By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Isaac Kissi was selected by Club Deportivo Chivas USA in the Major League Soccer Super Draft back in 2010, he figured he was truly on his way to something special. He was right, too. Not about the soccer part necessarily; he never did play in MLS. But when it comes to how things worked out off the pitch, he was definitely correct. Kissi left the … [Read more...] about Kissi leads as Lancers run undefeated string to three
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Rochester Lancers get first win of season
Last night the Rochester Lancers (1-2 record) did something for the first time since 1980......WIN!! The Rochester Lancers outdoor team picked up their first triumph of the season, defeating Syracuse FC (0-2 record) 2-0 Friday night at OCC's David W. Murphy Field. It's the first victory for the Rochester Lancers outdoor franchise since 1980 when the Lancers played in the … [Read more...] about Rochester Lancers get first win of season
Lancers drop opener in stoppage time
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA If there’s anyone playing for the Rochester Lancers who knows about adaptation, it’s Rafael Godoi. The 22-year-old midfielder from Osasco, Brazil, left his homeland in 2015 to play soccer at Genesee Community College in Batavia, New York. Not only did he need to learn a new language, he also needed to adjust to a different style of play. He was … [Read more...] about Lancers drop opener in stoppage time
Lancers and Lady Lancers kick off Sunday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Long before SoccerSam came along, there was HockeySam. True story. And, oh, how the sporting landscape in Rochester may have been different if Sam Fantauzzo, aka SoccerSam, had remained transfixed on the puck. Fantauzzo and his friends in the Ellison Street neighborhood in Rochester were big into hockey. Friends like Phil Naro, who has gone on to … [Read more...] about Lancers and Lady Lancers kick off Sunday