Guyanese defender returns to Tampa Bay Rowdies

FLORIDA,  CMC- Guyana International defender John Paul Rodrigues has signed a two-year contract with Tampa Bay Rowdies in the North American Soca League (NASL).

Under the terms of the deal, the second year is an option for the club he played for during the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

Rodrigues was also a key contributor to the Rowdies’ 2012 NASL Soccer Bowl Championship team, starting 23 regular season matches and four playoff matches.

“I’m so excited to return to the Rowdies,” said Rodrigues who has represented Guyana with 26 international caps, including qualifying matches for both the 2010 and 2014 World Cup.

“Tampa Bay is my home”.