Tampa Bay Sun FC is a future 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
Bern's Steak House is a steak restaurant in the Hyde Park district of Tampa, Florida, founded in 1956. It is known for having one of the largest wine collections in the world.
History
Restaurant founder Bern Laxer was born on the Lower East Si ...
owner David Laxer, and former
BluePearl executive Jeff Fox.
History
Establishment
The
Tampa Bay area was named as one of the initial
USL Super League markets on May 16, 2023. On July 15, 2023,
South Florida Bulls women's soccer
The South Florida Bulls women's soccer team represents the University of South Florida in the sport of soccer. The Bulls currently compete in the American Athletic Conference within Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The ...
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.
Inaugural Season
Longtime
University of South Florida women's soccer coach, Denise Schilte-Brown was announced as Tampa's head coach in July 2023.
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
Jordyn Nicole Listro (born August 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Canada national team.
Early life
Born in Toronto, Canada, Lis ...
and
Domi Richardson
Dominique Elyse Richardson (born October 18, 1992) is an American soccer player.
Club career Houston Dash, 2014
Richardson signed with the Houston Dash after participating in open tryouts. She played in 2 games before being released by the club ...
on the same day.
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.
Identity
The Tampa Bay Sun FC name, logo, and colors were unveiled on November 4, 2023, at a ceremony in
Ybor City
Ybor City ( ) is a historic neighborhood just northeast of downtown Tampa, downtown Tampa, Florida, United States. It was founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor and other cigar manufacturers and populated by thousands of immigrants, mainly ...
attended by Tampa mayor
Jane Castor.
Sponsorship
Stadium
The team will play at
an upgraded and renovated stadium on the campus of
Howard W. Blake High School
Howard W. Blake High School is a public magnet high school, with an emphasis on the arts, in Tampa, Florida, United States. It is operated by the School District of Hillsborough County. Originally opened in 1956 as a school for African-Americans, ...
, near downtown Tampa.
Players and staff
Roster
References
External links
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Association football clubs established in 2023
2023 establishments in Florida
USL Super League teams
Soccer clubs in Tampa, Florida
Women's sports in Florida
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