Rochester Lancers (1967–1980)
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This article is about the defunct ASL and NASL soccer team. For the MISL and MASL indoor soccer team, see Rochester Lancers (2011–15). For the NPSL semi-pro team, see Rochester Lancers (NPSL).
The Rochester Lancers were an American soccer team that competed in the American Soccer League (ASL) from 1967 until 1969, and in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1970 to 1980. The team was based in Rochester, New York, and played home games at Holleder Memorial Stadium. The Lancers won the 1970 NASL Championship and was the only NASL team to compete in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup.[1][2] The Lancers could not sustain their early success, posting two winning records and a few playoff appearances before folding after the 1980 season.
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Full name | Rochester Lancers | ||
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Founded | 1967; 57 years ago (1967) | ||
Dissolved | 1980; 44 years ago (1980) | ||
Stadium | Holleder Memorial Stadium | ||
Owner | Charlie Schiano (majority) | ||
Chairman | Charlie Schiano | ||
League | ASL (1967–69) NASL (1970–80) | ||
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