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Long Island Rough Riders Mid-Week Update

July 27, 2005 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Long Island Rough Riders News Release


Plainview, NY; July 27, 2005 - With five games left in the season, the Long Island Rough Riders are preparing for a week of soccer that has serious playoff implications. In order for the Rough Riders to make the playoffs, they must win all five of their remaining games to put themselves in contention for the final playoff spot. The team has missed the playoffs twice since their inception, sitting out the post-season in 2001 and 2004.

The Rough Riders playoff quest will continue tonight as they take on the Harrisburg City Islanders in City Island, PA. Harrisburg City currently has 29 points and holds the fourth and final playoff spot. A win tonight would give Long Island 24 points and push them ahead of the Cincinnati Kings, who remain at 23 points with a loss to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 3-2 on Tuesday, July 26th. The Rough Riders will be seeking to avenge their first home loss at the hands of the Islanders, 4-1, on June 11 th.

The team will be led by USL Team of the Week members Gary Sullivan and Matt Chulis, both honored for their solid play in their 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Sunday, July 24th. This is Sullivan's fifth appearance on the team, while Chulis has been recognized twice this season.

The next Long Island Rough Riders home game will take place this Saturday, July 30th at 7:30 PM at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, NY. The Rough Riders will take on the first place Charlotte Eagles, who defeated the Rough Riders on May 13 th 2-1. Tickets are still available for this Saturday's game. $10 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-18, and $6 for groups of 12 or more. For more information, visit our web site at www.liroughriders.com or call (516) 622-3900.

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