ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2020 )—The Tampa Bay Rowdies have re-signed forward Lucky Mkosana to a new two-year contract through 2022.

During his time with the Rowdies, Mkosana has been one of the best players in the history of the United Soccer League in impacting games coming off the bench, including two game-winners in the playoffs. During his career with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Mkosana has appeared in 53 games, notching 10 goals and six assists.

“A fan favorite returns for 2021,” said Rowdies Head Coach Neill Collins. “Lucky continually finds himself in the right place at the right time, and that is no coincidence when you watch him train every day. An absolutely consummate professional, and a fantastic player that sets the standard every day for other players to follow. Lucky has brought us some fantastic moments over the past 18 months, and I can’t wait for more in 2021.”

Mkosana played for the Rowdies in 2013 and 2014 before joining the New York Cosmos. He played for several teams after the Cosmos until rejoining the Rowdies from Louisville FC in a midseason trade in 2019.

“Thank you to the Tampa Bay Rowdies for another opportunity to continue doing what I love,” Mkosana said. “I’m delighted and looking forward to playing again soon.”

More new and returning players will be announced in the coming weeks. The Rowdies roster now stands at (10) players.

2021 Roster Information

Goalkeeper(s): None

Defender(s): Jordan Scarlett, Forrest Lasso, Aaron Guillen

Midfielder(s): Sebastian Dalgaard, Lewis Hilton, Jordan Doherty, Yann Ekra

Forward(s): Juan Tejada, Sebastian Guenzatti, Lucky Mkosana