Sporting JAX vs Tampa Bay Rowdies Match Preview

The USL League One Cup group-stage meeting between Sporting JAX and Tampa Bay Rowdies is scheduled for 2026 at Hodges Stadium. Sporting JAX enter the tie 3rd in USL Cup 2026, Group 7 with 4 points and a goal difference of -1 after 3 matches (1 win, 1 draw, 2 defeats, 4 goals scored, 5 conceded). Tampa Bay Rowdies top the same group with 6 points from 2 matches, a goal difference of +5 and a perfect record (2 wins, 6 goals scored, 1 conceded).

Sporting JAX Availability

There are currently no confirmed absences listed for Sporting JAX. With no players flagged as doubtful or sidelined through injury or suspension, head coach selection options appear unrestricted across all lines, from goalkeepers E. Casas and J. McGuire through to attackers such as Emil Jaaskelainen, Wan Kuzain, A. Luckhurst and K. Sadlier.

Tampa Bay Rowdies Availability

Tampa Bay Rowdies also report no players as doubtful or sidelined. The full squad is expected to be at the coach’s disposal, including attacking options R. Cicerone, E. Conway, M. Myers and creative midfielders such as L. Hilton and Mattheus Oliveira.

Impact Summary

With no injuries or suspensions reported for either club and no top scorers or assists data available, neither side appears to suffer any measurable loss of attacking output ahead of this group-stage fixture. Both managers should be able to field their strongest available line-ups.