February 8, 2019
(Rochester, NY) The Rochester Lancers announced on Friday February 8, that the “Twins” have been loaned to the Lancers from the defending MASL champions, the Baltimore Blast.
Identical twins, Joey Kapinos, goalkeeper, and his brother Jayme Kapinos, defender, have both been loaned to join the Lancers 2019 Indoor Roster.
The 29 year old pair will bring their defensive minds to the squad for the remainder of the season. The Twins played for the indoor Lancers in the 2014-15 season, and played for the NPSL outdoor Rochester Lancers the past 2 seasons.
The Kapinos played High School and College together at Ludlow (Mass.) High School and Southern New Hampshire University.
Joey has represented the United States on the U.S. National Futsal Roster in 2016, and helped the USA win the inaugural World Minifootball Federation World Cup in 2015. Joey was called into the Baltimore Blast late last season, and helped the Blast advance into the playoffs to win the MASL championship.
“Referencing my youth, I’m confident the adding the ‘Wonder Twins’ to our roster will put us another step closer to our mission of winning a championship,” said Doug Miller, Head Coach and President of Soccer Operations. “Joey is a great keeper, and his brother Jayme, being a proven defender with lots of speed, will add an amazing dynamic in the back for us.”
Both Kapinos brothers will travel with the Lancers on their away trip this weekend. The Rochester Lancers (4-2) take on the Cincinnati Swerve (2-5) on Saturday at 8:05PM, and the Detroit Waza Flo (4-3) on Sunday at 5:50PM.
“The entire Kapinos Family is part of the Lancers Family and we are excited they came back home to Rochester.” said SoccerSam. “I love seeing double around the Kapinos brothers.”
Indoor Soccer Team Timeline:
Joey Kapinos - Goal Keeper
2012-13 Detroit Waza Flo
2013-14 Detroit Waza Flo
2014-15 Rochester Lancers
2015-16 Cedar Rapids Rampage
2016-17 Ontario Fury
2017-18 Baltimore Blast
2018-19 Baltimore Blast
Jayme Kapinos - Defender
2013-14 Detroit Waza Flo
2014-15 Rochester Lancers
2015-16 Cedar Rapids Rampage
2016-17 Ontario Fury
2017-18 Baltimore Blast
2018-19 Baltimore Blast