The match started off cautiously as both teams were feeling out the skills of one another. The score line changed in the 19^th minute when Ben Arikian curled a wonderful free kick in front of goal from just outside the 18-yard box on the right wing where it met the head of Tom Wharf. The Rough Riders celebrated and took the lead 1-0 in this important US Open Cup match.
 
Three short minutes after in the 22^nd minute midfielder James Mulligan sent in a low cross from the right flank placed perfectly onto the right foot of Rough Riders veteran Shaun Higgins for the second goal of the game. This gave Long Island a commanding 2-0 lead early on in the game. After the game Higgins said, “The team had great pace tonight, there is plenty of work to do, but we are satisfied with the result and excited to play next week in the second round of the cup." 

With neither team being able to make a breakthrough in the second half, both coaches decided on a change of emphasis. FC Sonic coach Dave Weitzman opted for a more attacking approach, bringing in two forwards in for two defenders. Long Island coach Paul Roderick, on the other hand, brought on two defenders in exchange for a forward and a midfielder.

In the end, the changes made little difference, and FC Sonic could muster only one real chance toward the end of the game. Long Island earned its fourth Open Cup victory and are set to face the Harrisburg City Islanders in the second round of the US Open Cup in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on May 22nd.

"This was a great result considering this was our 1st game of the season," said Long Island Rough Riders Vice President Flavio Ferri, "We are looking forward to matching up against the Harrisburg City Islanders in the 2nd Round."

Although absent from last seasons US Open Cup, the Long Island Rough Riders achieved success in the 2010 edition of the tournament. In 2010 the Rough Riders defeated New York Pancyprians-Freedoms 2-0 in the first round of the cup. In the second round they lost to Harrisburg City Islanders
1-0. The winner of this years 2nd Round game will go on to face an MLS franchise in the third round of the competition. Much is at stake in this game and both teams will come well prepared.

About The US Open Cup:
The US Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the United States beginning in 1914. The tournament is open to all amateur and professional teams in the country including Major League Soccer clubs. The current champions are Seattle Sounders FC who currently play in Major League Soccer.

About the Long Island Rough Riders
The Rough Riders, Long Island’s hometown soccer team since 1994. In 1995 both the Rough Riders Men’s and Women’s teams won their first United Soccer League (USL) National Championship. Since their initial success, the Rough Riders Men’s team has gone on to win the 2nd Division National Championship in 2002 while the Rough Riders Women’s team qualified for the Eastern Conference Finals in 2008.

Courtesy of TheCup.Us
Contributor Daniel Weberman

Rough Riders Summer Select is a 10 week comprehensive youth development program for boys and girls ranging from U8 to U14 years of age.

Designed to provide training and  tournament competition for individuals during the summer months.  Teams will train and compete in local and regional tournaments during the summer months.

Rough Riders Select will train at the Rough Riders Office in Plainview as well as other locations throughout Long Island.

Training Dates:
June 10, 18, 25 / July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 / August 6, 13
*PLEASE NOTE first training date is a Sunday, all others are Mondays.

Team Camp: 
Dates:   July 9th - July 12th
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: TBD

Tryout Dates / Info:*
GIRLS:  Wednesday, May 16th from 6:00-7:30pm
BOYS:  Friday, May 18th from 6:00-7:30pm
(Walk Up registration cost is $20)

Location:
Plainview Sports Center
Round Swamp Road
Plainview, NY 11803

From the West: Take the LIE East to Exit 48 – Round Swamp Road. At the end of the ramp (Mobile Gas Station on corner), make a right turn. At the first light make a left onto Round Swamp Road. The POB Fields are approximately 150 yards ahead on your right.

From the East: Take the LIE West to Exit 48 – Round Swamp Road. Take a left at the end of the ramp. At the second light, make a left onto Round Swamp Road. The POB Fields are approximately 150 yards ahead on your right.

*If you can not make these tryout dates, contact our office for alternate arrangements.

THE PROGRAM FEE for Summer Select will be $350.  This fee includes training sessions, facility fee and administrative fees.  
ADDITIONAL FEES will include uniform fee, tournament fee and camp fee. 

Registration Now Closed- (Walk Up registration cost is $20)

For specific Summer Select questions email Bill Hender at bhender@liroughriders.com.

For general information contact the Rough Riders Office at 516.622.3900.

The Independence Cup has been SOLD OUT the past 5 years, the Rough Riders are looking forward to another successful event in 2012.   All recreational, intramural and travel teams are invited to participate.

Sign up Today!!!

