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In the News (Fri 27 Nov 09)

  
  Long Island Rough Riders
It took her almost a decade, but Long Island Rough Riders defender — Francesca DeCristoforo is one of three finalists for the W-League defender of the year -- in her final season in competitive soccer.
Long Island Rough Riders women's defender Francesca DeCristoforo, who combined talent and determination to become a leading W-League defender, announced that she has retired.
The Long Island Rough Riders gave up two goals in the final seven minutes of the second half to fall to the Rhode Island Stingrays, 4-2 Friday night at Pierce Memorial Field.
www.bigapplesoccer.com /teams/roughriders2.php   (451 words)

  
 Long Island Rough Riders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Long Island Rough Riders are an American professional soccer team, that play in the USL Second Division, the third level in the American soccer pyramid.
The Rough Riders played their first season in 1994, fielding a team in the USISL that featured future US national team player Chris Armas, who would lead the team in scoring with eight goals and four assists.
The Rough Riders lost several players to the nascent MLS in 1996, but went on to have a successful season nevertheless, finishing with an 11-7 record before losing to the Richmond Kickers in the playoffs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Long_Island_Rough_Riders   (312 words)

  
 The Rough Riders and Colonel Roosevelt by The Theodore Roosevelt Association
The Rough Riders were landed at Daiquiri, Cuba on June 22, and saw their first action in the Battle of Las Guasimas on June 24.
The Rough Riders were part of the large American force that assembled for the assault on the Spanish fortifications protecting the city of Santiago.
The Rough Riders were shipped to Montauk, at the end of Long Island, and there the much-publicized and celebrated regiment was mustered out on September 16, 1898, after 137 days of service in the Army.
www.theodoreroosevelt.org /life/Rough_Riders.htm   (505 words)

  
 Metros come back to top Riders, 4:2 - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer
Long Island stretched their lead to 2-0 in the 42nd minute when midfielder Gerry Lucey converted a penalty kick.
Rough Rider 'keeper Richard Mattson dove to his right side but the ball sailed through his finger-tips and into the back of the net.
Long Island was forced to play the final four minutes of the game short-handed after forward Jessie Van Saun was shown a second yellow caution card in the 86th minute.
www.metrofanatic.com /story.jsp?ID=3280   (621 words)

  
 Long Island New York Sports - Long Island sports team news game schedules scores
Long Island Rough Riders, USL 2nd Division - The Rough Riders brought professional soccer to Long Island in 1994.
Long Island Ducks, Atlantic League - Born in 2000, the Ducks have become the model franchise in the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Long Island Lizards, MLL- In 2001, the Lizards were founded as a member of Major League Lacrosse and won the league championship their first season and once again in 2003.
www.longisland.com /sports   (1249 words)

  
 Michelle Raitzin Woos Rough Riders
And yes, the singer was Great Neck's Michelle Raitzin who first aroused the spirits of the Rough Riders and the soccer fans when she stood at centerfield at Mitchel and beautifully performed the national anthem a cappella.
And although the Rough Riders came back to the field stronger in the second half, spreading out, gaining possession of the ball, and looking to put pressure on the Phantoms, Long Island was not able to make a comeback for a score.
However, despite Long Island's loss, Rough Riders fans never ceased cheering, rocking the stadium with the rhythm of their feet, and waving signs of favorite player's names during the game.
www.antonnews.com /greatneckrecord/2006/05/19/sports   (398 words)

  
 RichmondKickers.com
The Rough Riders were forced to play a man down for the majority of the match when goalkeeper Eric Masters was ejected due to handling the ball outside the box.
The Rough Riders, lacking a second goalkeeper on the roster, were forced to shift their lineup to put forward Moussa Sy between the posts.
Long Island increased their offensive pressure soon after with a shot from defender Paul Robson from the far right side but his attempt sailed just wide.
www.richmondkickers.com /home/131595.html   (784 words)

  
 United Soccer Leagues (USL)
The only part of the evening that fell short was the fact the Rough Riders lost 1-0 to the New Hampshire Phantoms on a fluke own goal in the 36th minute.
Long Island began to gain the majority of possession, spreading the field and looked to put pressure on New Hampshire.
The Rough Riders return home on May 27th to host the Richmond Kickers, who were finalists last season in the USL 1st Division.
uslpro.uslsoccer.com /home/130357.html   (342 words)

  
 Working
Twenty miles at its widest point, the 1,377-square-mile island is separated from the mainland on the north by the Long Island Sound and surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and east.Long Island includes the four Brooklyn), Queens, Nassau and Suffolk.
The Island was sharply divided in 1776 regarding independence from the Crown of England.
Long Island began the 20th century as an isolated rural farming area.
www.longislandgenealogy.com /LIHistory/lihistory.html   (859 words)

  
 Long Island Rough Riders Donate to Special Olympics
When the Long Island Rough Riders are not playing against other professional soccer players during the season, the sports organization is "enormously active" in the L.I. community supporting not-for-profit organizations.
Mohammed is in his fourth year with the Rough Riders organization and plays center back on the team.
In 2003, the Long Island Rough Riders were inducted into the United Soccer League "Hall of Fame," "in recognition of their 10-year anniversary." And in 1995 and again in 2002, the Rough Riders captured their first national championship.
www.antonnews.com /greatneckrecord/2004/04/30/sports   (266 words)

