USL Rochester Rhinos

Rhinos Host Montreal Impact Reserves Friday Night

Published on June 6, 2013 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


ROCHESTER, NY... The Rochester Rhinos are hosting the Montreal Impact (MLS) Reserves in Sahlen's Stadium on Friday, June 5th, 2013 at 7:35PM. The Rochester Rhinos enter the match trailing the Charlotte Eagles by seven points for the eighth and final spot in the 2013 USL PRO Playoffs with 15 matches left to play.

The Rhinos will host 11 of those 15 matches in Sahlen's Stadium.

The Rochester Rhinos home-and-home series with the Impact Reserves this season is a result of Major League Soccer's groundbreaking affiliation with USL PRO that was announced by the two leagues in January. Every USL PRO team is scheduled to play two matches against MLS Reserve sides during the 2013 regular season. The results from the two matches will be reflected in the standings this season. The Impact's Reserve side contains a collection of recent MLS SuperDraft selections, new signings trying to break into the first team, and Impact Academy players trying to make the jump into professional soccer.

The Rochester Rhinos enter the match with Montreal in 12th place in the USL PRO table. Last weekend Rochester played back-to-back matches with a home match against the L.A. Blues on Friday and a match in Pittsburgh on Saturday night.

The Rhinos rescued a valuable draw with the Blues on Friday night when striker Tam McManus scored the game-tying goal in the 88th minute. However, Rochester's bus broke down on the overnight drive to Pittsburgh, and the team did not arrive at their hotel until 6:30AM Saturday morning. The road weary Rochester Rhinos could not build on their momentum from the night before, and they lost 3:0 in Pittsburgh. Despite the Rhinos slow start, they remain seven points behind Charlotte for the eighth and final playoff spot in the USL PRO table with 15 matches left to play.

THUNDERSTICKS, $1.00 DOGS & DRAFTS

GATES OPEN AT 6:30PM

It's a Friday Night Frenzy! Get to the stadium early to enjoy $1.00 hot dogs and drafts pre-game! The first 2,000 fans receive Thundersticks as they enter the gates.

Participate in our live pre-game show "The Rhinos Rundown" from 6:45pm - 7:15pm in the concourse near section 108. Hosts Joe Giuliano & Kyle Manscuk will be taking about the match, around the USL PRO and what is happening in soccer today. Ask your questions and bring a sign to win a prize!

Enjoy dinner at one of Rochester "Hometown" favorites like Bill Gray's, Red Osier, Simply Crepes, Nancy's Fried Dough & Cuppy's Coffee.

Families will enjoy the Adventures in Climbing "Kid's Zone" with bounce houses, climbing wall and human fooseball.

Kids, don't forget to be a part of our welcome tunnel and high five the Rhinos as they enter the playing field for introductions.

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