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:

• DATE:  SATURDAY, June 23rd (U-7
• LOCATION:  Bethpage State Park Polo Fields

FORMAT:

1 Day Tournament:  U-7 to U-12 age groups  

• U-7 & U-10: 8 v 8, Minimum of (3) 40 min games, 16 player roster
• U-11: 9 v 9, Minimum of (3) 40 min games, 16 player roster
• * U-11 & U-12: 11 v 11,  Minimum of (3) 40 min games, 18 player roster
  

* U11 teams will have the option of playing on the small field 9 v 9 or receiving the added benefit of playing on the big field 11 v 11 in preparation for their upcoming U12 season

AWARDS:

Team trophies as well as individual awards will be presented to the teams that finish 1st and 2nd in each division.

TIME:

Please plan on spending your day at the tournament. Games begin early in the morning usually with the younger age groups. As the day progresses the older age groups will begin to play and the games end before dark.

BRACKETS:

The age groups will be broken into major and minor divisions only when the appropriate amount of teams are registered (minimum of 12 teams).  We will do our best to avoid scheduling back to back games.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registration is based on a first come first serve basis and will be closed as soon as the divisions are filled. 
To Register click here or visit www.globallsportscenters.com/tournaments  or call our office at 516.622.3900.

TOURNAMENT FEES:

• U-7 to U-11: Small Field Fee - $395 ( Early Registration May 15th - $365)
• U-11& U-12: Big Field Fee- $425 (Early Registration May 15th - $395)

WAIVER FORMS - Click Here

TOURNAMENT BENEFITS:

• Large Spectator Area: Bring chairs, tents, and the whole family to enjoy a fun day of soccer!
• Pristine Playing Fields: Bethpage State Park (Home of the 2002 & 2009 U.S. Golf Open) takes special care of all its fields making the playing surface ideal for any outdoor sporting event.
• Full Service Concession Stand: A selection of food will be on sale including bagels, burgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches and all types of snacks and beverages. You won’t need to leave the park once you get there!

Ticket Packages

Dream Team - $180.00

Youth teams escort the Rough Riders, side-by-side onto the field for player introductions and the National Anthem. 

Package includes 30 game-day tickets. Only (2) teams per game.

Ball Kids - $180.00

Ball kids get the best seats in the stadium! Youth teams watch the game at field level while acting as the ball team for one half of either a Rough Riders Men’s or Women’s game. 

Package includes 30 game-day tickets. Only (2) teams per game. Participants must be at least 9 years old as per league requirements.

Mini Games - $295.00

Be part of the action and take the field.

Show fans your soccer skills and have your team challenge an opponent  and play at half-time of either the Rough Riders Women’s or Men’s game. 

Package includes 40 game-day tickets. Only (2) team registered teams per game.

Pre-Game VIP’s - $180.00

The Home Season Opener for the Men’s Team will be played on Saturday, May 19th  vs the Reading United at 7:00pm Cy Donnelly Stadium in South Huntington.

• Single & Group Tickets  
• Team Packages
• Family Package
• Game Day Party Packages

Next Home Game
2012 Men’s & Women’s Season

DAY	DATE	HOME TEAM	AWAY TEAM	TIME	LOCATION	TICKETS	GIVE-A-WAYS
Sat	19 May	LIRR Men	Reading United	7:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Wed	23 May	LIRR Men	Baltimore Bohemians	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Thu	31 May	LIRR Women	New Jersey Wildcats	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Thu	7 Jun	LIRR Men	Bermuda Hogges	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	9 Jun	LIRR Women	North Jersey Valkyries	5:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	9 Jun	LIRR Men	Westchester Flames	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sun	17 Jun	LIRR Women	New York Magic	5:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Wed	27 Jun	LIRR Men	Ocean City Nor’easters	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	30 Jun	LIRR Women	New Jersey Rangers FC	5:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	30 Jun	LIRR Men	Central Jersey Spartans	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sun	8 Jul	LIRR Women	New York Magic	5:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Wed	11 Jul	LIRR Men	Brooklyn Knights	8:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	14 Jul	LIRR Women	North Jersey Valkyries	5:00 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here
Sat	14 Jul	LIRR Men	Jersey Express	7:30 pm	Cy Donnelly Stadium	Buy Now	Click Here

Long Island Rough Riders
Tel  516.622.3900
Fax 516.622.3901
www.liroughriders.com

The Rough Riders welcome all teams from ages U8-U15, High School and Adult Divisions.

