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62-665: The Hammerheads had one championship in 2003, and were a finalist in 2002 and 2012, losing to the Long Island Rough Riders 2–1 in 2002 and losing 0–1 to the Charleston Battery in 2012. Wilmington found great success in the US Open Cup in their later years, regularly drawing MLS teams in the late rounds. Their most famous result occurred in 2003 when they drew the Dallas Burn , an MLS team, in

124-804: A golden goal . Defender Travis Rinker made the All A-League Team that year. The Rough Riders finished fourth in the Northeast Division in 1998, and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Kickers . The following season was a similar story as the team finished third in the regular season, and were defeated in the first round of the playoffs by the Pittsburgh Riverdogs . Strikers John Wolyniec and Darko Kolic were much more prolific, scoring 15 and seven goals, respectively. Fortunes improved significantly in 2000, as

186-643: A 13–10–5 record. Long Island beat Rochester Raging Rhinos and the Impact in the playoffs, before losing the Carolina Dynamo in the semifinals. The Rough Riders also enjoyed a run to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup , beating USASA amateur team Bridgeport Italians in the second round, then upsetting Major League Soccer side New England Revolution 4–3 before eventually falling to the New York/New Jersey MetroStars 1–0 on

248-537: A 2–2 tie in the playoff quarterfinals, and enjoyed a dominant 3–0 win over the Connecticut Wolves in the semifinal to reach the championship game. The final against Southern Conference champions Wilmington Hammerheads was a tight game, but the Rough Riders emerged as 2–1 victors to take their second championship in franchise history. The Rough Riders retained their divisional title in 2003, despite

310-632: A minimum of four Toronto players come to Wilmington with the goal of gaining first team experience. In August 2014, the Hammerheads' longtime head coach, Englishman David Irving , stepped down from his position following fifteen seasons with the club. New York City FC announced a one-year affiliation with the Hammerheads in January 2015, in which NYCFC can send players to train and play in Wilmington for further development. On August 1, 2016, it

372-476: A pair of comprehensive wins over Reading Rage , 5–1 and 4–1. The Rough Riders also made their second trip to the US Open Cup , but lost 2–1 in the second round to USL-PDL team Mid Michigan Bucks . Despite being favorites to progress through the playoffs, they were upset by the Stallions 5–4 on penalty kicks after a scoreless tie in the playoff regional final. Long Island struggled in 2004, finishing last in

434-453: A shocking 4–0 defeat to PDL side Ocean City Barons in the second round. The Rough Riders lost their final five games of the regular season, including a demoralizing 4–1 thrashing at home to Western Mass Pioneers , and finished the season in sixth place with a 7–13–0 record, missing the playoffs for a second straight year. Etienne was Long Island's top scorer again (nine goals), while Wilmer Cabrera contributed five assists. The next season

496-777: A spot in the conference playoffs. During the Conference Semifinals, the Lady Riders defeated Springfield 2-1 and advanced to the Conference Final, where they lost 3-1 to Boston. The Lady Riders went 11-3-0 during the 2002 season in the USL W-League . Coach Emma Hayes was named the W-League Coach of the Year. The Lady Riders ended the 2003 season in second place in the Northeast Division of

558-693: A spot in the postseason. In their first playoff appearance in two years, the Rough Riders defeated the New Hampshire Phantoms 3–2 as Dominick Sarlee netted a hat trick in the USL Premier Developmental League's Eastern Conference Championships. The Rough Riders' postseason continued as they advanced to the PDL Eastern Conference Championship against Mid Atlantic Division rivals Jersey Express . Midfielder Stephan Barea 's winner in

620-548: A third straight season, playoff success eluded the Rough Riders, who lost 2–1 to the Toronto Lynx in the conference quarterfinals. The high of the first year of the new millennium was followed by a disappointing low in 2001 as the Rough Riders slumped to their first losing record in years (8–16–4), finishing sixth in the Northern Conference – 42 points behind divisional champions Hershey Wildcats . Following

