Rochester Lady Lancers
Rochester Lady Lancers is an American women's soccer team based in Rochester, New York, founded in 2017. The team plays in the East conference of the United Women's Soccer league, in the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada.
| Founded | 2017 |
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| Ground | Marina Auto Stadium, Rochester, New York |
| Capacity | 13,768 |
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| General Manager | Marc Mandall |
| Coach | Salvatore Galvano |
| League | United Women's Soccer |
| 2018 | 3rd, East |
| Website | Club website |
History
The team launched alongside the rebranded men's Rochester Lancers NPSL side in April 2017.[1]
Team owner Salvatore 'SoccerSam' Fantauzzo hired coaches Sal Galvano and Loren Inglese to form the team within 30 days. The team was winless in 2017. The following season the team moved from Aquinas Institute to Marina Auto Stadium in downtown Rochester, NY. Sal Galvano took over the head coaching duties with his player/assistant coach, Brooke Barbuto. The team finished the season in 3rd place with a record of 5-3-2. Assistant Coach, Brooke Barbuto was named the MVP of the 2018 UWS Season.
Stadium
The Lady Lancers play home matches at Marina Auto Stadium
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Record | Regular Season | Playoffs |
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| 2017 | UWS | 0–9–1 | 7th, East Conference | Did not qualify |
| Year | League | Record | Regular Season | Playoffs |
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| 2018 | UWS | 5–3–2 | 3rd, East Conference | Did not qualify |
Players
2018 Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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2017 Roster
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- Lewis, Michael (April 8, 2017). "IN DUPLICATE: Lancers return with men's and women's teams". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved June 27, 2017.