ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Wednesday the club had signed three more players ahead of next weekend’s 2017 USL regular season opener, finalizing the club’s squad for the new season. The signings are pending league and federation approval.

Forward Martin Paterson, goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald and defender Kyle Porter have all earned contracts after lengthy trials with the Rowdies. The trio arrived in February to train with Tampa Bay and play in preseason matches.

“These three players have been training with us for a several weeks now,” Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “They’ve fit in quickly with our group and played well in our preseason matches. With Martin, Akira and Kyle all signing, we’re happy with our roster as we head into next weekend’s USL season opener.”