Tampa Bay Lightning. Four nicknames have changed and a fifth franchise, the Tampa Bay Mutiny, shut down altogether. The last best hope for the Mutiny was the Glazer family, owners of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Through the Mutiny’s 6-year history MLS searched for an investor to take over the team. A part of the online history of football kit from USA Other Leagues & Teams and all over the world. The Mutiny won the game, 3-2. A collection of Tampa Bay Mutiny shirts from 1996 to 2002. Born: June 2, 1969: City: Hackensack, New Jersey : Height: 5' 10" Weight: 165 lbs. There were many stars on the team including Carlos Valderrama, Steve Ralston and scoring machine Roy Lassiter, who scored a record 26 goals in the season. Tamp Bay Mutiny Tampa Bay ( inevitably? ) The... Carlos Valderrama of the Tampa Bay Mutiny during the Mutiny 4-1 MLS loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The season started decently, with two wins in Tampa's first three matches and eight goals scored. By the winter of 2001-02, every MLS club except Tampa Bay and Dallas had an investor-operator, and Dallas had a savior on the horizon. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure Originally known as the Kansas City Wiz when debuting in Major League Soccer in 1996, Sporting KC had one of the most unique kits in the league’s history. The result was a 3-2 Mutiny victory. By J Hutcherson (Apr 7, 2020) US Soccer Players – In 1996, the Tampa Bay Mutiny surprised its new league by finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference with the best overall record in MLS. For the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the 2001 season was so bad it killed the franchise. Home. 18 Jul 1996: Tampa Bay Mutiny team photo taken before an MLS game against the Kansas City Wiz played at Tampa Stadium in Tamps, Florida. The season was be the final year of pro soccer in Tampa for nearly a decade, because the club was unable to find new ownership at the end of the season. Tampa Bay Mutiny 1996: On April 13th, The Mutiny were welcomed to Tampa with their inaugural game against the New England Revolution. Tampa Bay Mutiny Logo on Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. They were successful in their first years of play, winning … could get an MLS expansion team, but that doesn't mean the city's modern-day franchise should do an homage to its MLS predecessor, the Tampa Bay Mutiny. Get the best deals on Men's Tampa Bay Mutiny MLS Jerseys when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. The 2001 Tampa Bay Mutiny season was the club's seventh year of existence, as well as their sixth season in Major League Soccer, and their sixth consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer.It was also the Mutiny's last season, and the last season of pro soccer in Tampa Bay until 2010, when FC Tampa Bay joined the USSF Division 2 Professional League. Tampa Stadium (nicknamed The Big Sombrero and briefly known as Houlihan's Stadium) was a large open-air stadium (maximum capacity about 74,000) located in Tampa, Florida. Carlos Valderrama of the Tampa Bay Mutiny looks on during a game against the New York/New Jersey Metrostars at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.