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By FRANK PASTOR
© St. Petersburg Times, published June 23, 2001
WHEN/WHERE: 7; Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
TV/RADIO: WWBA-AM 1040, WAMA-AM 1550 (Spanish).
RECORDS: United 5-7, Mutiny 2-10-1.
COACHES: United -- Thomas Rongen. Mutiny -- Alfonso Mondelo.
PLAYERS TO WATCH: United -- F Abdul Thompson Conteh, F Santino Quaranta, M Mark Lisi, M Marco Etcheverry, G Mike Ammann. Mutiny -- F Mamadou Diallo, F Eric Quill, M Steve Ralston, D Steve Trittschuh, G Scott Garlick.
NOTES: At the midpoint of the season, Tampa Bay is the only MLS team without a home win. The Mutiny hasn't won at home since Aug. 16, a six-game span. ... Tampa Bay will attempt to break a 10-game winless streak and a seven-game losing string. ... Mutiny M Carlos Valderama will not be available after receiving his second red card in five games Saturday at Columbus. His two red cards tie the Mutiny record for most in a season. ... Tampa Bay D Chad McCarty (broken left ankle) and Scott Cannon (right IT Band irritation) are out. M/D Joe Addo (right hamstring strain) is questionable. ... United leads the all-time series 12-5-1 and holds a 6-3 edge in Tampa. ... Rongen was the Mutiny's first coach in 1996, leading the team to a 20-12 record and first place in the Eastern Conference.