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Bob's Back!
Published June 12, 2020
For Immediate Release 6/12/20 BOB'S BACK! (Rochester, NY) Rochester's favorite sports columnist and sports radio personality returns to the air waves this Saturday, June 13. The Bob…
Flash get help to clinch regular season title
Published August 18, 2013
Soccer America Heading into the weekend, the Western New York Flash knew they had to win on Satuday night versus the Boston Breakers and then get some help on Sunday when the Chicago…
Rhinos gear sale something to worry about?
Published August 5, 2013
I, and likely many people in Rochester, have received a few emails recently about a 30% sale to clear out Rhinos team merchandise. Now I'm sure that this has happened in the past and…
Deuce Face
Published August 4, 2013
First, I need to apologize for so much time off. I won't promise how active I'll be here, but I hope the posts will entertain at least. I want to kick off this post talking about Clint…
Root for and against Syracuse
Published February 28, 2013
MISL Standings MISL Schedule The Lancers will be rooting for Syracuse tonight (@ Chicago) and against Syracuse tomorrow (@ Milwaukee). If the Lancers have those two games go their way,…
Lancers take to the road
Published January 31, 2013
MISL.com The Rochester Lancers are fighting for a playoff spot and this weekend they travel to play the Missouri Comets this evening and the Wichita Wings tomorrow night. Missouri will…
WNY Flash acquire Abby Wambach and Carli Lloyd
Published January 10, 2013
Devo's Direct Kicks All the talk about whether it was best for the NWSL if Abby Wambach was allocated to the WNY Flash will get a lot of answers in 2013 with Abby Wambach and Carli…
Happy New Year!
Published January 3, 2013
It's been a wild few weeks for me, so there is some catching up to do. - Lancers F Doug Miller has been on a tear. So much so that he earned MISL Offensive Player of the Month honors…
News bits from around the soccer world
Published December 17, 2012
MISL: - With Saturday's 10-6 win over the Wichita Wings , the Lancers moved to 5-4 on the season and sit in third place in the MISL standings. - Doug Miller remains in the lead in the…
Lancers with huge 4th quarter comeback win in Chicago
Published December 7, 2012
USL Soccer.com It wasn't looking good for the Rochester Lancers last night when they were trailing the Chicago Soul 11-6 after three quarters of play. Chicago was doing a good job of…
Miller has record night
Published December 1, 2012
MISL.com Through three quarters last night, Doug Miller had outscored the visiting Missouri Comets 12-11 all by himself. Even without scoring in the final 15 minutes, Miller set…
A tale of two home games
Published November 18, 2012
A little over a week ago, the Lancers opened their home schedule with a thrilling 18-16 OT win over the Chicago Soul. Doug Miller had an amazing four goal, nine point performance that…
Lancers home opener is tomorrow night
Published November 8, 2012
After falling in their season opener in Syracuse last week, the Lancers host the expansion Chicago Soul tomorrow night at 7pm and the Blue Cross Arena. The Lancers have upgraded F Doug…
The Lancers second impression starts tomorrow
Published November 1, 2012
Tomorrow night, the Rochester Lancers open their second season in Syracuse against the Silver Knights and there is a lot of news out there this week. MISL.com has a Lancers season…
Freak out Friday!
Published October 25, 2012
The Lancers are bringing back 11 players from last season and they held an open scrimmage last night as we are eight days away from their season opener in Syracuse against the Silver…
Hesch promoted to Lancers head coach
Published October 15, 2012
MISL.com With less than a month before the 2012-13 season kicks off, the Rochester Lancers have announced that Jim Hesch has been promoted to head coach taking over from Billy…
I'm alive!
Published October 8, 2012
I apologize if you're one fo the three people out there that are used to coming here and getting some soccer news tidbits. Sometimes life gets in the way. But, Sam kicked me in the…
USWNT vs Costa Rica is sold out
Published August 24, 2012
D&C.com This is one time that I'm proud to say I was dead wrong. When US Soccer announced the ticket prices for the first leg of the USWNT Gold Medal Celebration tour at Sahlen's…
Three-peat
Published August 10, 2012
Studio 90: USWNT golden again Soccer America: Wambach - 'We have come full circle' MLS Soccer.com SI.com Highlights It took a lot of heart, skill, and luck, but the USWNT was able to…
It's medal time
Published August 3, 2012
With the US defeating New Zealand and Canada defeating Team GB , we will get a classic CONCACAF match up in the Olympic semifinals. Abby Wambach and Christine Sinclair both scored in…
USWNT come back & Rhinos remain in 2nd place
Published July 27, 2012
The USWNT got off to a slow start to the Olympic tournament on Wednesday by falling behind 2-0 to France in the first 15 minutes. But, with goals from Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan,…
Rhinos look to bounce back after big loss in Orlando
Published July 20, 2012
It wasn't pretty last weekend when the Rhinos fell to league leaders Orlando City by a 4-0 score. Tonight, the Rhinos return home to host the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in a match that the…
Rhinos face off with Orlando City in top of table tilt
Published July 13, 2012
USL PRO League Standings After last Saturday's 2-0 win at home vs Dayton and a scoreless draw in Wilmington on Thursday , the Rhinos are in second place as they travel to first place…
Rhinos impressive on the 4th of July
Published July 6, 2012
USL.com The Rhinos had their biggest offensive game all season on Wednesday night in their 4-1 win over Antigua. Kendall McFayden earned his first start as a Rhino and proceeded to…
Miller, Onstad, & Demmin tapped for Rhinos HOF
Published June 29, 2012
If you want your Craig Demmin bobblehead, you better get to the Rhinos game tonight early as the first 1000 fans will get the momento on Hall of Fame induction night as Doug Miller,…
Rhinos fall in Harrisburg
Published June 15, 2012
USL PRO.com The Rhinos took a 80th minute lead in Harrisburg last evening when Michael Tanke's 35 yard shot deflected off of a City Islanders defender and wrong footed Nicholas Noble.…
I guess it wasn't me, after all
Published June 8, 2012
I didn't say anything after the US Open Cup loss in Philadelphia and the Rhinos have now lost to the Richmond Kickers 1-0 and tied the Wilmington Hammerheads 1-1 in their last two USL…
I need to stop jinxing the Rhinos
Published May 31, 2012
MLS Soccer.com USL PRO.com So, it didn't take the Philadelphia Union long to get on the scoresheet and the Rhinos' scoring woes continued in their 3-0 loss to the Union that knocked…
Rhinos face Union in USOC & WPS fallout
Published May 28, 2012
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Philly.com The Rhinos may have the perfect MLS USOC opponent tonight in the Philadelphia Union. Sure, the Rhinos are 0-1-2 in their last three USL…
Rhinos look to go 7-0-0 tonight
Published May 17, 2012
With 1-0 road wins over Charlotte and over Charleston last weekend, the Rhinos are a point behind Orlando City for first place in the USL PRO League and the Rhinos hold a game in hand…
Rhinos keep rolling
Published May 10, 2012
D&C.com USL PRO.com The Rhinos were able to keep the unbeaten, unscored upon start to the 2012 season going last Saturday at home versus the Charlotte Eagles. There have been a few…
Rhinos come home unbeaten
Published May 3, 2012
Rhinos 1:0 Dayton This is not a recording. JC Banks scored again, Kristian Nicht had another clean sheet, and the Rhinos return home with a perfect 3-0-0 record as they host the…
Rhinos looking to go 3-0-0 this weekend
Published April 26, 2012
Rhinos sweep the LA Blues Rhinos aim to continue perfect start Dutch Lions set for Rhinos Last weekend, the Rhinos won their second straight against the LA Blues by a score of 2-0.…
Rhinos win in Myers debut as coach
Published April 19, 2012
Devo's Direct Kicks Tyler Rosenlund gets the goal, Kristian Nicht and the Rhinos defense gets the clean sheet, and Jesse Myers gets the win his his debut as the Rhinos head coach. A…
The Rhinos season set to kick off tomorrow
Published April 12, 2012
New head coach Jesse Myers and the Rochester Rhinos are heading to LA to open the 2012 season tomorrow night against the LA Blues. The Rhinos have yet to make it official, but Lancers…
The Duke has Returned
Published April 5, 2012
The Rhinos have brought back MF Danny Earls. Earls has been in town for a while and it's great to see him back with the Rhinos. I can't wait to see what Earls and JC Banks can do on…
Local news & the US Olympic meltdown
Published March 28, 2012
Local news: - The MISL has expanded the regular season from 24 to 26 games for the 2012-13 season meaning that the Lancers will play one more home game in year two of the franchise. -…
US Men get off to hot start to Olympic Qualifying
Published March 22, 2012
US-Cuba Match Highlights With the US getting a hat trick from Joe Corona in a 6-0 win over Cuba last night , Olympic Qualifying got off to a pretty good start for the US Men. Although,…
Lancers 1st season comes to an end
Published March 14, 2012
The Lancers season ended on Monday evening when the team lost Game 2 of the MISL Eastern Division Finals to the Baltimore Blast. While the Lancers lost both games in the series by six…
The Lancers Epic Weekend and US Soccer's Epic Leap Day
Published March 1, 2012
Mauricio Salles had a huge game last week with 10 points and the OT power play 3-point goal in the playoff clinching win for the Lancers. That led Salles to be named the MISL player of…
Lancers can clinch playoff spot tonight
Published February 22, 2012
With the Lancers win in Wichita on Saturday and Milwaukee's win in Syracuse last night , the Lancers can clinch a playoff spot if they win tonight at home versus Wichita. The Lancers…
Lancers magic number is 3
Published February 15, 2012
MISL Standings Norfolk defeats Syracuse With Norfolk defeating Syracuse on Tuesday night, the Lancers magic number to clinch a playoff spot is now down to three as the Lancers have a…
Big News Day
Published January 29, 2012
WNY Flash Letter to Fans WPS has chosen to not have a 2012 season. The WNY Flash are planning on fielding a professional team in the highest league in the US. This news comes one day…
Waldo goes off
Published January 16, 2012
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Former USMNT F and current Fox Soccer analyst Eric Wynalda did a presentation at the recent NSCAA Convention called "Why not US?". It was pretty awesome. The…
New Year News
Published January 4, 2012
Since my last post, the Lancers defeated Norfolk 26-10 at home , they lost a close game to Milwaukee at home 10-6 , they lost in the last minute to in Norfolk 18-16 , and they defeated…
Abby Wambach gets an early Christmas present
Published December 20, 2011
US Soccer Devo's Direct Kicks Abby Wambach was named the AP Female Athlete of the Year this week. In so doing, she becomes the first individual soccer player to win either the AP Male…
Hannigan early pick for Lancers MVP
Published December 13, 2011
I have to think that Patrick Hannigan missing Saturday night's game in Milwaukee helped Joe Hammes being named MISL Player of the Week this week. The Lancers just play better with…
Boom goes the dynamite
Published December 1, 2011
Lancers.com Mauricio Salles promised a hat trick and he delivered (along with adding an assist) in the Lancers 16-2 win in Norfolk. Jeremy Ortiz had a couple of goals, Doug Miller had…
Lancers aim to get back to .500
Published November 30, 2011
MISL.com The Lancers are looking to bounce back tonight from their disappointing loss on Saturday afternoon to the Baltimore Blast. Tonight they make their visit visit to the Norfolk…
Play to win or play to entertain?
Published November 22, 2011
MISL.com Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com After a relatively boring home opener that wasn't helped by the visiting Missouri Comets playing a possession oriented game, the Lancers and the…
Will Salles' Goal Bring People Back?
Published November 15, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks on the Match Devo's Direct Kicks with the video of Salles' goal Indoor Soccer News - Match Report Indoor Soccer News - Look at the Lancers As the old saying goes,…
Almost 24 hrs away now....
Published November 10, 2011
Devo has an article on Doug Miller's motivation (including a video interview) at the D&C's website. The Lancers are looking to bounce back from the opening game loss in Syracuse…
Lancers home opener less than 48 hrs away
Published November 9, 2011
I've been lacking in my blog posting, so here are the things that have happened since my last update. Lancers & MISL: - Neal Kitson re-signed with the Rhinos and was loaned to the…
Lancers add 5 more players
Published November 2, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks MISL.com On Tuesday, the Rochester Lancers unveiled 5 more players in Brazilian goalkeeper Leonardo "Leo" Tillemont, former Section V star Kyle Manscuk, Serbian…
MISL season gets closer, magicJack out, and more
Published October 27, 2011
We are one week away from the 2011-12 MISL season kicking off and here are some tidbits: Devo's Direct Kicks - Lancers radio home is 93.3 FM MISL.com Lancers Preview MISL.com Syracuse…
Lancers unveil 5 new players & radio home
Published October 23, 2011
MISL.com - Lancers sign five more players Devo's Direct Kicks MISL.com - Lancers unveil radio partner Last week, the Lancers unveiled five more players with Mauricio Salles, Rey…
Lancers player announcement today
Published October 19, 2011
The Rochester Lancers are having a press conference to announce 5 new player signings, along with the addition of a new assistant coach and their head athletic trainer. Devo thinks…
Myers named new Rhinos head coach
Published October 14, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks - First Impression USL PRO Devo's Direct Kicks - First Interview Devo's Direct Kicks - The "brains" of the Kickers The Rhinos unveiled their new head coach on…
Lancers unveil wall of fame
Published October 10, 2011
MISL The Rochester Lancers have unveiled their inaugural class of the team's Wall of Fame. Team Inductees: Claude Campos, Sal DeRosa (Coach), Pat Ercoli, Francisco Escos, Carlos…
I'm not dead
Published October 9, 2011
There is some big local news happening this week. First, McCall Zerboni is officially coming back to the WNY Flash after signing a new contract. Second, the Rochester Rhinos have hired…
Segota & Popovic named to Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame
Published October 3, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks Indoor Soccer Hall.com Former Lancers Branko Segota and Don Popovic were named to the inaugural class of the Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame today. News & Notes: - The…
MISL Schedule Revised
Published September 28, 2011
MISL.com Devo's Direct Kicks Reportedly, Chicago was unable to finalize a stadium lease agreement and that has forced the team to push out joining the MISL until the 2012-13 season and…
Syracuse Silver Knights sign Jonny Steele
Published September 25, 2011
MISL.com The Syracuse Silver Knights have signed former Syracuse Salty Dog and former Rochester Rhino Jonny Steele. Steele has previous indoor experience playing with the Kansas City…
USWNT dominate Canada
Published September 22, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks All White Kit SBI.net - Match Highlights Youtube - Post-game Reactions Soccer America USWNT Blog - Rapinoe for Mayor Youtube - USWNT open training at Nike World…
More on Lilley's choice to take 2012 off
Published September 19, 2011
Kick This! Podcast Devo's Direct Kicks During Saturday's edition of Kick This!, Devo talked to Rhinos GM Pat Ercoli, Rhinos assistant coach Bill Sedgewick, Lancers head coach & Rhinos…
Bob Lilley will not be back with the Rhinos
Published September 15, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks USL PRO Between September 2nd and September 14th, Bob Lilley changed his mind about whether he wanted to sign a new contract to coach the Rhinos beyond this past…
Doug Miller is on the radio
Published September 12, 2011
Kick This! Soccer is a Kick in the Grass Rochester Lancers forward Doug Miller has been out and about talking about his signing with the club. On Saturday, he was in studio at Kick…
Doug Miller joins the Lancers
Published September 7, 2011
D&C.com - Press Conference Coverage D&C.com - Pre-Press Conference Article Devo's Direct Kicks MISL The Lancers unveiled their first ever player signing yesterday. And in one of the…
Lancers Schedule is out
Published September 5, 2011
The MISL has released the 2011-12 league schedule. One key date for the Rochester Lancers has changed since the home opener release that the league made previously. The Lancers home…
Seger is gone, US-CR, WPS CEO Resigns, & More
Published September 1, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks The WNY Flash have lost captain Caroline Seger with her signing a two year deal in Sweden. With questions about whether Marta will be back in 2012 with her being…
Is Seger Gone?
Published August 30, 2011
Devo says that the WNY Flash own an option for 2012 on team captain Caroline Seger. Jenna Pel wonders if her new two year deal in Sweden means that she's not coming back to WPS. My…
WNY Flash - 2011 WPS Champions
Published August 28, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks - Rapid Recap Devo's Direct Kicks - Match Recap Devo's Direct Kicks - Match Highlights WPS.com Soccer America All White Kit Steven Goff - Soccer Insider Beau Dure -…
Big weekend starts tonight
Published August 25, 2011
Rhinos vs Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL PRO National Division Final D&C.com USL PRO Penn Live.com The Rhinos face the Harrisburg City Islanders tonight. So far this season, the…
Just another random Wednesday
Published August 23, 2011
- This week's Mondays with McCall takes video form. - Abby Wambach will be making an appearance at Saturday's WPS Championship game. Also, the WPS Championship trophy is en route to…
Rhinos advance and Flash get opponent
Published August 21, 2011
Rhinos advance past Pittsburgh 4-0 Devo's Direct Kicks - Rapid Recap Devo's Direct Kicks USL PRO Bob Lilley's squad picked a nice night to have one of their best performances of the…
Lancers name Billy Andracki as GM & Head Coach
Published August 17, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Billy Andracki on The John DiTullio Show [Disclaimer: There wasn't a press conference to announce it, but I am the Rochester Lancers Director of Public…
Flash & Rhinos close out regular season with wins
Published August 14, 2011
The Rhinos closed out the regular season with a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds thanks to a goal from Pittsburgh native Rich Costanzo. The Riverhounds return to Rochester on…
Home finally weekend is upon us
Published August 11, 2011
Tomorrow night the Rhinos close their regular season at home to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The Rhinos are tied for first in the National Division with Harrisburg. The City Islanders…
A tale of two halves
Published August 10, 2011
The US didn't look great in the first half. But, once they brought on Brek Shea and Robbie Rogers in the 2nd half and tweaked their formation, they looked really good late and Jurgen…
US-Mexico Game Day
Published August 9, 2011
The cliche goes that you only get one time to make a first impression. Well, tonight is Jurgen Klinsmann chance to make his first impression as the USMNT coach. Add to that the fact…
All Klinsmann, All the time
Published August 8, 2011
Since we're less than 36 hours away from Jurgen Klinsmann's first match as the USMNT coach, here are the boatload of links out there heading into the match. - Timmy Chandler is out and…
All sorts of TGIF news
Published August 4, 2011
Here are a bunch of links as that's what happens when I take a day off on a busy week in soccer news. Local soccer: - Devo has a blog post and a nice article in today's D&C on Lenin…
Alex Morgan & The WNY Flash take on Boston
Published August 2, 2011
Devo has a big article on Alex Morgan in today's D&C ahead of tonight's WNY Flash match versus the Boston Breakers. Here are the gameday notes from the Breakers website. Dan Lauletta…
Busy soccer weekend
Published July 31, 2011
The Rhinos bagged 4 pts, the Flash came back from 1-0 down to bag 4 goals and 3 points, and Jurgen Klinsmann was introduced today as the new USMNT coach. Other than that, not too much…
Klinsmann named new USMNT head coach
Published July 28, 2011
US Soccer.com It's official, Jurgen Klinsmann is the new head coach of the US Men's National Team. A press conference will be held on Monday to officially introduce Klinsmann and he…
Random randomness.....
Published July 27, 2011
Here are some links from around the soccer world on this Thursday... - BREAKING NEWS: Bob Bradley is out as the USMNT coach. It's going to be interesting to see who's next. Will MLS…
Alex Morgan with the highlight reel equalizer
Published July 25, 2011
Equalizer Soccer All White Kit The Original Winger Soccer America Unprofessional Foul Dirty Tackle Inside Minnesota Soccer If you didn't tune in to Fox Soccer on Sunday night to check…
Big win for the Rhinos
Published July 22, 2011
D&C.com Milestone win for the coach? Check First team to clinch a playoff spot in the USL PRO League? Check Knock off a team that was on a six game unbeaten streak? Check The Rhinos…
Soccertown, USA for one night only
Published July 20, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks - 5 Thoughts After WWW Devo's Direct Kicks - Festive Night D&C.com - Soccer Celebration ESPNW USL Free Kicks Blog Soccer America The Original Winger NY Times…
SOLD OUT
Published July 19, 2011
D&C.com Buffalo News.com In case you haven't heard, Abby Wambach and magicJack are in town to take on the WNY Flash tonight at Sahlen's Stadium. With the Women's World Cup afterglow in…
Gutted
Published July 17, 2011
That had to be the overwhelming reaction to all those involved in yesterday's FIFA Women's World Cup Final on the US side. Whether it was the players themselves, the team's coaching…
It all comes down to this
Published July 16, 2011
The D&C is the Wambach & Chronicle for a day. The players are getting ready for the biggest game in many of their careers. The US team may not want to admit that they are the favorites…
US v Japan on Sunday for all the marbles
Published July 13, 2011
The US jumped out to an early lead again thanks to a Lauren Cheney goal in the 9th minute. But, France was very dangerous and carried the play for much of the first half. The crossbar…
US-France
Published July 12, 2011
Today is the day we've been waiting for since Sunday. US v France with a spot in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup Final on the line. Here we go: - The Salvatore's on Bay Road in Webster…
The legend of Mary Abigail Wambach gets another chapter
Published July 10, 2011
According to ESPNW , Abby Wambach has scored two of the top 5 goals in USWNT history, with yesterday's being at the top of the list. Rochester obviously can't get enough of Abby…
US falls to Sweden, Brazil on tap for QFs
Published July 7, 2011
The US was unlucky against Sweden. Add in poor play defensively and more finishing issues, and the US dropped their first ever WWC group stage match and will have to face Brazil in the…
US-Sweden for the #1 Spot in Group C
Published July 5, 2011
I think the headline says it all, so now onto the WWC links: - ESPNW looks at the US young guns that might be called upon today with Heather O'Reilly & Abby Wambach nursing injuries. -…
Rhinos get big win & US takes on Colombia
Published July 1, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com When Isaac Kissi missed an early PK, you wondered if the Rhinos streak of solid league play might be getting derailed due to a post-US Open Cup let down.…
Get your Scott Vallow Bobblehead tonight
Published June 30, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com Not only are Matthew Delicate, Ryan Heins, and the Richmond Kickers in town to face the Rhinos tonight, it's Scott Vallow Bobblehead Night! There are…
One OK game and one disappointment yesterday
Published June 28, 2011
Yesterday features one game that was OK (USWNT v North Korea) and one that was a disappointment (Rhinos v Chicago Fire in the USOC 3rd Round). The US was blanked in the first half for…
Life without the internet sucks
Published June 23, 2011
So, my interwebs hook up at the house is down until at least Tuesday. So, here is a dump of links before I get kicked off the WiFi action here in parts unknown. Gold Cup - US-Mexico…
Open Cup, Gold Cup, Women's World Cup, & U-17 World Cup
Published June 20, 2011
Lamar Hunt US Open Cup D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Patriot News - Match preview Patriot News - Match notes The Cup.us - Bracket The Rhinos are in Harrisburg tonight to take on the City…
Rhinos roll in Erie, PA
Published June 17, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com First half goals from Rich Costanzo, Andrew Hoxie, and Drew Cost were more than enough offense as the Rhinos defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in Erie, PA…
Rhinos & US - Survive and Advance
Published June 14, 2011
Rhinos 2:1 Phoenix SC - Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round 1 Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com 2011 Lama Hunt US Open Cup Bracket It wasn't a lopsided blowout, but the Rhinos never trailed in…
1 win and 2 losses over the weekend and the USOC is here
Published June 13, 2011
Rhinos defeat Harrisburg 1-0 - The USL Blog & D&C.com have the recap of the Rhinos win over the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday evening. - Devo's game day piece on the Rhinos…
Random notes ahead of a busy weekend
Published June 9, 2011
With Fox Soccer Channel broadcasting live from Sahlen's Stadium on Saturday and Sunday and the US taking on Panama in the Gold Cup tomorrow evening, it's a busy soccer weekend. Here…
US over Canada and LIVESTRONG Sporting Park lead the news
Published June 8, 2011
USMNT over Canada 2-0 Grant Wahl - 3 Thoughts The Fullback Files Soccer America SBI.net The Original Winger - Altidore's goal The Original Winger - Dempsey's goal The Original Winger -…
5 point weekend
Published June 6, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks - Four Point Friday USL Blog - Hoxie goals lead Rhinos to win Devo's Direct Kicks - Kitson goal secures a point for the Rhinos USL Blog All White Kit - 6 things…
Double Game Night
Published June 2, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com - Flash game day article D&C.com - Time out with Ali Riley The Rhinos are in Antigua trying to get to .500 and the Flash host Sky Blue FC in a bid to…
Flash win, Rhinos lose
Published May 30, 2011
WNY Flash 2:1 Philadelphia Equalizer Soccer All White Kit Devo's Direct Kicks Now we know that the Flash can come from behind on the road to win. The Philadephia Independence jumped…
Just drying out
Published May 28, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks Bob Lilley and the Rhinos were not thrilled with how Friday night's 1-1 draw with the Wilmington Hammerheads went. First, you had the Rhinos losing Connor Tobin,…
It's all about the Flash
Published May 25, 2011
Caroline Seger makes it 4 weeks in a row that a WNY Flash player is named the WPS Player of the Week. The Flash trade away some of the their depth for 1st & 2nd round picks in the 2012…
Flash win big over magicJack
Published May 23, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks Bob Matthews @ D&C.com Equalizer Soccer Soccer America All White Kit - Six Things That Happened in WPS Week Eight Equalizer Soccer - The Weekly (from Sahlen's…
Showdown Sunday
Published May 21, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com With the WNY Flash slated to play in front of the largest home crowd so far this season, the players need to focus on remaining unbeaten. But even more…
Random links from around the interwebs
Published May 17, 2011
I need to dump a whole lot of links in a short amount of time, so here goes: - The WNY Flash are doing something I've talked about for a while with their Adopt A Player program. If you…
Lancers join MISL & a 6 point weekend
Published May 16, 2011
USL Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com USL Blog With yesterday's announcement that the MISL has joined the USL and there are now 7 teams in the league…
Rhinos fall out of first place
Published May 12, 2011
The Rhinos fell in Harrisburg 1-0 on Tuesday night. But, they didn't fall out of first place in the National Division of the USL PRO League until yesterday when the LA Blues were moved…
USL PRO loses 3 teams
Published May 9, 2011
Inside Minnesota Soccer.com Everyone that predicted the downfall of the International Division of the USL PRO League guessed correctly. The USL will re-work the remainder of the 2011…
Alex Morgan is lone Flash player on USWNT WC Roster
Published May 8, 2011
Equalizer Soccer US Soccer.com Pia Sundhage named the 2011 Women's World Cup roster for Team USA today and Alex Morgan is the lone member of the WPS leading WNY Flash that was named to…
Flash with another impressive win at home
Published May 6, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com - Match Report Equalizer Soccer The WNY Flash had another impressive and very entertaining 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC last evening at Sahlen's Stadium. Marta…
Flash dominate at home
Published May 4, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks Equalizer Soccer ESPNW Youtube - WNY Flash post game reactions The WNY Flash had a great debut on the field. The dominating 3-0 win over the Atlanta Beat was a…
Some random news & notes for this evening
Published May 4, 2011
Since I was slacking earlier this week, here are some random news & notes from around the soccer world: - Grant Wahl has a piece on Marta and the Flash in the latest issue of SI. - Ali…
Rhinos rained out & Flash to make their Rochester debut
Published April 29, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks USL Blog The Rhinos won't be headed to Harrisburg this weekend as City Island, where the City Islanders home stadium is located, has been shut down for the weekend…
RSL comes up short
Published April 27, 2011
MLS Insider SBI.net Dirty Tackle Soccer America It was sad to read this morning that RSL fell 1-0 to Monterrey in the 2nd leg of the CCL final and lost the tie by a 3-2 score. Now it…
4 point weekend
Published April 26, 2011
Rhinos 3:2 Dayton Devo's Direct Kicks The good news is that JC Banks' run to Rhinos Rookie of the Year gains more momentum with his first pro goal, Alfonso Motagalvan gets his first…
The WNY Flash are all over the interwebs
Published April 21, 2011
Ali Riley , Caroline Seger , and Christine Sinclair are on ESPNW. Alex Morgan and Ashlyn Harris are rocking new training gear over at the USWNT blog. All White Kit has their WPS…
Kiwi, Kiwi. Kiwi, Kiwi.
Published April 19, 2011
The latest WNY Flash video has head coach Aaran "Kiwi" Lines and Flash D Ali Riley talking about their international careers with New Zealand. Although, with Ali being a California…
Weekend Roundup
Published April 18, 2011
The Rhinos had a bad weekend after a pair of 1-0 losses while the WNY Flash had a great debut in Boston in a 2-1 win. With the Rhinos not scoring a goal and not getting a point, it's…
Rhinos fall in Richmond 1-0 to open 2011 season
Published April 15, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks Richmond Times Dispatch Stop me if you've heard this one before: Former Rhinos forward comes back to haunt the Rhinos. Well, it happened again last night with…
Weekend Roundup
Published April 11, 2011
In case you missed it, the Rhinos tied the Harrisburg City Islanders 0-0 in a friendly on Saturday in Lancaster, PA. This report sounds like former Rhino GK Chase Harrison had to make…
The season is really under way now
Published April 8, 2011
Last week the USL PRO started the 2011 season and this week WPS and the NASL get their seasons under way. Although, we have to wait a week for the Rhinos and Flash to kick off their…
The April Fools Joke That Wasn't
Published April 1, 2011
The Original Winger Toronto FC & the NY Red Bulls picked the wrong day pull off a blockbuster trade. Especially when there were reports that the deal was on hold due to a player…
Rhinos sign Tony Donatelli
Published March 18, 2011
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos announced yesterday that they have signed midfielder Tony Donatelli. Donatelli had been in camp with the San Jose Earthquakes before being released a month…
Two posts in one week....
