1982 Tampa Bay Rowdies season

March 2026 August 2023 Tampa Bay Rowdies 1982 ENG Gordon Jago (resigned July 8) ENG Kevin Keelan (interim) USA Al Miller Head coach USA Chas Serednesky, Jr President USA George W. Strawbridge, Jr. Tampa Stadium NASL Division: 3rdPlayoffs: Did not qualify U.S. Open Cup Did not enter BRA Luís Fernando (16 goals) 40,098(July 4 v. Jacksonville) 7,131(August 10 v. Montreal) 22,532 true _collargreen _tbrowdies12h _tbrowdies12h _green_border _hoops_green_2 006600 ffffff 006600 FFFFff FFF200 _tbrowdies13h _tbrowdies12h _tbrowdies12h _norwich1617h _hoops_green_2 006600 006600 006600 006600 FFF200 1981 1983 The 1982 season was the original Tampa Bay Rowdies eighth season of existence, and their eighth season in the North American Soccer League, the then-top division of soccer in the United States and Canada. In the 1982 season, the Rowdies finished third in the Southern Division, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Brazilian striker, Luís Fernando lead the club in scoring, with 16 goals in the regular seasonhttp://www.nasljerseys.com/Players/F/Fernando.Luis.htm NASL-Luis Fernando and 25 across all competitions. Club Roster No.PositionNationPlayer0 CAN GK Jack Brand 1 GER GK Jürgen Stars 2 GER DF Peter Gruber Peter Gruber (footballer) 3 SCO DF John Gorman John Gorman (footballer) 4 YUG DF Refik Kozić 5 GER DF Peter Nogly 6 RSA DF Mike Connell (capt.) Mike Connell (soccer) 7 BRA FW Zequinha Zequinha (footballer, born 1948) 8 CAN MF Wes McLeod 9 BRA FW Luís Fernando Luís Fernando Gaúcho 10 BRA FW Tatu Tatu (soccer) 11 BRA MF Marcelino Oliveira 12 USA MF Perry Van der Beck 13 USA DF Carl Bennett Carl Bennett (soccer) 14 USA FW Njego Pesa 15 CAN MF Paul Roe 16 USA MF Pedro DeBrito 17 USA DF Don Droege 17 CAN DF Terry Moore Terry Moore (soccer) 19 USA FW Hugo Pérez Hugo Pérez (soccer, born 1963) 20 CAN GK Tom Boric 21 CAN DF Bruce Bates 22 ARG MF Carlos Babington 22 USA GK Kevin Clinton 24 CAN DF Peter Roe Peter Roe (soccer) Management and technical staff Gordon Jago began the season as head coach but stepped down the day after a 2–1 loss to the Chicago Sting on July 7. Although Al Miller was immediately named as Jago's successor, assistant coach Kevin Keelan served as the interim head coach for one match at San Diego on July 10. Miller joined the team the following day.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1755&dat=19820709&id=sE80AAAAIBAJ&sjid=L2gEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6408,3953372&hl=en Rowdies' Jago Calls It Quits 9 July 1982 Sarasota Herald-Tribune 22 July 2015 Keelan also filled in as coach on July 31, during the Sunshine International Series, while Miller attended his daughter's wedding in Dallas.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19820731&id=m2NNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VPsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6931,4692698&hl=en Rowdies, Strikers meet in series finale 31 July 1982 Lakeland Ledger 22 July 2015 Other members of the staff included the team's trainer, Ken Shields and equipment manager, Alfredo Beronda. USA George W. Strawbridge, Jr., owner USA Ted Moore, general manager POR Francisco Marcos, director of player personal ENG Gordon Jago, head coach (resigned July 7) ENG Kevin Keelan, head coach (interim) USA Al Miller, head coach (began July 11) USA Ken Shields, trainer USA Alfredo Beronda, equipment manager Honors Three Rowdies received individual honors following the 1982 NASL season. NASL Rookie of the Year: Pedro DeBrito NASL All-Star, First Team: Peter Nogly NASL All-Star, Honorable Mention: Mike Connell Competitions Preseason friendlies Tampa Bay finished their preseason exhibition schedule undefeated with three victories over other NASL teams, one victory over an NCAA Division I squad, one victory over an NCAA Division II squad, and a draw versus the Honduras National Team as that squad prepared for the upcoming 1982 FIFA World Cup.