Tag: Ted Dumitru
THOSE WE HAVE LOST: Members of the Lancers family who have passed away
Over the past decade, I have written obituaries for way too many members of the Rochester Lancers family, mostly for FrontRowSoccer.com and BigAppleSoccer.com. That has included players, coaches and a wife of an owner.
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FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: When Pele scored his first NASL goal 47 years ago today
After he signed with the New York Cosmos in 1975, Brazilian great Pele scored a goal in his inaugural match with the team in a friendly draw with the Dallas Tornado. Several weeks later, on June 27, 1975, he found the back of the net for his first North American Soccer League tally in a 3-0 win over the Rochester Lancers.
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SOME HOME COOKING: A history of openers for the original Rochester Lancers
With the Rochester Lancers kicking off two seasons with a doubleheader at Charles A. Schiano Sr. Field at Aquinas Institute Sunday afternoon, it is fitting to look back at the 14 home openers of the original version of the team.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH (Day 30): A tribute to the greatest player ever
Don’t get me into a debate as to who is the greatest soccer player ever.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: With some special memories, wishing the greatest soccer player ever a very happy 80th birthday
Sometime today, Oct. 23, I will lift a glass to the fabulous Pele, who is celebrating his 80th birthday.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Struber might be a no-name to U.S. fans, but he could make a name with the Red Bulls
What to make of the latest in the seemingly endless line of Red Bulls’ head coaches?
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THE GREAT INDOORS – Part II: Original Lancers set the table decades ago
After a four-year hiatus, the Rochester Lancers returned to play indoor soccer in two tournaments before the 1975 and 1976 North American Soccer League seasons.
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THE GREAT INDOORS — PART I: Original Lancers set the table decades ago
When the Rochester Lancers take to the Dome Arena field for their Major Arena Soccer League 2 opener against the Detroit Waza Flo Friday night, it may be the first game to be held at the Henrietta, N.Y. venue, but it won’t be the first time the sport has been played in the Flower City.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: Happy anniversary, Pele, still the greatest
Now, don’t get me into a debate as to who is the greatest soccer player ever.
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