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Rough Riders Ready For Phantoms

June 17, 2005 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Long Island Rough Riders News Release


This weekend the Rough Riders will travel north to face the New Hampshire Phantoms, Saturday June 18th at 7:30 PM. The game will be the second meeting of the two teams this season, with the Rough Riders taking the first match 2-1 at Mitchel Athletics Complex. The Rough Riders will look to get back in the win column after their loss against the Harrisburg City Islanders last Saturday. New Hampshire is coming off a 2-1 win over the Wilmington Hammerheads last Saturday, and currently resides in seventh place in the USL. Phantoms Almir Barbosa and Bjorn Hansen are currently tied with Rough Rider Derrick Etienne for 12th place in the USL standings for points accumulated, earning 7 points from 3 goals and one assist apiece. The Phantoms overall record is 3-6, with a home record of 2-1.

Next week will be our most exciting week of soccer yet! The Rough Riders will take on the Western Mass Pioneers at Mitchel Field on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:30 PM. The Rough Riders will attempt to get back to winning ways at home having recorded their first loss of the season to the Harrisburg City Islanders, 4-1. The Rough Riders will more than likely be without the services of captain Wilmer Cabrera, still recovering from a head injury sustained during the Harrisburg game.

On Thursday, the Rough Riders will be holding a press conference at the Global Sports Café in Medford at 12 noon. The gathering will focus on the progression of the season so far, the new player signings, as well as promote the upcoming events for the weekend. Head Coach Ronan Wiseman, Defender Gary Sullivan and Captain Wilmer Cabrera will be in attendance. For further information, contact the Rough Riders office.

Later on in the week, the Rough Riders will face the Northern Virginia Royals in the second half of a double header with the Lady Riders. Kickoff for the Lady Riders versus the Western Mass Lady Pioneers is at 5:30. Local politicians and dignitaries will be involved in the pre-game festivities. For ticket information visit our web site at www.liroughriders.com or call the office at 516-622-3900. Come out and enjoy a double dose of Long Island soccer!



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