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820322&id=6gIMAAAAIBAJ&sjid=n1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3935,1664607&hl=en Beating bushes but not the clock, Rowdies' talent search continues 22 March 1982 Evening Independent 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820325&id=oMtaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=n1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6869,2508128&hl=en Fernando lives up to 'goal a game' billing 25 March 1982 Evening Independent 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820326&id=octaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=n1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5972,2855693&hl=en Rowdies waive two; midfield help coming 26 March 1982 Evening Independent 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19820329&id=tUxSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TXsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2266,6315101&hl=en Rowdies tie World Cup–bound Honduras 29 March 1982 St. Petersburg Times 22 July 2015 Preseason results DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersMarch 17, 1982Toronto BlizzardTangerine Bowl1–01,936Luis FernandoMarch 19, 1982Rollins College TarsSandspur Bowl4–0Luis Fernando (3), ZequinhaMarch 20, 1982Montreal ManicTangerine Bowl3–2 (SO)2,623 own goal, Luis FernandoMarch 24, 1982Jacksonville Tea MenTangerine Bowl3–12,020Luis Fernando (2), Njego PesaMarch 28, 1982Honduras National TeamTad Gormley Stadium1–17,000 Zequinha March 31, 1982South Florida BullsUSF Soccer Stadium3–1Njego Pesa (2), Peter Roe Other friendlies DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersApril 14, 1982Univ. Tampa SpartansTampa Stadium4–0Henderson Jim https://www.newspapers.com/image/335547818/?terms=Oliveira&match=1 Rowdies' reserves selected April 15, 1982 Tampa Tribune 1-C 5 February 2021closed-doorNjego Pesa (2), Marcelino Oliveira, Fernando North American Soccer League The Rowdies finished the regular season with 112 points placing them in 3rd place out of four teams in the Southern Division, and 12th out of 14 teams in the league overall. It also marked the first time Tampa Bay failed to qualify for the NASL playoffs in eight seasons. Predictably, as the losses mounted attendance dipped, with only a handful of home games reaching the 20,000 mark. Two of those were rivalry games against Fort Lauderdale and New York. One match was followed by a massive Fourth of July fireworks display, while another preceded a free concert featuring music legends, Chuck Berry and The Drifters.Henderson Jim https://www.newspapers.com/image/335591348/ Rowdies NEED win May 29, 1982 Tampa Tribune 1-C 28 November 2017 The remaining 20,000+ crowd showed up for the opening night of the season. Regular-season standings NASL Southern DivisionWLGFGAPTSFort Lauderdale Strikers18146474163Tulsa Roughnecks16166957151Tampa Bay Rowdies12204777112Jacksonville Tea Men11214171105 Regular season results DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersApril 3, 1982Tulsa RoughnecksH3–127,379Luis Fernando (2), ZequinhaApril 10, 1982Fort Lauderdale StrikersH2–325,390Zequinha, Luis FernandoApril 18, 1982New York CosmosA2–052,436April 24, 1982Toronto BlizzardH1–217,761Peter NoglyApril 30, 1982Jacksonville Tea MenA2–010,031May 2, 1982Montreal ManicA0–220,612Luis Fernando, Mike ConnellMay 5, 1982Fort Lauderdale StrikersA2–315,205Marcelino Oliveira, Fernando, ConnellMay 7, 1982Seattle SoundersH1–015,700Luis FernandoMay 15, 1982Portland TimbersH1–2 (SO)18,237Luis FernandoMay 19, 1982Jacksonville Tea MenH0–213,204May 22, 1982Golden Bay EarthquakesA6–212,797Luis Fernando, ZequinhaMay 29, 1982Edmonton DrillersH4–125,387Tatu (2), Luis Fernando (2)June 2, 1982Tulsa RoughnecksH2–012,109own goal, ZequinhaJune 5, 1982Tulsa RoughnecksA2–014,332June 9, 1982Fort Lauderdale StrikersH4–215,211Nogly, Tatu, Fernando, Pedro DeBritoJune 12, 1982New York CosmosH0–228,475June 16, 1982Vancouver WhitecapsA3–018,257June 20, 1982Edmonton DrillersA1–34,023Luis Fernando (2), Wes