By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Elysia Masters contends that when she was selecting a college, her decision was based first and foremost on the quality of the soccer program. Academics were secondary. Allegedly. "I definitely chose Memphis for soccer," the Rochester Lady Lancers midfielder/defender said. "I was only going to compete at a high level for one period of my … [Read more...] about Elysia Masters does more than grow bacteria
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Rennoldson is happy to be home with Lady Lancers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Rochester Lady Lancers played their inaugural United Women's Soccer game back on May 13, defending East champion New Jersey Copa FC showed little mercy in rolling to a 6-0 victory in the Garden State. One club had been in existence for 17 years; the other for about 30 days. It showed. The rematch came Saturday on Charlie Schiano Sr. Field at … [Read more...] about Rennoldson is happy to be home with Lady Lancers
Lady Lancers fall despite Broderick’s efforts in net
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In terms of preparation for her upcoming jump from junior college to the NCAA Division I level, playing for the Rochester Lady Lancers is just what the soccer doctor ordered for goalkeeper Caitie Broderick. What could be better than staring down elite scorers game after game? In terms of what the Lady Lancers coaches want -- and need -- to see from … [Read more...] about Lady Lancers fall despite Broderick’s efforts in net
High school trio hones skills with Lady Lancers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With her Section V high school career in the rear-view mirror and her collegiate career about to begin this fall, Macaylah Arieno knew it was important to play with an upper-echelon team this summer. The club level in the Rochester area just wasn’t going to cut it, not when she was trying to prepare for the jump to NCAA Division I soccer. Arieno … [Read more...] about High school trio hones skills with Lady Lancers
Lady Lancers play to draw in opener
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The stage was set for the ultimate in storybook endings at the Rochester Lady Lancers inaugural home opener. Match tied 1-1, the final seconds of stoppage time winding down, and a penalty awarded after a tackle in the box. New York Magic goalkeeper Sierra Bonham, however, spoiled the party. She lunged to her right to thwart Taylor Wingerden’s kick … [Read more...] about Lady Lancers play to draw in opener