FAMOUS FIRSTS: In Lancers’ 56-year history
With the Rochester Lancers celebrating their 56th anniversary on Tuesday, here is a look at some famous firsts in the club’s history.
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Tag: Carlos Metidieri
RIP RENATO: Former Lancers standout and playoff hero Costa passes away
Renato Costa, the scoring star of the Rochester Lancers’ only North American Soccer League championship win and who played under two names during a pair of tenures with the team, has passed away.
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FAMOUS FIRSTS: In Lancers history
With the Rochester Lancers kicking off their home opening weekend in Major Arena Soccer League 2...
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH (DAY 5): Too close a call at Tara: When Lancers’ Black players experienced racism on and off the field in Atlanta in 1970
Since the Rochester Lancers were going to play a ridiculous back-to-back road games within 24 hours, reporter Alex Loj wrote in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle that they “will encounter their toughest North American Soccer League schedule of the season.” He was correct, although there were other reasons for it.
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THIS PARTY HAD A CERTAIN RING TO IT: Metidieri surprised with 1970 Lancers’ championship ring
Carlos Metidieri certainly got a surprise or two as he celebrated his 80th birthday this past weekend.
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