Published March 11, 2011
It's mind blowing, but here goes: - Devo has the Rhino's training camp roster. Chris Gbandi and Guy-Roland Kpene are the two non-roster invitees with some solid MLS experience that…
The Duke is on the loose
Published March 7, 2011
Here is the best of the best for the last 9 days or so... - The Rhinos signed three more players, including a backup keeper. - Devo has the news that Danny Earls is a free agent. - WPS…
Good business decision but a bad soccer decision?
Published February 25, 2011
Devo's Direct Kicks It was tough to read yesterday that the Rhinos were selling 2010 team MVP Aaron Pitchkolan to the Puerto Rico Islanders of the NASL. That means that the Rhinos have…
Big news week
Published February 17, 2011
The Rhinos signed a forward , WPS unveiled their schedule , and Pat Onstad is coming out of retirement. And that doesn't even get to one of the most interesting bits of news this week:…
Sahlen's Stadium
Published February 11, 2011
Rochester Rhinos.com Inside Minnesota Soccer The Rhinos announced this week that Sahlen's Stadium is the new name of the stadium. Obviously this is a big part of the Western NY Flash…
The NASL Drama Is Fun To Read About
Published February 1, 2011
First you have the open letter by the NASL Supporters Groups to Sunil Gulati expressing dismay that the USSF has denied the NASL sanctioning. Then you have Kenn Tomasch destoying the…
Marta and Vallow to WNY Flash
Published January 27, 2011
The Western NY Flash added the best women's player in the world and an assistant coach that most soccer fans in Rochester will know. First, they added Marta to an already dangerous…
This offseason is anything but dull
Published January 21, 2011
Brian Quarstad at Inside Minnesota Soccer has been all over the happenings with the NASL over the last couple of days. First, it was a report that the NASL had hired a couple of people…
Lots to catch up on
Published January 17, 2011
I've been slacking and a lot has happened since I posted last. Here goes: - The Rhinos 2011 schedule is out. Personally, I like that the regular season wraps up mid-August and the…
Lilly hangs up the boots and more
Published January 6, 2011
SBI.net Soccer America The Original Winger USWNT Blog 352 caps and 130 goals Those are two huge numbers and are just the tip of the iceberg when talking about what Kristine Lilly meant…
Happy New Year!
Published December 31, 2010
I won't resolve to post every day in 2011 since there is no way that will happen. I do hope to improve upon my spotty record of late, though..... Here is the best of the drama that is…
Pat Onstad has a new gig
Published December 20, 2010
Soccer Insider I guess Pat Onstad won't play forever. He is going to join Ben Olsen's coaching staff at DC United. I wonder if Pat will come out of retirement if Steve Cronin gets…
My computer is alive!
Published December 12, 2010
My computer was taking a mid-winter nap the past few days, so that's why the blog was silent. So, here goes: - The WNY Flash officially announced the signing of Christine Sinclair,…
Flash signing more players
Published December 7, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks The Western New York Flash have announced the additions of 2010 WPS Rookie of the Year Defender Ali Riley and MF/D Brittany Bock. The Flash had perviously selected…
Nuts and bolts
Published December 2, 2010
The Original Winger - US Bid Presentation Soccer Insider FanHouse US Soccer Daily Soccer America MLS Talk Inside Minnesota Soccer Dan Loney @ Big Soccer The old "Nuts & Bolts" chant…
Busy week
Published November 30, 2010
The soccer world didn't take Thanksgiving week off, like I did. - The USWNT clinched their trip to Germany 2011 thanks to A-Rod's goal. And they got a bit lucky at the draw with North…
The off season is in full swing now
Published November 22, 2010
The Rhinos have exercised options on 14 players and now have 15 players under contract for the 2011 season. The biggest name that the Rhinos have yet to secure for 2011 is captain…
Lots going on
Published November 16, 2010
Grant Wahl Soccer Insider - Video Soccer America MLS Insider Fan House The Original Winger - Highlights The US beat South Africa 1-0 today and Juan Agudelo becamde the youngest goal…
MLS Cup is set
Published November 14, 2010
Colorado and FC Dallas took care of business over the weekend to advance to MLS Cup 2010 in Toronto on Sunday evening. While the less than sexy match up has many in the blog-o-sphere…
Thank You on Veterans Day
Published November 9, 2010
I just want to start off today by saying thank you to my father and all the other veterans out there. Now on to soccer. Inside Minnesota Soccer - NASL bid includes Atlanta & Minnesota…
Do or die part 1 for USWNT
Published November 7, 2010
Soccer Insider Fan House Soccer America Tune in to ESPN2 at 6pm tonight as the USWNT faces step 1 in their last chance to advance to next year's FIFA Women's World Cup in Germany.…
USWNT roll into semifinals
Published November 1, 2010
US 9:0 Guatemala US-Guatemala Highlights US 4:0 Costa Rica USWNT Blog - Next Up: The BIG One The US will have a border war on Friday as they face either Canada or Mexico with the…
This post is brought to you by the number 112
Published October 29, 2010
US Soccer.com USWNT Blog - Fans Everywhere USWNT Blog - And we're off USWNT Blog - Unique Moment Soccer America CONCACAF.com - Abby Wambach interview CONCACAF.com - US v Haiti…
Lots o' links
Published October 26, 2010
- Former Rhino Chase Harrison has signed with the Columbus Crew on a short term basis as an emergency backup goalkeeper. He signed with DC United in much the same role a few weeks ago.…
Rhinos choose USL PRO League for 2011
Published October 24, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com In a move I've been expecting since the USL brass took in a Rhinos game at Marina Autos Stadium over a…
Is Austin on the move?
Published October 22, 2010
Inside Minnesota Soccer.com had this report that the Austin Aztex could be moving to Orlando, Florida for the 2011 season. Austin gave this response basically not really denying, but…
League Awards are out
Published October 20, 2010
USSF 2nd Division Pro League Awards Part 1 USSF 2nd Division Pro League Awards Part 2 The Rhinos were honored by the league with Bob Lilley taking home Coach of the Year honors and…
This better be a no-brainer
Published October 18, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks If the Rochester City council decides against using the remaining $200,000 of the $4 million NY State grant to improve Marina Auto Stadium to build permanent locker…
Late goals get Carolina & Puerto Rico into the final
Published October 17, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Inside Minnesota Soccer Puerto Rico got two goals from Nicholas Addlery in the second half of Added Extra Time in Vancouver and Carolina scored twice in the last 20…
What does the future hold?
Published October 13, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks I think Devo was spot on with one thing: nobody KNOWS what the future holds. Whether it's the future of the Rhinos or the future of NASL, USL, or the USSF…
Random thoughts after the Rhinos season ends
Published October 11, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Here are some random thoughts after Saturday nights win/loss versus Puerto Rico that ended the Rhinos' 2010 season. - I like that the team went down fighting and…
A big hole to dig out of
Published October 7, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com US Soccer.com - Scoresheet If the Rhinos are to avoid getting bounced from the playoffs by the Puerto Rico Islanders, they will need to have a big night…
One touch around the world of soccer
Published October 5, 2010
- Devo has a nice article about the Rhinos' mindset ahead of their playoff opener tomorrow night versus Puerto Rico. - The scoring distribution throughout the rosters of the Rhinos and…
Team waving contest
Published October 4, 2010
The NASL and the USL are in the midst of a team waving contest. Yesterday, the NASL announced that San Antonio was joining the NASL for the 2012 season. The USL announced that the…
Does it feel like they won the regular season title?
Published October 3, 2010
Friday night, the Carolina RailHawks helped the Rhinos by defeating Austin 3-1. Saturday night, the Rhinos got two second half goals from Isaac Kissi, after giving up a goal in the 3rd…
And so it begins......
Published September 29, 2010
Brian at Inside Minnesota Soccer.com is reporting that the NASL has applied to be a 2nd Division league in 2011. Six teams were included in the submission. Those six were Carolina,…
Backing into the playoffs
Published September 27, 2010
With back to back losses to Miami FC, the Rhinos aren't finishing the regular season the way that they had hoped. Inside Minnesota Soccer.com takes a look at how the playoff picture…
The playoff field is set
Published September 22, 2010
- With Miami FC downing AC St Louis last night, Minnesota, Montreal, and Puerto Rico all clinched playoff spots. - Who the Rhinos face in the playoffs will depend not only whether they…
Karma is a _____
Published September 20, 2010
So, MLS decided to just fine Thierry Henry $2000 for his "goal celebration" that injured Kevin Hartman. $2000 is chump change for a guy that just dropped $9 million for a Soho…
Struggling down the stretch
Published September 19, 2010
USSF D-2 Pro League September schedule This past week not only saw Miami FC knock off the Rhinos 2-1 , but Austin drew Tampa Bay FC 1-1 and then lost to AC St Louis 2-1. Did I mention…
I love it when FireFox locks up
Published September 16, 2010
I had a nice post going yesterday before my browser locked up and flushed it. Here is a quick little snapshot of the big news heading into tonight's home finale for the Rhinos: - Aaron…
Comings & Goings
Published September 13, 2010
I forgot to mention yesterday that I saw Jonathan Greenfield at Wegmans on Sunday and he wasn't limping. Today, Devo has the update that both Greenfield and Neal Kitson both feel good…
A busy soccer weekend
Published September 12, 2010
With lots of stuff happening in the soccer over the past few days, let's go. - Chase Harrison is the new back up goalkeeper for DC United. - My kids loved the silly bandz and I loved…
USL Pro in 2011
Published September 7, 2010
USL Soccer.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com In a move that many has expected for a while, the USL announced today that there will no longer be a USL 1st & 2nd Divisions and starting in…
More Bob Bradley follow up
Published September 1, 2010
Everyone is putting their two cents out there on the Bob Bradley contract extension: Brian Straus @ Fanhouse Kyle McCarthy @ Goal.com Frank Dell'Appa @ Boston.com Paul Kennedy @ Soccer…
No four more years jokes here
Published August 30, 2010
Yanks Abroad USMNT Blog Grant Wahl @ SI.com Soccer Insider Soccer Insider Reader Poll Grant Wahl @ SI.com - Stats on keeping a coach on for a second WC run Unprofessional Foul 24th…
The Rhinos magic number is now 22
Published August 26, 2010
Austin Aztex.com With Austin playing Portland to a 1-1 draw, the Rhinos magic number to clinch first place overall is down to 22. With the Rhinos playing in Montreal tonight, that…
Soccer Yogi
Published August 25, 2010
D&C.com Devo has an article in today's paper about the Rhinos doing yoga. This is one of the influences that Bill Sedgewick has had on the team. And I wonder if this is one of the…
Clinch
Published August 23, 2010
In the whole magic number stuff yesterday, I forgot to mention that the Rhinos and Austin Aztex became the first teams to clinch playoff spots over the weekend. On the flip side, NSC…
A fun night
Published August 22, 2010
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card US Soccer.com - Scoresheet NASL.com Rhinos Soccer.com It was pretty much a perfect night to honor the…
Sam clears the air
Published August 18, 2010
I haven't gotten this much flak for a blog post since I said that I would shop Johnny Menyongar at the trade deadline a few years back. When I posted yesterday morning that the…
Will the Rhinos drop from the 2nd Division?
Published August 17, 2010
MLS Rumors MLS Rumors is very hit and miss with their "reports". But, they have one up right now saying that they are hearing that Rochester & Austin could drop down to 3rd division…
Top of the table
Published August 15, 2010
Rochester 2:1 Montreal - Scoresheet USSF Division-2 Pro League Standings Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card D&C.com - Match Report Heading into Saturday night's match, Rhinos head coach…
I'm back
Published August 8, 2010
After being out on vacation and missing time due to "personal reasons", I am back. I've been gone so long that Rafa Marquez has made his NY debut and Clint Mathis has retired from LA.…
Rhinos end road trip with a win
Published July 27, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Carolina RailHawks.com US Soccer.com - Scoresheet It wasn't pretty, but the Rhinos got 3 points in Carolina last night when Jamie Franks'…
Show me the money!
Published July 26, 2010
Not me, Rafa Marquez . It looks like the NY Red Bulls are giving me another reason to hate them. It will be interesting to see how the two ex-Barca stars change the Red Bulls on the…
Rhinos fall in Puerto Rico
Published July 25, 2010
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Scoresheet With the short turnaround between Thursday's win in Tampa Bay and Saturday night's game in Puerto Rico and with captain Frankie…
Give me more of Hoxie & Kissi
Published July 22, 2010
D&C.com US Soccer.com - Scoresheet Devo's Direct Kicks NASL.com While Devo is wondering if the Hoxie-Kissi game winner is a flash in the pan, I want to see more of Hoxie & Kissi up top…
It's official
Published July 21, 2010
Rochester Lancers.com Rochester Lancers Facebook Group Twitter.com/LancersIndoor D&C.com - No issues at Blue Cross Arena D&C.com - Lancers cornerstone of new league Devo's Direct Kicks…
Shhhhhhh
Published July 19, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks (yesterday) Devo's Direct Kicks (today) D&C.com Pitch Invasion All I know is that I'm going to a USL press conference tomorrow. It will be very interesting to see…
Tada!
Published July 14, 2010
NY Daily News NY Post NY Times The Offside Rules The Final Third SI.com - Steve Davis Big Apple Soccer.com Red Bulls Reader The Red Bulls did the expected yesterday when they announced…
That's gonna leave a mark
Published July 12, 2010
- I can't argue with the World Cup award winners. - I like Grant Wahl's World Cup Best XI better than Beckham's. - Here is an interesting ESPN piece on why Americans don't appreciate…
1st vs 2nd
Published July 8, 2010
D&C.com With the weather not looking great for tonight's first place versus second place showdown at Marina Auto Stadium, here is your theme music for tonight. With a win tonight, not…
Back from the long weekend
Published July 6, 2010
I'm back from the four day weekend. Had to love the Rhinos 2-1 win over Montreal on Saturday night. Thank goodness Constanzo got the insurance goal that turned into the game winner…
Rhinos v Montreal on 4th of July Weekend
Published July 1, 2010
Montreal Impact.com The Rhinos get to try and get the taste of losing in the Open Cup out of their mouths against Montreal tomorrow evening at Marina Autos Stadium. Montreal will…
Distracting
Published June 30, 2010
With NHL UFA opening up today and my day job blowing up, I've been distracted the past few days, but here goes: - The Rhinos came close on Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough in a 2-1…
Where does the US go from here?
Published June 28, 2010
After the US fell to Ghana 2-1 in added extra time on Saturday, the questions immediately moved to Bob Bradley's future with the USMNT. US Captain Carlos Bocanegra has come out in…
Mama said knock you out
Published June 24, 2010
Inside Minnesota Soccer Fanhouse Grant Wahl @ SI.com Yanks Abroad Soccer Insider with Bob Bradley quotes Steve Davis @ SI.com Jonathan Wilson @ SI.com SBI.net Reuters via SI.com The…
One Goal Changes Everything
Published June 22, 2010
U2 has done the "One Game Changes Everything" ads for the last two World Cups. Well, the US can re-do that ad with a twist as one goal changed everything for the USMNT yesterday versus…
Do or Die
Published June 21, 2010
US Soccer.com - Match Preview Grant Wahl's 5 Things to Watch For Yanks Abroad Inside Minnesota Soccer USA 10 Kit The Original Winger - Donovan and Bob Bradley interviews MLS Insider -…
Ugly Ties
Published June 20, 2010
Since Grant Wahl's recap of the US-Slovenia 2-2 draw starts off talking about how the US got jobbed, let's go in that direction. The USA 10 Kit , SI's Peter King , Steve Davis , Yahoo…
Lots of previews of US-Slovenia
Published June 16, 2010
Since we are one day away, here are some of the best previews I've found today: Inside Minnesota Soccer.com Yanks Abroad - Preview Yanks Abroad - Slovenia Expectations Yanks Abroad -…
On to the 2nd round of the USOC
Published June 15, 2010
The Cup.us - 1st Round results The Cup.us - Bracket D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card It wasn't the best performance ever. But, the Rhinos certainly took care of business…
Stay Medium
Published June 13, 2010
The most hyped game in USMNT history is over and the US got a point. Now they need to get three points versus Slovenia on Friday and get 3 points against Algeria in the group stage…
One day away
Published June 10, 2010
The jerseys are being printed. Carlos Bocanegra is gracing the cover of beer cans. And ESPN did The Homecoming with Landon Donovan. That must mean that we are only a day away from…
Lots o links
Published June 8, 2010
Let's see how many links I can pack in before I get kicked out of here.... - The Rhinos have let Roy Clark go and added MF Kenold Versailles previously of Crystal Palace Baltimore. -…
Let's forget about Friday night....
Published June 6, 2010
Devo's Report Card , Match Report , Notebook , & Saturday's edition of Kick This! pretty much finished beating the dead horse that was the less than stellar performance of the Rhinos…
Expectations
Published June 3, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Coming off a nice 2-1 home win over Vancouver, the Rhinos host the NSC Minnesota Stars this evening. When the Rhinos faced the Stars in Minnesota on April…
USOC 1st & 2nd round bracket is out
Published June 2, 2010
The Cup.us The Rhinos will host the Dayton Dutch Lions of the PDL on Tuesday June 15th in the First Round of the 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament. The winner of that match will…
World Cup Roundup
Published June 1, 2010
Dirty Tackle @ Yahoo.com USA 10 Kit MLS Talk Fanhouse Apparently there is an ESPN the Magazine cover jinx now with Giuseppe Rossi being left off Italy's World Cup squad. The firestorm…
Recapping a looooong weekend
Published May 31, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card D&C.com - Game Report D&C.com - Notebook Whitecaps FC.com The Rhinos got a big three points on Saturday night with their 2-1 win over Vancouver. After…
Before I shut things down for the long weekend
Published May 26, 2010
Before I shut things down for a long Memorial Day Weekend, here are some links for everyone to chew on: - There are reports that WPS's St Louis Athletica will be folding. Brian…
Bob Bradley has his 23
Published May 25, 2010
US Soccer.com - World Cup Roster The biggest debate today is about Robbie Finlay making the team and Brian Ching being released back to the Houston Dynamo. That makes the million…
Rhinos fall in Vancouver
Published May 23, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Whitecaps FC.com - Match report, videos, pics, the works Rhinos Soccer.com For a while, the Rhinos defense had not allowed a goal through the run of play.…
A developing situation
Published May 20, 2010
Inside Minnesota Soccer Inside Minnesota Soccer - Update St Louis Globe-Democrat StLToday.com TheTelegraph.com Kansas City.com WV Hooligan The Offside Rules MLS Rumors MLS Talk MLS…
CPB comes in and takes 3 pts
Published May 19, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card US Soccer.com - Scoresheet Randi "The Rhino Killer" Patterson came off the bench last night for Crystal Palace Baltimore…
Ugly Shirt Day
Published May 17, 2010
First I wasn't into the new training gear that the USMNT is wearing at the World Cup camp. Now come leaks of Inter Milan's shirts for 2010/11. I don't know which is worse, the serpent…
It's Monday
Published May 16, 2010
Since there is no Rhinos game from over the weekend to rehash, let's just get to the links: - Work on your resume if you want a ticket to Wednesday night's Rhinos-Crystal Palace…
The weekend is almost here
Published May 13, 2010
I apologize for the gap in posts. But yesterday I was at the United Way Day of Caring. There has been a bunch of stuff the past few days, so here goes: - I like that the Rhinos are…
Davies' World Cup Dream Dies
Published May 10, 2010
Yesterday was the day for people all over the internet to predict what Bob Bradley would do today in announcing his 30 man preliminary roster for the World Cup. SI.com had a panel…
Wind blown win
Published May 9, 2010
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks - Report Card Rhinos Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Stat Sheet NASL.com Here are my random thoughts from Saturday night's 2-1…
Montreal is making the jump
Published May 6, 2010
Montreal MLS 2012.com MLS Soccer.com Big Apple Soccer.com The Original Winger Soccer Insider In yet another horribly guarded secret, it was officially announced today that Montreal has…
Link-o-rama
Published May 3, 2010
- Devo's latest blog post says that Alfonso Motagalvan's ankle should be OK. Although, it might not be a bad idea to give him a week+ off and wait to bring him back versus Crystal…
It's like kissing your sister
Published May 2, 2010
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks - Post-Game Report Card Devo's Direct Kicks - Fan Feedback Rhinos Soccer.com NASL.com - A View from the Press Box Here are…
Filling out the lineup
Published April 29, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Devo has the Rhinos starting lineup for tomorrow's home opener against Carolina. Nothing too surprising given how things have played out over the past few games.…
Another win ahead of the opener
Published April 28, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com NSC Minnesota.com - Match Recap NSC Minnesota.com - Match Highlights NSC Minnesota.com - Post Game Interviews…
Game night
Published April 27, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Inside Minnesota Soccer Firefox crashes suffer. So the nice long post I had ready to go is gone. I'll just let Devo and Brian Quarstad preview tonight's…
Winner, winner, chicken dinner
Published April 25, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Random thoughts after the Rhinos first win of the 2010 campaign: - Can't wait to see Hamilton & Hoxie up top on Saturday - You gotta love…
Rhinos sign 4th player of the week
Published April 22, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks I know the Rhinos have tried to build a young team with speed all over the field, but this is funny. The Rhinos signed Ian Bennett today and the…
Rhinos sign MLS vet Aaron Pitchkolan
Published April 20, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have signed midfielder/defender Aaron Pitchkolan today. Pitchkolan was released by the San Jose Earthquakes last month. He started his MLS career with FC…
Rhinos sign two more young guys
Published April 19, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos added a couple more young guys to the roster after GM Pat Ercoli and head coach Bob Lilley talked about potentially adding a veteran or two over the…
Throw your hands in the air....
Published April 18, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com NASL.com The Oregonian Portland Timbers.com USL Soccer.com The Rhinos almost pulled out another road draw in front of a sold out crowd of…
Into the lion's den
Published April 15, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Timbers 2010 Preview Part 3 - Defenders Timbers 2010 Preview Part 4 - Midfielders Timbers Fans gearing up for MLS Portland had a really long streak of games without…
Random link generator
Published April 13, 2010
There is a lot of soccer stuff going on, but not too much Rhinos stuff as they prepare for Portland : - It looks like Bill Sedgewick has the team into yoga. - NASL.com has some more…
The Rhinos get a result
Published April 11, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Miami FC.com Devo's Direct Kicks Devo's Direct Kicks - More Analysis Coming NASL.com - Observations from Miami FC-Rochester Pretty much everyone agrees about one…
Countdown to kickoff
Published April 8, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com - Rhinos 2010 Kickoff dinner D&C.com - Troy Roberts expected to lead Rhinos defense Devo's Direct Kicks Miami Herald - Miami FC opens Saturday Miami Herald - More…
The opener is two days away
Published April 7, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com - Rhinos Launch "Fifteen Days of Fun" D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com - Live Chat archive with Devo & Bob Lilley The Rhinos are getting their final preparations…
Tino the Bambino
Published April 5, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks I got a chuckle out of the fact that Tino Nunez's wiki page was updated with his status as a member of the Rhinos before the club officially…
Double your pleasure
Published April 1, 2010
MLS Insider MLS Insider Pitch Invasion Grant Wahl @ SI.com Unprofessional Foul It will be interesting to see if the DP rumor mill goes nuts now that teams have 2 slots to play with and…
Fear not
Published March 29, 2010
For those that were wondering, Kick This! will be on the air this Saturday as usual. It's nice to know that we were missed by at least a couple of people when The Pain Clinic took over…
Weekend rewind
Published March 28, 2010
With MLS kicking off over the weekend, here is a Cliff's Notes version of stuff that happened. - Twitter is about the only place where you'd find info on the Rhino's 3-0 win over St.…
Closed for renovations
Published March 25, 2010
Since I was a slacker yesterday, today is going to be chock full of links: - The official match ball of the USSF 2nd Division has been unveiled on-line. - Rhinos Soccer.com has little…
Some quick hits before I have to run
Published March 22, 2010
- The Rhinos have signed Tyler Roselund bringing the total number of players under contract to 17. - WV Hooligan has a nice breakdown of a lot of the specifics around the new MLS CBA.…
Hot off the presses
Published March 21, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Valenti Sports The Rhinos had a solid Saturday on and off the field from all reports. First, they beat the visiting Montreal Impact 1-0 in a pre-season game. Given…
Today's Kick This! - Lilley, Ercoli, & Valenti
Published March 19, 2010
- Rhinos head coach Bob Lilley - Rhinos GM Pat Ercoli - Joe Valenti of Valenti Sports Tune in to 1280 AM or 107.3 FM at 11:05 AM and call in to 222-1280 to talk about the build up to…
They should have unveiled them on Wednesday!
Published March 18, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Seriously, if they are going to unveil a green jersey for the 2010 season this week, why didn't they do it on Wednesday? Seriously though, the…
I'm tired
Published March 17, 2010
Loads of stuff is going on. But I really don't have the energy...... But here goes: - The Rhinos signed defender Troy Roberts. A veteran of the league with MLS experience. Hopefully…
Rhinos preseason opens & the Turk visits 6
Published March 14, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Memo to all trialists: You may not want Devo talking you up before tomorrow's game against UB or Saturday's tilt versus Montreal. Devo was looking forward to seeing…
Schweitzer should have been #4!
Published March 10, 2010
USL Free Kicks Scott Schweitzer is #7 on the list of the top 25 USL-1 players of the decade. It would have been classic if he were #4 and Demmin ended up at #3. Other Rhinos tidbits: -…
The march to opening day begins
Published March 8, 2010
D&C.com Rex's Facebook Page - Photos from Day 1 of Camp Devo and the Rhinos have some nice stuff up about the opening of Rhinos training camp. With the first cuts roughly a week and a…
The Rhinos are open for business
Published March 7, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Devo is all over the opening day of Rhinos training camp. Not only does he have some quick hits on some of the players, he also has an update on the state of the…
Camp roster is out
Published March 4, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com There aren't a bunch of big names on the list of trialists that the Rhinos announced this morning. And one name that some fans are already wondering why it's not…
Oh what a news day
Published March 3, 2010
Time is short, so here are some quick hits on the news of the past 48 hrs: - First off, congrats to Scott Vallow for being #10 in the top 25 players in the USL-1 for the decade of the…
Leave your message after the beep
Published March 1, 2010
If you didn't know, I'm a big hockey fan. And since tomorrow is "NHL Christmas" aka the NHL trade deadline, I may be pre-occupied tomorrow. So hopefully today's batch of internet link…
MLS Cut Day
Published February 28, 2010
3rd Degree.net Today is MLS roster cut down day. So, it will be interesting to see what players are available tomorrow that Bob Lilley and the Rhinos will be interested in at least…
Today's Kick This! - Kreamalmayer, Kissi, & Lilley
Published February 26, 2010
Today's Kick This! - Kreamalmayer, Kissi, & Lilley
I'm liking the new threads
Published February 25, 2010
USMNT Blog - New away kits to debut against the Netherlands US Soccer Store - New away jerseys on sale now Inside Minnesota Soccer Dirty Tackle I know I should be more interested in…
Too busy watching curling to post anything
Published February 24, 2010
My couch has a permanent imprint of my backside as I've been too busy watching Olympic curling to do much of anything. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. So, what has happened in…
Gooch is back training
Published February 18, 2010
The Original Winger US Soccer.com via YouTube The USMNT has some good news on the injury front a day after there was some optimistic news from Charlie Davies. Today defender Oguchi…
Rhinos have 10 players now
Published February 17, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have 10 players under contract for 2010 with yesterday's announcement Isaac Kissi and Anthony Hamilton and today's news that former…
Ross Smith lands in Portland
Published February 15, 2010
Portland Timbers.com Ross Smith might go down as the most popular Rhino player ever to suit up for less than 20 league games for the club. Ross obviously has MLS aspirations as he…
Slow news day
Published February 14, 2010
It's a slow news day. But, I hope that things heat up as the Rhinos have another combine starting tomorrow. I'm also hoping that the Rhinos can get Isaac Kissi signed this week after…
3 in and 2 out
Published February 11, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com Colorado Rapids.com The Rhinos announced the signings of defender Adam West , goalkeeper Neal Kitson , and forward/midfielder Carlos…
Frankie is back
Published February 10, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com Defender Frankie Sanfilippo is returning to Rochester for his second tour of duty with the Rhinos. Frankie first joined the Rhinos in 2005 following Laurie Calloway…
Ty Harden moves north of the border
Published February 9, 2010
MLSNet.com Another day, another player that suited up for the Rhinos on loan in 2009 is on the move. This time it's Ty Harden moving from the Colorado Rapids to Toronto FC in exchange…
Looking at the schedule
Published February 8, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com With a day to look at the schedule and a calendarized version that includes things like the USOC dates, the schedule looks pretty good. The usual opening road trip is…
Will the schedule come out today?
Published February 7, 2010
Rhinos owner Rob Clark gave a sneak preview of what the Rhinos 2010 schedule will look like. Here is the entire USSF 2nd Division schedule in PDF Format. The Rhinos will have a four…
More MAS
Published February 3, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The home of the Rhinos will remain Marina Auto Stadium for at least 2010. Apparently the length and dollars of the contract are still being worked. On the…
Ralston Wrap Up
Published February 1, 2010
Devo's Direct Kicks MLS Talk MLS Daily WV Hooligan Boston.com The Offside Rules Inside Minnesota Soccer Stltoday.com The Steve Ralston signing has gotten the expected internet buzz.…
AC St Louis makes a splash
Published January 31, 2010
NASL.com Apparently you can go home again. Steve Ralston grew up in the St Louis area and now he is the first signing by AC St Louis. Ralston leaves the New England Revolution as the…
The weekend is almost here.....
