Rowdies’ Fernandes set to face brother in U.S. Open Cup

Rowdies’ Fernandes set to face brother in U.S. Open Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (WFLA) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies' U.S. Open cup match against F-C Naples will be a family affair, as longtime Rowdies midfielder Leo Fernandes is set to face his younger brother, Gustavo. And according to Leo, the trash talking has already begun. "My brother sent out the first text before the draw went out and he said, I quote, "We want Tampa," said Fernandes. "So, I took that personally," Fernandes said jokingly. Lightni…

Battle of the Brothers: Rowdies star Leo Fernandes faces sibling for first time in professional match

Tonight, the Tampa Bay Rowdies step out of league play when they hit the road for the third round of the Open Cup tournament. The Rowdies head south for a match-up with FC Naples, a USL League One team that's a tier below Tampa Bay.This match-up is extra-special for Rowdies midfielder Leo Fernandes. His younger brother, Gustavo, plays for FC Naples. This game will be the first time the two square off in a professional match."Hes already been act…