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Rhinos Host US Open Cup Match Wednesday, May 14th

May 12, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


Rochester, NY... The Rochester Rhinos will host the Western Mass Pioneers (PDL) on Wednesday, May 14th at Sahlen's Stadium in the second round of the US Open Cup. Rochester, who is the only non-MLS team to win the US Open Cup since the MLS began play in 1996, is an astounding 29-14-5 in this tournament. Last year, the Rhinos were eliminated from the US Open Cup competition by the New England Revolution (MLS).

All tickets for this game are $5.00 with the gates opening up at 6:30pm. Parking in the Broad St. lot will be reduced to $2.00 for this game and fans 21+ can enjoy draft beers at the beer truck for $2.00 all game long. Purchase your US Open cup tickets by clicking here and pick them up at will call Wednesday night!

The Rochester Rhinos & Sahlen's Stadium would like to thank Dunkin Donuts, Faber Homes, The Hillside Family of Agencies, Pepsi & Wright Distributing for sponsoring this US Open Cup game!

Season ticket holders should use the last ticket in the package listed as "TBD."

The Rhinos are currently 2-1-4 in this early part of the 2014 USL PRO season and are coming off a draw against the defending champions, Orlando City. The Rhinos have only conceded six goals all year and only one at home. The Rhinos currently sit in a four-way tie for 4th place in the league.

In its 101st year, the 2014 US Open Cup, has many new features. The US Soccer Federation has revealed that this year's tournament will have the largest number of teams competing, an extra round, and weekend gameday. Being in its 101st year makes the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup the world's second-oldest continually running completion.

With an increase of the number of Division IV amateur teams, from 34 to 42, and the new professional teams bringing the total number of teams to 80. This is the most the tournament has had in the Modern Professional Era (1995-present). Because of the large field, the federation has added another round to the tournament. This year, the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will feature eight rounds with the champion gaining entry into the 2015-16 CONCACAF Champions League.

Tickets for all Rhinos matches can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, MVP Healthcare box office at Sahlen's Stadium, toll free at (800) 745-3000 or by calling (585) 454-KICK (5425).

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