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Rhinos Name Sancho Assistant Coach, Sign Defender

April 9, 2009 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Rhinos announced today that defender Brent Sancho will serve the role as player/assistant coach for the club this season. Sancho enters his first season with Rochester after playing last season with the Atlanta Silverbacks.

In addition to USL-1 experience with Portland (2001-02) and Charleston (2000), the Trinidad and Tobago native has earned 43 caps with the T&T national team. His play with the national team has also garnered him World Cup experience against England, Sweden and Paraguay in the 2006 tournament.

"I am excited about working with Brent and am pleased he accepted this role" said Rhinos Head Coach Darren Tilley. "In the short span of time that he has been with us, the players have accepted him and I am confident that his abilities as a player will transfer into coaching."

The 6'1" 195 pound defender signed a two-year deal with the Rhinos in late February. "I'm very excited about the opportunity" said Sancho. "Looking down the road at life after football the chance to work under Darren presents itself as a tremendous opportunity"

The Rhinos also announced today the signing of defender Darren Kenton. A 30-year old native of Wandsworth, England brings over 250 games of English soccer experience to Rochester, most of that coming as a member of Norwich City which plays its games in the Championship League (England's second highest division after the Premier League).

After a spell with Leeds United, he most recently played for Cheltenham Town and Leicester City, both of which play their games in England's League One (third tier). Kenton has joined the club and is expected to be available for selection in Rochester's preseason match tonight against St. Bonaventure University in Olean. Kickoff for the match is slated for 7:00 p.m.

"He is a very good player" said Tilley. "He has a pedigree and experience that will be an asset to our club. He is versatile and will certainly help us this season."

Kenton's deal is for one year and is subject to USL and USSF approval.

EASTER EGG SEASON TICKET HUNT THIS SATURDAY

The Rhinos will be holding their first Easter Egg Season Ticket Hunt at Rochester Rhinos Stadium this Saturday, April 11th at 11:00 a.m. Fans interested in attending will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including free season tickets to the 2009 Rhinos season. In addition, Rhinos ticket representatives will be on hand with full season ticket packages on sale beginning at $99.00 All Rhinos players, Rhinestones and Rex the Rhino mascot will be on hand for the event.

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