Tampa Bay Rowdies sit at the top of the USL Championship 2026 standings with a perfect 27 points from 11 games, and they host Charleston at Al Lang Stadium on June 11. The Rowdies have not lost a single game in the regular season, making this a tough assignment for Ben Pirmann’s side. Charleston are no pushovers, but they arrive with just 16 points from 10 matches and a mixed run of form. The last meeting between these two sides, played earlier this season, ended 1-1, which shows Charleston can hold their own against the league leaders.
Two players to watch closely are Louis Perez for Tampa Bay, who has scored two goals in his last three appearances and brings consistent energy in midfield, and Colton Swan for Charleston, who has contributed both a goal and an assist in his recent outings and looks to be one of the visitors’ most productive attacking threats.
Hot stat: Tampa Bay Rowdies have scored six goals across their last five matches while conceding just five in their entire 11-game regular season campaign. That defensive record, combined with their attacking output, sets them apart from every other team in the division.
| 🏆 Tournament: | USL Championship 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg |
| 🗓️ Date: | 11.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 01:00 CEST |
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Charleston Prediction
Tampa Bay Rowdies are the clear pick here. They are unbeaten through 11 league games, they play at home, and their recent form across the last 30 days shows four wins and one draw from five matches. Charleston, by comparison, have won just six of their 16 games this year, and their 67% win rate over the last month is built on a smaller sample of games. The gap in quality is real.
Jeff Strasser’s side averages nearly two goals per game in the regular season, and their defensive structure has conceded only five goals all campaign. Charleston’s attack has struggled to generate volume, recording only 24 total shots across their last five matches compared to Tampa Bay’s 43. We predict a Tampa Bay Rowdies win to nil is a strong angle here.
Tampa Bay’s style of play is direct and disciplined. They commit 47 fouls across five games, which is on the higher side, but their pass accuracy of 905 completed passes from 1,152 attempts reflects a team that moves the ball with purpose. Charleston, with only 596 accurate passes from 719 attempts, play a more compact and defensive 5-4-1 shape, which could limit the scoreline but is unlikely to produce much going forward.
The corner kick data also tells a story. Tampa Bay generate 15 corners in five matches versus Charleston’s 10, and with the Rowdies pressing high at home, that number could increase further on June 11.
| 🔥 Hot Tip: | Tampa Bay Rowdies to win to nil |
| ⚽ Total Goals: | Under 3.5 |
| 💥 Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯 Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Tampa Bay Rowdies have been in outstanding form. Their last five results read as five wins and no defeats, with clean sheets a recurring theme. The most recent match saw them beat Louisville City 2-0, a team sitting sixth in the standings. Before that, they put three past Phoenix Rising without reply. Their 1-0 win over New Mexico United showed they can also grind out results when needed. The only blemish across their recent run was a 1-1 draw with Rhode Island, and even that came against a team with a solid home record. Coach Jeff Strasser has built a side that is hard to break down and clinical in front of goal.
Charleston’s recent run is more uneven. They beat Detroit 2-0 in their last outing, which is an encouraging result against a mid-table side. Before that, though, they lost 0-1 to New Mexico United and were hammered 0-4 by Rhode Island. Their 4-0 win over Sporting Jax flatters their recent numbers slightly, as Jax sit bottom of the league with just three points. Charleston’s form line of lddwwwldwldlwlw tells a story of inconsistency, and they have not beaten a team of Tampa Bay’s quality in this campaign.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
Tampa Bay and Charleston have met six times in recent history, with the Rowdies winning just once in that stretch, a 4-2 home win in the 2024 regular season. Charleston have won four of those six meetings. To be honest, the head-to-head record actually favors the visitors on paper, but Tampa Bay’s current form and home dominance this season make this a different proposition.
| Statistic | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 13 |
| Total shots | 43 | 24 |
| Free kicks | 37 | 26 |
| Corner kicks | 15 | 10 |
| Total fouls | 47 | 24 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 79% | 83% |
| Interceptions | 18 | 17 |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability: Tampa Bay Rowdies the Favourite
- Moneyline Tampa Bay Rowdies 1.65 | Charleston 4.33
- Draw 3.70
The odds on Tampa Bay winning around 1.65 reflect their status as strong favorites, and the bookmakers’ 54% win probability aligns with that. Charleston at 4.33 carries some value if you believe their head-to-head history matters, but their current form does not support that faith. The draw at 3.70 is tempting given the last meeting ended 1-1, but Tampa Bay’s home record this season makes a stalemate unlikely. We see the Rowdies win as the most sensible play, and the clean sheet angle at slightly higher odds represents the better value.
Possible Starting Lineups
Tampa Bay Rowdies Possible Starting Eleven

- GK: Jahmali Waite
- DF: Laurence Wyke, Yanis Leerman, Isaiah LeFlore, Dion Jeremy Acoff
- MF: Lewis Hilton, Max Schneider, Marco Micaletto, Pedro Dolabella, Louis Perez
- FW: Evan Conway
Jeff Strasser has been rotating between Jahmali Waite and Austin Pack in goal, but Waite’s five saves across three appearances edge him ahead for this selection. The 4-2-3-1 formation has been Tampa Bay’s go-to shape, with Max Schneider and Louis Perez providing the engine in central midfield. Perez in particular is a player to watch, as his two goals in three recent appearances show he carries a real goal threat from deep. Pedro Dolabella adds creativity and directness, and Evan Conway leads the line. This is a balanced, experienced lineup that suits the home setup at Al Lang Stadium.
Charleston Possible Starting Eleven

- GK: John Berner
- DF: Joey Akpunonu, Sean Suber, Langston Blackstock, Emilio Ycaza
- MF: Jeremy Kelly, Douglas Martinez, Maalique Foster, Houssou Landry
- FW: Colton Swan, Miguel Berry, Wilmer Cabrera
Charleston’s 5-4-1 shape requires a disciplined back five, with Joey Akpunonu and Sean Suber as the more defensively reliable options. Langston Blackstock has contributed a goal from defense recently, adding some threat at set pieces. Colton Swan leads the attack and is Charleston’s most dangerous forward, having scored and assisted in recent games. Miguel Berry has picked up two yellow cards in two matches, which is worth monitoring given Tampa Bay’s ability to draw fouls. John Berner gets the nod in goal based on his more recent appearances. Ben Pirmann will likely set up compact and look to hit on the counter.
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Charleston. Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
Tampa Bay Rowdies are the standout team in the USL Championship 2026 and this match should reinforce that. They are unbeaten at home, they outscore and outshoot opponents by a wide margin, and Charleston arrive with a patchy record and limited attacking firepower. The visitors’ 5-4-1 block may frustrate Tampa Bay in the early stages, but the Rowdies have shown patience and the ability to break teams down across their last five wins.
We predict a Tampa Bay Rowdies win, likely by a single goal margin, with the clean sheet market offering the best value. Charleston’s attack has managed just two goals in their last five matches, and against a defense that has conceded only five all season, that is unlikely to improve here. Perhaps the biggest risk is a low-scoring game that ends 1-0, which would still be a winning result for Rowdies backers.

