Tampa Bay Rays acquire soccer club

The deal ends Bill Edwards’ five-year run as owner of the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 1:32 p.m. October 1, 2018
Mark Wemple. Bill Edwards bought the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2013 and made significant investments in the team, both on and off the field.
Mark Wemple. Bill Edwards bought the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2013 and made significant investments in the team, both on and off the field.
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ST. PETERSBURG — The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to buy the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer club from St. Petersburg businessman Bill Edwards, effective Oct. 11, for an undisclosed sum. 

 

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