Published January 28, 2010
The weekend is almost here, but there is some big news in the soccer world. LA Sol fold Daily Soccer Fix MLS Talk Soccer Insider LA Sol website The LA Sol have folded after one season…
Link-O-Rama
Published January 26, 2010
My SoccerSam.com homework folder is overflowing, so here are boatloads of links to all sorts of news that has been flooding the internet over the past coupld of days: - Landon Donovan…
Charlie Davies is hoping to be back
Published January 25, 2010
SBI.net Part 1 & SBI.net Part 2 SoccerNet @ ESPN.com Yahoo - Dirty Tackle The Final Third Fanhouse The Offside Rules Inside Minnesota Soccer When Charlie Davies was injured in a car…
Moving day
Published January 24, 2010
I want to ignore the debacle of the US losing to Honduras Saturday night. So, how about a round up the truth and rumors of player comings and goings? - Seattle may be losing forward…
Friday Kick Around
Published January 21, 2010
I'm still a little worn down after last night's indoor soccer game, so here are some quick hits from around the soccer world: - In case you didn't know, US-Honduras is on FSC tomorrow…
Help Out Haiti
Published January 20, 2010
Who Are Ya? Designs Soccer.com If you want to help out the people of Haiti and pick up a new t-shirt at the same time, the people at Who Are Ya? Designs and Soccer.com have you…
Round Two
Published January 19, 2010
KC Wizards Twitter Feed MLS Daily MLSNet.com With the Kansas City Wizards breaking ground on their own soccer specific stadium to call home, it would appear that the number of MLS…
Twofer Wednesday
Published January 19, 2010
I ran out of time yesterday, so I'm going to try and get two posts out today. The big news of the day is that No Short Corners posted on Monday that the World Cup needs Clint Dempsey…
A tale of two Yanks Abroad
Published January 17, 2010
MLS Daily - Dempsey suffers knee injury Yanks Abroad - Dempsey diagnosis expected Tuesday Daily Soccer Fix - Donovan appreciation society growing at Everton MLS Daily - Donovan…
Recapping the MLS Draft
Published January 14, 2010
MLSNet.com - Philly emerges as draft winner MLSNet.com - Trade wrap up MLSNet.com - Bunbury blazes dad's trail SBI.net - Teenage trio lead Philly's haul SBI.net - Wake Forest delivers…
MLS Super Draft Day Quick Hits
Published January 13, 2010
The MLS Super Draft is upon us and the trades are already happening. DC United has sent the 7th pick, midfielder Fred, and allocation money to Philadelphia for the right to grab former…
Randomness
Published January 12, 2010
It's a relatively slow news day and my butt is dragging due to a serious lack of sleep. So, here goes my weak effort for today: - If you want to get a cool Free Beer Movement sticker ,…
I can't believe my eyes
Published January 11, 2010
Cleveland.com Did a sports writer in the US just write an article that compared an NFL GM hire to a manager hired by the same owner in the EPL? I didn't know that was allowed even if…
It's all about Landon Donovan
Published January 10, 2010
Nike.com US Soccer Daily The Offside Rules [Post-game interview] MLS Daily [LD: 'I did OK'] The Original Winger [Match highlights] MLS Insider [Dave Sarachan on Landon's 1st Half] MLS…
USSF Division 2
Published January 7, 2010
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Inside Minnesota Soccer.com MLS Talk Triangle Offense Pitch Invasion Onward Soccer.com USL Soccer.com SBI.net SI.com MLS Rumors.net The…
Done Deal
Published January 6, 2010
Inside Minnesota Soccer The Kartik Report [Updated today] The 24th Minute The 24th Minute Devo's Direct Kicks The resolution of the USL-NASL conflict is upon us with the USSF holding a…
Is the end near?
Published January 5, 2010
The Kartik Report Inside Minnesota Soccer I have had two different people relay to me the possibility of a compromise happening that sounds exactly like what Kartik desribed in his…
Sedgewick for Assistant Coach
Published January 4, 2010
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks When Bill Sedgewick's Rhinos playing career came to an end, I said that he was the best person to ever pull a Rhinos jersey over his head.…
Back from vacation
Published January 3, 2010
After having a couple of weeks off for the holidays, I am back. The USL vs NASL tug of war is into it's second decade now. And with the seven day US Soccer Federation deadline for the…
US Soccer says
Published December 29, 2009
US Soccer.com The Kartik Report Pitch Invasion 24th Minute Well, the US Soccer Federation has given another deadline in the USL vs NASL tug of war over control of 2nd Division pro…
LD gets paid
Published December 16, 2009
MLSNet.com SI.com SBI.net The rumor is that Landon Donovan's new four year deal with MLS will bump his salary from less than $1 million per year to north of $2 million per year. This…
Which comes first?
Published December 14, 2009
SI.com Andrea Canales has a breakdown of why Landon Donovan to Everton makes sense, it has me wondering which will come first: Landon to Everton or US Soccer settles the NASL vs USL…
Not much new
Published December 13, 2009
Inside Minnesota Soccer.com Kick This! 12/12 Show Archive The 24th Minute We had a fun roundtable on Saturday's show with Brian Quarstad from Inside Minnesota Soccer.com and Kartik…
LD to Everton, NASL v USL, and more
Published December 10, 2009
Everton FC.com Daily Soccer Fix Reuters MLS Daily The Offside Rules - Tommy Smythe on LD to Everton No Short Corners SBI.net The Original Winger This much we know: Everton are…
USL files suit against NASL clubs
Published December 8, 2009
The Kartik Report Inside Minnesota Soccer WV Hooligan In a move that should surprise nobody, the USL has filed suit in Florida against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Crystal Palace Baltimore,…
No Magic
Published December 6, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks US Soccer.com The big USL/NASL/US Soccer meeting took place over the weekend and the much hoped for resolution of the whole situation didn't happen. US Soccer did…
The US knows their fate
Published December 3, 2009
MNT Blog Grant Wahl @ SI.com Big Apple Soccer.com Bob Bradley and the USMNT have to be pretty happy today after the World Cup Draw. The US will open up their 2010 World Cup campaign…
Drama
Published December 2, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks There is one good thing about the whole USL vs TOA tug of war: it generates a lot of talk during the off season. During the usual off season where the only…
A day after the leap to the NASL
Published November 30, 2009
Soccer is a Kick in the Grass - Interview with Rob Clark D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Pitch Invasion A day later and everyone seems to be celebrating the news that the Rhinos have opted…
Back from my Turkey Week hiatus
Published November 29, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com It's my first day back from vacation and I get to talk about fresh news on the topic that will likely carry us through most of the off season: USL vs TOA/NASL. Rob…
Crazy day
Published November 19, 2009
It's been a crazy day and here are a handful of the highlights: - Tampa Bay and Crystal Palace Baltimore are reportedly joining the TOA league for 2010. - There is more on the…
John Ball will not be back
Published November 18, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Bob Lilley said that he expected a lot of player turnover this off season and John Ball is a veteran Rhino that will not be back in 2010. Given that Lilley…
Day 1 of Lilley's tenure in Rochester
Published November 16, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Live Q&A at D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks Soccer is a Kick in the Grass Press Conference Podcast Bob Lilley will have a pretty busy first 28…
Bob Lilley it is
Published November 15, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Jeff is reporting that Bob Lilley is the 4th head coach in Rochester Rhino history. I like the fact that Lilley has more A-League/USL 1st Division Coach of the Year…
Rhinos to unveil head coach on Monday
Published November 12, 2009
The Rhinos have called a press conference for Monday afternoon to unveil the next head coach of the club. The big name being rumored as the choice is former Vancouver, Montreal, and…
Kick Around Thursday
Published November 11, 2009
I'm trying to get my gameface on for playoff night at the Rochester Sports Garden, so I'm going to be lazy today since there still hasn't been any big news from Rhinos HQ about the…
TOA league moving forward
Published November 9, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks The Kartik Report WV Hooligan Carolina RailHawks.com SBI.net The Original Winger The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 3rd Degree.net Pitch Invasion Big Apple Soccer.com The…
Connecting the dots in Minnesota
Published November 8, 2009
Inside Minnesota Soccer.com - Thunder Release Players USL Soccer.com - Austin releases 14 from 2009 squad Austin Aztex.com - Djorn Buchholz named CEO Over the past few weeks, there…
Does the USL have the TOA on the ropes?
Published November 5, 2009
The USL has put out their press release about the rosy future for their 1st Division during the team owners meetings in Beaverton, Oregon. With TOA member Tampa Bay at the USL…
Devo has the USL meeting guest list
Published November 3, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks The USL is holding a meeting of team owners that are committed to the 2010 USL 1st Division season and some expansion candidates at Nike HQ in Beaverton, Oregon…
Pat Ercoli is making the rounds
Published November 1, 2009
Kick This! - October 31st, 2009 Soccer is a Kick in the Grass - November 1st, 2009 Pat Ercoli was on the radio both days over the weekend to talk about his re-joining the Rhinos…
The Rhinos have a new Director of Soccer
Published October 29, 2009
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com The best piece follow yesterday's news conference was the big "Being part of the solution" blog entry that Devo did today. It is going to be very interesting…
Pat Ercoli back as Rhinos GM
Published October 28, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks The press conference is happening a couple of days later than the rumor mill had expected over the weekend. But, the head coach that brought the Rhinos their 3…
Vancouver & Montreal gone from the USL?
Published October 27, 2009
Corus Sports.com If you click on the above link and listen to the 30 second interview, new USL CEO Alec Papadakis states that talks have ceased between the TOA and the USL. He also…
Are we there yet?
Published October 26, 2009
It looks like Rob Clark has had another candidate slip off the hook. Last week Rob hinted that an announcement could be in the works for early this week when he was on Soccer is a Kick…
Devo's blog is blowing up
Published October 25, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks You know it's the off season and there is drama in the air when a post at Devo's blog has 30 comments, some of which are from an anonymous "Rhinos insider" and…
Vallow re-signed through 2011
Published October 20, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos off season is off to a solid start with the announcement that goalkeeper Scott Vallow, who was set to be a free agent when 2009…
Waiting for the white smoke from Rhinos Stadium
Published October 19, 2009
Soccer is a Kick in the Grass Rob Clark was on with Andrew and Joe last evening [about 50 minutes into the podcast] and said that there could be a press conference as early as next…
Manic Monday
Published October 18, 2009
I'm having a wonderful Monday. I mean, Montreal won the USL-1 title over the weekend, the TOA drama seems to be spinning yet again, there is more Portland drama , and people want…
Friday one touch
Published October 15, 2009
I've got a sore ankle and I'm worn down, so here goes a little one touch of the news of the day. (And if you like this picture, here is where you can get the t-shirt ) - WV Hooligan…
Tie one for Charlie
Published October 14, 2009
SI.com - Grant Wahl - Match Report SI.com - Grant Wahl - 3 points SI.com - Freedman's Throw Ins US Soccer.com - Match Report MLS Talk The Offside Rules The Original Winger - Match…
The US is headed to WC2010
Published October 12, 2009
USMNT Blog US Soccer.com - Highlights SI.com - Grant Wahl - Match recap NY Times - MLS can take credit SI.com - Grant Wahl on meeting the president and getting robbed at gunpoint US…
Will the US punch the ticket to South Africa tomorrow?
Published October 8, 2009
USMNT Blog Yanks Abroad preview Grant Wahl @ SI.com Michael Lewis @ MLSNet.com SBI.net on Feilhaber SBI.net on Holden Miami Herald on Charlie Davies Big Apple Soccer.com on Feilhaber…
Where to look for coaching candidates
Published October 6, 2009
Since I went over my idea on the process for interviewing potential candidates for the Rhinos head coaching opening on Monday, I'd figure that I'd throw out some potential routes to go…
USSF is stepping in
Published October 5, 2009
Cary News Inside Minnesota Soccer In an interesting development in the power struggle between NuRock/USL versus the TOA, the US Soccer Federation reportedly has stepped in and called a…
The process of hiring a head coach
Published October 4, 2009
Since I'm an engineer, I am intrigued by the process that Rob Clark will use when he hires the next head coach of the Rhinos. If I were to embark on this journey, I would try and be as…
Cross Brian Bliss off the wish list
Published October 1, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Well, there goes my first choice for the next head coach of the Rhinos. I know the names of Steve Guppy and Dave Sarachan have been mentioned as well, but I can't…
BOOM!
Published September 30, 2009
I've been away for a while, so I figured I'd have some quick comments on what has happened over the past week. Rhinos crash out in Puerto Rico What can you say? The team had a huge…
Just one lapse
Published September 24, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet Outside of the lapse after John Ball scored to make it 2-0, the Rhinos have to be pretty…
Round 1
Published September 23, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Without knowing what kind of lineup that Puerto Rico will run out there to who will and won't be available for the Rhinos, it's hard to call what will…
Puerto Rico has to be disappointed
Published September 22, 2009
The Original Winger - Video Highlights USL Soccer.com The Puerto Rico Islanders really needed to take three points from last evening's CONCACAF Champions League match at home versus…
Rhinos-Islanders in the Quarterfinals
Published September 21, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rochester Rhinos.com Devo isn't happy about the ticket prices. Andrew Gregor has openly talked about not wanting anything to do with the referees in Puerto…
Is this a playoff preview?
Published September 17, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks In what could be a USL 1st Division playoff preview, the Rhinos host the Charleston Battery this evening. It will be interesting to see if the Rhinos can…
Playoff tickets on sale tomorrow
Published September 16, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com Rhinos playoff tickets go on sale tomorrow. Here are the prices for season ticket holders: 3 game package - $18, $27, $36, $39, and $42 per seat Window prices: Game 1…
It takes a tribe to support a soccer club
Published September 15, 2009
Pitch Invasion.net Don't take my word for it. Spend a few minutes to read the latest post at Pitch Invasion by Chicago Red Stars CEO Peter Wilt. It is really, really good. TOA &…
Oh, Johnny No!
Published September 14, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Apparently the scoreless draw that fans had to endure wasn't the worst part of Sunday afternoon. 2008 Rhinos MVP (and perhaps the 2009 team MVP) Johnny…
The Dumbest Beckham Rumor Ever
Published September 10, 2009
Whitecaps FC.com In what has to be the dumbest David Beckham rumor ever, someone suggested that he would be loaned to the Montreal Impact for the stretch run and the playoffs in the…
My 5 day weekend is over
Published September 9, 2009
I'm back after a mini-vacation due to the Labor Day holiday and taking a couple of days off because my younger son had his first day of kindergarten yesterday. Since I've been…
Rochester ends Portland's unbeaten string
Published September 3, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Portland Timbers.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet Will anyone argue that last night's 2-1 win in Portland was the biggest win of the Rhinos…
Josh Wicks, Mind Cramp
Published September 2, 2009
Soccer Insider MLS Talk The Original Winger No Short Corners Behind the Badge The DCenters The Offside Rules Behind the Badge - Kevin Payne after the match MLSNet.com - Sounders angle…
Drama
Published September 1, 2009
Since this Wednesday is far from drama free, I'll split it up into the bad kind (the USL tug o' war) and the good kind (DC vs Seattle for the US Open Cup). Bad Drama Soccer America.com…
The Days of the USL
Published August 31, 2009
More than a few USL owners are ticked off. But, Ottawa wants to join the USL 1st Division. Is the USL at a crossroads? Or are the changes that have been announced largely cosmetic and…
I know it's Monday, but I feel a rant coming on
Published August 30, 2009
SBI.net - MLS Playoff Watch MLS Talk - Attendance numbers Whenever the day dreaming about Rochester in MLS comes up on Bob Matthews' radio show, I start screaming at my radio. I scream…
Miami FC is not catching Rochester
Published August 26, 2009
Carolina RailHawks.com Miami FC.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet The Kartik Report The Carolina RailHawks destroyed Miami FC last night by a 9-0 scoreline. That is not a typo. With…
Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting
Published August 25, 2009
Whether it's this player in Bolivia or West Ham United and Millwall fans going at it, it's a lovely day to be a soccer hater. When there should be more stories like this one about the…
Nano Short named to the team of the week
Published August 24, 2009
USL Soccer.com Nano Short was the lone Rhino named to the USL Team of the Week for this week. I would have liked to have seen Chris Nurse get the nod for his bounce back game versus…
Not all ties are the same
Published August 23, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet If the 3-3 tie versus Minnesota on Wednesday night was like kissing your ugly sister, then Saturday's…
TGIF
Published August 20, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Granted, the team has been struggling mightily of late, but I can't see them getting leapfrogged in the stadnings by Montreal, Vancouver, and Miami FC to finish out…
Gutted
Published August 19, 2009
D&C.com D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet If the most important parts of matches are the first and last 10 minutes of each half, then…
Shake Up Coming?
Published August 18, 2009
D&C.com I can write a piece about tonight's game versus the Minnesota Thunder. But, what fun would that be? This is another game against a bottom 3 team that the Rhinos should win and…
Champions League Tuesday
Published August 17, 2009
Soccer America.com Between the Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Sports Net, the Fox family has both the UEFA & CONCACAF Champions Leagues covered. Not only can you see Arsenal-Celtic in UEFA…
Gut check time
Published August 16, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet It was painful and frustrating to watch the Portland Timbers dismantle the Rhinos on Saturday night. I was upset that…
Slow news day
Published August 13, 2009
Jeff has a really good piece on Pat Ercoli's transition into the radio booth today. I was excited about the news that Pat would join Joe in the broadcast booth and the duo has done…
That sucked
Published August 12, 2009
The Kartik Report Du Nord US Soccer.com MLS Talk MLS Daily Yanks Abroad WV Hooligan Soccer Insider No Short Corners AP via SI.com Jonah Freedman @ SI.com Grant Wahl @ SI.com Grant Wahl…
USMNT Gameday
Published August 11, 2009
USMNT Blog MLS Talk Yanks Abroad No Short Corners WVHooligan Washington Post - Soccer Insider The Offside Rules - Jozy video SI.com - Grant Wahl's 5 Things SI.com - Jonah Freedman on…
Azteca looms
Published August 10, 2009
US Soccer.com MLSNet.com USMNT Blog - Referee Change The Offside Rules - Howard Power SI.com Steve Davis - Open Letter to Mexico Fans WVHooligan - Hex Standings Grant Wahl - Great…
TGIF
Published August 6, 2009
I'm worn out and I have a busy weekend ahead. If you have been following the Kick This! Twitter feed , you know that we have Matthew Delicate and U.S. Soccer Director of Referee…
Pure frustration
Published August 5, 2009
D&C.com D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet Carolina RailHawks.com The coach is frustrated. The players are frustrated. The fans are…
The RailHawks come to town
Published August 4, 2009
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com With a 2-2-4 home record so far this season, the Rhinos hope to grab three points this evening when they host the Carolina RailHawks. Carolina has been…
Back from vacation
Published August 3, 2009
It's too bad I didn't miss much over the past four days. Just another in a long line of bad calls against the Rhinos, apparently a show outside the show on Saturday morning, and Darren…
Suite Stuff
Published July 29, 2009
Devo has an update on the suites at Marina Auto Stadium. His previous update had the latest on the status of Steve Kindel and Errol McFarlane's availability. MLS All Star Game…
MLS All Star Wednesday Night
Published July 28, 2009
MLSNet.com No Short Corners WV Hooligan I wonder if Everton will be rocking their new black & hot pink away unis tonight when they take on the MLS All Stars in Salt Lake? With so many…
Sepp Blatter makes the rounds
Published July 27, 2009
US MNT Blog US Soccer.com Soccer Insider Washington Post.com I'm with Steven Goff with his take on the schedule having nothing to do with luring better players to MLS. Although,…
Post-Open Cup season off to a good start
Published July 26, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet So much for Darren Tilley's negative tactics during USL 1st Division league play. After the weather delay on Saturday night, the…
Rhinos add two more to the roster
Published July 22, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos made it official today that they have signed former Vancouver Whitecap leftback Steve Kindel to a 1 year deal and T&T forward Errol McFarlane to a 2 year…
It's 0 for 4 versus DC United
Published July 21, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Washington Post.com MLSNet.com Match Tracker MLSNet.com MLSNet.com Behind The Badge.com Behind The Badge.com - Photos Washington Times.com…
It's HUUUUGE ROCHESTER
Published July 20, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com US Open Cup.com Preview USL Soccer.com Behind The Badge Washington Post.com Behind The Badge - Preview Video Washington Examiner…
The 100 Club has a new member
Published July 19, 2009
D&C.com - Front Page article D&C.com - Sports Page article Devo's Direct Kicks Devo's Direct Kicks US Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com The WNT Blog YouTube.com - ESPN Kaka may belong to…
So, are the refs card happy in 2009?
Published July 16, 2009
It was a topic of discussion on last week's edition of Kick This! as to whether the officials were calling things tighter in 2009. The Rhinos-Impact game on Wednesday evening was the…
Missed it by that much
Published July 15, 2009
D&C.com D&C.com - Notebook Rhinos Soccer.com Montreal Impact.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet This will likely be one of those games that the Rhinos look back upon at the end of the…
It's Rochester-Montreal day!
Published July 14, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Montreal Impact.com Neither team is at full strength with Brent Sancho and Darren Tilley serving red card suspensions for the Rhinos and…
This is going to be a long one
Published July 13, 2009
I was a slacker yesterday, so to make up for it, here is a really long post. Rhinos stuff: There was a sweet gallery of pictures at D&C.com after the Rhinos-Puerto Rico match on Friday…
Book report
Published July 9, 2009
Amazon.com SI.com - Excerpt Yahoo.com - Excerpt When I returned home from Tuesday evening's US Open Cup match, my advance copy of Grant Wahl's new book The Beckham Experiment was…
Bring on United!
Published July 7, 2009
D&C.com D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks It wasn't the prettiest match, but at least the Rhinos finished off the Wilmington Hammerheads in regulation time last evening to advance…
Rain, rain, go away....
Published July 6, 2009
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Star News Online - Match preview Star News Online - Notes USL Soccer.com US Open Cup.com Here is a good omen for the Rhinos: during the modern era, only one…
[Insert hot joke here]
Published July 5, 2009
D&C.com - Game story D&C.com - Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet I would expect Darren Tilley to be pretty happy with how yesterday's game…
On to the Quarters
Published June 30, 2009
D&C.com D&C.com- Notebook Devo's Direct Kicks Rochester Homepage.net Rhinos Soccer.com MLSNet.com Crew Xtra - Devo's game story for the Columbus Dispatch Another Open Cup game, another…
US Open Cup blackout.......
Published June 29, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Part 1 Devo's Direct Kicks Part 2 D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com MLSNet.com Crew Xtra Blog Rhinos owner Rob Clark is making tonight's match versus Columbus as the only…
The clock struck midnight for Cinderella
Published June 28, 2009
US Soccer.com MLS Daily - Lots of links Grant Wahl blog Yanks Abroad MLSNet.com Big Apple Soccer.com The first half was a dream that no US soccer fan wanted to wake up from. The second…
Links for the weekend
Published June 25, 2009
Since it's Wegmans LPGA weekend, here are a boatload of links: - Only $51 was wagered on the US winning the Confed Cup despite 999 to 1 odds. - Here is a video to watch before Sunday's…
Playing with house money
Published June 24, 2009
MLS Daily - Links du Nord The Kartik Report - Links Goal.com - Bob Bradley: Neutralising Xavi was the key WV Hooligan Yanks Abroad - Match Report Grant Wahl's Blog @ SI.com USMNT Blog…
Game Day
Published June 23, 2009
US Soccer.com Quote Sheet Grant Wahl's Blog at SI.com Yanks Abroad Preview Yanks Abroad - Donovan: We have nothing to lose The Kartik Reports Pregame links Matchfit USA No Short…
Stadium idea
Published June 23, 2009
du Nord Q&A with Peter Wilt Fanhouse The Offside - Stadium Envy: Millerntor Stadion (FC St. Pauli) MLS Rumors - The Punkrockization of MLS Millerntor - Pic 1 Millerntor - Pic 2…
The Great Escape
Published June 21, 2009
US Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Post match quotes USMNT Blog - Highlights SBI.net - The Highlights SBI.net - MMCB Soccer y Futbol blog Prost Amerika Soccer MLS Talk Boston.com - Houdini…
1,000,000 Touches
Published June 18, 2009
With the unwhelming performance so far in the Confederations Cup, some people are blaming Bob Bradley, some people are blaming the US Soccer Federation , and some of the players are…
Spoiler Alert
Published June 17, 2009
If you DVR'd the Brazil-US Confederations Cup match, I'm going to list a boatload of pre-game and post-game articles. So if you don't want to know what happened, then don't click any…
Bring on the reigning MLS Cup Champs!
Published June 16, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet It wasn't pretty, but the Rhinos once again played 120 minutes and advanced on in the US Open Cup with a 2-1…
Round 2 - Ding, Ding
Published June 15, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks US Open Cup.com - 2nd Round Preview It's the 2nd round of the Open Cup. It's also the 2nd round of the home and home "series" between the City Stars and the…
That suffered
Published June 14, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet The Rhinos had about as bad a 12 minute stretch as you can have in soccer. And on Saturday night it led to the…
Ready for the weekend
Published June 11, 2009
I need to run, so here is today's run down of what's going down: - The Rhinos will host Columbus on June 30th in the 3rd round of the Open Cup should they win on Tuesday at home versus…
That was crazy
Published June 9, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com That was one of the crazier Rhinos games I ever remember being at. T-Bone almost gets red carded in the first minute after picking up a…
The Open Cup is upon us
Published June 8, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos open up the 2009 US Open Cup tournament this evening at 7pm at Marina Auto Stadium against the USL 2nd Division's Pittsburgh…
Frustrated? Yes. Bored? No.
Published June 7, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Notes USL Soccer.com - scoresheet 323 minutes. That is how long it's been since the Rhinos have scored a goal in league play after…
Who has to bounce back more?
Published June 4, 2009
Who needs to bounce back more tomorrow: the Rhinos versus Minnesota or the US versus Honduras? The easy answer is to go with the US as the stakes are much higher. Add injuries to a lot…
Speechless
Published June 1, 2009
I ran into a Rhinos player after work yesterday and I was speachless when he asked me what I thought of Saturday night's game. It was hard for me to put into words because there things…
This has got to stop
Published May 31, 2009
D&C.com - Match story D&C.com - Notes D&C.com - Naming rights contest Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com - Match report Rhinos Soccer.com - Naming rights contest Montreal Impact.com…
Are we there yet?
Published May 28, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com - Channel 8 video Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com - Chris Nurse article Even though it didn't make the D&C's list of 10 things to do this weekend, we are a little over a…
Saturday is almost here.......
Published May 27, 2009
Meet the 2009 Rhinos - D&C.com Devo & Scott Vallow Blog Chat We are two days out, the Rhinos are talking up some pretty cool $19.99 promotions , the forecast is looking pretty good,…
Forget about the Champions League Final!
Published May 26, 2009
PennLive.com The Rhinos played a friendly in Harrisburg on the way home from Charleston! Apparently Kwame Sarkodie scored the lone goal of the match and Tim Melia had the clean sheet.…
Decompressing from my vacation
Published May 25, 2009
I'm coming off of a six day weekend, so my head is swimming today. But, here are some thoughts on what's gone on over the past week or so: - I should be happy with the Rhinos ending…
Refs are a hot topic
Published May 18, 2009
The Rhinos are filing a complaint about them. MLS commish Don Garber is blogging about them. Boston Breakers coach Tony DiCicco is unhappy with them. And Red Bulls head coach Juan…
Call a Mountie, They robbed 'em
Published May 17, 2009
Youtube - Match Highlights Youtube - Whitecaps Interviews Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet On Thursday, the Rhinos were robbed by a ref in Portland. On…
Rhinos unhappy after late PK call
Published May 14, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Portland Timbers.com Oregon Live.com Our Sports Central.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet Apparently after sleeping on it, the Rhinos are going to…
Load up on the Red Bull
Published May 13, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com USL Thursday Night/Friday Morning Football If you plan on DVRing tonight's Fox Soccer Channel broadcast of the Rhinos game in Portland, then…
Will the City be paying for some stadium up keep?
Published May 12, 2009
D&C.com I hate the headline, but like the news that the City of Rochester appears willing to kick in some $420,000 for up keep of Your Name Here Stadium. Sure, the five pages of…
Rhinos T&T connection earn weekly honors
Published May 11, 2009
USL Soccer.com Brent Sancho and Tiger Fitzpatrick were named to the USL 1st Division Team of the Week for their work in the Rhinos 2-1 win in Montreal on Saturday afternoon. Chad…
We LOVE Montreal?????
Published May 10, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet Montreal Impact.com - Match report Montreal Impact.com - Photos Thanks to Saturday's 2-1 win in Montreal, the Rhinos are now tied…
Philadelphia Union????
Published May 7, 2009
Delaware Online.com Philly.com SBI.net So, the people that run various websites, including MLSNet.com, have let the logo for the Philadelphia MLS club slip out ahead of next week's…
Chatting with Devo and Rob
Published May 5, 2009
D&C.com Devo and Rhinos owner Rob Clark had an online chat today at the D&C's website. You can go to the chat archive above and perhaps get some questions you might have answered such…
Could the Cosmos be coming back?
Published May 4, 2009
This Is American Soccer.com Adam Spangler of TIAS.com has an interview with Peppe Pinton who controls the rights to the NY Cosmos name and logo. Pinton claims that he is open to…
Half way home
Published May 3, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks Cleveland City Stars.com USL.com - Scoresheet The Rhinos couldn't have hoped for more than they got Friday night in Cleveland. Win? Check Fewer…
What time is it?
Published April 30, 2009
After last weekend's 4 point road trip to Puerto Rico and Miami, I am really excited to watch tonight's game in Cleveland on the Fox Soccer Channel. If the Rhinos are able to get 3…
Party on Wayne!
