Women’s History | 2007 – Current
Written by Michael LewisEditor, Front Row Soccer A new era of Long Island women’s soccer began in 2007. One-time U.S. international goalkeeper Kim Wyant, the former face of the team, stepped down as general manager of the Lady Riders. Under the ownership of Globall Concepts and CEO Peter Zaratin, the Long Island Rough Riders acquired […]
Women’s History | 1995 – 2006
Written by Michael LewisEditor, Front Row Soccer When Chuck Jacob created the Long Island Rough Riders with Lou Ederer in 1994, he had plans for another team – the Long Island Lady Riders. They played through the 2006 season. In 2007, new Rough Riders Riders owner Peter Zaratin, unveiled a new women’s team called the […]
Men’s History | 2007 – 2013
Written by Michael LewisEditor, Front Row Soccer Peter Zaratin and Global Concepts purchased the Long Island Rough Riders from Long Island Ducks owner Frank Boulton, starting a new era for the franchise in 2007. The team dropped a division to compete in the United Soccer League’s Premier Development League. 2007 Under head coach Dan Fisher, […]
Men’s History | 1998 – 2005
Written by Michael Lewis Editor, Front Row Soccer Frank Boulton, owner of the Long Island Ducks baseball team since 2000, took a plunge into soccer, becoming principal owner of the Rough Riders in 1998. With Alfonso Mondelo becoming head coach of the New York/New Jersey MetroStars for that Major League Soccer season, Boulton turned to […]
Men’s History | 1994 – 1997
Written by Michael LewisEditor, Front Row Soccer Due to the plethora of soccer talent on Long Island, Lou Ederer and Chuck Jacobs decided to take it to the next level and created the Long Island Rough Riders in 1993. The team originally competed in the U.S. Interregional Soccer League, one of several leagues under the […]