Miami FC’s 2022 Season Comes to an End After a Defeat Against Tampa Bay Rowdies

October 22, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Miami FC News Release

St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Miami Football Club ends the 2022 USL Championship season with a loss against rivals Tampa Bay Rowdies at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Starting XI vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Head coach Anthony Pulis made one change going into the Eastern Conference Playoffs Quarterfinal. He swapped El Salvador’s Christian Sorto, who is sitting out with a leg injury, for his compatriot Josh Pérez.

Match Breakdown: Tampa Bay Rowdies 3-1 Miami FC

Miami FC kicked off on the right foot, holding most of the possession and making their way up the host’s half numerous times. However, the Orange and Blue did not produce a clear chance.

Forward Kyle Murphy did head a ball into the goal, but the referee called back the goal due to a foul on the goalkeeper Philip Breno.

Miami dealt well with Tampa’s attacks throughout the half. Nonetheless, the crossbar helped MFC in the dying embers of the first 45 minutes. Midfielder Nicholas Law stepped up to take a free kick, and the ball deflected off the bar.

The referee showed two yellow cards; one for the visitors and another for the hosts. Rowdy’s right-back William Antley received a yellow in the 30th minute and center-back Callum Chapman Page was carded in the 39th minute.

Tampa Bay opened the scoring five minutes into the second half. Forward Sebastián Guenzatti cleaned up a rebound to pull his side ahead.

Miami got a goal back five minutes after. Winger Joaquín Rivas made the best out of a defensive error and did just enough to put the ball inside the goal to tie it up.

Four minutes later, Law struck the ball from outside the box with the power to beat goalkeeper Jake McGuire. And eleven minutes down the line, Guenzatti secured sealed Tampa’s win with his second goal of the night.

Up Next for Miami FC

Miami FC will now head into the offseason. Fans can secure 2023 Season Tickets for only $25 down.

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