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Rochester Lancers 50th Anniversary holds special significance for Nelson Cupello

October 4, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Lancers 50 Rochester, N.Y. -- The Rochester Lancers' 50th reunion this Saturday, October 7 has a double meaning for Lancers Wall of Famer Nelson Cupello. Cupello was in the Aquinas Stadium stands as a fan when the Lancers played their very first game against Concordia of Germany on May 30, 1967.  Ten years later, Cupello played a vital role on defense, helping … [Read more...] about Rochester Lancers 50th Anniversary holds special significance for Nelson Cupello

Two-Time NASL MVP Metidieri to Attend Rochester Lancers 50th Anniversary

September 22, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

Rochester, N.Y. -- Carlos Metidieri can't wait for Saturday, Oct. 7. That's when he will return to Rochester to help the Rochester Lancers professional soccer club celebrate the 50th anniversary of the team's founding in 1967. In fact, the man who is regarded as the greatest Lancer of them all is so excited that he has purchased two tables for the event at the Italian … [Read more...] about Two-Time NASL MVP Metidieri to Attend Rochester Lancers 50th Anniversary

Lancers get within Stone’s foot of post-season

July 15, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- With their post-season lives hanging in the balance, Doug Miller knew his Rochester Lancers needed an edge. The first-year coach reached into his bag of motivational tricks and found what he needed. Will Stone netted a pair of goals, and the Lancers downed the Erie Commodores, 3-1 in the NPSL action on Charlie Schiano, Sr. Field at … [Read more...] about Lancers get within Stone’s foot of post-season

Lancers to honor Fauske

July 14, 2017 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Elliot Fauske didn't call Rochester home all that long, really. Not when compared to roster tenures of Derek Jeter with the New York Yankees or Tom Brady with the New England Patriots. But in his four seasons playing indoor soccer with the Rochester Lancers, Fauske made quite an impact. On and off the playing surface. That's why the Lancers … [Read more...] about Lancers to honor Fauske

Schindler engineers Lancers back line

July 7, 2017 by Paul Gotham 2 Comments

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As he left West Irondequoit High School and headed to Roberts Wesleyan College a decade ago, Jake Schindler had a pretty good idea what he wanted to do with his life. Oh, he'd keep playing soccer as long as he could, but eventually he figured he'd be sitting at a desk, crunching numbers on a balance sheet. Mathematics was just one of those subjects … [Read more...] about Schindler engineers Lancers back line

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