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The Rhinos clinched home-field advantage

October 19, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


ROCHESTER, NY - The Rhinos clinched home-field advantage for the USL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals by inning their final three matches, claiming the #4 seed! Rochester defeated the New York Red Bulls II 2-1 in a very tight affair on Saturday to pull off a season-ending three-match winning streak. This came after a 1-0 win over Bethlehem Steel FC and a 2-0 road win against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

Rochester will take on the #5 Charlotte Independence in a rematch of last year's quarterfinal matchup, where the teams were identically seeded. Rochester won that match 3-1 to and moved onto the Conference Semi-Finals where they would fall to eventual champions New York Red Bulls II in 3-3 (5-4) in penalties.

Charlotte; who were at the top of the Eastern Conference for much of the year, comes into the match on a five-match losing streak.

Kickoff is at 6:05PM on Saturday, October 21st. Gates open at 4:45PM.

Thank you to 13WHAM for a great profile piece on the Rhinos season!

Should the Rhinos win AND #8 Bethlehem Steel FC defeat #1 Louisville City FC, the Rhinos will host the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals next Saturday, October 28th at 6:05PM. See bracket below or go to USLsoccer.com for more details.

Rhinos Practice is from 10am - 12 noon unless otherwise stated

As the Rhinos have been increasing in popularity this season, the Rhinos are requesting assistance from the local media to remind and encourage fans to arrive when the gates open an hour and fifteen minutes prior to kickoff. This will alleviate large walk-up crowds and allow fans to enjoy our pre-match promotions.

Per the team's request, we also encourage media to stay for post-match interviews with coaches and players.

Please call/text Blaise Bourgeois at 585-749-5189 or email at bbourgeois@rhinossoccer.com if you will either be coming to practice or to request an interview with a member of the Rhinos.

Wednesday, October 18th: OFF

Thursday, October 19th: Rhinos goalkeeper Kyle Morton to attempt kick over Genesee River @ Dinosaur Bar-B-Que @ 2PM.

Thursday, October 19th: Rhinos co-owners David & Wendy Dworkin LIVE on ESPN Rochester 95.7FM / 950AM @ 3:25PM.

Thursday, October 19th: Rhinos Head Coach Bob Lilley on the Carl Falk Show LIVE on Fox Sports 1280 WHTK @ 4:25PM (pending).

Saturday, October 21st: Rhinos player TBD on Kick This on Fox Sports 1280 WHTK, 11:45AM.

Saturday, October 21st: RHINOS vs. Charlotte Independence, 6:05PM.

FREE PARKING, fans encouraged to wear green.

Watch the match LIVE on ROC Sports Network - WBGT Channel 18/46.1

Listen to the match LIVE on ChosenSpotRadio.com

Sunday, October 22nd: OFF

Monday, October 23rd: Soccer is a Kick in the Grass w/ Rhinos guest TBD on WYSL 92.1FM / 1040AM @ 7:00PM.

Saturday, October 28th: USL Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: Time/Location TBD



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