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Rochester Lancers
Full name Rochester Lancers
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.

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
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