2024–25 Tampa Bay Sun FC season
| 2024–25 season | |
|---|---|
| President | Christina Unkel |
| Head coach | Denise Schilte-Brown |
| Stadium | Riverfront Stadium |
| USL Super League | TBD |
| Top goalscorer | League: All: Brooke Hendrix (1) |
| Highest home attendance | 5,248 |
| Lowest home attendance | 3,208 |
| Average home league attendance | 3,996 |
| All statistics correct as of September 14, 2024. | |
The 2024–25 Tampa Bay Sun FC season will be the first season in Tampa Bay Sun FC history. The team will compete in the inaugural season of the USL Super League.[1]
Players
Roster
- As of September 8, 2024[2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Transfers
In
| Date | Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2024 | MF |  Erika Tymrak
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Orlando Pride
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Free transfer | [3] |
| April 23, 2024 | MF |  Jordyn Listro
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Orlando Pride
|
Free transfer | [3] |
| April 23, 2024 | DF | Domi Richardson
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NJ/NY Gotham FC
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Free transfer | [3] |
| April 29, 2024 | FW | Riley Parker
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Unattached | Free transfer | [4] |
| April 29, 2024 | DF | Vivianne Bessette
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USF Bulls
|
Free transfer | [4] |
| June 3, 2024 | FW |  Natasha Flint
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Liverpool
|
Free transfer | [5] |
| June 4, 2024 | DF | Ashley Clark
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 Marseille
|
Free transfer | [6] |
| June 5, 2024 | FW | Hannah Keane
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 Western United FC
|
Free transfer | [7] |
| June 10, 2024 | MF |  Wasila Diwura-Soale
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Hasaacas Ladies
|
Free transfer | [8] |
| June 11, 2024 | DF | Amanda Kowalski
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Chicago Red Stars
|
Free transfer | [9] |
Competitions
Results summary
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Regular season standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Carolina Ascent FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 21 | Playoffs |
| 4 | Fort Lauderdale United FC | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 20 | |
| 5 | Tampa Bay Sun FC | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 19 | |
| 6 | DC Power FC | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 18 | −11 | 13 | |
| 7 | Lexington SC | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 20 | 30 | −10 | 12 |
Updated to match(es) played on December 14, 2024. Source: USL Super League
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) disciplinary points; 5) drawing of lots.
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) total goal differential; 3) total goals scored; 4) disciplinary points; 5) drawing of lots.
USL Super League
Source:[10]
| August 18, 2024 1 | Tampa Bay Sun | 1–1 | Dallas Trinity FC | Tampa |
| 6:30 PM EST |
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Report | Stadium: Riverfront Stadium Attendance: 5,248 Referee: Shawn Tehini |
| August 24, 2024 2 | Tampa Bay Sun | 0–0 | DC Power FC | Tampa |
| 6:00 PM EST | Report |
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Stadium: Riverfront Stadium Attendance: 3,532 Referee: Laura Rodriguez |
| September 8, 2024 3 | Lexington SC | 2–3 | Tampa Bay Sun | Lexington |
| 4:00 PM EST | Report | Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium Attendance: 3,946 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
| September 14, 2024 4 | Tampa Bay Sun | 0–1 | Brooklyn FC | Tampa |
| 7:00 PM EST | Report |
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Stadium: Riverfront Stadium Attendance: 3,208 Referee: Melinda Sopka Homa |
| September 27, 2024 5 | Carolina Ascent | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Charlotte |
| Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium |
| October 4, 2024 6 | DC Power FC | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Washington, D.C. |
| Stadium: Audi Field |
| October 12, 2024 7 | Tampa Bay Sun | v | Fort Lauderdale United | Tampa |
| Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
| October 27, 2024 8 | Spokane Zephyr | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Spokane |
| Stadium: One Spokane Stadium |
| November 2, 2024 9 | Tampa Bay Sun | v | Lexington SC | Tampa |
| Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
| November 9, 2024 10 | Fort Lauderdale United | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Fort Lauderdale |
| Stadium: NSU Soccer Stadium |
| November 16, 2024 11 | Tampa Bay Sun | v | Carolina Ascent | Tampa |
| Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
| November 23, 2024 12 | Brooklyn FC | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Brooklyn |
| Stadium: Maimonides Park |
| December 8, 2024 13 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Tampa Bay Sun | Dallas |
| Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
| December 14, 2024 14 | Tampa Bay Sun | v | Spokane Zephyr | Tampa |
| Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
References
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Tampa Bay Sun FC. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Sun FC Makes History with Inaugural Player Signings". Tampa Bay Sun FC. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tampa Bay Sun FC Makes History with Inaugural Player Signings". Tampa Bay Sun FC. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b "Tampa Bay Sun FC Strengthens Inaugural Roster with Signing of Forward Riley Mattingly Parker and Defender Vivianne Bessette". Tampa Bay Sun FC. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "@uslsuperleague: 'Bringing more star power to the Sun...'". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "@uslsuperleague: 'Back-to-back additions to the attack...'". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "@uslsuperleague: '🇦🇺⏩️🇺🇸 From @westernutdfc to @tampabaysunfc!...'". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "@tampabaysunfc: 'SIGNED: Tampa Bay Sun welcomes Pro Midfielder, @diwurasoale...'". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "@uslsuperleague: 'Defending the colors of @tampabaysunfc 🌞...'". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Schedule". Tampa Bay Sun FC. Retrieved 2024-06-05.