682-615: A very successful 2008 season, where the team qualified for the Conference Final Four, the Women's Rough Riders looked to return to the W-League playoffs for the second consecutive season. The team saw several key players return for the 2009 season, including Kerri McCabe and Brooke DeRosa , and welcomed U-20 United States National Team member, Gina DiMartino . Long Island finished in fourth place at 6-7-1 overall. In 2010,

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744-540: A women's team, also called the Long Island Rough Riders , who play in USL W League . 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. Long Island (13–5) won the Northeast Division, finishing seven points ahead of North Jersey Dragons . The Rough Riders were placed in

806-766: The East Side Ultras , was founded in 2015 and are identified by their sky blue helmets/hats and black shirts. Long Island Rough Riders The Long Island Rough Riders are an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York , United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in USL League Two , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid . The team plays its home games at Hofstra University Soccer Stadium . The team's colors are white and blue. The club also has

868-479: The Long Island Lady Riders , is an American women's soccer team, based out of Long Island, New York . Founded in 1994, the team was under the ownership of Chuck Jacob , who at the time also owned the men's Long Island Rough Riders up until 1997 before selling it to Frank Boulton . At this time, the Rough Riders transitioned names and became known as the Lady Riders for several years. In 2007,

930-683: The Montreal Xtreme , losing 6-5. In 2005, the Lady Riders finished the season in third place at 8-6-0 (24 points). Long Island also advanced to the playoffs for the 10th time in franchise history. The Lady Riders defeated the Western Mass Lady Pioneers 3-1 in the quarterfinals, but lost 5-1 to the Ottawa Fury Women in the next round. The team ended the 2006 season in fourth place in the Northeast Division at 7-5-2 record and 23 points. Long Island lost 3-2 to

992-614: The New Jersey Wildcats in the conference semifinals. In 2007, Kim Wyant , the former face of the team, stepped down from her role as general manager. The Long Island Rough Riders acquired the W-League franchise, formerly known as the Long Island Lady Riders. This season was the first season since 1997 that both the men's and women's teams would be known as the Rough Riders. Under the leadership of co-head coaches John Fitzgerald and Declan McSheffrey ,

1054-530: The University of North Carolina to its 22nd NCAA Championship. The 2013 season marked the return of two-time W-League Defender of the Year, Sue Alber-Weber . Finishing 6-6-0, the Rough Riders failed to secure a spot in the playoffs. In April, Vaila Barsley , a former player during the 2009–10 and 2012 seasons, signed a professional contract with Sweden's Eskilstuna United . Rough Riders defender Gabrielle Charno and midfielder Grace Hawkins were named to

1116-672: The "Raleigh Group" of the USISL 'Sizzling Nine' Championships, and qualified along with the Minnesota Thunder to face Greensboro Dynamo in the national semifinal; they lost the game 2–1 in overtime as Greensboro went on to take the title. For their second season in 1995, the Rough Riders added several more players who would go on to excel in Major League Soccer , including US national team goalkeeper Tony Meola , Jim Rooney , and Giovanni Savarese , who would be named

1178-459: The 2011 USL PRO regular season, due to local businessman Bill Rudisill and a minority ownership group combining their efforts and financial support to the Port City. Following the 2011 USL PRO regular season, the Hammerheads competed in the division semifinals. In 2012, the Hammerheads finished their regular season with an overall record of 10–7–7 After qualifying for playoffs, they defeated both

1240-627: The 76th minute en route to a 3–1 comeback win. Former Rough Riders player Tim Parker made his Major League Soccer playoff debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps against the Portland Timbers in early November. Parker also earned his first call-up to the United States National Team training camp in January that included international friendlies versus Canada and Iceland. The Rough Riders finish third in

1302-645: The 84th minute propelled the Rough Riders to the PDL Championship semifinal against the Laredo Heat , where they'd lose 4–1. In 2012, the Rough Riders welcomed back captain Danny Kramer and former MLS player, Gary Flood. The team finished in fifth place with a record of 6–7–3. The Rough Riders lost 2–0 to second round to Harrisburg City Islanders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup. Long Island went 7–5–2 in 2013, finishing in third place in

