D.C. United loans defender Conner Antley to the Tampa Bay Rowdies through the end of the 2026 MLS season in a transaction announced Aug. 7, 2026. Antley returns to Tampa Bay after spending the last three seasons with D.C. United.
Conner Antley Returns to Tampa Bay
Antley joined D.C. United in February 2024 on a two-year contract through 2025, with an option for 2026 that the club exercised in November. He made his D.C. United debut on Feb. 24, 2024, recording an assist in a 3-1 win over the New England Revolution.
Antley’s first season with D.C. United ended after he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a 3-2 win at Atlanta United on May 11, 2024. He returned to play in 2025 and logged 1,349 minutes in league play. Across three seasons with D.C. United, the defender made 31 appearances in all competitions, recording one goal and two assists.
Antley’s Tampa Bay Record
Antley originally signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Dec. 29, 2020, from Indy Eleven. He spent three seasons with Tampa Bay and recorded 14 assists in 102 matches across all competitions.
Antley helped Tampa Bay claim the 2021 USL Championship Regular Season title, making 31 appearances and tying for the team lead with six assists. In his final season with the Rowdies in 2023, he appeared in 35 matches, including two Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup matches and one USL Championship playoff match.
Antley recorded three assists and ranked fourth on Tampa Bay with 25 created chances in 2023.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The loan sends Conner Antley back to the Tampa Bay Rowdies after three seasons with D.C. United. His previous Tampa Bay tenure included 102 matches, 14 assists and the club’s 2021 USL Championship Regular Season title.
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