Rochester Lancers facts for kids
Full name | Rochester Lancers |
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Founded | 1967-1980 |
Ground | Holleder Memorial Stadium |
The Rochester Lancers were a professional soccer team from Rochester, New York, United States. They were an important part of the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1970s. The team played from 1967 until 1980.
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About the Rochester Lancers
The Rochester Lancers were one of the early professional soccer teams in the United States. They helped make soccer more popular in North America. The team was known for its exciting games and dedicated fans in Rochester.
Their Home Field
The Lancers played their home games at Holleder Memorial Stadium in Rochester. This stadium was where fans gathered to cheer on their favorite soccer stars. It was a special place for many memorable matches.
Their Time in the NASL
The Lancers were part of the North American Soccer League (NASL). This was the top soccer league in the United States and Canada at the time. Many famous players from around the world played in the NASL.
Winning the Championship
The biggest moment for the Rochester Lancers was in 1970. That year, they won the NASL Championship! This was a huge achievement for the team and their city. It showed they were one of the best soccer teams in the league.
Season by Season Performance
The table below shows how the Rochester Lancers performed each year in the NASL. You can see their league position for each season they played.
League Position
Season | League | Position |
1970 | NASL | Champions |
1971 | NASL | Semifinal |
1972 | NASL | Semifinal |
1973 | NASL | 3rd / North |
1974 | NASL | 3rd / North |
1975 | NASL | 4th / North |
1976 | NASL | Playoff First round |
1977 | NASL | Semifinal |
1978 | NASL | 4th / NATIONAL East |
1979 | NASL | 4th / NATIONAL East |
1980 | NASL | 4th / NATIONAL East |