DATE:  Saturday, July 28th and Sunday, July 29th

LOCATION:  Jones Beach State Park - Field 4 (pool side)

FORMAT:  1-Day Event - teams play either Saturday or Sunday

SATURDAY: GIRLS divisions / Men Open / Women Open
SUNDAY: BOYS divisions / Men Over 30 / Coed

• U8 & U9 - (6v6) 3 Games Guaranteed (2 x 18 Min Halves), 7-12 Player Roster
• U10 & Up - (5v5) 3 Games Guaranteed (2 x18 Min Halves), 6-10 Player Roster

FEE:

• $295 per team / Early Fee $245 (Register By July 1st)

BENEFITS:

• Beautiful oceanfront views
• Boardwalk with food concessions, ice cream shop and bathrooms
• Sand soccer is a great supplement for skill development 
• Families can enjoy a day on the beach
• Playground area
• Rough Riders Merchandise will be available 

To Register, Click Here.

For more information call Meghan Frey at The Rough Riders Office, 516 622-3900 ext 18 or email at mfrey@globallsportscenters.com

The Long Island Rough Riders are pleased to announce the 2012 Summer Camp schedule.  By introducing several new convenient locations throughout Long Island to our schedule,  
the Rough Riders extensive camp programs offer the perfect activity for soccer players of all ages and abilities. 

The 2012 camp schedule will present a variety of options including locations with indoor facilities and swimming, giving parents the flexibilty to find a camp that is perfect for them.
The Rough Rider camps  are known for providing players throughout Long Island with quality coaching instruction, inspiring players of all ages to develop their skills
and enhance their level of play. 

Registration is now open, sign up today and get the early bird rate!

For more informationa about Rough Rider Camps, contact our Camp Director Yanis at 516.622.3900 ext 17 or email him at Ybenhamida@liroughriders.com 

 SUMMER CAMP 2012:

2012 DATES	CAMP NAME	LOCATION	AGES	TIME	EARLY BIRD	PRICE	REGISTER
SUMMER CAMP
Jun 25 - 28	Futsal Camp -**	Mitchel	5 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Jul 2 -6;  4th off	Soccer Academy Camp -*	Eisenhower Park	5 to 12	9am - 3pm	$310 (6/1)	$340	Reg
Jul 2 -6;  4th off	Ball Mastery Camp - **	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Pick+Play Option
Jul 9 - 12	Soccer Academy Camp	Country Fair Park	5 to 12	9am - 1pm	$210 (6/1)	$240	Reg
Jul 9 - 12	Professional Soccer Camp-**	Mitchel	10 to 16	9am - 1pm	$265 (6/1)	$295	Apply
Jul 9 - 12	Advanced Futsal Camp  -**	Mitchel	9 to 14	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Jul 16 -19	Soccer Academy Camp - *	Christopher Morley	5 to 12	9am - 3pm	$310 (6/1)	$340	Reg
Jul 16 -19	Soccer Academy Camp	Plainview	6 to 12	9am - 3pm	$310 (6/1)	$340	Reg
Jul 16 -19	Striker/ GK Camp - **	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Jul 16 -19	Soccer Academy Camp	Cedar Creek	5 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Jul 23 -26	Elite Camp  - *	Cantiague Park	8 to 15	9am - 3pm	$345 (6/1)	$375	Reg
Jul 23 -26	Ball Mastery Camp - **	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Jul 23 -26	Middle Country Camp	Eugene Auer	5 to 12	5pm - 8pm	NA	$125	Reg
Jul 30 - Aug 2	Soccer Academy Camp - *	Eisenhower Park	5 to 12	9am - 3pm	$310 (6/1)	$340	Reg
Jul 30 - Aug 2	Adv Striker/ GK Camp- **	Mitchel	9 to 14	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Aug 6 - 9	Elite Camp	Dowling	8 to 13	9am - 3pm	$345 (6/1)	$375	Reg
Aug 6 - 9	Indoor Soccer Academy - **	Mitchel	5 to 12	9am - 1pm	$210 (6/1)	$240	Reg
Aug 6 - 9	Soccer Academy Camp	Cedar Creek	5 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Aug 6 - 9	Futsal Camp	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Aug 13 - 16	High School Prep Camp - **	Mitchel	HS	9am - 12pm	NA	$150	Reg
Aug 13 - 16	Elite Camp  - *	Cantiague Park	8 to 15	9am - 3pm	$345 (6/1)	$375	Reg
Aug 13 - 16	Striker/ GK  Camp- **	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Aug 13 - 16	Middle Country Camp	Eugene Auer	5 to 12	5pm - 8pm	NA	$125	Reg
Aug 20 - 23	Advanced Futsal Camp- **	Mitchel	9 to 14	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg
Aug 27 - 30	Soccer Academy Camp	Plainview	6 to 12	9am - 3pm	$310 (6/1)	$340	Reg
Aug 27 - 30	Ball Mastery Camp - **	Mitchel	6 to 12	5pm - 8pm	$160 (6/1)	$175	Reg

NOTES:  

•  7/2-7/4 - Pick & Play Option Available
• * Swimming Option
• ** Indoors Camp / Climate Control Building

INDOORS LOCATION:

• Mitchel Athletic Complex

SWIMMING LOCATIONS:

• Eisenhower Park
• Christopher Morley
• Cantiague Park

The tournament is designed for all intramural, travel, and club teams to prepare for their upcoming season.

