Tampa Bay Rowdies Podcast

Marco Micaletto lets us know about his life around the world and right here in Tampa Bay

Midfielder Marco Micaletto joins Tampa Bay Rowdies legend Jeff Attinella on the Rowdies podcast to break down his dream start to the season. Marco talks about scoring the game-winning goal in his very first week with Tampa Bay, helping the Rowdies open the 2026 season with a 1-0 win. The Italian midfielder explains why he was willing to drop everything to come to Tampa Bay, the winning culture that attracted him to the Rowdies, and what it means to play at Al Lang Stadium in front of the club’s passionate supporters. He also shares stories from his journey from Rome to England to the United States, how he built his career through the USL system, and why he’s one of the rare pro athletes who chooses to stay completely off social media. Plus, Marco talks about: * His mentality coming off the bench and delivering the opening-day winner * Adjusting to life in Tampa Bay * His path through clubs like Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Columbus Crew 2 before joining the Rowdies * Why he prefers focusing on football instead of living online It’s a fun, candid conversation about goals, career sacrifices, and staying grounded in today’s social media world.