Published April 29, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos are hosting a viewing party tomorrow night at The Distillery on Mount Hope as the Fox Soccer Channel will have the Rhinos game in Cleveland as their USL…
Paying for a stadium
Published April 28, 2009
Indy Star.com There are all sorts of issues with paying the operating expenses for Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis home of the NFL's Colts. And the City, which owns the stadium, is…
Slow news day
Published April 27, 2009
The swine flu outbreak has caused CONCACAF to end the U-17 Championships early. I wonder if that is the reason for the slow soccer news day? News & Notes: - MLS Daily has their latest…
Four point weekend
Published April 26, 2009
With a scoreless draw in Puerto Rico and a 2-1 win in Miami , the Rhinos are looking really good heading into Friday night's USL Game of the Week on FSC. The Rhinos had a couple of…
Tough weekend ahead
Published April 22, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com At Puerto Rico and at Miami That is a tough road trip of two games in three days. Add in that Miami has the reigning player of the week in Diego Serna and I'd be…
What is up with Western NY FC?
Published April 21, 2009
USL Soccer.com Western NY FC.com Someone recently posted a question on Joy McKenzie's Facebook page about what is up with WNY Pride, the W-League team that was to play in Rochester…
So who is going to plop down $150 to see the USWNT?
Published April 20, 2009
Ticketmaster.com US Soccer.com Tickets to the game in Rochester versus Canada will range in price from $18 to $150. You do get to keep your US Soccer camp chair for the $150, so it's…
Seeing red
Published April 19, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - Scoresheet The Rhinos got off to a rocky start to the 2009 season in Carolina on Saturday evening as they dropped their…
I wish.....
Published April 16, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Deadspin.com My Fox Philly.com I wish we could talk about the Rhinos opener tomorrow night in Carolina. I wish we could talk about Pat…
Tomorrow is a big day
Published April 14, 2009
Tomorrow the Rhinos will hold a press conference to announce the new naming rights sponsor of the stadium, along with the radio dup for the 2009 Rhinos radio broadcasts. I have no idea…
The final tune up is upon us
Published April 13, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com Tonight is the final pre-season game for the Rhinos as they take on the University of Buffalo Bulls at 5pm at Rhinos Stadium. It will be interesting to see how many…
USL 1st Division season kicks off
Published April 12, 2009
Carolina-Minnesota Match Report Carolina-Minnesota Scoresheet The Carolina RailHawks defeated Minnesota 2-1 on Saturday evening to open up the 2009 USL 1st Division season. Carolina's…
Rhinos have a new defender and name an assistant coach
Published April 9, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have signed English defender Darren Kenton to a one year deal. Kenton has played in the central part of midfield and at right back in his career. It will…
Sanders tears ACL
Published April 8, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Jeff is reporting that new Rhinos forward Chris Sanders has torn his ACL at practice this week. Given what he had shown through pre-season, I doubt that if Sanders…
Down goes Puerto Rico
Published April 7, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks SBI.net USL Soccer.com Jonny Steele said that they were going to play like the score was 0-0. When I turned the game on last night about 15 minutes in, Puerto Rico…
Are we there yet?
Published April 5, 2009
With MLS and WPS underway and the USL 1st Division opening up the 2009 season on Saturday, I can't wait for the Rhinos season to open up. I know, with snow forecasted for tomorrow, I…
This makes me ill
Published April 2, 2009
Seattle PI.com This is going to end up one of two ways: 1) Fredy Montero will go from a star on the rise to MLS's version of OJ Simpson within the span of a month 2) The woman is lying…
Jozy, Jozy, Jozy
Published April 1, 2009
US Soccer.com MLSNet.com Colorado Soccer Now MLS Talk No Short Corners US Soccer.com Youtube Highlights Big Apple Soccer.com Bunky Country There were questions about wether Jozy…
April Fools Day
Published March 31, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Honestly, there wasn't a whole lot here that I didn't know about. The big things moving forward will be selling the suites once their finished and getting a…
An up and down soccer weekend
Published March 29, 2009
Saturday's show with Kenney Bertz, Jason Perry, Chris Economides, and Abby Wambach was good. The Rhinos 1-0 win over the Italia Shooters, not so much. The first 70 minutes of the US-El…
Rhinos roster looks set at 19
Published March 26, 2009
The Rhinos announced the signings of Mike Ambersley and Nano Short today to bring the number of players under contract to 19. The word I'm getting is that the team will stick with the…
Is it Friday yet?
Published March 25, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com As expected, the Rhinos took care of business defeating the University of Rochester 4-0. The Rhinos played all of the signed players…
Rhinos sign Kwame Sarkodie
Published March 24, 2009
The Rhinos have signed midfielder/defender Kwame Sarkodie to a one year deal. Sarkodie played his college soccer at the University of Cincinnati. He made his pro debut last season with…
Where do we go from here?
Published March 24, 2009
With Seattle making it's MLS debut and both Vancouver and Portland landing 2011 MLS expansion teams last week, some Rhinos fans are wondering what is the future of the USL 1st Division…
Rhinos sighting!
Published March 22, 2009
On Saturday, the Rhinos kicked off the 2009 pre-season with a scoreless draw versus the Cleveland City Stars. I called Devo after the game to give him my quick hits on the match that…
Drew Carey was wrong
Published March 19, 2009
Picture from Seattle Times Gallery NY Daily News MLSNet.com Seattle Times Notebook Seattle PI.com Sounders FC.com Seattle Times Seattle PI.com MLSNet.com Goal.com MLSNet.com - Michael…
2009 MLS season kicks off tonight
Published March 18, 2009
MLSNet.com - Sounders FC host Red Bulls in debut The Sports Network - Seattle, New York set to open 2009 season Advantage Played - 3 Questions for Seattle and New York Next Season…
Vancouver is in and Portland looks to be next
Published March 17, 2009
MLSNet.com Vancouver MLS 2011.com It's official. Vancouver has been granted a 2011 MLS expansion franchise. A renovated BC Place will also be the home of the franchise when it makes…
Rave green is the color of the week
Published March 16, 2009
SI.com SBI.net MLSNet.com - Not an expansion team MLSNet.com - Preview Quick Hits - Sounders FC MLSNet.com - Excitement surrounds Seattle's first season Examiner.com - Are you with the…
Sarkodie and Ambersley in Rhinos camp
Published March 15, 2009
Since we had John Ball in studio on Saturday, we got one name of a guy that is in Rhinos camp. That player is Kwame Sarkodie who played college soccer for the Cincinnati Bearcats,…
TGIF
Published March 12, 2009
It's been a slow news day and I'm tired. We do have a good show lined up for tomorrow with Scott Vallow and Mike Ambersley scheduled to join us with John Ball joining me in studio. Why…
Palguta is gone to the Rockies
Published March 11, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos have lost defender Scott Palguta to the Colorado Rapids of MLS a little over a week before their first pre-season game. Apparently the out clause…
Hump day
Published March 10, 2009
I'm feeling lazy today, so here is the latest from around the soccer world: The Portland to MLS drama drags on - Blue Oregon cracks on Wall Street about the Portland MLS bid. -…
More on Palguta to Colorado
Published March 9, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Devo has an article in today's D&C about Scott Palguta heading to Colorado. It doesn't appear that it's a done deal yet, but things don't look good for the…
Doh!
Published March 8, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Nothing more needs to be said for now............... The reaction to the Beckham news..... Since the extension of the Beckham loan for an AC Milan-LA Galaxy…
Rhinos add 2 and a Montreal Meltdown
Published March 5, 2009
Today the Rhinos announced the signings of midfielder Chris Nurse and forward Tai Atieno who played the 2008 season with Puerto Rico, but who had been traded to Charleston during the…
Islanders are through to the semifinals
Published March 4, 2009
USL Soccer.com Puerto Rico advanced past Honduran champs Marathon with a 1-0 road victory last evening. New Islander Nicholas Addlery scored the loan goal of the match in stoppage time…
I'm ODing on the NHL Trade Deadline
Published March 3, 2009
I'm OD-ing on NHL trade deadline coverage today, so this is going to be quick. - Bruce lauds AC Milan? Really.... - At least it looks like LA got paid to ....... lose out on the…
Beckham wins and everybody waive
Published March 2, 2009
LA Times No Short Corners Goal.com The Star.com Yahoo! Sports With news that David Beckham will remain with AC Milan through the end of their 2008-09 season before re-joining the LA…
19 days until the Rhinos pre-season kicks off
Published March 1, 2009
Rhinos Soccer.com The weather may not show it, but the Rhinos are 18 days away from their two day combine and 19 days away from their first pre-season game versus the Cleveland City…
Smith out, Sancho in
Published February 26, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Yesterday was the day that the news finally came to light about Ross Smith requiring heart surgery that will likely keep him out for most, or all, of the…
Mid-week kick around
Published February 24, 2009
I'll try and avoid Beckham today and go with all sort so links from around the world of soccer: - Andrea Canales and Luis Bueno take a look at Landon Donovan and his time with Bayern…
If you need a Beckham drama fix......
Published February 22, 2009
MLS Daily - Leiweke lashes out at Milan Mirror.co.uk - Why LA Galaxy are right to fight AC Milan for David Beckham's services BBC - Beckham is still hopeful over Milan News of the…
He said/She said
Published February 19, 2009
Ansa.it Sky Sports.com Goal.com Soccer 365.com SBI.net Well, the LA Galaxy don't share AC Milan's optimism that a deal to keep David Beckham in Milan could happen soon. In fact, LA is…
Beckham closer to staying in Milan?
Published February 18, 2009
SI.com AC Milan thinks that there has been some movement towards getting Beckham out from the clutches of MLS and the LA Galaxy. SI's Arash Markazi says that LA should let him go since…
Slow News Day
Published February 17, 2009
It was a slow news day, but here is the best of the newsie items for today: - USL Soccer.com, the D&C.com Sports Section, and Devo's Blog all have pieces on yesterday's announcement by…
Rhinos sign two more (and Palguta released by NY)
Published February 16, 2009
The Rhinos announced today that they have re-signed midfielder Ze Roberto and added 6'3" 190 lb forward Chris Sanders who left the University of Portland after his junior season to…
Beckham drama is still going
Published February 15, 2009
LA Times.com - Bid looks low for Beckham SBI.net - Beckham injures hamstring as transfer battle continues SBI.net - AC Milan: Deal for Beckham isn't dead LA Times.com - Galaxy expects…
I guess I should have gone with the crowd
Published February 11, 2009
US Soccer.com MLSNet.com - Bradley double leads US past Mexico Soccer Insider - USA-Mexico rewind Soccer Insider - The Hejduk Incident SI.com - Freedman - 5 things we learned…
US-Mexico matchday link-o-rama
Published February 10, 2009
Soccer Insider - Plan B Dispatch.com Soccer America US Soccer.com SI.com SI.com SI.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com MLSNet.com Soccer Insider SBI.net SBI.net SBI.net SBI.net…
US-Mexico is only two days away
Published February 8, 2009
US Soccer.com - US Roster US Soccer.com - Bob Bradley conference call US Soccer.com - Video Gallery US Soccer.com - Anatomy of 2-0 Part 1 US Soccer.com - Anatomy of 2-0 Part 2 US…
Palguta is running with the Red Bulls (again)
Published February 5, 2009
Red Bulls blog The NY Red Bulls had two starting center backs that are very familiar to Rhinos fans when they took on the US U-17 Nats on Wednesday in Carlos Mendes and Scott Palguta.…
Exit strategy
Published February 3, 2009
ESPN Soccernet SI.com The AP is reporting that David Beckham's lawyers are talking to the LA Galaxy brass. It will be interesting to see if the talks are around merely extending the…
I'm a slacker
Published February 1, 2009
I'm feeling really lazy and not creative at all today. So, here goes link-o-rama: - Yesterday's D&C and a cool little Q&A with Scott Vallow. - Abby Wambach (and USMNT defender Frankie…
How suite it is
Published January 29, 2009
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks - My two cents about the $4 million I love the negativity from the non-soccer fans in this town. I understand times are tough. But do we really want to…
Kreamalmayer out
Published January 28, 2009
Devo's Direct Kicks Carolina RailHawks.com Earlier in the week, the news was positive in that the Rhinos had re-signed MF/D Danny Earls. Now the news is not so good in that Luke…
Danny Earls is back
Published January 26, 2009
The Rhinos have just announced that they have re-signed Danny Earls to a one year deal for the 2009 season. Thank goodness MLS and the Colorado Rapids didn't outbid Rochester! News &…
Kljestan leads US past Sweden
Published January 25, 2009
US Soccer.com SI.com The scoreline should read Klejstan 3:2 Sweden as Sacha Kljestan's hat trick lead the US past Sweden in a friendly on Saturday night at the friendly confines of The…
Mark your calendars
Published January 22, 2009
USL Soccer.com The 2009 Rhinos schedule is out and it is very interesting. The Rhinos will start off with eight straight on the road as they open the season at the Carolina RailHawks…
Look who's back
Published January 21, 2009
USWNT Blog Abby was back on the practice field with the US Women's National Team on Tuesday. Yet again, Abby met a goal. This time it was getting back on the field within six months of…
Toronto showed DeRo the money
Published January 19, 2009
SBI.net Ives Galarcep is reporting that Toronto FC will be giving Dwayne De Rosario as much money as they can without making the midfielder a Designated Player. Now all of TFC Nation…
A case of the Mondays................
Published January 18, 2009
I was having a bad Monday before I found out that my car died. But, I have a job to do! On to the news & notes: - Steven Goff has an update on why the Dema to LA trade has yet to be…
Dema off to LA
Published January 14, 2009
Soccer Insider Dema Kovalenko is set to join his 5th MLS club as he is reportedly getting traded from Real Salt Lake to the LA Galaxy where he will be re-united with Bruce Arena whom…
Another speed round
Published January 12, 2009
LA Ink US WNT forward Natasha Kai will be featured on Thursday's episode of LA Ink on TLC. So if you want to see Ms. Kai add to her collection of body art, tune in or DVR it. Here are…
Mendes re-ups with the Red Bulls
Published January 8, 2009
Red Bulls website Former Rhino Carlos Mendes has re-signed with the NY Red Bulls. The team is not releasing any details on the contract and it will be interesting to see if it is for…
It's getting drafty in here
Published January 6, 2009
With the MLS SuperDraft coming up this month, I figured that I'd throw out some of the better stuff that have surfaced lately. Goal.com has a piece on how Generation adidas players…
Gabe Gervais hangs up his boots
Published January 5, 2009
Montreal Impact.com Former Rhino and long time nemesis Gabe Gervais is retiring after suffering a bunch of injuries last season with the Impact. Gervais retires as the first and only…
It's a new year
Published January 4, 2009
It will be interesting to see if the Rhinos can take the momentum of the 2008 season and build it into an even better 2009. We had Rhinos owner Rob Clark in studio on Saturday and he…
Ross Smith re-signs with Rhinos
Published December 17, 2008
460 Oak Street Blog We were unable to get Ross to spill the beans on Saturday's show, but Rob Clark has announced that Ross Smith has signed a one year deal to return to the Rhinos…
Sigi's a Sounder
Published December 15, 2008
Sounders FC.com As SBI.net said yesterday, Seattle fooled nobody today when they named Sigi Schmid the first head coach in the team's history. With the MLS SuperDraft a little under…
One of the funniest shows ever
Published December 14, 2008
12/13/2008 Kick This! Archive On Saturday, we were lucky to have Rhinos defender John Ball in studio to help out as Sam was at Eastview Mall for the Camp Good Days and Special Times…
Seattle tampered with Sigi Schmid?
Published December 11, 2008
SBI.net Columbus Dispatch The Seattle Sounders have yet to play a single MLS game and already they are embroiled in their first MLS controversy. It appears that the reason that Sigi…
Rhinos looking for new naming rights partner
Published December 10, 2008
D&C.com PAETEC Communications signed a one year stadium naming rights deal for the 2008 season with Rob Clark and the new owners of the Rhinos. They have opted not to sign a new deal…
Sigi to Seattle?
Published December 9, 2008
Columbus Dispatch SBI.net MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew have announced that they will not be bringing back MLS Coach of the Year Sigi Schmid after he turned down their latest contract…
What is up with Wednesdays?
Published December 8, 2008
460 Oak Street Rob Clark's latest blog post breaks down the 2009 Rhinos schedule. Here are my takes: - We were due the two trips to Rochester by Montreal and Carolina and it's nice…
We have company
Published December 7, 2008
460 Oak Street Blog Rhinos owner Rob Clark has joined the blogosphere and his first post is his personal To Do list for December. With the news that Red Bull and the Rhinos have joined…
Working for the weekend
Published December 4, 2008
Friday is almost done, so I thought I'd update this here blog thingy. - Updated programming note: Scott Palguta and John Ball are scheduled to join us tomorrow on Kick This! to talk…
I'm in a hurry!
Published December 3, 2008
I'm in a big hurry, so I'm going the Cliff's Notes version of news today: - Rhinos Soccer.com has the news release on the Palguta, Ball, and Heins signings. Programming note: Scott…
Rhinos re-sign Palguta, Ball, and Heins
Published December 2, 2008
The Rhinos announced today that Scott Palguta and Ryan Heins have been re-signed to two year deals and John Ball has been re-signed to a one year deal. With Kenney Bertz previously…
It's been a crazy news day
Published December 1, 2008
It's been a surprisingly busy news day today: - Devo talks about the Shootout, Cleveland to the USL 1st Division, and Kandji moving for a buck. - MLS has announced all the home openers…
Waking up from my tryptophan induced nap
Published November 30, 2008
I'm back from my Turkey Week vacation. Not surprisingly, not much has really broken over the last week, but there are some tasty nuggets: - TriSoccerFan.com has links to all the news…
Montreal drops out of MLS expansion race
Published November 21, 2008
ESPN.com Don Garber announced in his state of the league address that Montreal has dropped out of the bidding for an expansion team because the group that includes Montreal Impact…
Do you own a piece of Deli's new club?
Published November 20, 2008
Ebbsfleet United.co.uk If you are a member of My Football Club.co.uk , then you are a part owner of the club that former Rhinos forward Matthew Delicate has signed on with during his…
Thanksgiving could come early
Published November 17, 2008
SI.com Mexico needs to get a result on Wednesday versus Honduras or it will not advance on in World Cup Qualifying. Would that be something worth being thankful for or what? The only…
Welcome to Miami Mr. Henry?
Published November 16, 2008
Fan Nation.com I usually hate the megastar to MLS rumors, but this one is too juicy to pass up. Goal.com is talking about how FC Barcelona may look to move Thierry Henry to their Miami…
The Crew is Through
Published November 13, 2008
MLSNet.com SI.com Brian McBride put Chicago up early, but second half goals by Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven put the Crew through to their first ever MLS Cup Final appearance. The big…
Montreal is wheeling and dealing
Published November 12, 2008
Montreal Impact.com - Sebrango and DeRoux signings Montreal Impact.com - Pizzolitto and Pesoli re-sign Devo's Direct Kicks Montreal has a tighter timeframe with CONCACAF Champions…
Colorado makes the Smith deal official
Published November 11, 2008
Colorado Rapids.com Denver Post.com SBI.net FC Rocky : Soccer Blog It what has been a poorly kept secret, the Colorado Rapids announced yesterday that Gary Smith will have the interim…
Guppy talks too soon
Published November 10, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks November 8th Kick This! Denver Post Rapids Class VI blog Apparently the Colorado Rapids forgot to tell Steve Guppy not to spill the beans about his leaving the…
WNY Pride is the next chapter in women's soccer
Published November 6, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com Yesterday, WNY FC had their press conference and announced that they have merged with FC Indiana and the team that plays it's home games at…
Guppy's gone and Onstad's a HOFer
Published November 5, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have suffered their first big loss of the off season with assistant coach Steve Guppy leaving the organization to take the same job…
Post-Election Night Hangover
Published November 4, 2008
That is the only way to explain the extremely slow soccer news day: - Jozy Altidore became the first US International to score a goal in La Liga, but he still could get loaned out by…
Election Day Kick Around
Published November 3, 2008
- Forget all the free coffee and donuts for voting, get this Rhinos 2009 Season Ticket Deal today! - Chris Economides is now the Senior Director, USL First Division. It will be…
Beckham gone sooner than expected?
Published November 2, 2008
Grant Wahl Inside Soccer @ SI.com SI.com Goal.com More and more interesting tidbits are coming out with David Beckham getting a loan deal to AC Milan done last week. Grant Wahl…
MLS Playoffs begin tonight
Published October 29, 2008
MLS has a new trophy for the winner of the MLS Cup. The Philip F. Anschultz Trophy is named after the LA and Houston owner who is also known as Uncle Phil as he has bankrolled MLS to…
Ljungberg is fitting in already
Published October 28, 2008
This report from the UK has a picture that confirms that new Seattle Sounders FC Designated Player Freddie Ljungberg is fitting right in as the picture shows him walking into a…
Will Swedish Fish become the fave candy at Qwest Field?
Published October 27, 2008
Sounders FC.com It's official. Fredrik Ljungberg has signed on to be Seattle Sounders FC's Designated Player when they join MLS in 2009. Seattle now has four players on their roster…
SOLD!
Published October 26, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos W-League franchise has been sold by Adirondack Sports Club which is owned by Rob Clark and purchased by NY Futbol Club owned by the…
TGIF
Published October 23, 2008
- If you have a young goalkeeper at home, there are 4 spots remaining for Scott Vallow's camp on Sunday at TSE. - Luis Bueno and Andrea Canales have shut down their Sideline Views…
Out to Lunch
Published October 21, 2008
It's been a slow soccer news day, so I'm going to be lazy and throw out the best news nuggets of the day: - Montreal moved through to the CONCACAF Champions League Knock Out stage with…
El Presidente
Published October 20, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Sam's got a new title as he has been promoted to the President of Business Operations for the Rhinos. I know some people are wondering what this means for Matthew…
Goalies unite!
Published October 19, 2008
MLSNet.com Danny Cepero made his MLS debut over the weekend largely because Jon Conway failed a doping test. But, his debut was memorable when he took a free kick 81 yards away from…
MLS expansion updates
Published October 14, 2008
With the deadline to throw your hat in the ring for the next round of MLS expansion allegedly being today, you have Ottawa in the mix, FC Barcelona is working on bringing a team to…
Catching up from the weekend
Published October 13, 2008
I had a rough day yesterday, so heregoes: - Vancouver defeated Puerto Rico 2-1 in the USL 1st Division Championship game on Sunday. Former Rhino forward Charles Gbeke scored both of…
Rhinos ink Menyongar to new deal
Published October 9, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos announced yesterday that 2008 MVP Johnny Menyongar has signed a contract for the 2009 and 2010 season, along with an option for…
Building towards 2009
Published October 7, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks There are some interesting tidbits out of Jeff's latest blog posting after he talked with the Rhinos brass about how they intend to move forward this off season in…
I can't type
Published October 5, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks I have a feeling that Puerto Rico's refs could join Montreal's in Rhinos history. Although, after the two red cards on Friday night to Puerto Rico, my guess…
Game On!
Published October 2, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Tonight, the USL 1st Division Semifinals begin with the Rhinos hosting regular season champs Puerto Rico and Montreal hosting Vancouver. The forecast for…
The semifinals are a little over 24 hours away
Published October 1, 2008
D&C.com ESPN.com We are almost 24 hours away from the first leg of the Rochester-Puerto Rico USL 1st Division semifinal series at PAETEC Park. It will be interesting to see if Puerto…
Menyongar and Palguta named to USL-1 All-League Team
Published September 30, 2008
USL Soccer.com Johnny Menyongar and Scott Palguta were named to the USL 1st Division 2nd Team yesterday. The interesting thing is that Menyongar has played as a withdrawn striker for…
Rhinos not on FSC this week
Published September 29, 2008
USL Soccer.com Unfortunately, the second leg of the Montreal-Vancouver series will be the Fox Soccer Channel Game of the Week on Sunday. So, you'll either have to tune into My Country…
Just Win, Baby!
Published September 28, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Charleston Battery.com The Rhinos-Battery Quarterfinal series may have lacked the big score lines of Montreal defeating Seattle 4-3 on…
Charleston-Rochester only a day away
Published September 24, 2008
- Start plastering this flyer for tomorrow's game allover the place! - Devo has an article up at ESPN.com with a USL 1st Division Playoff Preview. - Jeff also has a piece in today's…
I miss a day and all sorts of stuff happens......
Published September 23, 2008
- It's official - Game 2 versus Charleston will be on Fox Soccer Channel at 7:30pm on Sunday. - Rhinos Soccer.com and Devo's blog have info on Special Olympics gold medalist Eric Byrd…
Bring on the Battery!
Published September 21, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com USL 1st Division - Final Standings The 2008 USL 1st Division regular season has come to a close and the Rhinos have drawn the Charleston…
The regular season ends with a shrug
Published September 17, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com The good news coming out of last night's match is that Scott Palguta and Scott Vallow got the night off, Tiger Fitzpatrick…
The regular season ends tonight
Published September 16, 2008
D&C.com When the Rhinos close out the 2008 USL 1st Division Regular season at Miami FC tonight, all that is really on the line for Rochester is just playing for playoff seeding and the…
One touch soccer news from all over the place
Published September 15, 2008
With the WPS Allocation less than 20 minutes away, I'm going to go through the interesting links for today: - Check out what Abby is wearing for the Allocation Gala. - Ross Smith was…
Report: Wambach headed back to DC
Published September 15, 2008
Soccer Insider Steven Goff of the Washington Post is reporting that Abby Wambach will be allocated to the Washington Freedom today. WPS is going to announce at 12:30pm ET today where…
WPS USWNT Allocations Official
Published September 15, 2008
Here are the WPS USWNT Allocations from today's announcement: Bay Area - Nicole Barnhart, Rachel Buehler and Leslie Osborne Boston Breakers - Angela Hucles, Kristine Lilly and Heather…
One point weekend
Published September 14, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com - Standings USL Soccer.com - Schedule The good news is that the Rhinos had already clinched a playoff spot entering this weekend. So, the…
Another game, another clean sheet
Published September 10, 2008
US Soccer.com Washington Post.com SI.com - AP article The US got goals from Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey in the first 20 minutes last night and they cruised from there. Brian…
USMNT v T&T tonight
Published September 9, 2008
US Soccer.com Ridge Mahoney @ SI.com Chicago Tribune on Michael Bradley Chicago Tribune talks to Tim Howard Chicago Tribune on first two results NJ.com I hope that Bob Bradley goes…
Deli named to Team of the Week
Published September 8, 2008
USL Soccer.com Matthew's game winning, and playoff clinching, goal on Saturday night landed the Rhinos forward on this week's edition of the USL 1st Division Team of the Week. Former…
Rhinos clinch playoff spot
Published September 7, 2008
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Game Notes Devo's Direct Kicks Thanks to the Rhinos 2-0 win over Portland on Saturday night and the scoreless draw between Minnesota and Vancouver last…
Big Night in the USL
Published September 4, 2008
USL Soccer.com - FSC Game of the Week USL Soccer.com - USL 1st Division Standings USL Soccer.com - USL 1st Division Schedule Tonight you have the two teams that are tied atop the table…
Right Said Fred
Published September 3, 2008
DC United.com Washington Post.com Behind the Badge - Photo of the Day Behind the Badge - USOC Championship in photos Fred didn't start last night's US Open Cup Final between the…
Down goes MLS
Published September 2, 2008
Soccer Insider SBI.net Chivas USA only fell to Panamanian club Tauro FC 3-1 on aggregate. That wasn't nearly as bad as New England getting blasted 4-0 at home by T&T's Joe Public to…
Are the Rhinos a lock to make the playoffs?
Published September 1, 2008
After Saturday's 1-0 win in Atlanta, the Rhinos are six points clear of 8th place Minnesota and sitting in a relative tie for 3rd with Charleston in the USL 1st Division standings. If…
Trying to get caught up
Published August 28, 2008
I have been really busy this week, so I'm goijng to have some quick one liners from the big news stories of the week: - The Rhinos acquire Alen Marcina from Minnesota at the deadline -…
Rhinos get a big 3 points
Published August 24, 2008
D&C.com D&C.com - Notes Devo's Direct Kicks The Atlanta Silverbacks looked like a shell of the team that Came to PAETEC Park on August 3rd and came away with a 4-3 win. Ansu Toure has…
Rey's a RailHawk, Golden Girls, and more.........
Published August 21, 2008
Carolina RailHawks.com Well, it didn't take Rey Martinez long to find a new team. Five days after the Rhinos announced that the popular forward/midfielder was let go, he was introduced…
Kreamalmayer named to Team of the Week
Published August 19, 2008
USL Soccer.com Luke Kreamalmayer's goal and an assist versus Minnesota on Saturday night landed him a spot on this week's USL 1st Division Team of the Week. Luke was denied the player…
The Bruce is back
Published August 18, 2008
LA Times.com LA Galaxy.com PE.com Sideline Views Yesterday it was made official with Bruce Arena being named the Head Coach and GM of the LA Galaxy. Also of note is that Brighton…
A couple of big wins
Published August 17, 2008
US Soccer.com SI.com Prior to the Olympics, people wondered who would step up in the absence of Abby Wambach. After Natasha Kai stepped up in OT versus Canada in the Quarterfinals, you…
OT action, Gregor-Gate, and more.......
Published August 14, 2008
US Soccer.com - Match report US Soccer.com - Knockout Schedule SI.com The good luck of the USWNT at the Beijing Olympics continued today when Natasha Kai's overtime goal sent the…
US Men - OUT
Published August 12, 2008
US Soccer.com Big Apple Soccer.com Fox Soccer.com Yanks Abroad Yesterday, everything broke right for the US Women at the Beijing Olympics and they ended up winning their group. Today,…
Bertz is back
Published August 11, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos have officially announced that Kenney Bertz has signed a contract through the 2009 season with a club option for 2010. It will…
I love Olympic Soccer in HD!
