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Rhinos Sancho and Fitzpatrick named to USL Team of the Week

May 13, 2009 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Rhinos defender Brent Sancho and midfielder Tiger Fitzpatrick were each named to the USL First Division Team of the Week this week for their performances against the Montreal Impact last Saturday.

Sancho's strong defensive play against the Impact helped the club win in Montreal for the second consecutive year. The first year Rhino from Trinidad and Tobago was credited clearing a ball off the line and breaking up two quality scoring chances for the Impact in helping Rochester preserve a 2-1 win.

Fitzpatrick, earned this week's honor with his game-winning goal against Montreal on Saturday. The left footed shot curled into the upper left corner, just past the outstretched arms of Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan. The goal was Fitzpatrick's first of the season.

RHINOS TO HOLD KICKOFF LUNCHEON AT ITALIAN AMERICAN SPORTS CLUB

The Rochester Rhinos will host a Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, May 27th at the Italian American Sports Club, located at 1250 Buffalo Road in Gates, N.Y.

The event includes a served lunch at noon and begins at 11:15 a.m. The festivities will include an introduction of the 2009 Rochester Rhinos soccer club. Tickets for the event are $20 each or $150 for a table of eight and can be purchased by calling (585) 889-4840 or by downloading the order form from the Rhinos website at www.rhinossoccer.com. Media wishing to attend the event should email Rhinos Director of Public Relations, Eric Trendel to confirm at Etrendel@rhinossoccer.com no later than Thursday, May 21.

RHINOS VIEWING PARTY TO BE HELD AT THE DISTILLERY

The Distillery, located at 1142 Mt. Hope Avenue in Rochester will host a Rhinos viewing party this Thursday, May 14 when the Rhinos travel to face the Portland Timbers at PGE Park. The match will be televised live on the Fox Soccer Channel (Time Warner Digital Cable Channel 212). Kickoff for the match is scheduled for 11:00 p.m.



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