2018 News
Gerber nets game winner; Lancers take season finale
Published July 8, 2018
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Doug Miller wanted Austin Gerber to put his recent struggles behind him. The Rochester Lancers forward listened to his coach’s advice. Gerber entered Saturday’s season finale in the 68thminute of what was then a scoreless match. Ten minutes later, he had the...
Playoff Push Begins Saturday For Lady Lancers
Published July 6, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Lady Lancers final two games are against the teams they’re chasing. They play the Rush at 2 p.m. Saturday on Charlie Schiano Sr. Field at Marina Auto Stadium, then finish the regular season at Buffalo against the Flash at 6 p....
A storybook return for Doug Miller as Lancers win
Published July 1, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Doug Miller (19) came out of retirement and delivered a goal in the 59th minute. (Photo: ROB DANIELS) The applause began as soon as fans saw Doug Miller make his way toward the scoring table and hand his substitution card to the fourth official. And then when re...
Despite Possession Domination, Lady Lancers Fall To Flash
Published July 1, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Taylor Wingerden scored the Lady Lancers lone goal in a 2-1 loss to the WNY Flash, Saturday afternoon. (Photo: ROB DANIELS) The roll was fun while it lasted for the Rochester Lady Lancers. Now the real work begins. Between June 9 and June 17, they rattled o...
It’s Miller Time one last time, Doug Miller to Play Tomorrow Night
Published June 29, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It’s Miller Time one last time Rochester Rhinos legend Doug Miller, the Lancers coach, will come out of retirement again, but this time it’s so he can play for the first time at the downtown soccer stadium. And considering Miller’s exploits for the Rhinos during their tim...
Lancers Leave it Late, Tie Erie 1-1
Published June 24, 2018
The Lancers came into today's game against the Erie Commodores in a must win situation to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They had tied Erie at home earlier this year, and were looking to get the edge on them in the season series. A fierce wind played a factor in the game, blowing...
Lancers fall to FC Buffalo 3-0, Putting Playoff Chances in Jeopardy
Published June 22, 2018
Robert E. Rich Sr. All High Stadium was the setting for the second matchup of the season between the Rochester Lancers and FC Buffalo. On an unusually cool mid-June night, it was a playoff 6 pointer, as a win for the Lancers would draw them even on points with Buffalo, and a Buffalo win would g...
Playoff Push: Lancers Head into Weekend with 2 Crucial Matchups
Published June 21, 2018
The Rochester Lancers missed the NPSL playoffs by 1 point in 2017, and this weekend could decide whether the Rochester Lancers inch closer to a playoff spot, or be sent home. In 2017, the 1st and 5th place finishers in the Midwest East Conference Division were only separated by 2 points, and this ye...
Rochester Lancers Summer Camps 2018
Published June 20, 2018
ROCHESTER LANCERS DAY CAMPS Young players have specific needs that if taught properly can insure a greater appreciation of the game. Rochester Lancers understands how important small group can impact the development of each player. Activities with this type of introduction will have a dramatic im...
Doug Miller finally will play at the stadium he helped build
Published June 18, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Doug Miller’s exploits during the first decade of the Rochester Rhinos existence helped generate unprecedented soccer enthusiasm in the city. The sport was so popular Rochester was coined Soccer Town, USA, even though the team played in the cramped confines of a baseball sta...