Trio of Erika Tymrak, Jordyn Listro and Dominque Richardson bring experience to Tampa Bay
TAMPA, FL (April 23, 2024) – Tampa Bay Sun FC announced on Tuesday the club had signed Erika Tymrak, Jordyn Listro and Dominque “Domi” Richardson as its inaugural player signings ahead of the 2024-25 USL Super League season. The transactions are pending league and federation approval.
The powerhouse trio boasts decades of experience across top-level collegiate programs, the National Women’s Soccer League, and youth and senior international play.
“Women’s professional sports are having their tipping point moment. Tampa Bay Sun FC is strategically positioned to step into this moment and demonstrate that every sector of society rises when you invest in women,” said President and General Counsel, Christina Unkel. “We are proud of how we are building the foundational cornerstones of this Club and look forward to announcing our key inaugural corporate members who understand the power of women’s sports.”
A former United States international, Tymrak returns to the Tampa Bay area to play in the USL Super League for the Sun having grown up in nearby Lakewood Ranch, Fla. A former standout at the University of Florida, Tymrak was selected as SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2012 and was a Semifinalist for the MAC Hermann trophy in the same season.
The 32-year-old was named the NWSL’s Rookie of the Year in 2013 and went on to win the NWSL Championship twice with FC Kansas City in 2014 and 2015. In addition to three senior national team caps for the United States, Tymrak has made almost 200 NWSL appearances in her career.
A native of Toronto, Canada, Listro is back in familiar territory as played her collegiate career at the University of South Florida under the Sun’s Head Coach Denise Schilte-Brown. Listro has previous experience in the NWSL with the North Carolina Courage and FC Kansas City, and most recently competed for the Orlando Pride. The 28-year-old has made two senior international appearances for Canada.
Hailing from Fullerton, Calif., Richardson most recently competed with NY/NJ Gotham FC in the NWSL, where she made 42 appearances across six seasons after a prior stint with the Houston Dash. The 31-year-old played collegiately at the University of Missouri, where she secured All-SEC First Team honors in 2012 while also representing the United States U-20 Women’s National Team.