February 2, 2012 GOING NORTH
Ex-FCNY forward Brito joins Rhinos
Former FC New York forward Graciano Brito signed a contract with the Rcohester Rhinos for this USL PRO season, the club announced on Thursday.
January 16, 2012 NOT GETTING THEIR WINTER KICK
Cosmos reorganization forces postponement of Las Vegas Winter Kick
The recent collapse and subsequent attempted restructure of the newly formed New York Cosmos organization forced the organization to cancel the match between the Cosmos and Club America.
January 13, 2012 ONE OF THE SWEET 16
Riders qualify for U.S. Open Cup
The Long Island Rough Riders on Friday were named among the 16 Premier Development League qualifiers for the Lamar Hunt/U.S. Open Cup.
OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE
FC New York not in USL PRO plans for 2012
FC New York, which endured a rollercoaster like season in the USL PRO league in 2011, is no longer a member of the league, according to the United Soccer Leagues.
January 6, 2012 ONE AND OUT
Report: FC New York won't return this year
F.C. New York will not return for a second season in USL PRO, Empire of Soccer reported on Friday. Empire of Soccer cited several sources within the organization.
January 3, 2012 GOODBYE, GARY
Ex-Rider Ablett dies, 46
Former Long Island Rough Riders defender Gary Ablett passed away from non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Monday. He was 46.
December 25, 2011 THE YEAR'S BEST -- NO. 6
Soccer (pro, international) returns to NYC
Professional and international soccer returned to New York City in 2011, specificially Queens. After a year's delay, F.C. New York made its debut in USL PRO and Citi Field was the venue for not one, but two international friendlies. FCNY called Belson Stadium on the campus of St. John's University home.
December 21, 2011 THE YEAR'S BEST -- NO. 10
Not too rough of a ride as the Riders reach the PDL national semifinals
After failing to reach the Premier Development League playoffs in 2010 and in six of their last seven seasons, the Long Island Rough Riders responded with one of their finest years.
December 16, 2011 NEWMAN!
Spartans name their new coach
The Central Jersey Spartans have announced they hired John Newman as their new head coach.
December 16, 2011 AN OPENING FOR A CUP
Report: Riders to compete in Open Cup
The Long Island Rough Riders will participate in the Lamar Hunt/U.S. Open Cup in 2012, according to a published reported. On Friday, TheCup.us reported that 16 Premier Development League teams, including the Rough Riders, were selected to participate in the Cup.
November 25, 2011 SUNDAY TRYOUT
N.J. Rangers to hold them in Denville
The New Jersey Rangers of the Premier Development League will hold tryouts for the 2012 season at Morris Catholic High School in Denville, N.J. on Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m.
November 20, 2011 FIRST WIN
Lancers hold off Silver Knights, 22-13
Andrew Hoxie and Mauricio Salles each recorded five points and new signing and goalkeeper Patrick Hannigan some solid play to lead the Rochester Lancers to a 22-13 victory over their rival, the Syracuse Silver Knights, their first Major Indoor Soccer League win, at the Blue Cross Arena on Saturday night.
November 13, 2011 SCHOOL WAS IN SESSION
Comets give Lancers a lesson or two in home opener
The Missouri Comets gave the Rochester Lancers a lesson in indoor soccer on Saturday. The classroom happened to be the Blue Cross Arena, where a crowd of 6,528 watched the Comets teach the Lancers a thing or two en route to a 13-4 win in their franchise home opener in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
November 5, 2011 CAN'T HOLD THE LEAD
Lancers lose indoor opener, 16-15
The Rochester Lancers could not hold a fourth-quarter lead and allowed the Syracuse Silver Knights to rally for a 16-15 win in their Major Indoor Soccer League inaugural game at Oncenter on Friday night.
October 20, 2011 WELCOME ABOARD
Ex-St. John's star Becerra joins Lancers
Former St. John’s standout midfielder Nelson Becerra was one of five players who have joined the Rochester Lancers for the Major Indoor Soccer League, the club announced on Thursday.