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1364-701: The Atlantic Division with an 8–11–1 record. The season was, however, significant because it marked the return of two former Rough Riders – Jim Rooney from the New England Revolution and Giovanni Savarese from overseas. Etienne was again Long Island's top scorer with 11 goals. The USL Pro Soccer League became the USL Second Division in 2005, and reverted to a single-table format, consisting of nine teams all based on

1426-618: The East Coast. The season started in up-and-down fashion. An opening day 4–1 win over the Northern Virginia Royals was followed by a win over New Hampshire Phantoms , then two losses, two wins and then three losses. The team enjoyed a couple of comprehensive victories, notably a second 4–1 win over Northern Virginia Royals in which Moussa Sy scored all four goals, and a 5–2 hammering of New Hampshire Phantoms in early July. Their US Open Cup campaign ended early with

1488-533: The Eastern Conference Final. Former Rough Riders midfielder Stephen Roche was named head coach on February 13, 2018 . He guided Long Island to a 10–5–1 overall record and 9–4–1 record in the PDL, finishing in third place. The offseason was highlighted by midfielder Danny Bedoya signing with New York City FC , Rough Riders' parent club, on August 9. On April 21, 2016, New York City FC announced

1550-637: The Eastern Conference. Long Island went 8-2-2 in 2017 en route to the UWS Eastern Conference title and berth in the UWS National Championship Semifinal. The Rough Riders, who scored a conference-best 35 goals during the regular season and tied for the second-best defense (10 goals allowed), lost on penalty kicks to eventual UWS champion Grand Rapids FC in the national semifinal. Karim Diallo

1612-620: The Long Island Rough Riders would be their official Premier Development League affiliate beginning with the 2016 season. The Long Island Rough Riders proposed an artificial turf soccer stadium on the campus of Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus in Brentwood . In an attempt to bring in a professional soccer team that would compete in the USL League One . This list comprises notable former players of

1674-596: The Mid Atlantic Division at 9–4–1, advancing to the PDL playoffs for the first time since 2011. The semifinal match against the Jersey Express remained scoreless until the 48th minute when Kramer's shot from inside the penalty box put the Rough Riders ahead. A minute later, the Express got on the scoreboard with the equalizer. The Express took the lead in the 52nd minute and provided another goal in

1736-703: The Northeast Division with a record of 6–5–3 the next season. In 2017, the Rough Riders went 10–2–5 en route to the PDL Eastern Conference Final. Long Island, which finished runner-up in the Northeast Division, defeated Mid-Atlantic winners New York Red Bulls U-23 in an Eastern Conference play-in game. The Rough Riders beat the Myrtle Beach Mutiny, winners of the South Division, in the conference semifinals, before losing to eventual PDL champion Charlotte on penalty kicks in

1798-568: The Richmond Kickers and Orlando City Lions to obtain their spot in the finals versus the Charleston Battery whom took the 2012 USL PRO Championship title at Blackbaud Stadium after defeating the Hammerheads 1–0. The Hammerheads fell short of qualifying for a playoff position following their 2013 regular season. In 2013, Daniel Steres led the team in goals with seven. He received the team's Most Valuable Player award, and

1860-429: The Rough Riders acquired territorial and franchise rights to the women's Lady Riders team. For the first time since 1997, the men's and women's teams would be under the same name and they have been ever since. The Rough Riders were an original member of the USL W-League and played in all 21 seasons before the league disbanded in late 2015. The team was a member of United Women's Soccer from 2016 to 2021. They now play in

1922-480: The Rough Riders claimed their first regular-season title at this level, winning the Northeast Division by one point over the Rochester Raging Rhinos with a 16–9–4 record. Striker Edson Buddle scored 11 of the team's 54 goals, and goalkeeper Paul Grafer posting a 1.29 goals against average. Their title came thanks to nine bonus points earned for scoring three or more goals in a game. However, for

