USL2 & USLW 2026 Schedules Are Here
February 14, 2026
USL League Two (Men) + USL W League (Women) — back at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale.
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USL League Two (Men) + USL W League (Women) — back at Mitchel Field Athletic Complex in Uniondale.
Big summer soccer energy—World Cup theme, ages 5–14, pro coaches, full & half day.
Refine Your Technical Skills with the Rough Riders This Spring
Nakai Antoine will be spending his summer not too far from his Baldwin, N.Y. home. That’s because he will be performing for the Long Island
Londell Wheeler is returning to the Long Island Rough Riders men’s team for another season.
Londell Wheeler is returning to the Long Island Rough Riders men’s team for another season.
New York native. Hofstra alum. Back-line defender. Pearse arrives ready to compete and set the tone from the start.
Metropolitan Division Confirmed for Rough Riders in 2026 USL W League
The Division Is Set: Rough Riders Learn 2026 USL League Two Opponents
Chris Megaloudis returns as the coach of the Rough Riders men’s team for his third USL League Two season.
Gerry Lucey announced as the new head coach of the Rough Riders women’s team for the 2026 USL W League season.
Rough Riders Hall of Famer Chris Armas has been named head coach of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current.
Former Long Island Rough Riders forward Gianna Paul is taking the next step in her standout soccer career. The University of Alabama All-American has signed
Midfielder Justin McLean, a vital member of the Long Island Rough Riders’ success lastsummer, has been selected by the Portland Timbers as the 15th overall
As the year comes to a close, the Long Island Rough Riders look back at 2025 and salute some of the club’s highlights.
Gianna Paul, University of Alabama Gianna Paul completed her career at the University of Alabama in style. She finished as the Crimson Tide’s all-time leader
Jack Stainrod, Long Island University Senior forward Jack Stainrod, who finished tied for third place among USL League Two goal-scorers last summer, completed the Sharks’
The stage is set. The Long Island Rough Riders are looking for the next wave of elite talent to represent our USL League Two Men’s
The Long Island Rough Riders announce that General Manager Tanner Sands will step down from his role to pursue a new opportunity outside the club.
June – August 2025
Seasons Packages Available Now
The Long Island Rough Riders stepped off the field to give back—raising over $11,000 for Good Samaritan’s Pediatrics and bringing soccer to neurodivergent campers at Camp Kehilla.
Hofstra men’s soccer coach and former Rough Rider Richard Nuttall will step down after 36 years and four straight CAA titles, with fellow former Rough Rider Stephen Roche to take over.
Rough Riders’ 2014 standout Maya Melkonian impressed on the national stage, finishing 2nd in her age group at the National Keeper Wars Finals in Florida
Rough Riders Alum Wessel Speel Joins Shelbourne FC on Loan from MNUFC for Remainder of the Season.
Though the Long Island Rough Riders came up short on their road to playoff glory, the 2025 season was a powerful reminder of what defines this team.
The Long Island Rough Riders come up short in their quest for glory in the USL League 2 playoffs.
Long Island Rough Riders name the award-winning health system, Catholic Health, the Official Healthcare Partner
Saturday, July 12 • 8PM @ Westchester Flames
The Rough Riders fell short on the road in a hard-fought matchup. Despite the result, the team showed resilience and determination throughout
Tuesday, July 15 • 7:30PM @ Western Mass Pioneers
Women take on the Annapolis Blues in Maryland on Thursday. Kickoff is at 7:30pm. Click to watch!
Londell Wheeler caps off an incredible season with 2 goals.
Rough Riders secure division with a massive 5-0 over Manhattan FC
Long Island Rough Riders Partner with Alzheimer’s Association to Promote BrainHealth and Support Families Affected by Dementia
Rough Riders locked in the win with 3 first half goals from Gianna Paul, Olivia Pearse, and Fiona Kilian
Lovelace’s first two goals of the season came at a crucial point in the Rough Riders campaign
Join us for Youth Night on Wednesday, June 18th. Men : 6 PM | Women: 8 PM
Long Island Rough Riders 2025 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Honoree
Women vs. Cedar Stars – 7 PM at LaValle Stadium, Stony Brook
Gianna Paul’s first half goal wasn’t enough against Cedar Stars
Despite a goal from Jack Stainrod, the Rough Riders were unable to pull through against FC Motown
Join us for Alumni Night on Sunday, June 1st. Women: 4:30pm | Men: 7:00pm
“Player-to-Watch”, Jack Stainrod, scores 2 to defeat Morris Elite FC
Join us for Alumni Night on Sunday, June 1st. Women: 4:30pm | Men: 7:00pm
Fighting Spirit: Rough Riders Secure 3-3 Tie Despite Setback
We’re kicking off our USL season in a big way — with a Sunday night doubleheader on May 18th you won’t want to miss.
LONG ISLAND, NY — May 9, 2025 — The Long Island Rough Riders are proud to announce a new partnership with Redefine Meals, naming the
We are proud to announce the extension of our official partnership with the global sportswear leader.
The Long Island Rough Riders women have announced four more signings for theupcoming USL W League season. They are Gianna Paul, Reese Dunaway, Thalia Morisi
Rough Riders standout earns national recognition ahead of the 2025 season.
Returning talent includes Basile, Marte, Abramson, and Ledwith ahead of May 18 season opener.
Morck, Diaz, Feratovic, and Da Costa bring collegiate pedigree and homegrown talent to this year’s squad.
The Long Island Rough Riders continued their preparations for the upcoming USL League Two season with the addition of four players connected to North Carolina
As the Rough Riders prepare for the upcoming season, they are excited to welcome a group of new signings that bring impressive talent and potential
The Long Island Rough Riders men’s team, which is gearing up for the 2025 USL League Two season, has announced its first four signings for
UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The Long Island Rough Riders gave the Charlotte Independence a battle and a half but ultimately fell short in the first round
Long Island Rough Riders’ 2012 Boys Club Captain, Benjamin Meijer, recently traveled to England to watch Liverpool FC face Brentford FC. The experience was a
Rough Riders Women Capture Their DivisionLong Island captured the USL W League’s Metropolitan Division title with an impressive 10-0-2 record. Under head coach Matt Lannon’s
Seven, that’s right, seven Long Island Rough Riders were selected in the MLS SuperDraft on Friday. They were Sam Sarver, Jansen Miller, Nico Cavallo, Nick
Former Long Island Rough Riders goalkeeper Wessel Speel has earned double honors to celebrate. Not only did the Duke University keeper secure First-Team All-American honors,
Another day, another honor for U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes. The former Long Island Lady Riders head coach was named the
The Long Island Rough Riders will be represented by not one, not two, but by three former players on the New York Red Bulls in
Former Long Island Rough Riders legend Chris Armas has been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on the Veterans Ballot, the organization announced
Former Long Island Lady Riders head coach Emma Hayes was named to the women’s coach ballot of The Best FIFA Football Awards. She is one