Eloy Room Concedes Midfield Goal in USL Championship Match

Eloy Room Miami FC Tampa Bay Rowdies midfield goal USL Championship

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room, celebrated for his record‑tying 15 saves in the 2026 World Cup match against Ecuador, is now playing for Miami FC in the USL Championship, the United States’ second‑tier soccer league.

On 25 July, Room was scored on from the centre circle by Tampa Bay Rowdies midfielder Marco Micaletto. The strike resulted in a 3‑2 defeat for Miami FC, dropping the team to seventh place in the league while the Rowdies remain league leaders. The unusual goal quickly went viral on social media, contrasting sharply with Room’s earlier heroics on the world stage.

Entities: Eloy Room · Marco Micaletto · Miami FC · Tampa Bay Rowdies · USL Championship

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