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1984-662: The Rough Riders went 7-5-0 (21 points), finishing in fourth place in the Northeast Division. The team failed to make the playoffs for the second year in a row. The Rough Riders went 7-1-2 in 2011, finishing atop the Northeast Division. After a two-year playoff absence, the Rough Riders lost 2-1 in the Conference Semifinal against the Charlotte Lady Eagles . The Rough Riders received the Fair Play Award for their sportsmanlike conduct throughout

2046-495: The U.S. Open Cup, they clinched a spot in the divisional playoffs. The Rough Riders lost 2–0 to the Ocean City Barons . The Rough Riders ended the 2010 season in fourth place in the Mid Atlantic Division with an 8–4–3 record. They made their fifth U.S. Open Cup appearance and advanced to the second round for the first time since 1997 when they defeated the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer . They opened up

2108-616: The USISL regular season and playoff MVP, and who scored 23 goals during the campaign. The Rough Riders finished the season with a 19–1 record, top of the Coastal Conference for a second year running, and received a bye to the 'Sizzling Nine' Championship tournament. Wins over the Monterey Bay Jaguars and the New Mexico Chiles in group play took them to the national semifinal for a second time. Unlike

2170-633: The W-1 Division. They advanced to the divisional playoffs, losing 4-1 to Maryland in the first round. The Lady Riders also upset the Brazilian Women's National Team 2-0 in an exhibition that offseason. In 2000, the Lady Riders finished in second place in the division at 10-3-1. Long Island finished atop of the Eastern Conference Northeast Division in 2001 with an 11-2-1 record and 51 points, solidifying

2232-735: The W-League All-Conference Team. Long Island finished in fifth place the following campaign at 3-4-5. Former players Crystal Dunn and Kim DeCesare were drafted to the National Women's Soccer League by the Washington Spirit and Boston Breakers , respectively. Former Wales national football team member and recent Middle Tennessee State graduate Shan Jones joined the squad in 2015. Long Island finished in third place at 6-2-4 overall. Shan Jones, Casie Ludemann and Sue Alber-Weber were all named to

2294-727: The W-League All-Conference team. Jones and Alber-Weber were named to the 2015 W-League All-League team. In September, former Rough Rider Crystal Dunn was voted the MVP of the National Women's Soccer League, scoring 15 goals in 20 matches. The Rough Riders joined United Women's Soccer for the 2016 season after the USL W-League folded. The team went 4-3-3 (16 points) in its first season in UWS, finishing in third place in

2356-694: The W-League at 9-5-0 (27 points). The team advanced to the divisional championships, where they were eliminated by the New Jersey Stallions , 4-2. Long Island went 11-3-0 (33 points) the next season; good for a second-place finish and a four-consecutive playoff berth. The Lady Riders defeated the New Jersey Stallions 1-0 in the Eastern Divisional Final and moved onto the Eastern Semifinals against

2418-623: The campaign, team ownership decided to voluntarily relegate the team to the D3 Pro League for 2002. The Rough Riders bounced back magnificently in 2002, winning the D3-Pro League Atlantic Conference with a 13–6–1 record, six points clear of New York Freedom in second place. Derrick Etienne and Cordt Weinstein combined for 27 goals, while goalkeeper Billy Gatti maintained an imposing presence in net. Long Island squeaked past New York on penalty kicks after

2480-421: The championship playoff series, Wyant and the Rough Riders shut out defending champions Maryland Pride , and defeated California Storm , 3-2, after winning 1-0 in the penalty shootout. During the championship match against the Chicago Cobras , the Rough Riders took the lead in the 48th minute on a goal by Jen Bauman . The Cobras scored an equalizer a few minutes later and both teams battled through overtime where

2542-430: The division, failing to qualify for the postseason and U.S. Open Cup. Former Rough Riders player James Nealis was chosen in the 37th round in the MLS Draft by the Houston Dynamo . The Rough Riders concluded the 2014 season with an 8–4–2 record. They finished in third place of the Mid Atlantic Division and were four points shy from solidifying a spot in the playoffs. In 2015, the Rough Riders finished in second place in

