the bottom left corner in the 33' to make it 0–2. FC Tampa Bay Rowdies lead 0–2.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
Shot count: Brooklyn FC 11 (on target: 3) vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 12 (on target: 5). FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are bossing the midfield with real authority right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are now asserting themselves as the dominant force, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 35.70 in this window.
29'
GOAL! R. Cicerone — The Lead!
Sensational! R. Cicerone lifts a delicate chip over the onrushing keeper in the 29' to make it 0–1. Great assist from D. J. Acoff. FC Tampa Bay Rowdies lead 0–1.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are dictating the pace with crisp passing right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are giving away fouls at an alarming rate — 18 committed, risking further bookings.
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are now pressing aggressively, forcing errors high up the pitch, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 15.00 in this window.
Kick Off — Brooklyn FC vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: Brooklyn FC 45% – 55% FC Tampa Bay Rowdies.
-5'
Yellow Card — Unknown
Unknown mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the -5'. Unknown will need to manage his game carefully from here.
Brooklyn F
MIN
FC Tampa B
-5'
Unknown Yellow Card
29'
Regular Assist: D. J. Acoff R. Cicerone Goal
S. Cruz Pass
M. Myers Pass
R. Cicerone Pass
D. J. Acoff Save
D. J. Acoff ASSIST
R. Cicerone GOAL
33'
Penalty M. Myers Goal
M. Myers GOAL
42'
S. Cruz Yellow Card
C. Frogson Yellow Card
45'
⏸ Half Time
46'
P. Dolabella
D. J. Acoff
Substitution
V. Latinovich Yellow Card
56'
J. D. Klein III
M. Pinto
Substitution
63'
A. Kanté
S. Stojanovic
Substitution
63'
P. Mangione
J. Servania
Substitution
63'
63'
Y. Leerman
L. Archer
Substitution
63'
E. Conway
R. Cicerone
Substitution
70'
K. Henderlong
M. Myers
Substitution
P. D. Silva
J. C. Obregón Jr.
Substitution
77'
82'
L. Hilton
L. Pérez
Substitution
R. Romeo
T. McNamara
Substitution
87'
Win Probability CatBoost ML
1573%
Brooklyn
2177%
Draw
6249%
FC Tampa
Expected Goals (xG)
0.75
Brooklyn F
xG
exp.
1.01
FC Tampa B
Most Likely Score
🎯 0-1
Markets
Over 1.5 6551%
Over 2.5 3900%
Over 3.5 1990%
BTTS 3382%
Confidence
6249%
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 37 players
#
Player
Rtg
M · 70'
⚽ 1G 2 shots 82% pass
7.7
M · 82'
1 shot 72% pass
7.5
D · 63'
83% pass
7.3
D · 90'
87% pass
7.3
D · 45'
👥 1A 2 shots 76% pass
7.2
D · 90'
1 shot 71% pass
7.2
G · 90'
79% pass
7.0
M · 90'
80% pass
7.0
M · 90'
2 shots 40% pass
6.9
M · 90'
88% pass
6.9
F · 63'
⚽ 1G 2 shots 58% pass
6.9
M · 27'
2 shots 88% pass
6.8
M · 27'
1 shot
6.8
M · 45'
79% pass
6.8
D · 90'
1 shot 70% pass
6.7
M · 87'
82% pass
6.7
F · 77'
2 shots 68% pass
6.7
M · 27'
75% pass
6.7
M · 90'
4 shots 71% pass
6.7
D · 27'
88% pass
6.7
F · 13'
1 shot 33% pass
6.6
M · 8'
67% pass
6.6
F · 63'
57% pass
6.5
D · 63'
67% pass
6.5
G · 90'
72% pass
6.3
F · 27'
1 shot 55% pass
6.3
Callum Frogson
D · 90'
1 shot 84% pass
6.2
D · 90'
82% pass
6.1
M · 63'
84% pass
6.1
F · 20'
83% pass
6.0
D · 90'
1 shot 69% pass
5.8
D · 3'
50% pass
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
Brooklyn F
FC Tampa B
⚽29'⚽33' 0' HT FT
Brooklyn FC Press
46%
FC Tampa Bay Press
54%
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Tactical Analysis: Brooklyn FC 0-2 FC Tampa Bay Rowdies | USL Championship

USL Championship · Matchweek 1 · 21 June 2026

Brooklyn FC set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with FC Tampa Bay Rowdies opting for a 4-2-3-1. FC Tampa Bay Rowdies were tactically superior, outmanoeuvring Brooklyn FC to claim a 0-2 hard-earned victory in USL Championship.

Ball control: An evenly-matched contest — Brooklyn FC 45%, FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 55%. Shots on target: Brooklyn FC 3, FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 5.

