2018 News
Lancers ‘love’ the scoring magic Kissi provides in victory
Published June 17, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The way warm-ups were going, Isaac Kissi was wondering what he was even doing on the pitch of Charlie Schiano Sr. Field at Marina Auto Stadium. The magic in those feet had somehow betrayed him. “I couldn’t get anything on target,” he said. The one consolation: He w...
Barbuto continues to score, Lady Lancers continue to win
Published June 17, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA By now, the rest of United Women’s Soccer is well aware of the scoring prowess that Brooke Barbuto possesses. That doesn’t mean many teams can do anything to prevent her from finding the net, however. Barbuto’s terrific individual-effort goal in extra time near the end of...
French-Born Lepetit Gives Lancers A Spark; Lancers tie Cleveland 1-1
Published June 16, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The wake-up call will come early Saturday morning for James Lepetit. His native France begins play in the World Cup at 6 a.m. EDT with a Group C match against Australia. On Tuesday, he’ll get to sleep in. The other team he’s rooting for, Senegal, doesn’t play its opening...
Former Rhino Reyes Joins Lancers For The Weekend
Published June 14, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A full 10 years have passed since J.P. Reyes first played soccer in Rochester, but that doesn’t mean his love of the game has waned. “I’m as passionate as Soccer Sam,” Reyes said, referring to Sam Fantauzzo, the pizza entrepreneur and driving force behind the Rochester Lance...
Two for the Road: Lady Lancers Visit Big Apple for Two games This Weekend
Published June 8, 2018
By UWS Staff Saturday, June 9 Long Island Rough Riders vs. Rochester Lady Lancers 5:00 PM EDT – Hofstra University (Hempstead, NY) Long Island have vaulted up the table since the start of Week IV play, taking four points last weekend in a pair of matches in Western New York. And then, Ka...
06/05/18: Marko Mitrevski Interview
Published June 5, 2018
There is no denying that Marko Mitrevski is a tremendous soccer talent, however he has plenty of competition in his own family. His father Dragan was a standout for Gates-Chili High School and one of the best soccer players I have ever watched. His sister, Lady Lancer Bella Kohler played 4 year...
Mercy’s Rizzo intends to help Lady Lancers now, the country in the future, Lady Lancers tie Rough Riders 1-1
Published June 3, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For now, Dori Rizzo is quite happy to be helping to change the fortunes of the Rochester Lady Lancers. In the future, however, she intends to help change the country and, in the process, the planet through a career in politics. Just 16, Rizzo is completing her junior year...
Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense, Lancers fall to FC Buffalo 4-2
Published June 3, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Soccer had given Alex Harling a great run, first at Rush-Henrietta High School and then on a scholarship at NCAA Division II Roberts Wesleyan College. But when his collegiate career ended in 2014 and he finished his education, Harling headed out in the real world. “I had...
Isaac Kissi Still Provides The Right Rx For The Lancers
Published May 27, 2018
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Isaac Kissi was supposed to be done playing competitive soccer seven years ago, when injuries wreaked havoc inside his left knee. But here he is at 31, still on the pitch, still powering his way into the box, still finding ways with his head and feet to put the ball in the n...
Brooke Barbuto Podcast Interview
Published May 26, 2018
I didn't think there was anyone in the world who was more passionate about the game of soccer than myself. After today's conversation, I think I found someone who is. Whether she's playing, coaching, refereeing, training, watching, or working as part of the Syracuse Silver Knights staff, Brooke...