McLeodJune 23, 1982Golden Bay EarthquakesH2–1 (OT)13,103Luis Fernando, Peter NoglyJune 26, 1982Vancouver WhitecapsH2–514,633Carlos Babington, Wes McLeodJune 30, 1982Jacksonville Tea MenA4–08,488July 4, 1982Jacksonville Tea MenH2–040,098Carlos Babington, TatuJuly 7, 1982Chicago StingH1–2 (SO)12,863Carlos BabingtonJuly 10, 1982San Diego SockersA1–26,785Luis FernandoJuly 15, 1982Tulsa RoughnecksA3–014,527July 17, 1982Seattle SoundersA3–4 (SO)11,132Tatu (2), own goalAugust 4, 1982Chicago StingA3–19,051Pedro DeBritoAugust 8, 1982Portland TimbersA5–06,620August 10, 1982Montreal ManicH0–37,131August 13, 1982San Diego SockersH3–19,436own goal, Tatu, Luis FernandoAugust 18, 1982Fort Lauderdale StrikersA2–111,426Peter NoglyAugust 22, 1982Toronto BlizzardA9–29,731Perry Van Der Beck, Don Droege Sunshine International Series The Sunshine International Series was the first international competition to use the NASL’s point system to determine the standings. As such, teams were awarded six points for wins in regulation or overtime, four points for a shoot–out win, and up to three bonus points for each goal scored in regulation. All four teams faced one another. The Rowdies netted four goals and were winless in the series. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19820128&id=HqklAAAAIBAJ&sjid=B_QFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2144,2246830&hl=en Strikers, Rowdies to host international soccer series 28 January 1982 Miami News 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820726&id=CsNaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=J1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6784,2316773&hl=en The Rowdies could have been really embarrassed 26 July 1982 Evening Independent 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820729&id=DcNaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=J1kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4894,3176781&hl=en 29 July 1982 Rowdies earn respect, show pride - Google News Archive Search Evening Independent 22 July 2015 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1964&dat=19820731&id=mf8sAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WswFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5274,5617666&hl=en 31 July 1982 Strikers Clash With Rowdies - Google News Archive Search Palm Beach Post 22 July 2015https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=950&dat=19820802&id=L8NaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JFkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7002,151905 2 August 1982 Evening Independent - Google News Archive Search google.com 22 July 2015 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19820801&id=kts0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=TfsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7050,235731&hl=en 1 August 1982 Strikers Whip Rowdies - Google News Archive Search Lakeland Ledger 22 July 2015 On the final day of the competition a double header was played at Tampa Stadium with all four teams in action, followed by a concert featuring country-pop crossover singer, Crystal Gayle.Okamoto David https://www.newspapers.com/image/335665122/?terms=Gayle Crystal Gayle Will Sing For Rowdie Crowd July 30, 1982 Tampa Tribune D1 28 November 2017 Series standings SIS TeamsLeagueWLGFGAPTSSão Paulo FCSérie A306224Ipswich Town F.C. First Div.214215Fort Lauderdale StrikersNASL124410Tampa Bay RowdiesNASL03494 Series results DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorersJuly 24, 1982Ipswich Town F.C.H1–310,693Luis FernandoJuly 28, 1982São Paulo FCH2–38,353Luis Fernando, Refik Kozić July 31, 1982Fort Lauderdale StrikersH1–321,220 Pedro DeBrito See also 1982 North American Soccer League season 1982 in American soccer Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1993) References 1982 Rowdies results Tampa Bay Rowdies 1982 Category:Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1993) seasons Tampa Bay Rowdies Tampa Bay Rowdies Category:1980s in Tampa, Florida