  
 Long Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In sequence from shallowest to deepest, the Long Island aquifers are: the Upper Glacial, the Magothy and the Lloyd Aquifers.
Long Island is home to the luxury communities of the Hamptons, as well as Cold Spring Harbor and Lloyd Harbor in Suffolk County and Garden City, Laurel Hollow, Syosset, and Manhasset in Nassau County.
Long Island, known in the hip-hop community, as Strong Island, was home to the members of the groundbreaking rap groups Public Enemy and De La Soul as well as the iconic MC Rakim.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Long_Island   (7201 words)

  
 Long Island History: Rough Riders Return
While thousands of other equally weary heroes of the short but brutal war to drive Spain out of Cuba arrived at Montauk both before and after the arrival of the Rough Riders, the newspapers often focused on the colonel, who was being mentioned as a Republican candidate for governor, and his men.
The Rough Riders were grouped there but a number of other troopers were on their fringes.
At their center was a rough pine table with an object on it covered by a horse blanket.
www.newsday.com /community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs623a,0,6961089.story   (848 words)

  
 City Islanders Store - City Islanders Roll to First Win of Season
Behonick, acquired by Long Island on loan from MLS’ New York Red Bulls, is a familiar face to City Islanders fans: he played seven games for Harrisburg in 2004 while on loan from the Charleston Battery (USL-1).
The ball sailed past the Rough Riders’ wall and knuckled on Behonick, who was unable to keep it from squirming past him at the left post.
Long Island saw two quality chances go by the wayside shortly thereafter: Douglas Narvaez sent a half-volley high from the goalmouth in the 31st minute, and Bishop stood strong to smother a close Chris Megaloutis effort in the 34th minute.
www.cityislanders.com /driver.aspx?topic=2006_0603   (511 words)

  
 Riverhounds Professional Soccer Club - Pittsburgh, PA
The Riverhounds FC beat the Long Island Rough Riders 4-1 Saturday at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, NY.
The Rough Riders scored in the 83rd minute when Derrick Etienne scored with an assist from James Hunt.
The HOUNDS and the Rough Riders meet again on July 24th at Falconi Field when first kick is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
www.riverhounds.com /2005scores/riv7160.html   (178 words)

  
 Welcome to Paul Riley Soccer
Our philosophy is built on the premise that through extensive ball work, hard work, and diligent practice, players can improve because to be a great player you must understand all facets of how the ball works and be able to make all the players around you look good.
Last year the Rough Riders captured the National Championship defeating Wilmington 2-1 in a riveting final.
This is the Rough Riders' second National Championship.
www.paulrileysoccer.com /staff_01.html   (358 words)

  
 Foire d'Opinions Haitiennes - LI Rough Riders coach Flavio Ferri: Brazilian Born with a U.S. Background.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ferri and the Riders don't plan on allowing that many goals to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as they open their 13th season at the Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, L.I. at 7:30 p.m.
Ferri was a member of Riders teams in the mid- to late-nineties that were difficult to beat on its home field, whether the field was the artificial turf at Hofstra University or the natural grass at Mitchel.
After the Riders missed the playoffs for two consecutive seasons for the first time in their history, he knows he must get the team back to respectability again.
www.haitiwebs.com /haitianforums/showthread.php?t=28059   (1555 words)

  
 Long Island Sled Hockey - For the Handicapped Athlete - Lynbrook NY
Long Island Sled Hockey - For the Handicapped Athlete - Lynbrook NY
Long Island Sled Hockey, Inc. also focuses on the development and nurturing of positive attitudes in and outside the Long Island community toward those with physical and/or mental handicapping conditions.
The sleds are about 3 inches off the ice and are from 2-4 feet long, depending on the size of the player.
www.lisledhockey.org   (442 words)

  
 Open Cup Round 2 - Long US Island Rough Riders @ Ocean City Barons
A graduate of Long Island Univ, Savarese was the leader of the Rough Riders team that won the USISL title in 1995 when he also won the League MVP honor scoring 23 goals and dishing off 10 helpers.
The Rough Riders know they'll be facing a quality team in the Barons on June 29 and contributions from Savarese might be what they need to get through.
The Rough Riders are led by Paul Grafer in goal, Paul Caffrey, Matt Chulis and Gary Sullivan on the defense.
www.sjsports.com /soccer/barons/2005/ocbarons0629.html   (807 words)

  
 The Herald - Wolves in a slump   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Mick McDermott, a midfielder for Long Island, played a cross into the outstretched arm of Wolves defender John DeBrito on the outside edge of the penalty area.
The referee reacted by awarding Long Island a penalty kick in what seemed to be an unintentional hand ball that didn't take away a scoring opportunity.Former Wolves player, Fausto Klinger, took the ensuing kick.
Long Island would get on the board first when a cross from Mick McDermott found the head of Steve Etienne eight yards out.Etienne buried the ball in the upper right hand corner, leaving Throop helpless and the Rogh Riders a 2-1 lead.
zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=2166016&BRD=1641&PAG=461&...&rfi=8   (564 words)

