Tampa Bay Sun FC explained

Clubname:Tampa Bay Sun FC
Stadium:Riverfront Stadium
Tampa, Florida
Owner:Jeff Fox
David Laxer
Darryl Shaw
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Christina Unkel
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Denise Schilte-Brown
League:USL Super League
Current:2024–25 Tampa Bay Sun FC season
American:true
Website:https://www.tampabaysunfc.com/
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Tampa Bay Sun FC is a professional women's soccer team based in Tampa, Florida, United States. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in 2024. Sun FC is owned by real estate developer and investor Darryl Shaw, Bern's Steak House owner David Laxer, and former BluePearl executive Jeff Fox.[1]

History

Establishment

The Tampa Bay area was named as one of the initial USL Super League markets on May 16, 2023.[2] On July 15, 2023, South Florida Bulls women's soccer head coach Denise Schilte-Brown was named as Sun's first-ever head coach, and former FIFA referee Christina Unkel was named as club president.[3] [4]

Inaugural Season

See also: 2024–25 Tampa Bay Sun FC season.

Longtime University of South Florida women's soccer coach, Denise Schilte-Brown was announced as Tampa's head coach in July 2023.[5]

The first signings were announced by the club on April 23, 2024. Erika Tymrak was the first player signed to the inaugural roster, followed by Jordyn Listro and Domi Richardson on the same day.[6]

On May 23, 2024, the club announced their home opener would be against Dallas Trinity FC on August 18, 2024. It would also be the third match played for the USL Super League.[7] [8]

Identity

The Tampa Bay Sun FC name, logo, and colors were unveiled on November 4, 2023, at a ceremony in Ybor City attended by Tampa mayor Jane Castor.[9]

Sponsorship

Stadium

The team will play at an upgraded and renovated stadium on the campus of Howard W. Blake High School, near downtown Tampa.[11] [12]

Players and staff

Roster

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tampa Bay Sun FC . USLSuperLeague.com . . 13 December 2023.
  2. Web site: USL Super League Announces Initial Markets . TampaBaySunFC.com . . 13 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Brinkley . Amber . Super League Tampa Bay names club president and head coach . TampaBaySunFC.com . Tampa Bay Sun . 13 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Stinson . Jim . Sarasota attorney, entrepreneur dives headfirst into next big career challenge . BusinessObserverFL.com . 9 August 2023 . Business Observer . 13 December 2023.
  5. Web site: 2023-07-17 . Longtime USF women's soccer coach will join the new USL Super League's Tampa Bay team . 2024-08-11 . WUSF . en.
  6. Web site: Tampa Bay Sun FC Makes History with Inaugural Player Signings . 2024-08-11 . Tampa Bay Sun FC . en-US.
  7. Web site: Tampa Bay Sun FC Sets Sights on Historic Home Opener Against Dallas Trinity FC . 2024-08-11 . Tampa Bay Sun FC . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2024/25 Schedule . 2024-08-11 . USL Super League . en-US.
  9. Web site: Women's Pro Soccer Team Reveals Name, Logo and Colors . 13 December 2023 . TampaBaySunFC.com . Tampa Bay Sun.
  10. Web site: Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Announces Front-of-Kit Partner and Official Health Care Providers, Tampa General Hospital and USF Health . 2024-08-11 . Tampa Bay Sun FC . en-US.
  11. Web site: Brinkley . Amber . Tampa Bay Women's Pro Soccer Team Looks to Expand Waterfront Stadium in Downtown Tampa for Temporary Home . 13 December 2023 . TampaBaySunFC.com . Tampa Bay Sun.
  12. Web site: School Board Approves Temporary Stadium . 13 December 2023 . TampaBaySunFC.com . Tampa Bay Sun.

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