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Founded | May 16, 2023 | ||
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Stadium | Riverfront Stadium Tampa, Florida | ||
Owner | Jeff Fox David Laxer Darryl Shaw | ||
President | Christina Unkel | ||
Head coach | Denise Schilte-Brown | ||
League | USL Super League | ||
Website | Club website | ||
Tampa Bay Sun FC is a professional women's soccer team based in Tampa, Florida, United States. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a new Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in 2024. Sun FC is owned by real estate developer and investor Darryl Shaw, Bern's Steak House owner David Laxer, and former BluePearl executive Jeff Fox. [1]
The Tampa Bay area was named as one of the initial USL Super League markets on May 16, 2023. [2] On July 15, 2023, South Florida Bulls women's soccer head coach Denise Schilte-Brown was named as Sun's first-ever head coach, and former FIFA referee Christina Unkel was named as club president. [3] [4]
Longtime University of South Florida women's soccer coach, Denise Schilte-Brown was announced as Tampa's head coach in July 2023. [5]
The first signings were announced by the club on April 23, 2024. Erika Tymrak was the first player signed to the inaugural roster, followed by Jordyn Listro and Domi Richardson on the same day. [6]
On May 23, 2024, the club announced their home opener would be against Dallas Trinity FC on August 18, 2024. It would also be the third match played for the USL Super League. [7] [8]
The Tampa Bay Sun FC name, logo, and colors were unveiled on November 4, 2023, at a ceremony in Ybor City attended by Tampa mayor Jane Castor. [9]
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor | Sleeve sponsor | Ref. |
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2024–present | Capelli Sport | Tampa General Hospital (TGH) | N/A | [10] |
The team will play at an upgraded and renovated stadium on the campus of Howard W. Blake High School, near downtown Tampa. [11] [12]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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