Published August 10, 2008
Saturday morning it was the US women bouncing back from their horrible opener to defeat Japan 1-0 on a Carli Lloyd goal . Yesterday it was watching the US Men gain a point against the…
Home & home with Puerto Rico
Published August 7, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Puerto Rico and the Rhinos both need the points on the line when they face each other in Puerto Rico tonight and at PAETEC Park on Sunday. The Islanders are…
Spoiler Alert - USWNT vs Norway
Published August 5, 2008
US Soccer.com SI.com Big Apple Soccer.com Sideline Views If you don't want to know what happened in today's Olympic opener for the US Women's National Team, stop reading now. OK. So…
Rhinos add a midfielder
Published August 4, 2008
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Hartford Hawks.com Hartford Informer.com With Ze Roberto on the shelf and Andrew Gregor looking at a one game suspension on Friday night, the Rhinos have…
That was one crazy game
Published August 3, 2008
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Notes Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com Macoumba Kandji was more than a handful for the Rhinos defense last night. Not only did he score two goals…
26 days until the roster freeze deadline
Published July 31, 2008
Over the past few weeks, Vancouver has added defender Wesley Charles , Portland has brought back USL veteran Byron Alvarez , Montreal added midfielder Felix Brillant , and now Carolina…
Blanco gets the boot and more
Published July 30, 2008
Soccer Insider So, Blanco's temper tantrum during Chicago's US Open Cup loss to DC United has resulted in Blanco being suspended from Open Cup play for two years, at least according to…
Earls named Player of the Week
Published July 29, 2008
USL Soccer.com Danny Earls was named the USL 1st Division Player of the Week for Week 15 thanks to his goal on Friday night versus Montreal. Joining Earls on the Team of the Week is…
Houston takes on Pachuca in SuperLiga Semi
Published July 28, 2008
SuperLiga 2008 Schedule Houston Dynamo.com Houston Chronicle The Houston Dynamo and Pachuca will tangle for the second year in a row in the SuperLiga semifinals. Add in the 2007…
Rhinos unbeaten at Saputo Stadium
Published July 27, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Montreal Impact.com A few more results like that and the Rhinos may start calling Saputo Stadium their home away from home. It may also…
It's a We Hate Montreal weekend
Published July 24, 2008
D&C.com USL Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks Montreal is coming off a big win in Toronto that gained them a Canadian championship. Rochester is coming off a highly successful road trip…
Menyongar named POTW
Published July 22, 2008
USL Soccer.com Johnny Menyongar was named USL 1st Division Player of the Week and Scott Vallow, Danny Earls, and Luke Kreamalmayer all earned Team of the Week honors this week. With…
Abby talks about the injury
Published July 21, 2008
US Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Conference Call Podcast D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Big Apple Soccer.com Yesterday was the day that Abby Wambach took part in a media conference call to…
Sick Day Speed Round
Published July 20, 2008
- The Rhinos are tied for 3rd with Vancouver (although the Whitecaps have 3games in hand over the Rhinos). This season is so crazy that the Rhinos are 6 point behind Charleston for 1st…
More reaction to Abby's injury
Published July 17, 2008
D&C.com D&C.com - Fan Reaction Devo's Direct Kicks 13 WHAM.com US Soccer.com - Surgery Successful Grant Wahl's Blog at SI.com The reaction to Abby's broken leg continues to pour in. I…
Abby is out for the Olympics
Published July 16, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks US Soccer.com SBI.net I get up way too early to watch last night's game live. So, when the news this morning said Abby was out of the Olympics, I ran…
Ross Smith's Toe
Published July 15, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks Is it breaking news that Ross Smith's toe is not broken? The Rhinos officially did not have a timeline for Smith's return when I asked them yesterday, but Darren…
Onstad appears headed to the All-Star Game
Published July 14, 2008
Soccer America.com It appears that Pat Onstad will get named to the MLS roster for the All-Star game in Toronto. New England Revolution head coach Steve Nicol is also the coach of the…
4 point weekend
Published July 13, 2008
D&C.com - Rhinos Archive Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos were able to secure four points with their 1-0 win over Seattle on Friday night and their scoreless draw last evening versus…
A new kind of poker chip
Published July 10, 2008
D&C.com Andrew Gregor has a chip on his shoulder. And the Rhinos are gambling that it will make Gregor into what he was as little as one year ago which is one of the better offensively…
Mr. White is in trouble
Published July 9, 2008
Chicago Tribune.com Red Card Blog Washington Post.com Soccer Insider Blog US Soccer is investigating claims that Blanco not only gouged DC United's Clyde Simms' eye, but that he…
Diallo and Harrison out - Gregor in
Published July 8, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com The Offside.com Timbers Blog TriSoccerFan.com Here's the wrap up: Hamed Diallo lands in Carolina Chase Harrison and Jamil Walker land in Portland And midfielder…
US Open Cup Quarter Finals are tonight
Published July 7, 2008
US Open Cup.com The Rhinos are out of this year's tournament, but there are a few story lines to watch for tonight: - The Seattle Sounders are in the midst of their East-West-East…
The first thing that pops into my head....
Published July 6, 2008
Here are som the first things that pop into my head when some recent topics are brought up: The Rhinos 3-1 win over Vancouver on Saturday - This team needs to play like they did in the…
Rhinos bounced from the Open Cup
Published July 1, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks DC United.com Washington Post.com Soccer Insider The Rhinos hung in with DC United for a while. Scott Vallow played well, T-Bone Bonseu didn't…
Is the 3rd Round the charm?
Published June 30, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Washington Post.com Washington Post Express Examiner.com US Open Cup.com There are a lot of unknowns heading into tonight's 3rd Round US Open Cup match…
Now is it time to hit the panic button?
Published June 29, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com - USL 1st Division Standings So, the Rhinos laid an egg in Charleston and lost 3 to 1 to the Battery on Saturday night. Then they got to watch…
Warm up the bus!
Published June 24, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com D&C.com - Notes Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com US Open Cup.com - Bracket The Rhinos took care of business last evening versus the Pittsburgh Riverhounds…
Public Service Announcement
Published June 23, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks US Open Cup.com In case you didn't know, Rhinos season ticket holders need to use their Wild Card B ticket to get in to tonight's 2nd Round US Open Cup…
The RailHawks-Rhinos rivalry adds more spice
Published June 22, 2008
USL Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com TriSoccerFan.com Kick This! Podcast Devo's Direct Kicks It's a shame that the Carolina RailHawks are unlikely to return to PAETEC Park this season.…
Carolina comes to town
Published June 19, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks It's always fun when the Carolina RailHawks come to town. Tonight's match will have some new storylines as it will be the first time that two former Rhinos…
Abby's brace sends US through
Published June 18, 2008
US Soccer.com The scoreline from today's US-Italy Peace Queen Cup semifinal could read Abby Wambach 2 - Italy 0. The US advanced to the Peace Queen Cup final by a 2-0 score with Abby…
Rhinos add a new defender
Published June 17, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com URI Bio Wikipedia SoccerBase.com With the injury to Atiba Charles and T-Bone Nonseu away with the Ugandan National Team, the Rhinos have been looking to add depth at…
It was a loooong weekend
Published June 16, 2008
My long weekend started with me waiting for the Rhinos-Whitecaps game to start on Friday night. But, I had to take my two young sons home about 45 minutes before the match actually…
Vancouver & FSC come to town
Published June 12, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Whitecaps FC.com The Vancouver Whitecaps hve won their last four matches and currently stand atop the USL 1st Division standings. The Rhinos are 1-1-1 at…
A re-org, streamers, and a yellow submarine??
Published June 11, 2008
USL Soccer.com One look at the USL 1st Division standings will tell you that the Montreal Impact are struggling in 2008. But, I was mildly surprised to see Nick De Santis step down as…
Rhinos learn potential 3rd round match up
Published June 11, 2008
Behind the Badge Blog The official DC United blog Behind the Badge is reporting that DC United will host the winner of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds-Rochester Rhinos 2nd Round US Open Cup…
Dodging a bullet
Published June 10, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com - Match story D&C.com - Match notes That was waaaay too close for comfort last night. After RWB Adria scored to tie it up, I was wondering if I'd have to…
It's time to party like it's 1999
Published June 9, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks US Open Cup.com I love this time of year. When US Open Cup begins, it brings back memories of the Rhinos greatest triumph. I'm even…
A tale of two scoreless draws
Published June 8, 2008
D&C.com - Match Report D&C.com - Match Notes Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com When Miami FC rolled into PAETEC Park coming off back to back scoreless draws, fans shouldn't have been…
A crazy week
Published June 5, 2008
I've had a crazy week and all I really have time to do now is get some quick stuff down before I run out for a crazy weekend! - Jamar Beasley is unlikely to be in Rochester on Tuesday…
Onward and Upward!
Published June 1, 2008
D&C.com USL Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Last night the Rhinos were able to escape the USL 1st Division basement thanks to solid play all around and Johnny…
Salles and Kreamalmayer named to TOTW
Published May 29, 2008
USL Soccer.com Rhinos Luke Kremalmayer and Mauricio Salles have earned a spot on the USL 1st Division Team of the Week after combining to produce the game tying goal in Carolina last…
McBride headed to Chicago and US falls 2-0
Published May 28, 2008
SBI.net Fulham FC.com Chicago Tribune.com Soccer Insider by Steven Goff Yanks Abroad The Chicago Fire do not have a shortage of attacking options with Chad Barrett, Chris Rolfe, Tomasz…
US-England Live from Wembley
Published May 27, 2008
USMNT Blog US Soccer.com Game Notes Kick off is about two hours away. Landon Donovan may, or may not , be getting his 100th cap for the USMNT today. It looks like Jonathon Spector is…
Is this the tie that turns things around?
Published May 26, 2008
USL Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com Carolina RailHawks.com Much to the dismay of the Carolina RailHawks supporters , the Rhinos were able to steal a point on…
Wearing the goat horns
Published May 21, 2008
SBI.net SI.com John Terry can blame the wet turf at Luzhniki Stadiumfor his slip and miss on the PK that would have given Chelsea a 5-4 win on PKs. Didier Drogba on the other hand has…
Palguta named to Team of the Week
Published May 20, 2008
USL Soccer.com Rhinos defender Scott Palguta earned a spot on the USL 1st Division Team of the Week with his game tying goal in Seattle. Also on the Team of the Week were former Rhino…
Is winning Mission: Impossible?
Published May 18, 2008
USL Soccer.com Devo's Direct Kicks D&C - Rhinos drop home opener, remain winless D&C - Gallery D&C - Plenty of room for optimism about Rochester Rhinos Rhinos Soccer.com For once, the…
2nd chance is one day away
Published May 15, 2008
D&C - New Rhinos owner eager to win back fans, sponsors D&C - Meet the 2008 Rhinos Rhinos Soccer.com - Traffic and Parking plan The D&C is firing up the Rhinos coverage, the Rhinos…
Palguta blast nets Rhinos a point
Published May 14, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com It only took 450 minutes of soccer the the Rhinos to score a goal in 2008. Unfortunately, that goal didn't produce the…
Is tonight the night?
Published May 13, 2008
D&C.com With the Rhinos in Seattle this evening, the $1million question is whether tonight is the night that the Rhinos score a goal (or more) and get their first win of the season. On…
Injury bug bites ex-Rhinos
Published May 12, 2008
Mike Ambersley's 2008 USL 1st Division season is apparently over due to a knee injury . Atlanta's 2007 leading goal scorer, Warren Ukah, is also done for the season with a knee injury…
Is it time to hit the panic button?
Published May 11, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com USL Soccer.com Whitecaps FC.com Another game, another shutout loss for the Rhinos. With the home opener less than a week away and the new Rhinos management…
Glass Half Full
Published May 8, 2008
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Portland Timbers.com Oregon Live.com Portland Tribune.com Usually a scoreless draw isn't a reason to celebrate, but after the Rhinos first two…
Salt in the wound
Published May 6, 2008
USL Soccer.com When the USL 1st Division Team of the Week was named this week, I got a chuckle over how many players on the list played against the Rhinos last week. Six (yes, over…
Das Auto in DC
Published May 5, 2008
DC United.com Soccer Insider 5 years and over $14 million Plus, an option for the naming rights for the soccer specific stadium that DC United has been trying to get built for years.…
Rhinos need to change their luck
Published May 4, 2008
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Minnesota Thunder.com Star Tribune.com Whether it was misjudging a wind aided punt by Thunder goalkeeper Nick Platter, failing to convert a…
A Bad Dream
Published May 2, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com USL Soccer.com - Official Match Information Charleston Battery.com The Darren Tilley and Rob Clark eras of Rochester Rhinos soccer didn't really start off…
The season opener is only a day away
Published April 30, 2008
Charleston Battery.com MnThunder.com The Rhinos open up the 2008 season in Charleston tomorrow evening versus the Battery. Former Rhinos defender John Wilson will not be in the Battery…
Rhinos - Clear Channel deal gets done
Published April 29, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com The long awaited deal with Clear Channel radio became official yesterday and Country 107.3 FM is the new radio home of the Rochester Rhinos. I tuned it to 107.3 FM on…
If you think you had a bad weekend........
Published April 28, 2008
SI.com If you had a bad weekend, I'd suggest reading how Brazilian forward Ronaldo's weekend went. I would suggest that you swallow any liquids prior to clicking the above link as I do…
The preseason is in the books........
Published April 27, 2008
The Rhinos closed out the preseason with a 1-0 win over Binghamton University on Friday night and a 4-1 win over St. Catherines Roma yesterday afternoon. The upside with this year's…
Game On!!!!!!
Published April 24, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com The preseason game versus Binghamton University is on for this evening. the game will start at 6pm at PAETEC Park and admission and parking is free. Also, tomorrow…
The Rhinos preview is up!
Published April 23, 2008
USL Soccer.com The one thing that jumps out at me as their take that the signing of Salles is the biggest move of the off season. I would say that getting Steve Guppy as a…
Just another kick around
Published April 21, 2008
It's a relatively slow news day, so I'm going to be lazy and just give a run down of some of the things that are going on i the world of soccer. - The Rhinos have rescheduled the…
Game Off!!!!
Published April 20, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Tonight's preseason game versus Binghamton University has been postponed. The Rhinos are working to re-schedule the game. So, if you were planninng on heading down to…
Rhinos changing radio broadcast partners
Published April 20, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks WYSL 1040.com WYSL 1040 AM has posted a news item on their site that says that the Rhinos have backed out of a verbal agreement to have games broadcast on WYSL for…
With opening day only two weeks away........
Published April 17, 2008
Since we are two weeks outfrom the first game of the 2008 Rhinos season when they travel to Charelston, SC to take on the Battery, here is my guess as to what Darren Tilley's first…
Here comes the Orange
Published April 15, 2008
The Rhinos have their second home game of the pre-season tonight with the Syracuse Orange heading west down I-90. Here are some of the questions running through my head before the 6pm…
Rhinos sign three
Published April 15, 2008
The Rhinos have signed three players, including former Trinidad and Tobago national team defender David Atiba Charles . The Rhinos have also signed Canadian forward Evan Milward and…
First impressions
Published April 14, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks I didn't come away from yesterday's preseason game versus Hartwick College thinking that this team is a lock to be a USL 1st Division title contender in…
Good News & Ugly News
Published April 13, 2008
Good News: Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos defeated the USL 2nd Division's Cleveland City Stars 1-0 on Saturday. Hamed Diallo scored his second goal of the pre-season to provide the…
TGIF
Published April 10, 2008
The Rhinos are having a press conference this afternoon (at 2:30 or 2:45, depending on the source of the information) at Famous Dave's BBQ . I'm going to go out on a limb here and…
Rhinos defeat Bonnies 3-1
Published April 9, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com The Leader.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos defeated St. Bonaventure 3-1 in their preseason debut for 2008. Hamed Diallo, Matthew Delicate, and Johnny Menyongar…
Tiger to the Rhinos and Pato to the Impact
Published April 8, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks Devo is reporting that Evan Milward , J.P. Reyes , Danny Earl, John Donohue, and former Real Salt Lake midfielder Leslie "Tiger" Fitzpatrick are among the new…
Refer some friends, get a jersey!
Published April 7, 2008
New Rhinos Driector of Ticket Sales Joe Valenti sent me an e-mail yesterday to get the word out on their new season ticket referral promotion. As long as supplies last, if you are a…
One crazy show
Published April 6, 2008
Kick This! Archive With Sam, Jeff, Rob Clark, and myself in-studio and new Head Coach Darren Tilley and President and General Manager Matthew Ford on the phone, Saturday's show was one…
Lease to go to City Council on the 15th
Published April 3, 2008
D&C.com Mayor Duffy has sent the lease agreement with Rob Clark's Adirondack Sports Club over to City Council and it looks like it will be on their docket on April 15th. Hopefully this…
Free Stuff!
Published April 2, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com If adding the first two rounds of the playoffs to the season ticket package isn't a great reason to go out and plunk down $99 for a Rhinos season ticket, then I…
In honor of the holiday today......
Published March 31, 2008
The best April Fool's Day soccer article I've found so far builds on the news that Hugo Sanchez has been fired by the Mexican federation. SBI.net had this story up about Sanchez's…
Notes from Day 1 of Training Camp
Published March 30, 2008
It was pretty cold yesterday when the Rhinos opened up training camp at PAETEC Park and ushered in the Darren Tilley era of Rhinos soccer. Here are some quick takeaways from Day 1: -…
Guppy named Player/Assistant Coach
Published March 27, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Steve Guppy has been named as a player/assistant coach for the Rhinos today. The left sided midfielder has had a long career with over 150 games played in the English…
Tilley officially named Rhinos head coach
Published March 26, 2008
D&C.com - Rhinos' Tilley already looks to future D&C.com - Former Rhinos, Ercoli respect Tilley's ability Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have gone back to their glory…
The Rhinos to name new coaching staff today
Published March 25, 2008
D&C.com Devo has three unnamed sources that are saying that former Rhinos forward Darren Tilley will be introduced as the third head coach in Rochester Rhinos history at a press…
Slow News Day
Published March 24, 2008
Not a lot is going on while the Rhinos search for a new head coach. So, here is the best I could find roaming around the internet...... - Devo has an article in today's D&C about…
Calloway is out
Published March 23, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com The shake up of the Rhinos continues with head coach Laurie Calloway being let go as the team's head coach. There had been talk that Jukka Massalin wouldn't…
Mission: Impossible?
Published March 20, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Here is my stream of consciousness based on yesterday's news conference: - Love the name, hate the logo. The new logo looks amateurish in…
Today is the big announcement
Published March 19, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Pressbox Powertrip Since Mayor Duffy, City Council President Gladys Santiago, and United Soccer Leagues Executive Vice President & COO Tim Holt are…
This is not a simple process
Published March 17, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The Pressbox Powertrip Today is the day that Rob Clark meets with Mayor Duffy and Tom Richards face to face to try and work out all the details of a lease…
Carrieri hangs up his boots
Published March 16, 2008
Carolina RailHawks.com Former Rhino Chris Carrieri stunned his Carolina RailHawks teammates yesterday when he announced that he was retiring from professional soccer to pursue a job in…
Is PAETEC Park in an Empire Zone?
Published March 13, 2008
13 WHAM.com D&C.com City Of Rochester Empire Zones Page Google Maps - PAETEC Park Empire Zones Map - Area 2 The latest on the Rob Clark deal to take over the Rhinos and PAETEC Park is…
SOCCER IS SAVED!
Published March 13, 2008
THE CITY SAVES SOCCER IN 2008! From Salvatore ss. Fantauzzo... As a founder of Saving Soccer LLC, I would like to personally thank all the individuals who helped save our beloved…
Tick Tock
Published March 12, 2008
The Pressbox Powertrip So, tomorrow is the day that Sam's group let's the world know where things stand with regards to their bid to become the new owners of the Rhinos. Hopefully,…
Answering some questions
Published March 10, 2008
D&C.com Yesterday, Sam was on CW16/13 WHAM's Morning Show and talked about wanting to purchase the Rhinos from Rob Clark. In today's D&C, Rob Clark is saying that he wants to own…
Adirondack Bank + 911 Group?
Published March 9, 2008
Kick This! 13 WHAM.com News 10 NBC Rob Clark was on Kick This! on Saturday to talk about Adirondack Sports Club LLC's bid to purchase the Rhinos and control PAETEC Park. Adirondack…
Done deal?
Published March 6, 2008
News 10 NBC D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks 13 WHAM News It appears as if Rob Clark and Adirondack Bank are closer to finalizing a deal to take over the Rhinos than Dan Williams ever was.…
Bankers hours in the Rhinos' future?
Published March 5, 2008
D&C.com Rochester Homepage.net News 10 NBC The Pressbox Powertrip It will be very interesting to see what Adirondack Bank wants to do with the Rhinos. From what I understand, they are…
The calm after the storm
Published March 4, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks Everyone is wondering where we go from here with the City taking over PAETEC Park and NBT Bank likely looking at their options to get as much money as…
There is smoke...........
Published March 3, 2008
D&C.com D&C.com 13WHAM.com 13WHAM.com The Pressbox Powertrip Devo's Direct Kicks It wasn't the smoke that people were hoping for as the City of Rochester is saying that they will take…
Waiting for the white smoke
Published March 2, 2008
Who knows if today will really be the day that we find out if we have a new owner of the Rhinos? I've been told, from multiple sources, that this afternoon should provide us with an…
Scott Vallow makes a statement
Published February 29, 2008
Ahead of today's show, we asked Rhinos captain Scott Vallow if he wanted to come on the show to talk about where the players' heads are at right now. Scott declined the invitation, but…
You can get anything at Wegmans
Published February 29, 2008
It's amazing what you can get at Wegmans today. I was going to grab a little grub and some milk. But when I was walking out, I noticed a member of the Rhinos organization waiting to…
Another media blackout ended
Published February 24, 2008
2/23/08 Kick This! Archive with Dan Williams For a third week in a row, we were able to get someone on the show that had said previously that they would not talk to the media until a…
Some people get it................
Published February 21, 2008
D&C.com The Pressbox Powertrip WHEC.com Money is great. But, will money alone solve the issues of overspending and decreased revenues that have gotten the Rhinos in the financial state…
Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow
Published February 20, 2008
D&C.com Well, Dan Williams isn't going with the old "two weeks" timeframe. He's going with 48 to 72 hours . Is that why Dan was on local radio starting yesterday? Is that why I hear…
Still waiting..............
Published February 19, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks Dan Williams was on Hot Talk 1280 with John DiTullio today and Devo breaks down what Mr. Williams talked about. I truly hope that a deal gets done, the 2008 Rhinos…
Ryan Whirty's 7 Point Plan
Published February 18, 2008
The Pressbox Powertrip Ryan Whirty has put out his seven point plan for success with regards to the Dan Williams bid to take over the Rhinos and PAETEC Park. Personally, I believe the…
Frank speaks and more
Published February 17, 2008
Kick This! Archive This week we had Rhinos President Frank DuRoss on for the entire hour and he covered a lot of very interesting topics from the timeline that he feels that Dan…
Soccer Sam = Don Cherry???
Published February 13, 2008
D&C.com - Bob Matthews In today's paper, Bob Matthews compares Don Cherry and what he did to save the Amerks in 1971 to Soccer Sam and how he could save the Rhinos in the unfortunate…
The latest on the ownership saga
Published February 12, 2008
WHEC.com - Ercoli advises potential investors D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks The news that Sam's investment group has talked to former Rhinos head coach Pat Ercoli and that they'll try…
Are you a part of the solution?
Published February 10, 2008
Rochester Sports Fans.com - Soccer Sam TV Show archives Kick This! Show archive - 2/9/2008 The clock is ticking towards the start of the 2008 USL 1st Division season. And while Rhinos…
I really love this Plan B!
Published February 7, 2008
Tomorrow's Kick This! show will feature Rhinos CEO Steve Donner and Rhinos Exective Vice President Matthew Ford in studio. If you can't find the phone, e-mail me questions at…
It's a lazy Friday..............
Published February 7, 2008
I'm feeling lazy today, so here are some headlines from around teh soccer world: - MLS has rolled out the 2008 schedule . Now everyone can start up the pool as to the last regular…
The ghosts of soccer past
Published February 6, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks 13 WHAM.com 13 WHAM.com - Sean Carroll blog 13 WHAM.com - Rachel Barnhart blog By now, you probably know that the Dan Williams deal is in a holding pattern…
The White Knight may be here
Published February 5, 2008
D&C.com WHEC.com Dan Williams is having a meeting today and his plan is to take over the Rhinos. So, all the people that are hoping that Steve Donner and Frank DuRoss will step away,…
Admar Supply sues the Rhinos
Published February 4, 2008
13 Wham.com Admar Supply is the latest company to sue the Rhinos in an attempt to collect money owed to them for services rendered. Admar is suing for "only" $5421.80 and that seems…
Chris Wilmot wants Steve Donner out
Published February 3, 2008
Kick This! Archive Rhinos minority owner and former manager, Chris Wilmot, called in at the top of Saturday's Kick This! show. The interview lasted the whole show and got his side of…
Bertz is gone and Loera is back
Published January 31, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com It was a good news/bad news day yesterday with regards to the Rhinos and their defense corps. On the good news side, Alfonso Loera has re-signed with the club after…
Rhinos sign Salles to 2 year deal
Published January 30, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com Mauricio Salles has spent time in the USL 1st Division with Puerto Rico, Montreal, and Atlanta and he is set to join the Rhinos in 2008. In signing the Brazilian…
Is the glass half full or half empty?
Published January 29, 2008
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com - a reprint of Devo's article 13wham.com So, Dan Williams is finally "On the record" as saying that he is indeed the mystery investor that the Rhinos have…
Can the Rhinos channel Houdini?
Published January 28, 2008
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks As I'm walking in to work today, I get to see this article on the front page of the D&C. While the City of Rochester and Monroe County have proven unable to…
The end of an era
Published January 27, 2008
USL Soccer.com Timber Jim is calling it quits. I know that some Rhino fans that actually stay up to listen to Don Stevens' broadcasts from Portland may be happy to read this news as it…
Silence is golden
Published January 24, 2008
The Pressbox Powertrip I doubt Ryan Whirty is the only one wondering why the Rhinos have been so silent the last couple of weeks about the new investor coming on board. But, all we…
Moving day
Published January 23, 2008
The big news of the day is Eddie Johnson 's move from the Kansas City Wizards to Fulham FC in England. The Johnson addition gives Fulham five Americans on their roster joining injured…
All the news that's fit to print on the 'net
Published January 22, 2008
With nothing new breaking on the Rhinos investor front and my life being really hectic, all I have time for today is a whole lotta links to the latest news in the soccer world: - eBay…
The server ate my homework
Published January 21, 2008
My article I posted yesterday was a casualty of some server bouncing. So, if you read yesterday's article before it got taken down, there will be some stuff here that you've already…
I love Plan B!!!!!
Published January 17, 2008
Devo's Direct Kicks If you were refreshing Devo's blog yesterday like I was, then you already know that the announcement of the new Rhinos investor has been pushed back once again. The…
Waiting for Godot
Published January 16, 2008
Well, it looks like the long rumored day for the press conference to announce the new investor for the Rhinos will come and go without any new news on the topic coming from the club. I…
The game is afoot
Published January 15, 2008
Here is what I'm hearing on the Rhinos investor front: - A gentleman named Dan Williams is staying at a high end hotel in the area - There are loads of "Off the Record" reports that…
The USL 1st Division schedule is out
Published January 14, 2008
Rhinos Soccer.com The long and the short of the schedule is that the Rhinos will start the season in Charleston on Friday May 2nd, the team will have five road games prior to the…
It looks like today isn't the day
Published January 13, 2008
Kick This! Archive - 1/12/2008 It doesn't look like the big investor announcement will take place today as I have yet to see the Rhinos send out a email to local media saying that they…
Rhinos to host FSC four times in '08
Published January 10, 2008
USL Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos will have four home games televised nationally as part of the Fox Soccer Channel USL Game of the Week. The June 13th game versus the…
Send your prayers to a fellow fan
Published January 9, 2008
Long time Rhino fan Rick Teresi collapsed last night while playing soccer at Total Sports Experience. Rick has undergone a quadruple bypass operation and is recovering in intensive…
Frank is letting Steve take the lead
Published January 7, 2008
The Pressbox Powertrip Devo's Direct Kicks People are wondering where Frank DuRoss has been during the recent upheaval with the Rhinos and now we know the rest of the story. I'd love…
Keep your fingers crossed
Published January 6, 2008
Kick This! - January 5th show archive We had Rhinos CEO Steve Donner on the phone for the entire show on Saturday. Steve said that the new Rhinos investor was in town and they were…
Ives Galarcep is a busy guy
Published January 3, 2008
Ives Galarcep launched Soccer By Ives.net this week and he has been pumping out articles at a crazy rate. From an article about how DC, NY, and Chivas USA can sign players straight out…
I love anonymous posters on blogs
Published January 2, 2008
An anonymous poster over at Devo's Direct Kicks is claiming that the new investor isn't coming aboard and that the Rhinos will fold within the week. I emailed Rhinos CEO Steve Donner…
It's a New Year....................
Published January 1, 2008
2008 is upon us and I'm as worried as ever. Steve Donner had hoped to announce the new investor for the Rhinos prior to end of 2007 and that did not come to pass. So while I had been…
The Rhinos pay their rent!
