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The Waterspouts were founded on August 13, 2026, taking over the V.156 place previously held by The Squeezes with three rounds of Season 95 already played. The Squeezes had taken four points from those games: a draw with Ismal Fc, a 0–5 loss at RF10 United and a 2–1 win over Free Ballers 2. | The Waterspouts were founded on August 13, 2026, taking over the V.156 place previously held by The Squeezes with three rounds of Season 95 already played. The Squeezes had taken four points from those games: a draw with Ismal Fc, a 0–5 loss at RF10 United and a 2–1 win over Free Ballers 2. | ||
In its opening weeks the club also built | In its opening weeks the club also set up the Tampa Bay Squalls academy, which started with a full squad of 18, and built a young core for the first team through its scouting network: Salvador Caña, Ricardo García, Robin Carlson, Connor Gerrish, Paul Russell and Kev Corbett all joined between August 23 and August 31. Four transfers added experience: goalkeeper Jalen LaChapelle in August, Efrèn Fontdecaba and Majid Tawfeeq in September, and goalkeeper Olmer Zatterin in October. | ||
The first weeks were hard. The new club went seven rounds without a win, including a 0–6 loss at Iowa Barnstormers and a 1–6 loss at home to the same side. The fans kept coming anyway: Maelstrom Park sold out all 12,000 seats against Frothingham, Big Grove and Iowa, and again for RF10 United in October. | The first weeks were hard. The new club went seven rounds without a win, including a 0–6 loss at Iowa Barnstormers and a 1–6 loss at home to the same side. The fans kept coming anyway: Maelstrom Park sold out all 12,000 seats against Frothingham, Big Grove and Iowa, and again for RF10 United in October. | ||
Revision as of 01:16, 31 October 2026
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| Club information | ||
| Location | Florida,  USA | |
| Geographic area | North America | |
| Founded | 08/13/2026 | |
| Series | V.156 | |
| Stadium | Maelstrom Park (12,000 seats) | |
| Fan Club | The Stormwatch (868 members) | |
| Records | ||
| First game | 08/16/2026, Puerto Rico Panthers 1–1 Tampa Bay Waterspouts | |
| Biggest win | 3–0 v Puerto Rico Panthers (10/04/2026) | |
| Worst defeat | 0–6 at Iowa Barnstormers (08/23/2026) | |
| Youth Team | ||
| Team name | Tampa Bay Squalls | |
| Arena | Squall Field (600) | |
| Team colors | |
 Home |
 Away |
Tampa Bay Waterspouts is an American Hattrick club based in Florida that plays in Series V.156. The club was founded by jsg04 on August 13, 2026, and plays its home games at Maelstrom Park. The team colors are navy, teal and gold, and the youth academy is the Tampa Bay Squalls. The club motto is From the Bay. Into the Storm.
History
Season 95–: Founding and first steps
Main article: Season 95
The Waterspouts were founded on August 13, 2026, taking over the V.156 place previously held by The Squeezes with three rounds of Season 95 already played. The Squeezes had taken four points from those games: a draw with Ismal Fc, a 0–5 loss at RF10 United and a 2–1 win over Free Ballers 2.
In its opening weeks the club also set up the Tampa Bay Squalls academy, which started with a full squad of 18, and built a young core for the first team through its scouting network: Salvador Caña, Ricardo García, Robin Carlson, Connor Gerrish, Paul Russell and Kev Corbett all joined between August 23 and August 31. Four transfers added experience: goalkeeper Jalen LaChapelle in August, Efrèn Fontdecaba and Majid Tawfeeq in September, and goalkeeper Olmer Zatterin in October.
The first weeks were hard. The new club went seven rounds without a win, including a 0–6 loss at Iowa Barnstormers and a 1–6 loss at home to the same side. The fans kept coming anyway: Maelstrom Park sold out all 12,000 seats against Frothingham, Big Grove and Iowa, and again for RF10 United in October.
The turnaround came in October. A 3–0 win over Puerto Rico Panthers in round 11 was the club's first league win, and a 3–1 win away at Free Ballers 2 followed a week later. The league campaign ended with a 2–1 win at Ismal Fc. That made three wins from the last four rounds and a fifth-place finish on 15 points. The Stormwatch, whose members had started the season expecting that "every day in this division is a bonus", ended it dancing in the streets.
