July 19, 2016 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II vs Rochester Rhinos preview (from uslsoccer.com)
USL Preview: Toronto FC II vs. Rochester Rhinos 07/19/2016, 9:04am EDT By USLSoccer.com Staff Rhinos look to continue push up standings as it visits TFC II VAUGHAN, Ontario – The Rochester Rhinos will try to continue their five-game undefeated streak on Wednesday night when they head to face a Toronto FC II side that has taken victory in its last two contests. Kickoff at the Ontario Soccer Centre is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218667 Toronto FC II news and notes •Current record: 5-11-4, 19pts •Toronto has found its shooting boots over its past two games, with a 3-2 win against Bethlehem Steel FC being followed by a 4-2 win against the Harrisburg City Islanders in its last outing. •Ayomide Akinola scored his first two professional goals in the win against Harrisburg, and was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 17. •Raheem Edwards had a goal and assist against Harrisburg, as his return to the lineup saw him record his team-leading sixth goal of the season. •TFC II has scored 25 goals this season, but is tied for fourth-fewest assists in the league this season with 10. Rochester Rhinos news and notes •Current record: 8-4-5, 29 points •The Rhinos moved into fifth place in the Eastern Conference on Saturday with a 3-1 victory against FC Montreal at Rhinos Stadium. •Christian Volesky, Steevan Dos Santos and Wal Fall all scored as Rochester rallied back from an early deficit. •Rochester has alternated wins and draws over the course of its five-game undefeated streak, which began with a 2-1 victory against Pittsburgh on June 25. •Wednesday’s game opens a three-game road trip for the Rhinos, who will also visit Bethlehem Steel FC and the Harrisburg City Islanders before returning home. 2016 Team leaders •Goals: Toronto – Raheem Edwards, 6; Rochester – Christian Volesky, 6 •Assists: Toronto – Brian James, 2; Rochester – Four players tied with 2 Series notes •Toronto took a 2-1 victory at the Ontario Soccer Centre in the first meeting between the teams this season on June 11 for its first win against the Rhinos in its history. Officials •REF: Yusri Rudolf •AR1: Gianni Facchini •AR2: Peter Pendli •4TH: Justin Tasev Game hashtag: •#TORvROC Twitter social handles •Toronto FC II – @TorontoFCII •Rochester Rhinos – @RochesterRhinos
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