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2604-403: The first round against the New York Pancyprian-Freedoms . Long Island took the lead in the first half as Danny Kramer scored off a cross from Ben Arikian . In the second half, the Rough Riders added another goal as Alex Grendi took a shot off a cross from Kramer and it found the back of the net. The Rough Riders were defeated by the Harrisburg City Islanders in the second round. In December,

2666-412: The game was decided in a penalty shootout. Wyant, who was later named tournament MVP, made key saves, allowing just one goal in the shootout. Debbie Johnson scored the first goal for the Rough Riders and Teresa Petruccelli secured the game winner, leading the team to their second W-League Championship. During the 1997 offseason, Chuck Jacob , the owners of both the men's and women's Rough Riders, sold

2728-483: The hands of USL First Division stalwarts Rochester Raging Rhinos . Long Island's home form was their strong point, with five wins and a tie in front of their fans at Michael Tully Field . The Rough Riders' first season at this level ended with them fourth in the Northeast Division, nine points behind divisional champs Cape Cod Crusaders , and just out of the playoffs. Mike Grella was top scorer with five goals, while Jose Batista contributed five assists. Long Island

2790-405: The league being re-aligned and renamed the Pro Select League. Long Island went 13–4–3, 13 points clear of the New Jersey Stallions , their closest rival, and with Etienne again scoring 10 goals. The Rough Riders enjoyed some impressive victories in the regular season campaign, including a 3–0 victory on the road in May over Westchester Flames , a 4–1 road win over Jersey Falcons in early July, and

2852-430: The league's twenty-nine markets. The team self-relegated to the Premier Development League on September 29, 2016. After the 2017 season, the PDL team was disbanded. The organization continues as a youth soccer academy under the name Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC. The primary supporters group is the Port City Firm . The group was founded in 1997 and stuck together during the team's hiatus year in 2010. A second group,

2914-454: The men's Long Island Rough Riders Last updated: August 2018 Source: Long Island Rough Riders Official Website Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at https://web.archive.org/web/20100105175057/http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.%7B%7BOriginal Long Island Rough Riders (USL W League) The Long Island Rough Riders , formerly known as

2976-459: The middle of a particularly bad year. They shocked the soccer world by defeating the Burn 4–1 at Legion Sports Complex before bowing out to D.C. United 1–0 in the quarterfinal round. The Hammerheads regularly drew well over 2,000 fans per game, and had drawn nearly 5,000 for playoff games. On June 30, 2009, the Hammerheads upset the Chicago Fire in the third round of the 2009 US Open Cup 1–0 at home. The team went on hiatus in 2010 and returned for

3038-421: The season third in the Northeast Division, two points behind Newark Ironbound Express , and agonizingly out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Mike Grella and Michael Todd were the team's leading scorers, each scoring five goals. Todd and Tadeu Terra tallied four assists apiece. In 2009, the Rough Riders (12–2–2) finished in second place in the Northeast Division. Despite failing to qualify for

3100-422: The season. In 2012, the Rough Riders clinched the Northeast Division title for the second consecutive season, going 9-3-0. Long Island lost 4-0 to the Charlotte Lady Eagles in the Eastern Conference Semifinal. In the offseason, former Rough Riders standout Crystal Dunn become a U-20 World Cup Champion as she helped lead the United States to victory against Germany. Dunn, a Mac Hermann Trophy finalist, also guided

3162-430: The second round of the playoffs, and qualified from a 'Select Six' tournament group, but lost 1–0 to the Richmond Kickers in the playoff semifinals. With the merger of the USISL and the American Professional Soccer League in 1997, the Rough Riders decided to move up, and began their first season in the A-League in that year. They finished the regular season third in the Northeast Division behind Montreal Impact with

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3224-415: The second version of the USL W League . Long Island plays its home games at Mitchel Athletic Complex . The club's colors are blue and white. The team is a sister organization of the men's Long Island Rough Riders team, which plays in the USL League Two . Established in 1994, the Long Island Women's Rough Riders participated in the United Soccer League W-League . Under the ownership of Chuck Jacob ,

