ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies are set to welcome back at least 11 players from the past campaign for the 2025 USL Championship season as the club announced its roster updates following the conclusion of the current campaign on Monday.

The club recently announced that veteran midfielders Leo Fernandes and Lewis Hilton have received new contracts and will return for the 2025 season. Additionally, the club has exercised contract options for Midfielders Nick Moon and Pacifique Niyongabire for next season. 

Additionally, forward Manuel Arteaga, midfielder Blake Bodily, midfielder Danny Crisostomo, defender Aaron Guillen, forward Endri Mustali, forward Cristian Ortiz, and midfielder Nate Worth were all previously under contract for the 2025 season.

Last week, the club announced that goalkeeper Jordan Farr had been transferred to Major League Soccer’s D.C. United.

The club has declined contract options for goalkeeper Phil Breno, defender Zane Bubb, defender Forrest Lasso, defender Eddie Munjoma and midfielder Josh Perez. However, the club is undergoing contract negotiations with Forrest Lasso for a return. 

Midfielder Jordan Doherty, forward Cal Jennings, and defender Freddy Kleemann are all out of contract and will not return to the club.

Midfielders Ben Bender and Damian Rivera’s loans have ended, and the players have returned to their parent clubs.