Andrew Rowberry Joins Strikers Ownership Group

Tampa, Florida  -  The Tampa Bay Strikers have announced the addition of Andrew Rowberry as a minority owner.

A deep passion for the business side of sports has led veteran sports executive and business owner Andrew Rowberry to the Tampa Bay Strikers.

"Its great to add another experienced sports executive to our ownership group.  He'll be a great asset as we continue to build the Strikers and National Indoor Soccer League,"  said Strikers Co-Owner Andrew Haines.

Understanding the value sports participation contributes to youth development as well as community pride, Andrew’s desire to help businesses tap into the passion and emotion of a team’s fan base enabled success for his clients and he looks forward to generating the same positive results for partners in the greater Tampa area with the Strikers.

While still attending to business interests in Canada and teaching part-time at St Clair College, the transition to Florida has been in the works for many years with Rowberry recently purchasing a residence in the North Port FL area. 

A long time Bucs and Lightning Season ticket holder and active Florida Citrus Sports member and Scout this two-time CHL Memorial Cup Champion with the Windsor Spitfires, is extremely excited to be part of a new organization as it kicks off its inaugural season. 

Bringing yet another championship to the Bay Area while utilizing the Strikers as a platform to generate exposure for his new business venture, KingFish Records in Clearwater FL, Andrew invites all futbol fanatics and casual fans to enjoy exciting and extremely affordable entertainment at the Yeungling Center starting this December where good times and lasting memories are sure to be scored.

The Strikers are looking to add a few more people to the ownership group as we head into the season.

The Strikers begin play in December, calling the Yuengling Center on the campus of USF, home for 10 home games with both Men’s and Women’s games being played in a double header format. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer kicker and soccer expert Martin Gramatica, is the Head Coach of the team. Season tickets are on sale now, go to https://www.tbstrikers.com  for more information. The Strikers will be hosting open tryouts this fall; players interested should submit their information here: https://www.tbstrikers.com/tryouts 

ABOUT NATIONAL INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE (NISL): The National Indoor Soccer League was founded in January 2021 by a group of seasoned sports team/league owners with over 50 years of ownership experience. The league features both a Men's & Women's Division, competing in double header game days over a 20-game regular season that takes place between the months of December and April. Current teams include Central FL Crusaders (Orlando), Columbus Rapids (Georgia), Fayetteville Fury, Memphis Americans, Rome Gladiators (Georgia), and Tampa Bay Strikers. The NISL is committed to promoting and supporting our member teams, while providing an avenue for players, coaches, and front office staff to develop their skills and gain exposure for opportunities at higher levels, all while providing high-quality, affordable entertainment in the communities we serve.