ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (November 24, 2025) – The Tampa Bay Rowdies today announced the club’s roster decisions on player contract options for the 2026 USL Championship season.
The club has exercised contract options for midfielders Alex Mendez and Nate Worth for the 2026 season.
The club has declined contract options for midfielder Ollie Bassett, goalkeeper Ethan Bandré, midfielder Danny Crisostomo, goalkeeper Bill Hamid, forward Cristian Ortiz, midfielder Joey Skinner, and defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele.
Forward Manuel Arteaga, midfielder Juan Carlos Azocar, midfielder Blake Bodily, midfielder Nick Moon, and midfielder Pacifique Niyongabire are all out of contract following the conclusion of the 2025 USL Championship season.
Midfielder Luis Alvarez, defender Robert Castellanos, defender Aaron Guillen, midfielder Lewis Hilton, forward Endri Mustali, and defender Laurence Wyke are all under contract for the 2026 season.
Announcements regarding new players for the 2026 season will be made in the near future.
Tampa Bay Rowdies Roster as of November 24, 2025
Defenders: Robert Castellanos, Aaron Guillen, Laurence Wyke
Midfielders: Luis Alvarez, Lewis Hilton, Alex Mendez, Nate Worth
Forwards: Endri Mustali