Published December 19, 2007
D&C.com Apparently the Rhinos new investor can't show up fast enough to help solve the team's cash flow issues. There have been whispers about all the various bills the Rhinos have…
Santa gives the Red Bulls a coach
Published December 18, 2007
MLSNet.com Big Apple Soccer.com Soccer By Ives Red Bulls.com MLSNet.com First XI So the Juan Carlos Osorio to New York drama has finally played out with yesterday's press conference to…
The news doesn't stop for Christmas shopping!
Published December 17, 2007
News in the soccer world doesn't stop for people to do Christmas shopping, so here we go: - CBC.ca has a nice article on Pat Onstad and his 3rd MLS Cup title. It will be interesting to…
Rochester Rovers?
Published December 11, 2007
Ever since Steve Donner started dropping hints about the identity of the potential new Rhinos investor, I've been thinking about who it could be. So, I've made a list of all the clues…
Red Bulls may have a coach under the tree
Published December 10, 2007
MLSNet.com - Fire coach resigns Big Apple Soccer.com - He's out of there Big Apple Soccer.com - Juan Carlos is the one Big Apple Soccer.com - 'It's A Good Fit' Big Apple Soccer.com -…
My Soccer Christmas Wish List
Published December 9, 2007
After reading Jeff Bradley's latest First XI article , I had to steal the idea. So, here is my Soccer Christmas Wish List: - My first wish is an easy one: I am wishing that the new…
Devo plays Scrooge
Published December 6, 2007
Devo's Direct Kicks For everyone that thinks that Jeff has been taking it too easy on the Rhinos brass, this blog post is for you! The other issue to me that wasn't addressed in Jeff's…
There are some juicy rumors out there
Published December 5, 2007
- There is a juicy rumor that Steve Nichol could be headed to Toronto FC with Paul Mariner replacing Nichol as the top man with the Revs. - I am hearing talk that Jonny Steele won't be…
Jonny Steele on the move again?
Published December 4, 2007
TriSoccerFan.com It looks like former Rhinos midfielder Jonny Steele could be on the move again. The rumor mill has the Northern Ireland native heading to the Puerto Rico Islanders as…
This is just a theory...........
Published December 2, 2007
It's been a while since Andrew Murstein has been in the news. In 2005 , he was talking about putting a second MLS team in New York City and naming them the Cosmos. Last year, there…
Chris Wilmot has left the building
Published November 29, 2007
D&C.com Rhinos minority owner Chris Wilmot has left the organization and is less than thrilled with the experience of working with the organization. Wilmot seems to be taking a…
USL 1st Division unveils 2008 details
Published November 28, 2007
USL Soccer.com The USL has unveiled the details of the 2008 USL 1st Division season. With 11 teams in the league, there will be a 30 game regular season. Unfortunately, it appears that…
Rumors, ideas, and theories abound
Published November 26, 2007
MLSNet.com Soccer by Ives The San Jose Earthquakes made a couple of trades yesterday. Frist, they sent former DC United midfielder Brian Carroll to the Columbus Crew in exchange for…
Out of the Turkey induced slumber.......
Published November 25, 2007
Fox Soccer.com The LA Galaxy World Tour starring David Beckham continues as over 80,000 are expected to be on hand when the Galaxy take on Sydney FC Tuesday. Beckham hopes to play a…
Ambo is a Silverback
Published November 14, 2007
Atlanta Silverbacks.com Mike Ambersley has signed a two year contract with Atlanta Silverbacks ending his Rhinos career after two seasons in Rochester. Ambersley was limited to only 14…
Seattle will be back in the USL 1st Division
Published November 13, 2007
Just because the Seattle is moving to MLS in 2009 , that doesn't mean that the Sounders will bail on the USL for the 2008 season. The USL has announced that they expect the Sounders…
It's a huge soccer news day
Published November 12, 2007
Soccer Insider Big Apple Soccer.com It is expected that today US Soccer will announce that the US Women's National Team will have a foreign coach for the first time in the program's…
The circus comes to Minnesota
Published November 11, 2007
Star Tribune.com Twin Cities.com Over 48,000 people came out to see the David Beckham circus aka the LA Galaxy in Vancouver. Last night there were slightly over 20,000 people in the…
Lalas talks about what he wants
Published November 6, 2007
OC Register.com Apparently Alexi Lalas wants to bring in a "sexy" head coach as he attempts to replace Frank Yallop who has left LA to take over the expansion San Jose Earthquakes in…
Could the Rhinos take a mulligan?
Published November 5, 2007
MLSNet.com North Jersey.com Soccer by Ives - Agoos' job to be eliminated Big Apple Soccer.com - It's soccer's version of Groundhog Day Big Apple Soccer.com - End of his Bull Run With…
Chase is back, Arena is out, Yallop moving
Published November 4, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have re-signed back up goalkeeper Chase Harrison. Harrison has signed a one year deal with an option for 2009. This is a solid move and will allow for the…
Carolina with a BIG signing
Published November 1, 2007
RailHawks.com The Carolina RailHawks made a big splash yesterday with the announcement that they had signed 2007 USL 1st Division leading scorer Daniel Antoniuk. Antoniuk scored 7…
Boo!
Published October 30, 2007
I was going to rock a blond afro wig today and say I was dressed up as Josh Bolton. But, my wife said that nobody would get it and nixed the idea. So, I dressed up like a guy that…
Montreal re-signs two starters and more......
Published October 24, 2007
Impact.com - Gjersten re-signed Impact.com - Jordan re-signed There hasn't been a lot of signings around the USL 1st Division. However, Montreal has announced that starting goalkeeper…
The swoosh is taking over and other news
Published October 23, 2007
SI.com All the people that hate Nike and especially hate it when they buy up smaller sport-specific brands to expand their empire have a new move by Nike to complain about. Nike has…
The axe has fallen
Published October 22, 2007
US Soccer.com - Press Release US Soccer.com - Gulati PC Quote Sheet Big Apple Soccer.com - Over and Out Big Apple Soccer.com - Throwing His Hat Into the Ring At yesterday's press…
Could today be Greg Ryan's last day?
Published October 21, 2007
Soccer Insider US Soccer.com - US 1 - Mexico 1 Saturday's 1-1 draw with Mexico may end up being the final game in Greg Ryan's career as the head coach of the US Women's National Team.…
A Win-Win Situation
Published October 17, 2007
USMNT 1 - Switzerland 0 USWNT 4 - Mexico 0 A young USMNT squad defeated Switzerland 1-0 yesterday thanks to a goal by Michael Bradley on a play that was started by Maurice Edu and…
US takes on Switzerland today
Published October 16, 2007
US Soccer.com Preview US Soccer.com USMNT Video Gallery The US takes on Switzerland today in yet another international friendly that will allow US Men's National Team head coach Bob…
All the news that isn't fit to print
Published October 11, 2007
For all my loyal readers out there, here is a soccer news round up to end all soccer news round ups.... - The Rhinos announced that Nate Craft (2 yr deal) and Kevin Burns (1 yr deal)…
Solo's back on the roster and more
Published October 10, 2007
US Soccer.com The roster is out for the US Women's National Team's three game mini-tour versus Mexico and Hope Solo is one of the three goalkeepers included in the list. The real grist…
Hope Solo versus the world
Published October 9, 2007
This Is American Soccer.com Sideline Views D&C.com The Hope Solo versus Greg Ryan and the rest of the US Women's National Team got a little more fuel added to the fire when Abby…
Earthquakes v3.0
Published October 4, 2007
It's been a while since there has been news about the newest MLS franchise, the re-emergence of the San Jose Earthquakes. But now the team has a look and a GM . It will be interesting…
Time for another kick around
Published October 3, 2007
- I would love to be a fly on the wall at the Lalas Thanksgiving Dinner after this column by SI.com's Greg Lalas . - Hopefully I can tune in to ESPN2 tonight as Toronto FC hosts the NY…
Where do we go from here?
Published October 1, 2007
The Seattle Times The Seattle Sounders may have played their last game in the USL on Saturday night when they defeated the Atlanta Silverbacks 4-0 in the USL 1st Division Final. Former…
Once again
Published September 26, 2007
48 hours ago, it was all about Abby. Abby was the "Talk of the Cup" according to SI's Mark Bechtel . SI's Grant Wahl said that a US victory in this year's World Cup would elevate Abby…
Dear Abby,
Published September 23, 2007
Kick This! Archive US Soccer.com (Click on the Studio 90: China '07 link) 81 goals in 100 games for the US Women's National Team. Gold Medal winning goal in the Athen's Olympics in…
US plays the Reaper
Published September 18, 2007
US Soccer.com In the "Group of Death" of this Women's World Cup, the US played the Grim Reaper and ended Nigeria's tournament thanks to the second fastest goal in WWC history by Lori…
Random thoughts
Published September 16, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Another season has come and gone and the Rochester Rhinos glory years are just another fading memory. The 2007 Rhinos season will challenge the 1997 season as…
Playoff picture finalized
Published September 9, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com So with Saturday night's 2-0 victory over the Montreal Impact, the Rhinos enter the post-season on a big positive. Plus, they avoid both a trip north of the border…
RailHawks in must win situation
Published September 6, 2007
USL Soccer.com Leo Gibson scored four goals as the Minnesota Thunder blew out the Carolina RailHawks 5-0 last evening. The loss means that Carolina needs a win on the road in…
Did you miss me?
Published September 5, 2007
Sorry that I've been slacking. But, I need to read this book apparently. So where were we? USL Standings The Rhinos may be in the playoffs, but after getting spanked at home and on the…
One Game Changes Everything
Published August 27, 2007
I don't really want to rehash last Friday night's 2-0 loss to Montreal . But given that there are only two games left in the regular season, I think there does need to be some…
We Hate Montreal Gameday kick around
Published August 23, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Montreal Impact.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com With a win tonight at home versus Montreal, the Rhinos would leap over the Impact in the USL standings.…
Moreno sets MLS goalscoring record
Published August 22, 2007
MLSNet.com Soccer Insider Big Apple Soccer.com Washington Post.com DC United.com While a penalty kick is never the greatest drama when a record is set, the fact that DC United forward…
Menyongar named to Team of the Week
Published August 21, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Johnny Menyongar's game winning goal on Saturday night versus Minnesota landed the Rhinos midfielder on the USL 1st Division Team of the Week. Former…
More news on Kovalenko's injury
Published August 20, 2007
Big Apple Soccer.com Apparently NY Red Bulls midfielder Dema Kovalenko suffered a broken nose, amongst other injuires, when he was a passenger in a car driven by Red Bulls rookie…
What a Saturday night!
Published August 19, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The more things change, the more they stay the same. Another season, another Rhinos playoff berth. Another start by Scott Vallow, another Rhinos clean sheet. By…
Adu's debut, Edozien's big night, and more..
Published August 14, 2007
There is a ton of news in the world of soccer, so let's get to it: - Luis Bueno thinks that DaMarcus Beasley will have a bigger impact than Freddy Adu, but neither player made much of…
Call a Cop! Vallow got robbed!!!
Published August 13, 2007
USL Soccer.com Congrats to Scott Vallow and John Ball for being named to the USL 1st Division Team of the Week. However, you've got to be kidding me that a forward with a pair of goals…
Superman Returns
Published August 12, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com - Rhinos 2 RailHawks 0 Rhinos Soccer.com - Rhinos 2 Islanders 0 Scott Vallow's return to the Rhinos lineup went about as well as one could have hoped for with a pair…
Can't wait until tonight!
Published August 9, 2007
Vallow's back and the Carolina RailHawks are in town . Needless to say, I'm amped up and can only focus enough to go an an ADD rampage threw all of the soccer news of the day: - Steven…
Oh Captain, My Captain!
Published August 8, 2007
My sons have been told that they should take down their Scott Vallow banner and bring it to the Rhinos-RailHawks game tomorrow night at PAETEC Park. Vallow has missed the Rhinos last…
Beasley gets the last laugh
Published August 7, 2007
UEFA.com Yahoo.com Fox Soccer.com Soccer Insider Apparently the work that Thierry Henry started with the "Stand Up Speak Up" campaign needs to continue. A segment of fans of FK Zeta…
Seattle & Carolina advance to USOC Semis
Published August 7, 2007
Carolina RailHawks.com Seattle Sounders.net US Open Cup.com It was a little harder for the USL 1st Division Carolina RailHawks to dismiss the USL 2nd Division Richmond Kickers in the…
Is the glass really half full??????
Published August 5, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks USL Soccer.com Match Report Is there such a thing as a moral victory when the Rhinos headed to Montreal yesterday and once again lost and…
Rochester still in the mix ??????
Published August 2, 2007
D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks It appears that the rumored San Jose franchise that was going to be a part of the re-launch of the WUSA isn't going to happen. And that is leading Women's…
Welcome to the boot room
Published August 1, 2007
Today has been ultra crazy, so I'm just going to go through what I see as some of the bigger soccer news of the day. - The US Open Cup potential Semifinal match ups and locations are…
Vallow gets the all clear from the doctor
Published July 31, 2007
Rhinos goalkeeper Scott Vallow had his 12 week check up yesterday and received the all clear from his doctor with regards to his come back from surgery to repair his ruptured right…
Three players in and two players out
Published July 30, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have added two defenders and a forward just ahead of the USL 1st Division roster freeze date. Former Chivas defender Alfonso Loera and Kareem Smith a…
Is there any doubt that Diallo is '07 MVP????
Published July 29, 2007
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com With two more goals on Saturday night, Hamed Diallo more than likely has cemented the fact that he will be the 2007 Rhinos MVP. Chase Harrison was back in…
Montreal & Vancouver wheel and deal
Published July 26, 2007
Montreal Impact.com Whitecaps FC.com Montreal and Vancouver had been struggling lately. So while the two Canadian teams are rivals, they opted to swap high profile players yesterday in…
What is that?
Published July 25, 2007
Apparently new Barcelona teammates Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho are trying to get close. Some may say they've already gotten too close............ - Day 2 of the Superliga was as kind…
EJ and Adu don't want to leave MLS for Europe
Published July 24, 2007
Both the KC Star and the AP on SI.com are reporting that Kansas City Wizards forward Eddie Johnson has turned down EPL club Derby County's transfer offer. Meanwhile, MLS has reportedly…
Another day, another Beckham cover
Published July 23, 2007
ESPN the Magazine will be the latest magazine to have David Beckham grace it's cover. In other Beckham news off the pitch, fans in LA can't buy Beckham's adidas boots made with…
Tony Sanneh coming to PTP on Saturday???????
Published July 22, 2007
Big Apple Soccer.com According to Big Apple Soccer.com, former US International defender Tony Sanneh will be joining the Minnesota Thunder today on a two week rehab stint. So, it…
A little advice
Published July 19, 2007
Devo's Direct Kicks For everyone out there that was worried sick about Hamed Diallo's future with the Rhinos because his latest trip to France to secure a visa that would allow him to…
USOC 3rd Round - USL 5 MLS 3
Published July 18, 2007
US Open Cup.com Thanks to Seattle's 3-1 win over Chivas USA last evening, the USL has five teams through to the Quarterfinals of the 2007 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament to MLS'…
San Jose or Bust!
Published July 17, 2007
SI.com With the news that the San Jose Earthquakes will be back in MLS in 2008 and the fact that they are already looking for a PR/Communications Coordinator , I may have to update my…
Soccer Speed Round
Published July 16, 2007
Today's soccer speed round will start with the answer to a very popular question recently: Where's Hamed Diallo? The answer I've been given is that he is expected back in Rochester…
Is it time to hit the panic button?
Published July 15, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com With the Rhinos falling 4-1 in Atlanta on Saturday night, it may be time to hit the panic button. By looking at the USL 1st Division standings , the Rhinos shouldn't…
Diallo out for tomorrow night's game
Published July 12, 2007
Devo's Direct Kicks The Rhinos had been hoping that Diallo would be back in time to play tomorrow night in Atlanta. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be the case according to…
There is nothing slow about this news day
Published July 11, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com D&C.com - Devo's Direct Kicks In a story that has been talked about "off the record" for a while now, Rhinos defender Kenney Bertz is undergoing surgery today…
Rhinos fall to Revolution again in USOC
Published July 10, 2007
D&C.com - Gritty Rhinos can't finish off Revolution D&C.com - Rhinos teammates are Harrison fans D&C.com - Devo's Direct Kicks Rhinos Soccer.com MLSNet.com Revolution Soccer.net Last…
You say you want the Revolution
Published July 9, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Revolution Soccer.net US Open Cup.com Last night, the USL 1st Division's Atlanta Silverbacks went into Pizza Hut Park and almost upset FC Dallas of MLS .…
Playing the blame game
Published July 8, 2007
At the end of Saturday's edition of Kick This!, Soccer Sam was blamed for why people are no longer coming to Rhinos games like they have in the past. While I am far from an unbiased…
Fireworks on and off the field last evening
Published July 6, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com - Diallo goal in injury time gives Rhinos healthy win D&C.com - Keeper Harrison shines in victory Last night was an old time thriller with the Rhinos…
The long rumored deal with Santos official
Published July 5, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Nuno Luís Costa Santos is the fourth goalkeeper on the Rhinos roster. Yesterday the club made the long rumored signing official with the player expected in town as…
The hits just keep on coming......
Published July 4, 2007
Rhinos soccer.com D&C.com The Rhinos were dealt a double blow on Tuesday evening when the Seattle Sounders came to town. Not only did the Rhinos lose the match 1-0 thanks to a misplay…
You can't be serious!
Published July 2, 2007
US Open Cup.com I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I couldn't believe this when I read it this morning. If the Rhinos are lucky enough to advance past the New England Revolution a…
The Monday blues have taken hold
Published July 1, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C - Sluggish Rhinos can't keep pace D&C - Bertz' suspension forces lineup changes D&C - Rhinos fans pay tribute to Fairport grads First off, The Stampede had a…
Atlanta and FSC come to town
Published June 28, 2007
D&C.com USL Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com David Hayes, Corey Woolfolk and the Atlanta Silverbacks come to PAETEC Park tonight as the Rhinos and Atlanta will be the USL Game of the Week…
Tully's is the place to be tonight
Published June 27, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos Women will be doing a fundraiser for TOPSoccer today at Tully's on Jefferson Road in Henrietta and then there will be a US-Argentina Copa America viewing…
Survive and advance
Published June 26, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com Devo's Direct Kicks US Open Cup.com In what may have been one of the craziest games ever in Rhinos history, the team survived against the Western Mass…
Big money match at PAETEC Park
Published June 25, 2007
US Open Cup.com D&C.com USL.com - Open Cup games on USLLive With the Rhinos attendance down over last season, additional funding for PAETEC Park awaiting arrival from New York State…
Golden again!
Published June 24, 2007
US Soccer.com US Soccer.com Post-Game Podcast US Soccer.com USMNT Blog Luis Bueno - SI.com SI.com AP report This Is American Soccer.com Jamie Trecker - Fox Soccer.com Yanks Abroad…
Revs-Rhinos USOC Rematch................
Published June 20, 2007
US Open Cup.com If the Rhinos can defeat the PDL's Western Mass Pioneers on Tuesday night, they will advance to the 3rd round of the 2007 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament. There they…
Deli, Kiwi, and T-Bone, Oh My!
Published June 19, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Matthew Delicate was once again named the USL 1st Division Player of the Week. Aaran Lines and Tenywa Bonseu were also named to the USL 1st Division…
Kicking it around
Published June 18, 2007
- US Soccer.com has a solid Q&A with Carlos Bocanegra and the yesterday it came out in the USMNT Blog that USMNT & KC Wizards defender Jimmy Conrad is the one that asked if Taylor…
What a wonderful soccer weekend
Published June 17, 2007
First it was the US defeating Panama 2-1 on Saturday to advance to the Gold Cup Semis vs Canada. Then it was the Rhinos Women defeating the Vermont Lady Voltage 4-1 on Saturday night.…
TGIF Speed Round
Published June 14, 2007
- Thomas Rongen has named the US roster for the U-20 World Cup . Michael Bradley and Gabriel Ferrari were the only two big name guys that didn't play Argentina at PAETEC Park. - Eddie…
PANAMA!
Published June 13, 2007
US Soccer.com The US will take on Panama in the Quarterfinals of the Gold Cup this Saturday at 4pm ET on Fox Soccer Channel. Panama was the third place finisher in Group C and the US…
Rhinos advance in USOC vs LI
Published June 12, 2007
US Open Cup.com Bracket US Open Cup.com - First Round Scoreboard US Open Cup.com - Second Round Matchups D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Big Apple Soccer.com The Rochester Rhinos advanced in…
Sorry about the long weekend......
Published June 11, 2007
Rhinos enter USOC tonight versus Long Island D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Big Apple Soccer.com USL Soccer.com US Open Cup.com The Rhinos will take on the PDL's Long Island Rough Riders…
US opens up Gold Cup with 1-0 win
Published June 7, 2007
US Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Photo Gallery Fox Sports.com Big Apple Soccer.com Yanks Abroad Steven Goff - Washington Post Soccer Insider Soccer by Ives - Running Diary SI.com SI.com -…
Lacek named to W-League TOTW
Published June 6, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com USL Soccer.com Thanks to her 2 goal and 1 assist performance on Saturday night versus Hamilton, Jacquie Lacek became the first member of the Rhino Women to earn Team…
Kick This! expands to two hours
Published June 5, 2007
Soccer Sam just called me and said that Kick This! is now supersized. We will be on Hot Talk 1280am WHTK from 11am until 1pm every Saturday morning for the rest of the Rhinos season.…
I doubt Mayor Duffy is the only one
Published June 4, 2007
13 WHAM.com So apparently Mayor Duffy is disappointed with the lack of development in the area around PAETEC Park. My big question is why would he have expected any development to have…
A crazy soccer weekend
Published June 3, 2007
This was a crazy soccer weekend. Here is a recap from my point of view: Friday - Rhinos 1 Miami FC 0 - I didn't get to follow the match because my radio wasn't getting the WYSL 1040 am…
Vegas Baby, VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Published May 31, 2007
Las Vegas Sun Former US Men's National teamer Paul Caligiuri may be on the verge of doing something that may have a drastic impact on the soccer landscape in the US yet again. The…
Another edition of the speed round
Published May 30, 2007
Yesterday was crazy and there is a ton going on in the soccer world, so here goes: - Matthew Delicate was named as the USL 1st Division Player of the Week for his two goal performance…
Deli breaks out of his slump
Published May 28, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com The Rhinos were able to secure a much needed 3 points on Sunday night with a 2-0 win over visiting Miami FC. Matthew Delicate ended a long goalless drought by…
Rhinos Women fall to Toronto 4-0
Published May 25, 2007
D&C D&C - An All-American Gamer Rhinos Soccer.com Soccer Sam.com Postgame Podcast The Rhinos women fell to Toronto 4-0 last night in the season opener at PAETEC Park last evening.…
2007 Rhinos Women team's debut tonight
Published May 24, 2007
D&C.com Rhinos Soccer.com Tonight, Peter Amos and his squad aim to make PAETEC Park a real home field advantage as they build toward the W-League Final Four that will be played here in…
Sponsors wanted for
Published May 24, 2007
Penfield Rangers.org On July 14th, 2007, the Penfield Rangers Soccer Club will be hosting their 12th Annual "Kicks for Kids" Benefit Soccer Tournament at the Penfield Community Center…
Who is that Lori Chalupny look alike at Rhino
Published May 23, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Yesterday, I took my boys down to PAETEC Park to take in a Rhinos Women's practice. While I was there I noticed this forward that looked like USWNT defender Lori…
PAETEC Park introduces $1 kid nights
Published May 22, 2007
One dollar is all it will take for kids 12 and under to get in to see the Rhinos take on Miami FC this Sunday night. The $1 Kids Nights will also be held for the Rhinos on Sunday, June…
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt
Published May 21, 2007
I know the tired old Mark Twain coined cliche works better on the radio than on the internet, but I'm afraid that it might sum up the current state of the Rhinos on many levels.…
1 out of 6 is Bad
Published May 20, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com - RHINOS PLAY SEATTLE TO A 1-1 TIE Seattle Sounders.net Rhinos Soccer.com - 'CAPS UPEND RHINOS, 3-1, IN TRIP FINALE Whitecaps.com What a difference a quarter of the…
On the road again........
Published May 17, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com The Rhinos take their 2-2-2 record into Seattle's Qwest Field to take on the 1-3-2 Sounders tonight. On the injury and suspension front, defender Chris Aloisi…
Bob is the MAN!
Published May 16, 2007
US Soccer.com US Soccer.com - Podcast of Gulati and Bradley Conference Call US Soccer.com - Podcast of introduction of Bradley as USMNT Coach SI.com - Grant Wahl SI.com - Greg Lalas…
US U-20s on short end of 1-0 scoreline
Published May 15, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com US Soccer.com Big Apple Soccer.com US Soccer.com All Access Video - Day One in Rochester There will be plenty of people that will dwell on the fact that the…
US U-20s Take on Argentina Tonight
Published May 14, 2007
D&C - Scott Pitoniak US Soccer.com Thomas Rongen Podcast at US Soccer.com Hopefully the weather cooperates this evening and the U-20 match up of the US versus the defending U-20 World…
Rhinos Gain 3 Points Over The Weekend
Published May 13, 2007
Rhinos 3 - California Victory 1 Rhinos Soccer.com California Victory Soccer.com The California Victory had far from an ideal first ever home match as the expansion Victory fell to the…
RHINOS RAISE OVER $3400 FOR VIRGINIA TECH FUN
Published May 9, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rochester Rhinos were able to raise $3461 for the Virginia Tech Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund by auctioning off the autographed, game worn jerseys and warmup jackets…
U-20 PRACTICES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Published May 8, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com If fans want to come out and see some of the best young soccer talent the US and Argentina has to offer, then head down to PAETEC Park on Sunday or Monday to watch…
PALGUTA NAMED TO TEAM OF THE WEEK
Published May 7, 2007
USL Soccer.com Rhinos defender Scott Palguta was named to the USL 1st Division Team of the Week after scoring the tying goal in the Rhinos home opener versus the Vancouver Whitecaps.…
RHINOS GAIN A POINT IN CHARLESTON
Published May 6, 2007
USL Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com Charleston Battery.com D&C.com A rough trip to Charleston which had the Rhinos getting to town a mere three hours before kickoff and allowing an early…
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY - HOME OPENER
Published May 5, 2007
The 2007 Rhinos home opener versus the defending USL 1st Division Champion Vancouver Whitecaps has come and gone and I'm going to recap the match with a little The Good, The Bad, and…
VALLOW OUT FOR THREE MONTHS
Published May 3, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The results of the MRI are back and it is not good news for the Rhinos or their captain. Vallow is expected to miss three months as he will need surgery to repair a…
VALLOW AWAITS RESULTS OF MRI
Published May 2, 2007
Scott Vallow's injured bicep, that has kept him out of the Rhinos two recent exhibition matches versus Syracuse University and Niagara University, hasn't been healing as fast as some…
WAS GUEVARA TRADED TO TORONTO?
Published May 2, 2007
LA Soccer News.com is reporting that Chivas USA has sent the former MLS MVP to Toronto FC for Paulo Nagamura and a draft pick. However, Ives Galarcep is reporting that Chivas USA is…
RHINOS UNVEIL THEIR 2007 KITS
Published April 30, 2007
Yesterday the Rhinos unveiled their kit deal with Select and the kits that the team will be wearing in 2007. I hate to go all Mr. Blackwell on them, but what is going on with the…
ZIZZO REPLACES PADILLA ON US U-20 ROSTER
Published April 29, 2007
US Soccer.com Citing commitments to his club team, Jesus Padilla has declined US Soccer's invitation to join the latest U-20 camp and to play Argentina's U-20s at PAETEC Park on May…
PADILLA DECLINES OFFER TO JOIN US U-20S?
Published April 27, 2007
It looks as if Jesus Padilla will not be coming to Rochester next month. The free internet translation I did was sketchy, but it sounds to me like Padilla hopes to one day play for El…
SINCE IT'S A SLOW NEWS DAY
Published April 25, 2007
I feel a rant coming on. Sure, the Wizards smoked Toronto FC last night 3-0 and Eddie Johnson helped my fantasy team by scoring a goal (I named him my team's captain because he was…
RHINOS SIGN HARRISON
Published April 24, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Devo @ D&C.com The Rhinos have added a third goalkeeper to the mix as they've signed Virginia Tech grad and former Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Chase Harrison. The…
US UNVEILS U-20 ROSTER FOR MATCH AGAINST ARGENTINA
Published April 23, 2007
US Soccer.com Yanks Abroad The US U-20s will bring primarily a domestic based squad to Rochester on May 15th when they face off with defending U-20 World Cup champs Argentina. Johann…
JOE SPECTOR'S LATEST ARTICLE ON PAETEC PARK
Published April 22, 2007
Democrat & Chronicle Joe Spector's latest article on PAETEC Park should have come as no suprise to Rhinos fans that frequent this little corner of cyberspace. Almost three weeks ago, I…
US-ARGENTINA U-20 MATCH AT PAETEC OFFICIAL
Published April 19, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The good news is that the press release the team sent out had photos of Freddy Adu, such as the one above, by John Todd of International Sport Images who supplies…
ROCHESTER OUT OF THE MIX FOR NEW WOMEN'S LEAGUE?
Published April 18, 2007
Big Apple Soccer.com It was announced yesterday that WSII now has commitments from 8 markets for the 2008 re-launch of a top professional women's soccer league in the US. Boston and…
ANGEL TO NY AND SCHELOTTO TO C'BUS MADE OFFICIAL
Published April 17, 2007
Arena, Red Bulls get their man - NY Red Bulls.com Argentine scorer signs deal with Crew - Columbus Dispatch With MLS adding two more foreign born Designated Players on Tuesday, the…
RHINOS CONTRACT STATUS UPDATE
Published April 17, 2007
For those that were wondering who the Rhinos currently have under contract, here is the list and when those players contracts end. This update is through the announcement of the Chase…
RHINOS RUMORS
Published April 16, 2007
There have been some hints thrown around by Rhinos management about possible player signings and a major announcement that may take place this week. Hopefully the forward playing in…
RHINOS GRAB 3 OUT OF 6 POINTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Published April 15, 2007
Having given the performances from Friday night in their 2-1 loss to Puerto Rico and their 1-0 win in Miami time to settle like a meal that wasn't that great upon first blush, I'm here…
GAME ON!
