USSF D-2 Rochester Rhinos

Rhinos Return to Action on Saturday Vs. Tampa Bay

September 7, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


ROCHESTER, NY - After fifteen days between matches, the Rochester Rhinos, winners of six of their last seven, will return to action this Saturday, September 11 when they kickoff against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at 7:00 p.m. at Marina Auto Stadium.

The Rhinos enter the match in second place in USL Conference play with 48 points overall, trailing first place Austin by just a point. The Aztex, who have two games in hand over Rochester will travel to face the Puerto Rico Islanders on Saturday night.

Rookie forward Isaac Kissi leads the Rhinos in goals (5) and points (12) in 2010. Fellow forward Andrew Hoxie tops the club charts in assists with five helpers. The club's goalkeeping duo of Scott Vallow and Neal Kitson rank second and third with a goals against average of (0.73) and (0.80) respectively

Leading the way for the Rowdies, who are currently in ninth with 28 points is Aaron King. King, a former member of the Charleston Battery has tallied nine goals thus far, placing him third overall in the league among goal scorers. Former Rhino Johnny Steele, Acquired in late July from the Vancouver Whitecaps has a goal and three assists in seven matches since joining the Rowdies.

Tickets for the match are available at the Marina Auto Stadium box office or online at www.ricketmaster.com. The first 1,500 kids ages 16 and under will receive Rochester Rhinos Silly Bandz.



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