3286-415: The team finished in sixth place in the Northeast Division at 5-7-2 (17 points). The team did not secure a berth into the playoffs. The Rough Riders went 9-3-2 (29 points) the following season and returned to the playoffs. Brooke DeRosa scored in the 1-0 win against the Boston Renegades in the Eastern Divisional match. Long Island lost 1-0 to the Atlanta Silverbacks Women in the next round. Following

3348-405: The team had a successful inaugural season, winning the very first W-League Championship in 1995. During this same year, the men's Rough Riders also won a championship. The Rough Riders finished the 1996 season in second place at 7-3-0 overall. Kim Wyant was named W-League Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive season. Long Island went 9-1-0 in 1997, topping their division. During

3410-422: The team was invited by the Bermuda Football Association to participate in its BFA Christmas 2010 tour, a holiday tournament for local and international clubs. The Rough Riders played against Bermuda's Under-20 World Cup National Team, The Dandy Town Hornets , and Bermuda's Premier Division League Champions. Long Island (12–1–3) finished atop of the Eastern Conference Mid Atlantic Division in 2011 which solidified

3472-459: The teams to Frank Boulton , founder/CEO of the Long Island Ducks . Now known as the Lady Riders, the team finished in third place in the North Division at 10-4 overall, advancing to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Lady Riders were defeated 2-1 by Maryland in the divisional finals. Wyant was named the W-League Goalkeeper of the Year for the fourth consecutive season. The Lady Riders went 10-4-1 in 1999, good for second place in

3534-413: The year prior, the Rough Riders won their semi 5–2 against the Tampa Bay Cyclones , and then beat Minnesota Thunder 2–1 to win the USISL Championship. The Rough Riders lost several players to the nascent MLS in 1996, including Meola and Savarese, but went on to have a successful season nevertheless, finishing with an 11–7 record and winning the North Atlantic Division. They beat Delaware Wizards 2–0 in

3596-409: Was a 3–2 seesaw win over Wilmington in the season finale. Following the campaign, the team chose to voluntarily relegate themselves to the USL-PDL for the 2007 season. The Rough Riders' first season in PDL began with four straight wins, including a 3–1 road win against the Brooklyn Knights . Their early season form took them to the US Open Cup for the fourth time, but they exited the competition at

3658-594: Was again a playoff contender in 2008. The Rough Riders tied their first game of the season 1–1 before demolishing Virginia Legacy 5–1, with Mike Grella scoring a hat trick. The team was again successful at home, registering five wins and three ties at Michael Tully Field . They won an exciting 4–3 encounter with the Westchester Flames in early June, scored a 90th-minute equalizer through goalkeeper Hasely Holder to tie 3–3 with Newark Ironbound Express , and flattened New Jersey Rangers 6–0, with Grella and Anthony Barberio scoring two goals each. The Rough Riders finished

3720-513: Was arguably the worst in team history, with the Rough Riders finishing at the bottom of the table with three wins and fifteen goals scored. The 2006 season was marred by a 13-game winless streak stretching from opening day through mid-July. Losses included: 5–0 to Richmond Kickers , 3–0 to Harrisburg City Islanders , and 3–0 to Wilmington Hammerheads . Long Island's first victory was a scrappy 1–0 home win against New Hampshire Phantoms at home, on an 84th-minute strike from Moussa Sy . The high point

3782-469: Was named to the 2013 USL PRO All-League Second Team. In September 2013, the Wilmington Hammerheads announced that after three years of dedicated ownership, Bill Rudisill would no longer be majority owner of the team and that George Altirs, CEO of Capelli New York, had taken the role of Wilmington Hammerheads Owner. In January 2014, the Wilmington Hammerheads entered a developmental partnership deal with Major League Soccer side Toronto FC that would see

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3844-405: Was reported that the Hammerheads were planning another hiatus from the USL, beginning with the 2017 season. This would allow the club to restructure "in order to keep pace with the growth in stature of the USL." Six weeks later, the Washington Post reported that the Hammerheads were a possible contender to move to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2018 season, noting that Wilmington is the smallest of

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