ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Doug Miller wanted Austin Gerber to put his recent struggles behind him. The Rochester Lancers forward listened to his coach’s advice. Gerber entered Saturday’s season finale in the 68thminute of what was then a scoreless match. Ten minutes later, he had the game winner on a strike from the 18-yard box to beat Fort Pitt Regiment goalkeeper Scott … [Read more...] about Gerber nets game winner; Lancers take season finale
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Lancers ‘love’ the scoring magic Kissi provides in victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The way warm-ups were going, Isaac Kissi was wondering what he was even doing on the pitch of Charlie Schiano Sr. Field at Marina Auto Stadium. The magic in those feet had somehow betrayed him. "I couldn't get anything on target," he said. The one consolation: He wasn't in the Rochester Lancers' starting lineup for Sunday evening's National … [Read more...] about Lancers ‘love’ the scoring magic Kissi provides in victory
French-born Lepetit gives Lancers a spark
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The wake-up call will come early Saturday morning for James Lepetit. His native France begins play in the World Cup at 6 a.m. EDT with a Group C match against Australia. On Tuesday, he'll get to sleep in. The other team he's rooting for, Senegal, doesn't play its opening Group H match against Poland until 8 a.m. Pick a team, one team, you say? … [Read more...] about French-born Lepetit gives Lancers a spark
Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Soccer had given Alex Harling a great run, first at Rush-Henrietta High School and then on a scholarship at NCAA Division II Roberts Wesleyan College. But when his collegiate career ended in 2014 and he finished his education, Harling headed out in the real world. "I had given up on the dream to play professionally," he said. He gave selling cars … [Read more...] about Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense
Lancers, Lady Lancers set for Sunday’s home doubleheader
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So you think there's no hometown soccer at Marina Auto Stadium this summer? Think again. The Rochester Lady Lancers and Lancers will be taking over the pitch along Oak and Broad streets starting with a Memorial Day weekend Sunday afternoon doubleheader. The Lady Lancers, off to a 1-0-1 start in United Women's Soccer (UWS), play the Connecticut Fusion … [Read more...] about Lancers, Lady Lancers set for Sunday’s home doubleheader