Set pieces: Brooklyn FC won 5 corners, FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 3. Fouls: Brooklyn FC 11, FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 18. Offsides: Brooklyn FC 2, FC Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.

The goals: R. Cicerone put his side ahead in the 29', assisted by D. J. Acoff for FC Tampa Bay Rowdies. M. Myers tucked home in the 33' for FC Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Scorers — FC Tampa Bay Rowdies: R. Cicerone (29'), M. Myers (33').

Discipline: Bookings and dismissals: Unknown (yellow, -5') for FC Tampa Bay Rowdies; S. Cruz (yellow, 42') for FC Tampa Bay Rowdies; C. Frogson (yellow, 45') for Brooklyn FC; V. Latinovich (yellow, 56') for Brooklyn FC.

Changes: Substitutions: P. Dolabella replaced D. J. Acoff (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 46'); J. D. Klein III replaced M. Pinto (Brooklyn FC, 63'); A. Kanté replaced S. Stojanovic (Brooklyn FC, 63'); P. Mangione replaced J. Servania (Brooklyn FC, 63'); Y. Leerman replaced L. Archer (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 63'); E. Conway replaced R. Cicerone (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 63'); K. Henderlong replaced M. Myers (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 70'); P. D. Silva replaced J. C. Obregón Jr. (Brooklyn FC, 77'); L. Hilton replaced L. Pérez (FC Tampa Bay Rowdies, 82'); R. Romeo replaced T. McNamara (Brooklyn FC, 87').

Tactical verdict: FC Tampa Bay Rowdies proved the more clinical side, converting their opportunities while keeping Brooklyn FC at bay.

Auto-generated match report based on available match data.

Bookmaker Odds 5 lines

1X2 — Full Time

BookmakerBrooklyn DrawFC Tampa
Consensus1.001.001.00

Over/Under 2.5

BookmakerOver 2.5Under 2.5
Consensus1.001.00

Both Teams to Score

BookmakerYesNo
Consensus1.001.00

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# Club PWDL GD Pts xGD Form
0
FC Tampa Bay Rowdies FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
16 9 5 2 +12 32 +8.3
0
Orange County SC Orange County SC
16 7 7 2 +7 28 -0.8
0
Charleston Battery Charleston Battery
16 8 3 5 +9 27 +4.8
0
Detroit City FC Detroit City FC
15 8 3 4 +9 27 +3.3
0
San Antonio FC San Antonio FC
16 6 7 3 +2 25 -4.5
0
New Mexico United New Mexico United
14 7 3 4 +4 24 -4.7
0
Louisville City FC Louisville City FC
16 7 3 6 +1 24 +8.2
0
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds
15 7 2 6 +1 23 -2.6
0
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
15 6 4 5 +4 22 +6.5
0
FC Tulsa FC Tulsa
14 6 4 4 +2 22 +4.3
0
Lexington SC Lexington SC
15 6 3 6 +4 21 -0.6
0
Indy Eleven Indy Eleven
14 6 3 5 +2 21 +3.6
0
Oakland Roots SC Oakland Roots SC
16 5 6 5 0 21 +2.2
0
Miami FC Miami FC
17 5 6 6 -6 21 -3.7
0
Sacramento Republic FC Sacramento Republic FC
14 5 5 4 +2 20 +2.7
0
Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix Rising FC
16 5 5 6 -1 20 +0.8
0
Rhode Island FC Rhode Island FC
14 5 4 5 +6 19 +4.8
0
El Paso Locomotive FC El Paso Locomotive FC
15 5 4 6 0 19 +2.6
0
Hartford Athletic Hartford Athletic
15 4 7 4 -2 19 -0.8
0
Las Vegas Lights Las Vegas Lights
15 5 3 7 -3 18 -7.2
0
Monterey Bay FC Monterey Bay FC
16 4 3 9 -9 15 -4.8
0
Birmingham Legion FC Birmingham Legion FC
15 2 8 5 -3 14 -2.1
0
Brooklyn FC Brooklyn FC
15 3 4 8 -9 13 -7.3
0
Loudoun United FC Loudoun United FC
15 1 9 5 -11 12 -3.9
0
SC Jacksonville SC Jacksonville
17 1 5 11 -21 8 -9.2
Champions League
Europe
Relegation
xGD = Expected Goal Diff.
⚔️ Head to Head
Brooklyn FC
0W
0
DRAW
⚽ 2.0 avg
1W
FC Tampa Bay
⚽ 0 goals Goals Scored 2 goals ⚽

About Brooklyn FC vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies

Brooklyn FC vs FC Tampa Bay Rowdies ended in USL Championship on 21 June 2026 . The full time score is 0-2.

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