TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa Bay Rowdies win on Saturday against North Carolina FC would clinch a playoff spot for Tampa Bay for a sixth straight season.
But instead of possibly celebrating in front of their hometown fans, the Rowdies must relocate from Al Lang Stadium in downtown St. Petersburg for the final three home games because of the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“The last month has just been a whirlwind of things coming up, things not working out, having to move, evacuate,” Rowdies goalkeeper Jordan Farr said.
The team evacuated from Hurricane Milton to Miami last week and then played a road game at Louisville FC. Saturday’s expected home match against North Carolina FC will now be played on the road in Cary, N.C.
“Honestly, we are used to it at this point, a bit of the chaos, a bit of the unexpected turns,” Farr said. “For …