I was with the Mutiny as Max the Bat, the team Mascot, for the last 5 years of the teams life. The bat was the symbol for the team because the old Tampa Bay Stadium(the Old Sombrero) was infested with bats and they would fly over the field as the sun set. Very intimidating! We are talking thousands of bats(a protected species in Tampa!) I loved working for them and managing the mascot. Max is, and will always be close to my heart!
Oh..and we never "nixed the mascots" sorry Glenn. We tried to get rid of Max and transition into new mascot "Sidekick the Soccer Ball" But After the WWE like match between the two(a fight Max would never had lost), the fans went on an email rant complaining about the change. From that point we had 2 Mascots!! Played by myself and my business partner. After the Mutiny we pitched a mascot for the Tampa Yankees. "The Blue Bomber" which was retired a few years ago. Lasting over 10 years!
I had only heard the Rowdies come back to existence because Joe Cole played a season there. If they can get a great fan base in the USL, that will speak on how Tampa Soccer fans embrace the Rowdies.
I’m glad the rowdies currently exist and have some sense of security but I’d be lying if I wouldn’t be happy if the rowdies ended up in the mls, I can get past the downfalls of MLS if it meant the rowdies has a sense of security and would be around for several generations
If MLS ever returns to Tampa Bay, it's gotta be the Rowdies that would represent the region. They got history, they got fans, and they have some of the most iconic jerseys in American soccer history. C'mon Garber, it's a slam dunk!
The name Tampa Bay Mutiny is pretty cool. They should’ve gone with a pirate theme to match the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and because pirates often committed mutiny.
I have that jersey if you're serious about wanting it. If a Rowdies fan I have the hats from the 2012 season made by Admiral (seaon they won the championship and earned their second star).
With all due respect to the Rowdies fans, I think if someone would put the time and money in, I think a second run with the Tampa Bay Mutiny would work.. ...
January 9th Mark's 20 years since the cessation of the Tampa Bay Mutiny. Here's their last game ever, available online in full for the first time! ua-cam.com/video/8uoiyo8GRoM/v-deo.html
So stupid they didn't give the MLS franchise to the rowdies that had an owner and them they end the mutiny because the franchise didn't have an owner. Stupid.
I was with the Mutiny as Max the Bat, the team Mascot, for the last 5 years of the teams life. The bat was the symbol for the team because the old Tampa Bay Stadium(the Old Sombrero) was infested with bats and they would fly over the field as the sun set. Very intimidating! We are talking thousands of bats(a protected species in Tampa!) I loved working for them and managing the mascot. Max is, and will always be close to my heart!
Oh..and we never "nixed the mascots" sorry Glenn. We tried to get rid of Max and transition into new mascot "Sidekick the Soccer Ball" But After the WWE like match between the two(a fight Max would never had lost), the fans went on an email rant complaining about the change. From that point we had 2 Mascots!! Played by myself and my business partner. After the Mutiny we pitched a mascot for the Tampa Yankees. "The Blue Bomber" which was retired a few years ago. Lasting over 10 years!
I’m an Orlando City fan and honestly i would LOVE to see an Orlando-Tampa rivalry. Personally i’m all for MLS in the Bay
Rowdies are way better than orlando
I had only heard the Rowdies come back to existence because Joe Cole played a season there. If they can get a great fan base in the USL, that will speak on how Tampa Soccer fans embrace the Rowdies.
Rowdies tried to get into MLS half assed attempt years ago MLS 2 ST PETE and it went no where.
As a Tampanian this vid made me sad. Thank you for your support.
I forgot about the mutiny. I actually liked their first uniform. It's so different and unique.
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I’m glad the rowdies currently exist and have some sense of security but I’d be lying if I wouldn’t be happy if the rowdies ended up in the mls, I can get past the downfalls of MLS if it meant the rowdies has a sense of security and would be around for several generations
COYR! The Rowdies will make it to MLS eventually.
If MLS ever returns to Tampa Bay, it's gotta be the Rowdies that would represent the region. They got history, they got fans, and they have some of the most iconic jerseys in American soccer history. C'mon Garber, it's a slam dunk!
Nope. Love the rowdies but it sailed
The name Tampa Bay Mutiny is pretty cool. They should’ve gone with a pirate theme to match the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and because pirates often committed mutiny.
Nice video keep up the good work
New USL season for the Tampa Bay Rowdies starting soon. Check them out at Al Lang in St. Pete. #COYR
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Love ur vids bro!!
Do one for the Miami fusion and chivas USA
Definitely will someday!
That's a good idea 🤔
Tampa bay most definitely should have relocated to Rochester
I have that jersey if you're serious about wanting it. If a Rowdies fan I have the hats from the 2012 season made by Admiral (seaon they won the championship and earned their second star).
Ryan Springer I might be hitting you up soon! Thanks for watching, and go Rowdies!
@@dannytradio sounds good bud. Watching the match tonight on ESPN News and taking my nephews to match on Saturday. Hope we have an interesting show.
They should have went with The Rowdies. #COYR
I prefere the mutiny over rowdies
9:55 Facts I literally just said that to myself
The Revolution are THE ONLY TEAM still with the original logo cause all the others had their logos changed (Red Bull bought the MetroStars)
Maybe New England was the first club introduced?
The Columbus crew almost was tied with The Revolution but that never happened obviously
what video game is that.
Too many FC teams showing up in the MLS. Out of the last 15 teams added 11 have FC in the name.
Are they come back one day in MLS?
Only if they call themselves the Rowdies...
Make a Galaxy video about the junino and another with david beckum
Mutiny lives on via Backyard Soccer 2001
The rowdies are still here and still legit. It should be a MLS team
With all due respect to the Rowdies fans, I think if someone would put the time and money in, I think a second run with the Tampa Bay Mutiny would work.. ...
I wanted the Munity to stay until 2006
January 9th Mark's 20 years since the cessation of the Tampa Bay Mutiny. Here's their last game ever, available online in full for the first time!
ua-cam.com/video/8uoiyo8GRoM/v-deo.html
I disagree... most NASL names were WAY better than MLS names.
So stupid they didn't give the MLS franchise to the rowdies that had an owner and them they end the mutiny because the franchise didn't have an owner. Stupid.