Behind it all was Jalen LaChapelle. The first-choice keeper played 10 of the 11 league games, was named Man of the Match five times and kept both of the club's clean sheets. At the other end, the unlikely hero was Darrion Craig. The 18-year-old center-back finished as the club's leading league scorer with four goals.
Away from the league, the club entered the Heroes of 2026 Trophy and finished with five wins and three losses. It also climbed three ladders, reaching the top 40 of the Florida ladder.
Season-by-season
| Season | League | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Pos | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | V.156 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 37 | −23 | 15 | 5th | Founded 08/13/2026; R1–R3 played as The Squeezes (1–1–1). As the Waterspouts: 3–2–6. Relegation qualifier v Arkansas Samurais, 11/01/2026 |
Row colors: promoted champions relegated
Players
First-team squad
As of 10/30/2026. Ages are current Hattrick ages (one Hattrick year = 112 days).
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Notable players
- Jalen LaChapelle (GK): player of the season in Season 95. The first-choice keeper played 10 of the 11 league games, was Man of the Match five times, kept both of the club's clean sheets and captained the side seven times.
- Darrion Craig (CD): young player of the season in Season 95, when the 18-year-old center-back finished as the club's top league scorer.
- Connor Gerrish (IM): broke into the midfield at 17, with goals in the Heroes Trophy and on the ladder.
Captains
Official matches only. Players in bold still play for the club.
| Season | Captain | Games as captain |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Jalen LaChapelle | 7 |
| Efrèn Fontdecaba | 2 | |
| Stu Waddle | 2 |
Raised players
Players who came up through the Tampa Bay Squalls academy. Hattrick's own "raised" count also includes the original squad and players signed through the scouting network; this list covers academy graduates only.
| Player | Position | Promoted | Official senior debut | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None yet | ||||
Youth team
Main article: Tampa Bay Squalls
The Tampa Bay Squalls are the club's pathway to the first team, and play their home games at Squall Field (600). In the 2026–27 youth league season they took their first point on October 25, a 1–1 draw with Sporting Treno.
Player records
Official matches only (league, cup, qualifier), from Hattrick's club statistics. As of 10/30/2026. Players in bold still play for the club.
Most appearances
| Rank | Player | Pos | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Arroyo | WB | 11 |
| 1 | Tyler Kim | FW | 11 |
| 3 | Jalen LaChapelle | GK | 10 |
| 4 | Darrion Craig | CD | 9 |
| 4 | Gabe Paolucci | IM | 9 |
| 4 | Landon Scheid | CD | 9 |
100 Club
Players who have made 100 official appearances for the club.
| Player | Pos | First season | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| No player has reached 100 yet. Closest: Andy Arroyo and Tyler Kim (11). | |||
Most goals
| Rank | Player | Pos | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darrion Craig | CD | 4 |
| 2 | Tyler Kim | FW | 2 |
| 3 | Randy Ladwig | FW | 1 |
| 3 | Luis Hurtado | W | 1 |
| 3 | Ryan Wert | IM | 1 |
| 3 | Lindsey Baker | IM | 1 |
| 3 | Agustín Bellorín | FW | 1 |
Top scorers by season
| Season | Series | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | V.156 | Darrion Craig | 4 |
Man of the Match
| Rank | Player | Pos | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen LaChapelle | GK | 5 |
| 2 | Matt Mathews | W | 3 |
| 3 | Lindsey Baker | IM | 1 |
| 3 | Randy Ladwig | FW | 1 |
| 3 | Tyler Kim | FW | 1 |
Clean sheets
| Rank | Player | Clean sheets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen LaChapelle | 2 |
Awards
The club presents four awards at the end of each season.
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| The Maelstrom Player of the season |
The Squall Young player of the season |
The Golden Spout Most Man of the Match awards |
The Lightning Boot League top scorer |
The Golden Spout counts Man of the Match awards in official matches during the season and is confirmed after the club's last official match. The Golden Spout and the Lightning Boot are shared if tied.
