The Rough Riders Women's Team, formally known as the Lady Riders, is the highest level of women's soccer on Long Island. The Rough Riders play in the W-League in the United Soccer Leagues (USL). The W-League is currently the only league for women's soccer in the United States, and features numerous National Team and World Cup participants. The 2008 season will mark the Rough Riders second year in existance. The team consists of local and national collegiate standouts and former professional players from the WUSA.
Rough Riders Trio Prepares for WPSL Combine
Aug 27 2008 - Jessica Mazurkiewicz
Plainview, NY (August 27, 2008) - A talented trio from the Long Island Rough Riders Women's Team will be heading to Tampa, FL, this weekend to participate in the inaugural USL W-League Combine.
Brooke DeRosa, Kristen Habenicht and W-League "Defender of the Year" Sue Weber, along with 125 other players, will perform for a crowd of general managers and coaches from the new Women's Professional Soccer League (WPSL) at the Ed Radice Sports Complex September 4-7.
Weber Named USL W-League Defender of the Year
Aug 01 2008 - Jessica Mazurkiewicz
Long Island Rough Riders defender Sue Weber Friday was named W-League defender of the year.
The Long Island defense was tied for fourth in the league with only seven goals allowed in 14 games this season in what was arguably the most competitive division of the league.
2008 Season Full of Awards for Rough Riders
Jul 28 2008 - Jessica Mazurkiewicz
Plainview, NY (July 28, 2008) - In a season that included the first playoff birth ever for the Rough Riders Women's Team, and one of the best goals the Men's Team has ever scored, it's no surprise that the Rough Riders have amassed a number of accolades.
Tough Loss Ends Rough Riders Season in Atlanta
Jul 26 2008 - Jessica Mazurkiewicz
Atlanta, GA (July 25, 2008) - An early second-half goal by the Atlanta Silverbacks brought the 2008 season to an end for the Long Island Rough Riders, who lost 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Semi-Final at RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium Friday night.
Weber & McCabe Named to Team of the Week
Jul 24 2008 - Sara Schwartz
Tampa, FL (July 24, 2008) - It was announced today that Long Island Rough Riders defender Sue Weber and forward Kerri McCabe were named to the W-League "Team of the Week" for Week 14 of the USL season.