DATES: 

• Saturday, August 4th 

LOCATION: 

• Plainview Soccer Park

FORMAT:

• SATURDAY: 1 Day Tournament : U-7 to U-14
  
• U-7 & U-10:  8 v 8 (7 Players + 1 Goalkeeper), 65 x 45 yd field, Minimum of (3) games, 14 player roster
  
• U-11:  9 v 9 (8 Players + Goalkeeper), 65 x 45 yd field, Minimum of (3) games, 16 player roster
   
• U-12 to U-14: 11 v 11 (10 Players + Goalkeeper), 100 x 65 yd field, Minimum of (3) games, 18 player roster

TOURNAMENT FEES: 

• SATURDAY: U-7 to U-14: $395 / $345 early bird (by July 1st)
  

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 

• Registration is based on a first come first serve basis and will be closed as soon as the divisions are filled.
• For more info visit our website at  www.globallsportscenter.com/tournaments.  To speak to a tournament representative please call the Rough Riders Office at 516.622.3900
• To Register- Click Here

Rough Riders Training Programs

The Rough Riders provide year-round soccer instruction- Personal & Class.

Instruction is offered at three convenient locations:

• Globall Sports Centers
• Suffolk JCC Y
• Plainview Soccer Center

Instruction is seasonal:

• FALL
• WINTER
• SPRING

The Rough Riders, Long Island’s leading soccer franchise, provides all soccer related training for Globall Sports Centers.

Team discounts are available.  Eight (8) players or more are considered a team.  For a list of training program types and descriptions click here

To arrange training for your team / club or for additional information please call Shaun Higgns at 516 622-3900 ext. 13.   

  SPRING

Click on a class for course description. For class details, including training dates click Register.

SOCCER	LOCATION	DAY	START DATE	TIME	AGE	EARLY BIRD	PRICE	REGISTER
GOALKEEPER SERIES
Intermediate	Mitchel	Mon	Apr. 23	5:30 - 6:45 pm	9 to 11	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register
Advanced	Mitchel	Mon	Apr. 23	6:45 - 8:00 pm	12 to 14	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register
STRIKER SERIES
Principals of Attacking	Mitchel	Mon	Apr. 23	6:45 - 8:00 pm	11 to 13	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register
Finishing School	Mitchel	Fri	Apr. 27	6:45 - 8:00 pm	7 to 10	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register
TOTAL TRAINING SERIES
Total Training	Mitchel	Tue	Apr. 24	6:30 - 7:45 pm	8 to 11	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register
Total Training	Mitchel	Wed	Apr. 25	6:30 - 7:45 pm	10 to 12	$95 (3/15)	$125	Register

SPRING SOCCER SHOTS
Soccer Shots	Plainview	Sun	May 6	11:30 -12:15pm	3 to 5	$175*(3/15)	$195	Register
*Current Participants

SUMMER SOCCER SHOTS
Soccer Shots	Mitchel	Fri	July 6	10:00 -10:45am	3 to 5	NA	$140	Register
Soccer Shots	Mitchel	Sat	July 14	9:00 -9:45am	3 to 5	NA	$140	Register

DATES FOR MITCHEL ATHLETIC COMPLEX LOCATION:

MONDAYS:

• Spring Session - Apr 23, 30 /  May 7, 14, 21 / June 4

TUESDAYS:

• Spring Session - Apr  24 / May 8, 15, 22, 29 / June 5 

WEDNESDAYS:

• Spring Session - Apr  25 / May 9, 16, 23 / June 6, 13 

THURSDAYS: 

• Spring Session - N/A

FRIDAYS:

• Winter Session III - Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 / Apr 6, 20
• Spring Session - Apr 27 / May 11, 25 / June 15, 22, 29

SUFFOLK Y JCC LOCATION:

MONDAYS:

• Winter Session  III -  Mar 12, 19, 26 / Apr 2, 16, 23 

SOCCER SHOTS: Spring / Summer

Fridays: 7 Sessions

• Summer - July 6,13, 20 / Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 

Saturday: 7 Sessions

• Summer -  July 14, 21, 28 / Aug 4, 11, 18, 25

Sundays:  7 Sessions

• Spring -  May 6, 13, 20 / June 3, 10, 17, 24

* No Sessions on May 26/ 27 - Memorial Day Weekend