Published April 12, 2007
Opening day 2007 is upon us as the Rhinos take on the Puerto Rico Islanders tonight at 8pm. Devo is all over the opener with his article in today's D& C and he has the projected…
BERTZ SIGNS EXTENSION THROUGH 2008
Published April 10, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com In unexpected news yesterday, the Rhinos announced that they had signed defender Kenney Bertz to a new two year contract that will keep him with the club through the…
BLOW UP YOUR RADIO
Published April 9, 2007
Bob Matthews - D&C.com The Rhinos season opener apparently will not be broadcast on local airwaves due to a conflict with the WYSL broadcast of the Red Wings game. You will be able to…
WHERE'S WALDO?
Published April 9, 2007
Eric Wynalda has made a name for himself as a candid soccer analyst that will take shots at anyone and everyone. Well, that certainly seemed to be true when Eric gave an apparently…
OPENING DAY FOR MLS IS ALMOST UPON US
Published April 5, 2007
MLS Opening Day 2007 is tomorrow. And with a trio of nationally televised games, I hope to get to see a few of the new storylines develop with DC United (Luciano Emilio and Fred make…
WITH LESS THAN A MONTH TO THE HOME OPENER, RHINOS PLANNING AND WAITING
Published April 4, 2007
On Christmas day, the Democrat and Chronicle had an article on additional funding for Phase II of PAETEC Park and the Rhinos plans to finish the press box and luxury suites, build a…
IT'S ALL ABOUT BLANCO
Published April 3, 2007
MLSNet.com MLSNet.com Chicago Sun Times Chicago Daily Herald Soccer America Chicagoland Soccer News.com Of all the Blanco signing with the Chicago Fire, my favorite has to be from Luis…
MLS UNVEILS GAME FIRST INITIATIVES
Published April 2, 2007
MLSNet.com MLS is rolling out a bunch of changes this season to try and improve their product. Some of them are on the business side (Beckham Rule, more flexibility in allocation…
BLANCO IS HEADED TO CHICAGO
Published April 1, 2007
MLSNet.com Chicagoland Soccer News.com Houston Chronicle Star Mexican forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco will put pen to paper Tuesday on a deal with the Chicago Fire, the club has announced.…
GOING, GOING, GONE.................
Published March 29, 2007
The Virginian-Pilot USL Soccer.com Rhinos Soccer.com Fox Soccer.com In case you haven't heard, the Virginia Beach Mariners franchise was terminated by the USL yesterday. What that…
RHINOS HAVE NEW GOALKEEPER IN CAMP
Published March 28, 2007
The sixth overall selection in the 2007 USL College Draft is now in camp with the Rhinos. Former University of New Hampshire and Cape Cod Crusader goalkeeper Brian Levey has joined the…
RHINOS DEFEAT MIAMI FC 3-2
Published March 27, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Scott Palguta channels his inner Landon Donovan and the Rhinos get 2nd half goals from Chad Severs and Ryan Wileman to defeat Miami FC 3-2 at Lynn University in Boca…
AMOS NAMED RHINOS WOMEN'S COACH
Published March 26, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Yesterday, the Rhinos named Peter Amos as the new head coach of the women's team. Amos is a 1992 graduate of Houghton College and has W-League experience with the New…
DONOVAN 3 - ECUADOR 1
Published March 25, 2007
US Soccer.com SI.com Big Apple Soccer.com LA Soccer News.com It was only a friendly, but what a friendly it was for US midfielder/forward and captain Landon Donovan. In the first…
CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR
Published March 22, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos got first half goals from Matthew Delicate and Mike Ambersley, held a 2-0 lead over the LA Galaxy at the half, but lost 3-2 after LA turned it on in the…
RHINOS OPEN PRE-SEASON VS LA TONIGHT
Published March 21, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com D&C.com While this game doesn't mean anything for the most part and the losing side will spin things their way, it's always fun to think about giant killing whenever…
ROAD TRIP!
Published March 20, 2007
Rhinos pick four from combine - Rhinos Soccer.com Rhinos' 2007 draftees psyched about season - Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos announced that four players from the combine will be joining…
USMNT CAMP BEGINS
Published March 19, 2007
US Soccer.com MNT Blog US Soccer.com - Barrett and Mullan replace Clark and Rolfe Washington Post.com USMNT camp ahead of the friendlies versus El Salvador and Guatemala has opened in…
YOU DESIGN THE UNIFORMS FOR THE 2007 RHINOS
Published March 18, 2007
Select Gear.com With the Rhinos moving from Joma to Select as the official uniform supplier in 2007, Rhino fans can go to Select's website and come up with various uniform…
VALLOW SIGNED THROUGH 2009
Published March 15, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Yesterday, the Rhinos announced that team captain and 2006 team MVP goalkeeper Scott Vallow has agreed to a two year contract extension that will keep him in…
SHAUN TSAKIRIS SIGNS WITH MONTREAL
Published March 14, 2007
Montreal Impact.com Former Rhinos midfielder Shaun Tsakiris will be making a comeback with the Montreal Impact. Tsakiris last played pro soccer in 2005 with the Rhinos. Tsakiris came…
THE RHINOS BEGIN THE BUILD UP TO TRAINING CAMP
Published March 13, 2007
The Rhinos are starting to roll into town ahead of next week's pre-season "tournament" in Puerto Rico where they will face the LA Galaxy and FC Dallas. While Scott Vallow, Matthew…
USLLIVE.COM TO OFFER VIP ANNUAL PASS STARTING TODAY
Published March 12, 2007
USLLive.com Today through May 1st, fans can purchase a VIP Annual Pass to USL Live.com and get all of the non-Fox Soccer Channel USL First Division games for $49.99. With the ability…
IN CASE YOU MISSED KICK THIS! TODAY........
Published March 9, 2007
While we were unable to get Abby Wambach on the show as advertised, we were finally able to land Greg Howes. And Greg announced on the show that he has agreed to a deal with the…
SOCCER NEWS SPEED ROUND
Published March 8, 2007
Let's see if I can sprinkle in some news bits in 5 minutes................ USWNT defeats Finland 1-0 in Algarve Cup US Soccer.com Abby came on at halftime, Shannon Boxx played the full…
US TOPS CHINA 2-1 TO OPEN THE 2007 ALGARVE CUP
Published March 7, 2007
US Soccer.com The US opened the 2007 Algarve Cup yesterday with a 2-1 win over China. Abby Wambach, who is scheduled to appear on this week's Kick This! live from Portugal, helped set…
US DRAWN INTO GROUP B FOR THE 2007 GOLD CUP
Published March 6, 2007
US Soccer.com The USMNT will face Guatemala, Trinidad & Tobago, and El Salvador in Group B of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament. The US will play their opening round matches in LA…
TORONTO FINALIZES CASEY DEAL AND ADDS BUSCH
Published March 5, 2007
Busch joins Toronto through waiver draft - Toronto FC.com Toronto FC sign forward Casey - Toronto FC.com Toronto FC has acquired former Columbus Crew goalkeeper Jon Busch via the…
US U-20S DRAWN INTO GROUP OF DEATH
Published March 4, 2007
US Soccer.com The US was drawn into Group D with Korea Republic, Poland, and Brazil when the draw for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup was held on Friday. The US will face Korea on June 30…
PAETEC PARK NEIGHBORHOOD GETS SOME GOOD PRESS
Published March 1, 2007
D&C.com The good news for Rhinos fans is that it looks like the Kleen Brite lot will get cleaned up in 2007 whether it's by owner Flex-Tech Industrial Park LLC or by the city who will…
SANFILIPPO TO CAROLINA MADE OFFICIAL
Published February 28, 2007
Carolina RailHawks.com In a move that has been rumored for months, Frankie SanFilippo officially was announced as the newest member of the Carolina RailHawks yesterday. Even though…
NEW WOMEN'S PRO LEAGUE TO NOT INCLUDE ROCHESTER?
Published February 27, 2007
LA Times.com US Soccer.com The league formally known as WUSA is on track to make a comeback in 2008. And despite the fact that it was widely assumed that Rochester would have a team in…
RHINOS CURRENT CONTRACT SITUATION
Published February 26, 2007
For those that were wondering who the Rhinos currently have under contract, here is the list and when those players contracts end. The views and opinions expressed in this column are…
RHINOS HOME OPENER LIVE ON FSC
Published February 26, 2007
Fox Soccer Channel.com According to the program listing on Fox Soccer Channel.com, the Rhinos home opener versus the Vancouver Whitecaps will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel.…
SPECIAL GUEST BLOG - SCOTT VALLOW
Published February 25, 2007
Greetings to all Rochester Rhinos fans from Greece…Greece, NY. This off-season I decided to stay put here in Rochester and conduct my “Train like a Champion” Goalkeeper/Striker Camps…
CHECK OUT WHO'S ON THE COVER OF DETAILS MAGAZINE
Published February 23, 2007
Details.com The cover story in this month's Details Magazine is whether the US will buy David Beckham. I wonder if Beckham is the first MLS player to grace their cover? And as to be…
USLLIVE.COM TO BROADCAST USL 1ST DIVISION GAMES ONLINE
Published February 22, 2007
USL Soccer.com In a move that some fans over at USL Discussions.com have been clamoring for for years now, the USL will broadcast matches live via the web starting in 2007. This will…
SCOTT PALGUTA CAUGHT UP IN A NUMBERS GAME WITH RSL
Published February 21, 2007
Scott Palguta will not be playing in MLS with Real Salt Lake this season. The Rhinos defender was released yesterday by the MLS club after spending the first two plus weeks of training…
SPECIAL GUEST BLOG - SCOTT PALGUTA CHECKS IN FROM FLORIDA
Published February 20, 2007
Greetings from sunny Florida..... Well, we're almost finished with our training stint down in Orlando, so I thought I'd fill you in on what's happened over the last week or so. We've…
W-LEAGUE RHINOS NAME FITZPATRICK HEAD COACH
Published February 20, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com In a move that I had heard about months ago, the Rhinos announced yesterday that Willie Fitzpatrick will take over as the head coach of the women's team. Rene Rivas…
ZIDANE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THE CHICAGO FIRE
Published February 19, 2007
Steven Goff - Soccer Insider - Washington Post.com DC United beat writer Steven Goff is also one of the better insiders when it comes to MLS and US Soccer. In his blog at the…
RHINOS PRESEASON GAMES VS LA AND DALLAS OFFICIAL
Published February 15, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com The Rhinos have announced that they will play the LA Galaxy on March 22nd and FC Dallas on March 24th at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, the home of the USL 1st…
COPA AMERICA DRAW IS COMPLETE
Published February 14, 2007
U.S. Men to Face Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia in Group C at 2007 Copa America - US Soccer.com 2007 Copa America Draw Quote Sheet: MNT Head Coach Bob Bradley - US Soccer.com The US…
US TO OPEN THE COPA AMERICA VS ARGENTINA
Published February 13, 2007
US Soccer.com While the remainder of the draw will take place this evening, US Soccer has already announced that they will open the tournament on June 28th versus Argentina. Also in…
JIMMY CONRAD IS PURE GOLD & ELLINGER ON PALGUTA
Published February 11, 2007
2/10/07 episode of Kick This! (mp3 archive) In a purely shameless plug, I have to say that this past week's Kick This! show was one fo the most fun that I've had in the 2 1/2 years…
SPECIAL GUEST BLOG - SCOTT PALGUTA IN SALT LAKE
Published February 11, 2007
I've been trying to get Scott Palguta on Kick This! for weeks. Unfortunately, his Saturday mornings have been busy lately. But, Scott took a few minutes to write this blog on how his…
2-0 AGAIN!
Published February 7, 2007
U.S. MNT Continues Decade of Dominance vs. Mexico with 2-0 Win in Glendale, Ariz. - US Soccer.com Supposedly outmanned, U.S. handles Mexico in usual fashion. - SoccerTimes.com Long…
THE PALGUTA WATCH CONTINUES
Published February 6, 2007
Deseret Morning News.com Scott Palguta continues to impress Real Salt Lake head coach Steve Ellinger with his fitness level and work ethic. Add in his ability to play in central…
BOLTON AND KRAMER RE-SIGNED BY THE RHINOS
Published February 5, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Penfield's Josh Bolton and Danny Kramer have both signed one year deals to return to the Rhinos for their sophomore pro seasons. Bolton looks to be in the mix for the…
PALGUTA WEARING #14 FOR REAL SALT LAKE
Published February 4, 2007
Real Salt Lake.com When Real Salt Lake opens training camp later today, Rhinos defender Scott Palguta will be wearing the #14 in his bid to jump to MLS. The bad news for Rhinos fans is…
A BIG WEEK FOR THE RHINOS
Published January 25, 2007
Rhinos announce additional owners Everyone wants to know what this announcement means for the chances that the Rhinos will move to MLS. Personally, I don't think this improves those…
REAL SALT LAKE STADIUM DEAL HAVING ISSUES
Published January 18, 2007
Sandy may fall short on stadium funding - Deseret Morning News Crunching RSL's numbers - Salt Lake Tribune The deal to get a new soccer specific stadium built for Real Salt Lake is…
RONALDO APPEARS HEADED TO AC MILAN
Published January 17, 2007
SI.com Real Madrid and Brazilian National Team forward Ronaldo reportedly has agreed to a contract with Serie A giants AC Milan that would pay him $7.7 million per season. The issue…
RHINOS TO HOLD CLINIC AT TSE TONIGHT
Published January 16, 2007
Rhinos Soccer.com Rhinos coaches Laurie Calloway and Willie Fitzpatrick along with Rhinos players Scott Vallow, Matthew Delicate, Jason Perry, and T-Bone Bonseu will be a part of a…
MLS & FMF UNVEIL THE SUPERLIGA
Published January 14, 2007
Rivalry renewed with SuperLiga - MLSNet.com SuperLiga 2007 - MLSNet.com The long rumored club competition pitting MLS clubs versus Mexican clubs was unveiled on Friday at the Home…
BECKHAM-MANIA HITS THE STATES
Published January 11, 2007
Red-letter Day - Grant Wahl - SI.com Beckham, MLS a good fit - Marc Connolly - MLSNet.com Pressure now on Becks to be the next Pele - Jamie Trecker - Fox Soccer.com He's here to serve,…
ABC NEWS IS SAYING THAT BECKHAM WILL JOIN LA
Published January 10, 2007
ABC News.com I am speechless. I would never have expected that MLS signing a player would be the Breaking News on ABC News.com. That alone may be worth the money that AEG will be…
BECKHAM TO CHOOSE MLS TODAY?
Published January 10, 2007
Fox Soccer.com There are reports that David Beckham will turn down a two year extension with Real Madrid in favor of a move to the LA Galaxy of MLS. This could end up being the day…
IT'S OFFICIAL - BECKHAM TO JOIN LA GALAXY IN 2007
Published January 10, 2007
MLSNet.com AEG has released a statement making it official - David Beckham will join the LA Galaxy this summer after his contract with Real Madrid expires. Hold on to your seats. This…
DEMPSEY TO FULHAM APPEARS TO BE A GO
Published January 9, 2007
Greg Seltzer for Yanks Abroad Greg Lalas - SI.com Frank Dell'Apa - Boston.com Yanks Abroad are reporting that Clint Dempsey was issued a UK work permit today and that would appear to…
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT & MLS
Published January 8, 2007
Washington Post.com This quote from Steven Goff's article on the $33 million sale of DC United really got me thinking: The group is more interested in a proposed 27,000-seat soccer…
NEW DC UNITED OWNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY
Published January 7, 2007
Washington Post.com In a move that has been in the works for a long time, AEG has sold DC United to a group that includes former Duke basketball star Brian Davis, Discovery…
BAGLEY JOINS DOMBROWSKI IN PORTLAND
Published January 4, 2007
Timbers.com Chris Bagley, whom the Rhinos received on loan from the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL 2nd Division late in 2006, has signed a contract with the Portland Timbers. Bagley…
ONYEWU TO FULHAM UP IN THE AIR
Published January 3, 2007
Michael Adubato for Yanks Abroad Apparently Onyewu's current club, Standard Liege in Belgium, wants more than $1.9 million for the US International defender. There are rumors coming…
FULHAM CLOSE TO ADDING GOOCH TO THE MIX
Published January 2, 2007
FoxSports.com Fulham appears to be on the verge of doubling the number of Yanks on their roster from 2 to 4 with defender Oguchi Onyewu being the latest American linked to the EPL…
THE SKINNY ON SCOTT PALGUTA
Published January 1, 2007
Steve Donner in Studio If you want to know where the re-signing of free agent defender Scott Palguta stands, then I suggest that you listen to the show archive of the December 30th…
NOWAK NAMED USMNT ASSISTANT COACH
Published December 21, 2006
US Soccer.com Andrea Canales - ESPN.com Peter Nowak gave up the security of the head coaching job with DC United to reunite with his former coach with the Chicago Fire, Bob Bradley,…
NEIL DOMBROWSKI SIGNS WITH PORTLAND
Published December 19, 2006
Timbers.com Former Rhinos midfielder Neil Dombrowski has signed with the Portland Timbers. Dombrowski was not real happy with his lack of playing time during his rookie season and…
CAM WEAVER HEADED TO NORWAY
Published December 18, 2006
Seattle Sounders.net The Seattle Sounders have announced that 2006 USL 1st Division Rookie of the Year Cam Weaver has been transfered to Norwegian 1st division club FK Haugesund.…
MORE MLS TRADES
Published December 17, 2006
LA adds Jaqua and moves Hartman - MLSNet.com LA picked up former Chicago Fire forward Nate Jaqua from Toronto FC for a partial allocation. Jaqua had been comtemplating a move to Europe…
US & MEXICO TO FACEOFF ON FEBRURARY 7TH IN PHOENIX
Published December 14, 2006
US Soccer.com US Men's National Team interim head coach Bob Bradley will get an opportunity to take on the US's arch rivals Mexico during his audition period. US Soccer has announced…
US SOCCER FAMILY SUFFERS ANOTHER LOSS
Published December 13, 2006
MLSNet.com FC Dallas.com MLS founding investor, Lamar Hunt passed away yesterday at the age of 74. Hunt was the operator of FC Dallas, the Columbus Crew, and until early this year the…
ADU ALL SMILES AS HE IS INTRODUCED IN SALT LAKE
Published December 12, 2006
Adu thrilled to join Real - Deseret Morning News Adu overjoyed to join RSL - MLSNet.com It's a Win-Win for Adu and United - Washington Post.com One thing we learned yesterday is that…
ADU MOVES TO REAL
Published December 10, 2006
DC United.com Steven Goff - Washington Post Michael C. Lewis - Salt Lake Tribune Deseret Morning News DC United has traded Freddy Adu and Nick Rimando to Real Salt Lake for a major…
RENE RIVAS IS LOOKING TO PLAY AGAIN
Published December 10, 2006
Rochester Rhinos Head Coach Laurie Calloway was on Kick This! this past Saturday and said that Rene Rivas is looking to re-ignite his playing career in 2007 and that the organization…
REACTION TO THE BRADLEY HIRING
Published December 8, 2006
The Clean Cheet: Chivas Loss is U.S. Gain A Full Friday - ThisIsAmerican.com Gulati mismanaged the hiring process - Jeff Carlisle - ESPN.com Bradley deserving of the chance to lead…
BOB BRADLEY TO BE NAMED INTERIM US COACH
Published December 7, 2006
US Soccer.com SI.com - Klinsmann out, Bradley in SI.com - Bombshell of a day BigAppleSoccer.com It what can only be described as stunning news, US Soccer President Sunil Gulati is…
BECKHAMS HOUSE HUNTING IN LA?
Published December 6, 2006
SI.com The David Beckham to the LA Galaxy rumor mill has a little more grist as Victoria Beckham, David's wife, has reportedly been looking at homes in Beverly Hills and Hollywood and…
3 FORMER RHINOS AMONGST CAROLINA RAILHAWK SIGNINGS
Published December 5, 2006
RailHawks.com Yesterday, the Carolina RailHawks officially announced that former Rhinos Chris Carrieri, Jonny Steele, and Connolly Edozien, along with former Puerto Rico Islander Josh…
IT'S TIME TO STUFF THE BALLOT BOX
Published December 4, 2006
Vote for U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year Abby Wambach is once again up for U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year. In 2006, Abby moved up to sixth all time in goal scoring for the…
WHAT WERE THE RAPIDS THINKING?
Published December 3, 2006
ColoradoRapids.com On Friday, the Colorado Rapids traded starting goalkeeper Joe Cannon to the LA Galaxy for forward Herculez Gomez and defender Ugo Ihemelu. The teams also swapped…
DEMPSEY MOVE TO FULHAM IN TROUBLE?
Published November 30, 2006
Clubcall.com Clint Dempsey's desired move to the English Premier League may have encountered a stumbling block that will be harder to overcome than merely getting MLS to agree to a…
'DOLO SAYS THAT KLINSMANN IS THE MAN
Published November 29, 2006
Eurosport.com US Men's National Team defender Steve Cherundolo has told a German television channel that he has been told that Jurgen Klinsmann will be the next US Men's National Team…
GREG SUTTON TO TORONTO FC APPEARS TO BE A DONE DEAL
Published November 28, 2006
Montreal Impact.com Toronto Sun The Montreal Impact have announced that MLS has purchased the contract of Canadian National Team goalkeeper Greg Sutton from the club and indications…
WAMBACH NOT IN THE FINAL 3 FOR FIFA WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Published November 28, 2006
FIFA.com FIFA unveiled the three finalists for their men's and women's World Player of the Year awards and Rochester native Abby Wambach did not make the list. US captain Kristine…
BECKHAM TO MLS RUMOR TAKES A NEW TWIST
Published November 27, 2006
GLAZER'S ROLE FOR BECKHAM In an interesting twist to the David Beckham to the LA Galaxy rumors, Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer is interested in buying into the MLS club,…
MARK JULY 1, 2007 ON YOUR CALENDAR
Published November 26, 2006
FIFA rules allow a player who's contract is about to expire to discuss a contract for the following season six months prior to his contract expiring. Rhinos captain Scott Vallow has a…
REAL SALT LAKE NABS FIRST KIT SPONSOR IN MLS
Published November 16, 2006
XanGo.com RealSaltLake.com FoxSports.com Today, Real Salt Lake will be holding a press conference to announce that beverage maker XanGo will become their kit sponsor starting in 2007.…
DESIGNATED PLAYER CHATTER
Published November 15, 2006
SI.com - Greg Lalas FoxSports.com - Nick Webster Now that the offseason is under way, the soccer media is having a field day talking about the new Designated Player Rule and what it…
TORONTO FC GETS TO ADD 10 PLAYERS ON FRIDAY
Published November 14, 2006
MLSNet.com The newest member of MLS will add ten players on Friday as the league will hold an expansion draft for Toronto FC at 1pm. There are already some interesting rumors flying…
HOUSTON CLAIMS 2006 MLS CUP ON PENALTIES
Published November 12, 2006
Dynamo are fast workers: one year, one title Onstad saves day ... then saves the ball Dy-no-mite! Houston wins MLS Cup For the first 105 minutes, the 2006 MLS Cup was not the most…
ABBY NAMED TO USWNT GOLD CUP ROSTER
Published November 9, 2006
US Soccer.com The USA will take on the winner of the Mexico-Trinidad & Tobago quarterfinal on Wednesday, Nov. 22, in one of the Women’s Gold Cup semifinals at The Home Depot Center.…
VALLOW AND DELICATE TO HOLD A HALF DAY CAMP ON NOVEMBER 24TH
Published November 9, 2006
SOCCER WITH THE RHINOS ON TURKEY BREAK!! JOIN SCOTT VALLOW and MATTHEW DELICÂTE of the ROCHESTER RHINOS for a HALF-DAY GOALKEEPER or STRIKER CAMP!! WHEN : November 24, 1-5pm WHERE :…
KC VOTERS MAKE WIZARDS MOVE TO PLAN B
Published November 8, 2006
SOCCER COMPLEX | A different financing proposal considered On Tuesday, Johnson County voters shot down a ballot issue that would have funded a 24 field youth and amateur soccer complex…
ATLANTA KICKS OFF THEIR OFFSEASON
Published November 7, 2006
Atlanta Silverbacks.com The Atlanta Silverbacks announced yesterday that they had re-signed former Rhino David Hayes to a new three year contract, as well as re-signing USL 1st…
THE OFFSEASON BEGINS FOR PLENTY OF MLS SQUADS
Published November 6, 2006
Washington Post.com Beyond the talk of Freddy Adu possibly moving across the pond, there are other tidbits of speculation out of DC that should be on interest to fans in Rochester. USL…
NEW ENGLAND AND HOUSTON ADVANCE TO THE 2006 MLS CUP FINAL
Published November 5, 2006
Both of the MLS Conference Final games yesterday featured an early goal by the road team. In the first game, it was all the scoring that would take place. In the second game, it was…
WAMBACH INJURES ANKLE IN PEACE QUEEN CUP
Published November 1, 2006
FoxSports.com The US defeated the Netherlands today by a 2-0 score in Peace Queen Cup to advance to the final where they will face Canada. However, the US will likely be without Abby…
MLS CONFERENCE FINALS ARE SET
Published October 29, 2006
It was a crazy weekend in the MLS playoffs. Only one team that entered Game 2 of their total goals series with a tie advanced. And penalty kicks played a big part in how 3 of the 4…
EL TRI GOING RED, WHITE, AND BLUE?
Published October 26, 2006
FoxSports.com A segment of Mexican fans had a hard time accepting that Mexico's World Cup team included Argentine-born forward Guillermo Franco and Brazilian-born midfielder Zinha.…
BETTING ON BECKHAM
Published October 24, 2006
SI.com First he was dropped from England's squad by new head man Steve McLaren. Now David Beckham is dealing with being benched by Real Madrid. After reports that contract extension…
CALLOWAY SIGNED TO THREE YEAR DEAL
Published October 23, 2006
RHINOS RE-SIGN LAURIE CALLOWAY Coach Calloway given three-year deal with Rhinos In a move that has been expected, the Rhinos re-signed head coach Laurie Calloway to a three year…
ROAD WARRIORS AND THE DAY OF THE GOAT
Published October 22, 2006
The MLS playoffs have begun. Saturday was the day of the Road Warriors as the best teams in each conference were each able to get a win away from home. In NY, DC United got a late goal…
GARBER STUMPING FOR TORONTO FC
Published October 19, 2006
Globe & Mail Toronto Sun Canada.com MLS Commish Don Garber was in Toronto this week talking up Toronto FC and discussing a number of areas of concern for fans. Garber was defending the…
MLS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Published October 18, 2006
MLSNet.com Here are my choices: Gatorade Rookie of the Year It has to be Chivas USA's Jonathan Bornstein. The 4th round pick out of UCLA played all but two minutes for Chivas USA this…
GOT BECKHAM?
Published October 17, 2006
Grant Wahl:Note to MLS: Get Beckham My favorite MLS non-story story is popping up yet again. I guess the powers that be have grown tired with speculating on who might be the next head…
MLS PLAYOFF PICTURE FINALIZED
Published October 15, 2006
Heading into this past weekend's action, it was 6 of the 8 teams that would battle to get to MLS Cup 2006 on November 12th at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas were already known. But,…
BRIAN BLISS VS EDDIE JOHNSON
Published October 12, 2006
USAToday.com Daytona Beach News-Journal KC Star In a stunning move, interim Kansas City Wizards head coach Brian Bliss has suspended US National Team forward Eddie Johnson for at least…
WAMBACH NOMINATED FOR FIFA WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Published October 11, 2006
FIFA.com FIFA has announced the list of the 20 nominees for the 2006 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year and Rochester's own Abby Wambach was included on the exclusive list. Abby was…
SCOTT SCHWEITZER NAMED THE FIRST HEAD COACH OF THE RAILHAWKS
Published October 10, 2006
RailHawks soccer team names head coach As expected, Carolina RailHawks managing partner Chris Economides will name ex-Rhino defender Scott Schweitzer as the first head coach in team…
RIP MOOCH
Published October 9, 2006
USSoccer.com Memories of "Mooch" MLSNet.com BigAppleSoccer.com USLSoccer.com USSoccerPlayers.com Yanks Abroad Soccer America: Remembering Mooch Klinsmann offered US and Mexican jobs?…
MY OFFSEASON GAMEPLAN
Published October 5, 2006
Heading in to the offseason, the Rhinos can go down a variety of paths in the attempt to both win a title next season and please a fanbase that wasn't exactly thrilled with a squad…
WHO SHOULD STAY AND WHO SHOULD GO
Published October 4, 2006
Since the season is over and the Rhinos are formulating their plans for the off season, I felt it was a great time to take the temperature of Rhino fans with regards who they would…
CLINT DEMPSEY NAMED US PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Published October 3, 2006
FoxSports.com Clint Dempsey beat out Kasey Keller and Brian McBride in being named the US Soccer Men's Honda Player of the Year. Dempsey was the lone US player to score in the 2006…
THE RHINOS NEED A BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS
Published October 2, 2006
The 2006 season is over. Currently, the team is doing their exit interviews with the players and formulating their plan to build a better team for next season. The question I'm left…
MONDAY MORNING MANAGER
Published October 1, 2006
By now everyone has digested the depressing 3-0 loss on Saturday night. After watching the tape (that Bertz offside was really, really close) and mulling it over, here is a few general…
TALE OF THE TAPE
Published September 28, 2006
I've stolen ideas for colums before and this feels like the right time to do a Nick Bakay rip off of his Tale of the Tape columns: In one corner we have the home team that has been in…
HANNIGAN OUT, ANDRACKI IN AS VALLOW'S BACK UP
Published September 26, 2006
D&C In a very surprising move, the Rhinos have dismissed back up goalkeeper Patrick Hannigan from the squad less than a week before the USL 1st Division Championship game to be held at…
SOCCERSAM.COM PACK THE PARK GROUP SALES CHALLENGE PRIZE UPDATE
Published September 26, 2006
The person that organizes the largest group and tells Norm that they are part of the SoccerSam.com Pack the Park Group Sales Challenge will receive a replica Juninho DaSilva jersey and…
SEBRANGO APPEALING HIS SUSPENSION
Published September 25, 2006
Vancouver appeals Sebrango's penalty Whitecaps win on field, losing off it The USL has already said that they won't overlook Sebrango's second yellow card versus Montreal on Sunday for…
THE USL 1ST DIVISION TITLE GAME IS COMING TO PAETEC PARK
Published September 24, 2006
The 2006 USL 1st Division title game is set and it will be the Vancouver Whitecaps heading to Rochester to take on the Rhinos at PAETEC Park. The game will be at 7pm on Saturday,…
RHINOS RELEASE 2007 SEASON TICKET PRICES AND UNVEIL SUPPORTER'S SECTIONS
Published September 21, 2006
The Rochester Rhinos have announced season ticket prices for the 2007 season and they have rolled back the prices on a variety of locations. Club seats in sections 106-108 were $600 in…
CHARLESTON'S BEN HOLLINGSWORTH DONE FOR THE YEAR
Published September 20, 2006
Hollingsworth suffers broken foot will miss remainder of Battery season The Charleston Battery got some bad news over the weekend when co-leading scorer and 2006 USL 1st Division 1st…
WHAT IS IT WITH REFS AND THE BATTERY ON THE ROAD?