| Season |  The Maelstrom
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 The Squall
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 The Golden Spout
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 The Lightning Boot
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Jalen LaChapelle (GK) | Darrion Craig (CD) | Jalen LaChapelle (5, provisional) | Darrion Craig (4) |
Club records
Official matches
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Biggest win | 3–0 v Puerto Rico Panthers, League, 10/04/2026 |
| Worst defeat | 0–6 at Iowa Barnstormers, League, 08/23/2026 |
| Record attendance | 12,000 (sell-out): v Frothingham 08/30/2026, v Big Grove 09/13/2026, v Iowa Barnstormers 09/27/2026, v RF10 United 10/18/2026 |
Arena and ladders
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Biggest win | 7–0 v Duke2025!, Florida ladder, 09/12/2026 |
| Worst defeat | 0–7 at House of Blues FC, USA ladder, 09/28/2026 |
Transfers
Completed transfers since 08/13/2026, full fee as shown by Hattrick. As of 10/30/2026.
| Record | Player | Fee (USD) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest fee paid | Jalen LaChapelle (GK) | $434,000 | 08/18/2026 |
| Highest fee received | None yet | ||
Stadium
Maelstrom Park 
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| Last Rebuild | — |
| Terraces | 8,000 |
| Basic | 3,000 |
| Roof | 1,000 |
| VIP | 0 |
| Capacity | 12,000 |
The Waterspouts play at Maelstrom Park, which holds 12,000: 8,000 bleachers, 3,000 basic seats and 1,000 seats under the roof. The fans filled it from the start: four of the five home league games in Season 95 were sell-outs.
| Season | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | 12,000 | Opening season |
| Season | Home league games | Sell-outs | Average attendance | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 5 | 4 | 11,579 | 12,000 |
Fan club
The supporters' club is The Stormwatch. It grew at every one of its updates in the club's first season, from 567 members at the first update (08/17/2026) to 868, a gain of 301 (+53%), even through the seven-game winless start.
| Season | Members (start) | Members (end) | Growth | Season expectation | Mood (end) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 567 | 868 | +301 | Every day in this division is a bonus | Dancing in the streets |
Supporters and traditions
Club traditions.
- The First Watch: the 567 members recorded at the first supporter update on 08/17/2026, who stood by the club through its seven-game winless start.
- The Storm Wall: the club's name for the home end at Maelstrom Park, where the Stormwatch gathers with flags and banners.
- The Storm Warning: by club tradition, a siren sounds as the players walk out for home games.
Hattrick Arena
| Season | Competition | Record / rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Heroes of 2026 Trophy | 5W 3L | L 2–3 Cherwood, W 1–0 tourmignies, W 1–0 Real Braglia, W 1–0 AKS Pogoń Sosnowiec, L 0–2 U.D. Antella, W 2–0 FC Trussese, W 1–0 Fc Arpino, L 0–5 Lupii dacici. |
| 95 | Florida ladder | #37 | as of 10/30/2026 |
| 95 | USA ladder | #378 | as of 10/30/2026 |
| 95 | Start season 95 ladder | #635 | as of 10/30/2026 |
Flag collection
Flags collected from international friendlies (Hattrick Arena and ladder matches don't count). As of 10/30/2026.
| Collection | Count | Flags |
|---|---|---|
| Home (teams visiting Maelstrom Park) | 1 of 156 |
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| Away (leagues visited) | 1 of 156 |
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| Player nationalities | 4 |   
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Coaching history
Coach in bold is the current head coach.
| Coach | Nat | From | To | League record (W–D–L) | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eladio Canalizo | |
08/13/2026 | Present | 3–2–6 | 27.3% |
League matches only. As of 10/30/2026.
Crest and colors
A waterspout is the storm that forms over open water. On Tampa Bay you watch them roll in on summer afternoons, and that's the idea behind the club: start small and gather strength. The youth academy, the Squalls, carries the theme down to the next generation, the fans are the Stormwatch, and the team plays at Maelstrom Park.
The club colors are navy, teal and gold: deep water, the spout, and the late-afternoon light on the bay.
- Crest: the Storm Shield. A teal waterspout rises out of the waves inside a navy shield with a gold border, with a ball caught in the top of the spout. "Tampa Bay" runs across the top, "Waterspouts" across a gold band, and the founding year, 2026, sits at the bottom.
- Home kit: navy shirt with teal storm streaks cutting diagonally across the front, gold numbers, and navy shorts and socks with teal trim.
- Away kit: white and teal stripes split by navy and gold pinstripes, with white shorts and socks.
- Goalkeeper kit: orange with darker orange hoops and navy panels.
| Color | Hex | |
|---|---|---|
| Navy | #1A2A4A | |
| Teal | #3E93A0 | |
| Gold | #C7A868 | |
| Ice white | #E9F0F2 |
Honors
None yet.
