USL-1 Rochester Rhinos

Steenkamp Earns USL Honors

Published on May 3, 2005 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


(Rochester, NY)... Rochester Raging Rhinos midfielder Lenin Steenkamp was named to the United Soccer League Team of the Week for Week 2 of the season earlier today. Portland Timbers forward Edwin Miranda was named the Overall Player of the Week in the First Division.

Steenkamp, the 5-11, 180-pound midfielder from Durban, South Africa, played the full 90 minutes in the Rhinos' 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps on April 30th. Steenkamp had two shots and five fouls in the match. This is the seventh time in his career that Steenkamp has earned USL weekly honors. In his 10th season with the organization, Steenkamp is the Rhinos all-time leader in games played (204), games started (178), minutes played (16,284), assists (29), shots (375) and fouls (265). Steenkamp is second in points (97) and third in goals (34).

Portland Timbers midfielder Edwin Miranda paced his squad to a 2-2 tie at home against the Minnesota Thunder Friday night, assisting on both first half goals. The following night, he stepped in as a defender to help lead the Timbers to a 2-1 road win over the rival Seattle Sounders on Saturday. The second-year midfielder also scored in the Timbers' season opener.

USL First Division Team of the Week
Pos Name Team Highlights
G Christian Fegler Atlanta Four saves in shutout against Charleston
D Mauricio Vincello Montreal Goal in 1-1 tie at Puerto Rico
D Alexis Rivera Puerto Rico Goal in 1-1 tie against Montreal
D Peter Luzak Richmond Solid play in 2-1 win over Toronto
M Edwin Miranda Portland Two assists in 2-2 tie against Minnesota
M Juninho DaSilva Puerto Rico Assist in 1-1 tie against Montreal
M Winston Griffiths Toronto Goal in 1-1 tie at Virginia Beach
M Lenin Steenkamp Rochester Solid play in 1-0 loss at Vancouver
F Kevin Wilson Montreal Two goals in 3-0 win at Puerto Rico
F Johnny Menyongar Minnesota 10-man equalizer for 2-2 draw at Portland
F Byron Alvarez Portland Goal, assist in 2-1 win at Seattle

The Rhinos will host the Puerto Rico Islanders on Saturday, May 7th at Frontier Field. The game will be broadcast locally on Fickle 93.3 FM and on the internet on www.rhinossoccer.com. The first 10,000 fans will receive magnet schedules, courtesy of Salvatore's. Tickets are available at the Frontier Field box office, or by calling the Rhinos ticket department at 585-454-5425.

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