Published September 18, 2006
ENDI.com Apparently the fans in Rochester aren't the only ones that were upset with the way local refs handled a match in which the Charleston Battery were the visiting team. On…
CHARLESTON ADVANCES TO FACE THE RHINOS
Published September 17, 2006
The Charleston Battery earned their first win over the Puerto Rico Islanders last night with a 1-0 win in Puerto Rico to take their first round playoff series 3-2 on aggregate.…
RHINOS ROLL IN HARRISBURG
Published September 16, 2006
In an attempt to stay sharp during their week off before facing either the Puerto Rico Islanders or the Charleston Battery in the USL 1st Division semifinals, the team headed south to…
USL 1ST DIVISION PLAYOFFS KICK OFF TONIGHT
Published September 14, 2006
In the series that the Rhinos will be watching very closely, the Charleston Battery take on the Puerto Rico Islanders starting tonight at Blackbaud Stadium. And while the Battery are…
ABBY DELIVERS
Published September 13, 2006
Just like in her last US Women's National Team game in Rochester, Abby Wambach didn't disappoint the home crowd last night as she had yet another two goal effort in the 3-1 US win over…
US SOCCER'S DEBUT AT PAETEC PARK IS UPON US
Published September 12, 2006
The weather forecast is less than stellar and everyone has their list of excuses at the ready, but tonight is the night that PAETEC Park makes it's US Soccer debut live on ESPN2. If…
MARTINEZ AND VALLOW NAMED TO THE USL 1ST DIVISION TEAM OF THE WEEK
Published September 11, 2006
Team of the Week - 21 Scott Vallow's 13th and 14th shutouts of the season earned him a spot on this week's USL 1st Division Team of the Week. Vallow ended the regular season leading…
AARAN LINES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE 22ND
Published September 10, 2006
After Aaran Lines picked up his fifth caution of the season, some Rhino fans were wondering if that meant that he was going to be suspended for the Rhinos first playoff game on Friday,…
USL 1ST DIVISION PLAYOFFS ARE SET
Published September 10, 2006
The Rhinos now have their list of potential opponents in the semifinals narrowed down to two teams: Charleston and Puerto Rico After the Rhinos went down to Charleston and played the…
JUST WIN, BABY!
Published September 9, 2006
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis loves the saying "Just win, baby!". Well, that phrase pretty much sums up last evening's game between the Rhinos and the Minnesota Thunder. It wasn't the…
SO MUCH FOR THE OPEN CUP FINAL AT PAETEC PARK
Published September 6, 2006
The finals for the 2006 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are set. And despite the fact that neither semifinal last evening could even draw 7000 fans out to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois or…
SIX POINT WEEKEND
Published September 5, 2006
In the late season push to at least get a first round playoff bye, the Rhinos had a huge weekend and secured six points in a tough two games in two nights scheduling nightmare versus…
KC WIZARDS ARE SOLD TO LOCAL OWNERS
Published August 31, 2006
Wizards sold to Kansas City investors Wizards sold to local group, will remain in area New owners also new fans Well, it looks like you can cross off the Kansas City Wizards as a…
WHO'S HOT/WHO'S NOT
Published August 29, 2006
If were to merely look at the last 5 games, here is how the USL 1st Division Standings would look (overall ranking in parentheses): 1) Miami FC (Currently 5th) - 4-1-0 12 pts 2)…
THE UNOFFICIAL/OFFICIAL SOCCERSAM.COM FINAL STANDINGS PREDICTIONS CONTEST
Published August 27, 2006
Here is your chance to win your choice of 2 free club seats or 4 seats in Section 132 for the 2007 Rochester Rhinos season. All you have to do is correctly predict the 6 playoff teams…
IS PAT ONSTAD THE PLAYMAKER THE RHINOS NEED?
Published August 23, 2006
Dominant Dynamo advance in USOC Not only did Pat Onstad get a clean sheet in Houston's 3-0 win over FC Dallas in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals yesterday. But, he also got an assist on…
IS THE GLASS HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY?
Published August 20, 2006
In their last three league matches, the Rhinos have gone 0-1-2 versus the 11th and 12th placed teams in the league in the Minnesota Thunder and the Toronto Lynx. Getting 2 out of a…
ATTENDANCE WORRIES?
Published August 15, 2006
A lot has been made recently about attendance at PAETEC Park and at the newer MLS stadiums such as Toyota Park (home of the Chicago Fire) and Pizza Hut Park (home of FC Dallas). But…
ATTENTION PAETEC SHOPPERS
Published August 12, 2006
A lot has been made of the concession prices at PAETEC Park versus what prices are like at Frontier Field and the Blue Cross Arena. Since I was forced to attend the Red Wings game on…
FREE KICKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD OF SOCCER
Published August 7, 2006
Greg Howes and Scott Vallow named to the USL 1st Division Team of the Week USLSoccer.com Howes makes it for his game winning goal late in the Atlanta game and Scott Vallow makes it for…
CARDIAC KIDS COME THROUGH IN THE END
Published August 5, 2006
The Rhinos went with a really young lineup last night against the Atlanta Silverbacks due to some starters nursing injuries that made them unavailable for the game (Frankie Sanfilippo…
MISSED IT BY THAT MUCH
Published August 2, 2006
I was so ready for the headline to be "Survive and Advance" as the Rhinos and the Revolution played 120 minutes of scoreless soccer and it headed to PKs. Especially after Scott Vallow…
FEELING THE LOVE
Published August 1, 2006
ClintDempsey.com Although Clint Dempsey won't be making the trip to Rochester, he is obviously feeling the passion that Rochester has for it's team and the sport of soccer. I know…
SEDGEWICK JOINS THE IMPACT
Published August 1, 2006
Impact.com Former Rhino Bill Sedgewick finally signed with the Montreal Impact. This was a move that was rumored during the offseason, but never happened. But, at the roster freeze…
IT'S TIME TO PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999
Published July 31, 2006
MLSNet.com RevsSoccer.net RhinosSoccer.com The biggest news coming out of the training sessions today was that New England and US Men's National Team star Clint Dempsey did not make…
RHINOS MAKE DEADLINE MOVES
Published July 30, 2006
The Rhinos have announced a few moves at the USL roster freeze deadline. Billy Andracki has been signed as an emergency goalkeeper and the Rhinos have picked up former Charleston…
A MUST HAVE THREE POINTS
Published July 29, 2006
While their season wouldn't have been over on Friday night, the Rhinos really did need those three points when the Seattle Sounders paid a visit to PAETEC Park. And things weren't…
SCREAMING FOR SILENCE
Published July 27, 2006
For almost as long as the Rochester Rhinos have been around, there have been debates over the volume, the content, and the frequency of interruptions by the PA system at home games.…
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Published July 24, 2006
It was really nice to see the announcement today by the Rhinos that rookies Kenney Bertz and Patrick Hannigan were going to visit the kids at Camp Good Days and Special Times today and…
IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE?
Published July 22, 2006
I know Toronto is better than their record and the Rhinos were missing John Ball thanks to a yellow card accumulation, but they have got to be better than they showed on Friday. Aaran…
I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE
Published July 15, 2006
I've got all this pent up frustration building and I just need to let it all out before my head explodes. I know I should have done a match review for one of the greatest regular…
REAL SALT LAKE MOVES ON TO PLAN B
Published July 15, 2006
Here is the latest on the Real Salt Lake stadium front: Salt Lake Tribune: Stadium schemes keep on coming Salt Lake Tribune: If RSL likes the new plan, it sure isn't saying Deseret…
DAY 3 OF THE REAL SALT LAKE WORLD AND MORE
Published July 13, 2006
Here is a look at what the various newspapers are saying a day after Real Salt Lake owner Dave Checketts held a media conference call about the future of the team and their attempts to…
AS SALT LAKE TURNS
Published July 12, 2006
We are now into Day 2 of the Real Salt Lake rumor cycle. Here are the latest stories on the future of Real Salt Lake: D&C: Rhinos confirm talk with MLS club in Utah Devo was able to…
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Published July 12, 2006
Last night, the Rhinos entered the 2006 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament in the 3rd round versus the New Hampshire Phantoms of the USL 2nd Division. Unfortunately, only the most…
REAL ROCHESTER????????
Published July 11, 2006
Before anyone gets too excited, I'm first going to say that I believe this is yet just another tease for fans in Rochester that would like to see an MLS team play in PAETEC Park. But,…
I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW
Published July 10, 2006
I'm over a day late, but I was still absorbing what I saw on Sunday afternoon and needed time for it all to sink in. That World Cup Final between Italy and France was one of the…
ERIC WYNALDA'S FAVORITE LINE APPLIES
Published July 8, 2006
Former US National Team star and current ABC/ESPN soccer analyst Eric Wynalda has a favorite line: "Players win games, coaches lose games, and referees ruin games." Well, the last…
SHOW HIM THE MONEY!
Published July 6, 2006
London's Daily Telegraph is reporting that the US Soccer Federation is willing to offer German National Team Coach Jurgen Klinsmann a little under $3 million per year to replace Bruce…
PERSONAL REASONS
Published July 4, 2006
Former French International and current NY Red Bull Youri Djorkaeff missed last night's game between the Red Bulls and the LA Galaxy for what is being called "personal reasons" . What…
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
Published July 3, 2006
The first place Vancouver Whitecaps came to town last night as the Rhinos were on their fourth attempt to get a win in PAETEC Park. With a record of 0-1-6 in their last seven and three…
THE REVS COULD BE COMING! THE REVS COULD BE COMING!
Published June 30, 2006
US Open Cup 4th Round Pairings Announced If the Rhinos can advance past the New Hampshite Phantoms on July 12th at PAETEC Park, they will earn the right to host US Men's National Team…
COMING UP EMPTY IN MONTREAL, AGAIN
Published June 28, 2006
Heading into last evening's game in Montreal, the Rhinos hadn't scored a goal in their last 10 games at Claude-Robillard Sports Complex. Rochester scored its last goal in Montreal on…
SOME MORE ONE TOUCH STARTING IN NY
Published June 27, 2006
No Mo in New York The Red Bulls finally let head coach Mo Johnston go and assistant Richie Williams will serve as interim head coach until a permanent replacement is found. Cue the…
ONE GAME CHANGES EVERYTHING
Published June 25, 2006
Heading into Saturday's game versus the rival Montreal Impact, I was in a pretty bitter mood. I had very high expectations about what the opening of PAETEC Park would be like and what…
IN A DAZE
Published June 22, 2006
Is Montreal really coming to town tomorrow evening? Honestly, my head has been swimming since the US bowed out versus Ghana yesterday. Usually, I look at the glass as half full. But,…
THE BIGGEST GAME IN US HISTORY
Published June 21, 2006
A lot of people are saying that today's game versus Ghana, with a berth in the round of 16 on the line, is the biggest game in the history of US soccer. But that got me thinking about…
FANNIES IN THE SEATS - ROCHESTER VS MLS
Published June 18, 2006
With the opening of PAETEC Park, the Rochester Rhinos control their venue for the first time in their history. And the hope was that with a seating capacity of 13,768 and beautiful…
A TALE OF TWO GAMES
Published June 17, 2006
Yesterday was a very full day for soccer fans everywhere, but especially here in Rochester. While both games that I cared about had similar results, those results left me with very…
PLAY BEAUTIFUL
Published June 16, 2006
In Nike Soccer's Joga Bonito campaign ad about the US Men's National Team, Eric Cantona says that what makes a great team is eleven players believing in each other. Against the Czech…
MARK JULY 12TH ON YOUR CALENDAR
Published June 15, 2006
Round 3 pairings announced The Rochester Rhinos will host either the New Hampshire Phantoms from the USL 2nd Division or Milford International of the USASA on July 12th at 7:30pnm at…
US SOCCER - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Published June 14, 2006
In light of the massive disappointment versus the Czech Republic on Monday afternoon some people are pointing fingers, some people are starting to give soccer in the US it's last…
THAT'S GONNA LEAVE A MARK
Published June 12, 2006
Yesterday was supposed to be a day where the US took on a top European team on European soil and announced that they had arrived as a world soccer power. Unfortunately, things don't…
US SOCCER ATTACKS TODAY!
Published June 11, 2006
The road to Germany for the US National Team started in Columbus Crew Stadium on June 13, 2004. The US defeated Grenada 3-0 that day with DeMarcus Beasley scoring twice and Kasey…
ONE TOUCH FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Published June 10, 2006
I've been sitting in from of my nine inch black and white TV watching the World Cup (and even Chivas USA at FC Dallas) all weekend. So here are some quick one touch takes from around…
FORGET THE AVIAN FLU, THE WORLD CUP COLD IS COMING!
Published June 7, 2006
I've already requested vacation time for the US versus the Czech Republic and Ghana. But, around the world 24 hour flus will be on the rise for the next month as the World Cup kicks…
WE'RE GETTING THE BAND BACK TOGETHER
Published June 6, 2006
Frank Yallop named the new coach in LA Star player is Landon Donovan? Check Head coach is Frank Yallop? Check A day after Alexi Lalas fired the coach that everyone expected him to fire…
THE PAETEC PARK EXPERIENCE
Published June 5, 2006
I have been struggling with what to write about my experience at PAETEC Park on Saturday night. I've been struggling because I want to say nothing but great things about the stadium…
YOU GET OUT OF LINE, YOU GET WHACKED
Published June 5, 2006
Lalas fires Steve Sampson Well, that only took slightly longer than I expected. Honestly, I was mildly surprised that Sampson didn't get fired after the Galaxy lost all five of their…
IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES. IT WAS THE WETTEST OF TIMES.
Published June 3, 2006
So maybe having it rain so much that the Red Wings took their balls and bats home last night wasn't a matter of the soccer gods wanting the Rhinos to have the spotlight all to…
2006 US OPEN CUP FINAL - LIVE FROM PAETEC PARK?
Published June 1, 2006
Last evening, Rhinos President Frank DuRoss was on with Bob Matthews. At the end of the segment, Frank was asked about whether the 2006 US Open Cup Final could be played at PAETEC…
KILLING THE SI COVER JINX - 2006 EDITION
Published May 31, 2006
If being placed into some people's choice for the "Group of Death" in this year's World Cup with the Czech Republic, Italy, and Ghana wasn't bad enough, the US Men's National Team now…
DON GARBER IS TALKING EXPANSION
Published May 30, 2006
Kansas City Star MLS Commissioner Don Garber recently talked about what he feels the San Jose area needs to do to make an MLS team thrive the second time around. Garber talked about…
FOUR DAYS UNTIL THE OPENER
Published May 29, 2006
I went down to watch the Rhinos practice today. Partly to see how the team looks and partly to see how PAETEC Park looks less than a week before it's big unveiling. What I saw was both…
NOW THAT THE ROAD TRIP IS OUT OF THE WAY
Published May 28, 2006
Saturday evening the Rhinos didn't score, but for the sixth time on their seven game road trip, they didn't give up a goal either. So, the Rhinos were more than happy to kiss their…
THE NIGHTMARE IN NASHVILLE
Published May 24, 2006
The US Men's National Team started their three game Send Off Series Tuesday evening in Nashville versus Morocco. Not only was the 1-0 loss not the result the US squad was looking for,…
A TICKET SUITABLE FOR FRAMING
Published May 23, 2006
Once a dream, now a reality I like that slogan a lot. Especially since June 3rd is getting closer and closer every day. Yesterday, I went down to pick up my family's season tickets.…
A SCORELESS DRAW NEVER FELT SO GOOD
Published May 22, 2006
The Rhinos have completed the first 6 games of their 7 game road trip prior to opening up PaeTec Park with a 5-0-1 record and having only allowed one goal against after playing the Bob…
THE RHINOS KEEP ROLLING ON THE ROAD
Published May 19, 2006
With a showdown against a fellow undefeated team looming on Monday evening, Rhinos head coach Laurie Calloway opted to start a mostly younger lineup last evening in Portland. But, that…
IT AIN'T OVER TILL IT'S OVER
Published May 17, 2006
http://aleague.uslsoccer.com/home/133077.html http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/stats/2006/117014.html…
THE OWLS ARE COMING TO PAETEC PARK
Published May 16, 2006
http://www.swfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/News/0,,10304~830262,00.html English club Sheffield Wednesday is the first confirmed international opponent for the Rochester Rhinos at PaeTec…
2006 FAST FERRY CUP - ROUND 1
Published May 14, 2006
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis has a famous saying "Just Win, Baby!". Well, the Rochester Rhinos might be uttering that line after their first encounter with the Toronto Lynx. The…
TORONTO FC, EH?
Published May 10, 2006
http://toronto.fc.mlsnet.com/MLS/t280/ Today it became official. Toronto FC will join MLS in 2007 as possibly the 13th team in the league and the first to be located outside of the US.…
MATCH PREVIEW -- WEEK TWO
Published May 9, 2006
The Rhinos showed Toronto what for in 2005, winning each of their four meetings by a combined 10 goals to 4 (including the May 31 hat-trick from He Who Shall Not Be Named). The Lynx…
THE SOCCER SAM TV SHOW IS BACK!
Published May 9, 2006
It's baaaaaaack. The Soccer Sam Show will hit local airwaves Saturday night at midnight on WB 16 and will re-air at noon on Sunday. Soccer Sam is back as the host and Roxanna Fantauzzo…
BALL NAMED USL 1ST DIVISION PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Published May 8, 2006
http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/honors/131807.html Yesterday, the USL released their Teams of the Week for Week 3 and the Rhinos were one of two teams to place three players on the USL 1st…
2 DOWN, 5 TO GO
Published May 7, 2006
If anyone was concerned that a 7 game road trip to open the 2006 USL 1st Division season would put the Rhinos into an early season hole, they shouldn't be concerned any longer. Less…
WELCOME TO MIAMI
Published May 5, 2006
The Rochester Rhinos opened the 2006 campaign in Miami last night and things couldn't have gone much better as they handed the USL 1st Division expansion side their first loss in a 3-0…
23 TICKETS PUNCHED, NAME THE CANNON, AND MORE
Published May 4, 2006
20 out of 23 ain't bad http://www.ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_280933.html I won't take credit for Chris Albright being in and Frankie Hejduk being out due to Hey Dude's ACL…
MATCH PREVIEWS -- WEEK ONE
Published May 2, 2006
So this is uncomfortable. How can someone write a preview for a match against a team that has played just one match, who may or may not feature the service of the most decorated and…
A SOCCER NATION WAITS
Published May 1, 2006
US Men's National Team manager Bruce Arena will make 23 men very happy today as he will unveil the initial 23 man roster for the US team that will head to Germany and take part in the…
COULD THE BRITISH BE COMING?
Published May 1, 2006
Over a month ago, the Seattle Sounders announced that Coca-Cola Championship club Cardiff City would be visiting Qwest Field on July 18th. This past week, the Portland Timbers…
RHINOS CLOSE OUT PRESEASON WITH WIN
Published April 27, 2006
The Rochester Raging Rhinos closed out the 2006 preseason with a 3-0 win over Syracuse University at MCC today. Head Coach Laurie Calloway must have worked the team hard after the 1-0…
WHERE'S ROMARIO?
Published April 27, 2006
Sunday afternoon, Miami FC opened their inaugural USL 1st Division season versus the Montreal Impact. It was also to be the day that Brazilian legend Romario made his US pro debut.…
DOING THE RED BULL THING
Published April 26, 2006
DC United forward Alecko Eskandarian missed most of last season due to the effects of a concussion sustained when New England goalkeeper Matt Reis' knee landed upside Alecko's head…
THE SHAKE UP IN NEW YORK CONTINUES
Published April 19, 2006
Well, the rumored move from New York to LA for Alexi Lalas finally happened this week when he resigned as the President and General Manager of Red Bull New York and accepted the…
THE SEARCH FOR CHEMISTRY CONTINUES
Published April 17, 2006
The Rhinos took on Hartwick College in their fifth preseason game last night at Roberts Wesleyan College. At the end of the game the scoreboard said that the Rhinos had won 3-0, but…
PRESEASON GAME ON!
Published April 15, 2006
Yesterday at Aquinas High School, the Rochester Rhinos made their local preseason debut with a solid 3-1 victory over the Toronto Lynx. The Rhinos started what could be very close to…
ROCHESTER SOCCER LEGEND PASSES ON
Published April 13, 2006
Former Rochester Lancers co-owner Pat Dinolfo passed away this week. In 1967, Pat and Charlie Schiano put together a group that purchased a team in the ASL and they named that team the…
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
Published April 12, 2006
On Monday April 10th, Julia DiVeronica, Jeff's grandmother, passed away at the age of 93. Sam and I would like to take a moment to pass on our thoughts and prayers to the entire…
WHERE WAS THE SMART CHIP BALL WHEN CHIVAS NEEDED IT?
Published April 12, 2006
FIFA and adidas had been hoping that a smart chip soccer ball would be ready in time for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Unfortunately, the technology wasn't deemed ready by the powers…
LEAVING A LASTING IMPRESSION
Published April 11, 2006
For players looking to play their way on to the 23 man World Cup roster for the US National Team, last night was all about making a strong last impression on US Manager Bruce Arena and…
MOVING DAY
Published April 9, 2006
Friday was moving day at the Masters. Sunday was moving day for most of the participants of Rhinos training camp in Cary, NC. The Rhinos broke camp on Sunday with some players headed…
A NEW ERA BEGINS
Published April 7, 2006
This morning it was bitterly cold at Roberts Wesleyan College, but that didn't stop the new era in women's soccer in Rochester from getting underway. A dozen young women, including…
DID THE RHINOS RETIRE DOUG MILLER'S #19?
Published April 5, 2006
The Rhinos made their preseason debut yesterday in a 2-1 loss to the Charleston Battery at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, NC. Cary soccer fan Jarrett Campbell posted pictures of the match…
QUESTION THE ANSWERS
Published April 4, 2006
One of my favorite albums of all times is The Mighty Mighty BossTones Question The Answers . And while none of the songs are overly deep, the title really stuck with me for a long…
MITCHELL ROWE SPEAKS OUT ON PAETEC PARK
Published April 2, 2006
After yesterday's front page story on PaeTec Park, former City of Rochester employee Mitchell Rowe felt that he wanted to speak out on what he sees as a great project. The following is…
MLS' 11TH SEASON IS UNDER WAY
Published April 2, 2006
I was lucky enough to see most of 4 of the 6 MLS matches this past weekend. And while the level of play in MLS has been debated, I thought that, for at least one weekend, MLS provided…
ANOTHER EX-RHINO HEADED TO MONTREAL?
Published April 1, 2006
On yesterday's Kick This! show, Soccer Sam predicted that former Rhino MF Adauto Neto will sign with the Montreal Impact later this week. Neto is currently playing indoors for the…
2ND WEEK OF JULY SHAPING UP TO BE A BIG ONE
Published March 30, 2006
Two announcements over the past two days will make the second week of July a big one in Rochester. US Soccer announced the schedule and format for the 2006 US Open Cup tournament this…
RUMOR OF THE WEEK
Published March 27, 2006
An unnamed source has said that the USL is talking about bringing back an All-Star game. And preliminary talks would place the 2006 USL 1st Division All Star game in SAS Soccer Park in…
WHO'S CAMPING WITH THE RHINOS?
Published March 27, 2006
The Rhinos have a lot of new faces running around SAS Soccer Park with Training Camp 2006 kicking off yesterday. The key returnees from last year's squad are Goalkeeper Scott Vallow,…
RYAN SUAREZ TURNS DOWN RHINOS' OFFER
Published March 25, 2006
In an attempt to fill the holes created in the central defense by the retirement of Scott Schweitzer and the move of Craig Demmin to Virginia Beach, the Rhinos offered a contract to…
HANGING IN THE OWNER'S BOX WITH FRANK DUROSS
Published March 23, 2006
With only 10 weeks until the Rhinos home opener at PaeTec Park, Rhinos President Frank DuRoss takes some time out of his very busy schedule to answer some questions about the new home…
CHEMISTRY 101
Published March 20, 2006
The 2006 edition of the Rochester Rhinos will be one huge chemistry experiment. This offseason the Rhinos have lost 5 of their core leaders with the retirements of Doug Miller, Rene…
FILLING THE HOLES IN CENTRAL DEFENSE
Published March 16, 2006
Well, Craig Demmin will not be back with the Rhinos. Craig came out yesterday and said that he is committed to join the Virginia Beach Mariners of the USL 1st Division and that he…
GETTING TO KNOW CHAD SEVERS
Published March 14, 2006
Last season, Chad Severs had a very successful rookie pro season with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL 2 nd Division. Chad finished the 2005 season second in the USL 2 nd…
OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN
Published March 14, 2006
After spending much of the offseason debating whether to return to the Rhinos for the 2006 season, captain and defender Scott Schweitzer has decided to retire and concentrate on his…
OH NO, IT'S ONANDI LOOOOOOOOOOWE
Published March 13, 2006
http://aleague.uslsoccer.com/home/124333.html Onandi Lowe will provide Miami FC with an enormous talent and a player that is used to the USL 1st Division after his time with the…
GETTING TO KNOW ADAM BARTLETT
Published March 6, 2006
With Dusty Hudock moving back to the Charleston Battery, the Rhinos were in the market for a new goalkeeper to back up Scott Vallow in 2006. Last season, Adam Bartlett came and trained…
ADAM BARTLETT SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Published March 5, 2006
After reading the article I wrote recently about his reported travels after getting released by Newcastle United, Rhinos rookie goalkeeper Adam Bartlett sent an e-mail setting the…
EATING AND TALKING WITH LAURIE CALLOWAY AND MATTHEW FORD
Published March 5, 2006
This past Saturday not only did Rhinos Head Coach Laurie Calloway and new Rhinos, Rattlers, and PaeTec Park Executive Vice President Matthew Ford come in studio for Kick This!, but…
ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK
Published March 2, 2006
The Rhinos took one step forward with the news last week that veteran defender Tenywa "T-Bone" Bonseu was expected back with the club for the 2006 season. But, this week comes news…
GETTING TO KNOW RHINOS ROOKIE DANNY KRAMER
Published February 28, 2006
When back up Goalkeeper Dusty Hudock wanted to return home to Charleston, SC, the Rhinos gave him his wish. The trade netted the Rhinos the 5 th overall pick in the 2006 USL 1 st…
BONSEU NOW EXPECTED BACK
Published February 26, 2006
Despite previous reports, Rhinos Head Coach Laurie Calloway said that he expects Tenywa "T-Bone" Bonseu to be back with the Rhinos in 2006. On Kick This!, the coach said that money had…
RHINOS BACKUP GOALKEEPER HAS BEEN A BUSY GUY
Published February 26, 2006
http://www.nufc.com/2005-06html/unlikely.html Ever crossed your mind where those black and white clad gladiators ended up after they were escorted into Barrack Road for the final time…
WHERE THE RHINOS ROSTER STANDS TODAY
Published February 22, 2006
Goalkeepers : Out: Dusty Hudock (Charleston) - In: Adam Bartlett The Rhinos have my choice for 2005 Rhinos MVP Scott Vallow returning and young English goalkeeper Adam Bartlett under…
RIVAS RETIRES AND OTHER VETS DON'T LOOK TO BE BACK
Published February 21, 2006
http://www.rochesterdandc.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060222/SPORTS05/602220345/1023 Rene Rivas announced his retirement yesterday due to the ankle injury that ended his 2005…
30 DAYS UNTIL THE RHINOS COMBINE OPENS
Published February 19, 2006
Today is Monday, February 20th. That means there are 30 days until the Rochester Raging Rhinos open up their 2006 player combine in Cary, NC and 34 days until training camp officially…
KICK THIS, THE SOCCER SHOW
Published February 17, 2006
Hey! If you missed any of Kick This this past Saturday, you're in luck! Now, you can hear each week's program whenever you want! Check back here for our weekly archives of Kick This,…
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