  
 The Herald - Wolves win again
Long Island started the game with six players that didn't see time the night before, while the Wolves made only two line-up changes.
Long Island's added energy seemed as if it were going to make the difference early on.
Long Island's best chances of the match came in the game's first ten minutes.
zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=2060020&BRD=1641&PAG=461&...&rfi=8   (369 words)

  
 Dr. Gary Olson Treats Injuries with Active Release Techniques
One of the reasons for the rapid recovery of several Rough Riders players is Dr. Gary Olson D.C., B.A., the official spine and sports injury specialist for the Long Island Rough Riders and a certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider.
Dr. Olson's patients include Rough Riders leading scorer Moussa Sy, who was briefly sidelined this season with a hamstring injury.
Another patient of Dr. Olson's is Paul Caffrey, longtime Rough Rider player, Assistant Coach, and trainer for the Long Island Rough Riders Super Y-League Under-16 Girls Team.
www.newliving.com /issues/oct_05/articles/drolson.html   (766 words)

  
 MARINERS OUTGUN ROUGH RIDERS 5-1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Long Island Rough Riders lived up to their name Sunday afternoon in a physical matchup against the Hampton Roads Mariners.
Rough Rider Dahir Mohammed crashed into Wayne Pratt, then head-butted a Mariner and was ejected.
Long Island's Andrian Gaitan was assessed a red card for a foul away from the ball on the play.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1996/vp960506/05060151.htm   (449 words)

  
 Long Island Press: Long Island Newspaper, News, Entertainment, Real Estate, Classifieds, Automotive, Weddings, Business ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Long Island Rough Riders have announced that the team’s opening game, scheduled for April 22, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., has been postponed due to forecasts calling for severe weather and flooding.
The team is concerned for the safety of fans traveling to and from the game, as well as their exposure to the threat of lightning.
With the postponement, the Rough Riders home game on April 29 has now been re-designated as “Adidas Night”, when the Rough Riders will be distributing 2,000 free size-5 Adidas soccer balls to the first 2,000 attendees through the gate that night.
www.longislandpress.com /?cp=46&show=article&a_id=8278   (223 words)

  
 Long Island Rough Riders newsletter - OurSports Central
Plainview, NY (March 27, 2006) The Long Island Rough Riders, members of professional soccerss USL 2nd Division, are pleased to announce their opening day of the 2006 season will be Adidas Night at Mitchel Athletic Complex.
With the support of Adidas and the Massapequa Soccer Shop, the Rough Riders will be giving out a free Adidas soccer ball to the first 2,000 paid attendees to their match against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
The Rough Riders, with a 20-game regular season, will host 9 games at their home field at Mitchel Athletic Complex in Uniondale, NY.
www.oursportscentral.com /services/releases/?id=3284964   (597 words)

  
 Long Island: Sights
Long Island has some of the most sought-after wines around.
The Long Island Rough Riders are currently the most successful pro soccer organization.
A Snowflake Race in February, the Long Island Marathon takes place in May, and for the past 10 years on Thanksgiving Morning, the Annual Turkey Trot for the Leukemia Foundation.
www.citimaps.com /long_island/sights.html   (847 words)

  
 Cincinnati Kings
A halftime downpour kept the field sloppy and scoring opportunities limited until the 84th minute, when the Rough Riders' Derek Etienne scored the winning goal for Long Island.
The Kings had seven shots on goal to the Rough Riders' 10, and the Kings made four saves to Long Island's three.
The loss drops the Kings to 3-1-2 on the season, while the Rough Riders move to 3-2.
www.cincinnatikings.com /?page=Long_Island_wrapup   (168 words)

  
 Long Island Lady Rough Riders Star Named Women's Soccer Coach At Dowling College
Currently, McCabe is a member of the Long Island Lady Rough Riders and has been with the team since 2000.
The midfielder is ranked second on the team with eight points (two goals, four assists) on the season so far and was third on the team in 2004 with 14 points.
"She is a tremendous athlete and had a terrific career at Stony Brook and with the Lady Rough Riders.
www.dowling.edu /news/news.php?eventid=176   (396 words)

  
 www.ladyriders.com | Home of the Long Island Lady Riders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Long Island Lady Riders of the W-League aim to finish off their pre-season at.500 with a victory over Hofstra University this Friday night, April 26, at Mitchel Athletic Complex.
The Lady Riders will play at 5:30 pm with the Long Island Rough Riders opening up their D3 Pro League season against the New York Freedoms at 8 pm.
The event this Friday night is the first time that the Lady Riders and Rough Riders have played a doubleheader since 1996, when they shared the Mitchel Athletic Complex and had similar ownership.
www.ladyriders.com /preseason.html   (171 words)

  
 Long Island New York - Long Island's Most Popular Web Site - LongIsland.com
Long Island seen as unfriendly to hate groups - Newsday
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The Long Island Motorcycle Fair Promo Van is touring Long Island, spreading motorcycle madness and mayhem.
www.longisland.com   (454 words)

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