Rick
@sandimas1988.bsky.social
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Here to talk/read about Rochester soccer, Blackburn Rovers, and probably cats and laserdiscs.
Here to talk/read about Rochester soccer, Blackburn Rovers, and probably cats and laserdiscs.
From the earliest refence I found (1919) to the most recent (1978), amateur teams in the Rochester/Buffalo area competed annually for the Northwestern Challenge Cup for at least 60 years.
I think this tournament needs to be brought back.
I also wonder whatever happened to the actual trophy.
I think this tournament needs to be brought back.
I also wonder whatever happened to the actual trophy.
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
From the earliest refence I found (1919) to the most recent (1978), amateur teams in the Rochester/Buffalo area competed annually for the Northwestern Challenge Cup for at least 60 years.
I think this tournament needs to be brought back.
I also wonder whatever happened to the actual trophy.
I think this tournament needs to be brought back.
I also wonder whatever happened to the actual trophy.
A telegram sent December 25, 1896, cancelling that day's Championship match between the Rochester and Irondequoit Association Foot-ball Clubs.
The first Championship in Rochester "socker". These were the only two teams in the city and it would have been their 5th meeting of the year.
The first Championship in Rochester "socker". These were the only two teams in the city and it would have been their 5th meeting of the year.
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A telegram sent December 25, 1896, cancelling that day's Championship match between the Rochester and Irondequoit Association Foot-ball Clubs.
The first Championship in Rochester "socker". These were the only two teams in the city and it would have been their 5th meeting of the year.
The first Championship in Rochester "socker". These were the only two teams in the city and it would have been their 5th meeting of the year.
The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
November 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The first mention of a soccer club being formed in Rochester. April 8, 1896
There goes my Friday night plans. Now I’m gonna sit down and read @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social’s fanzine. We need more fanzines.
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
There goes my Friday night plans. Now I’m gonna sit down and read @protagonistsoccer.bsky.social’s fanzine. We need more fanzines.
I’ve barely come across any old Rochester soccer photos, this is the oldest one I’ve found featuring gameplay.
January 11, 1931 National Challenge Cup (currently US Open Cup). Rochester Celtic lose 3-2 in the 87th to Fore River FC
January 11, 1931 National Challenge Cup (currently US Open Cup). Rochester Celtic lose 3-2 in the 87th to Fore River FC
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I’ve barely come across any old Rochester soccer photos, this is the oldest one I’ve found featuring gameplay.
January 11, 1931 National Challenge Cup (currently US Open Cup). Rochester Celtic lose 3-2 in the 87th to Fore River FC
January 11, 1931 National Challenge Cup (currently US Open Cup). Rochester Celtic lose 3-2 in the 87th to Fore River FC
This day 96 years ago in @thecup.us (qualifying) history… Rangers had long been a Rochester powerhouse, while German AC were relatively new.
It was the same in the other pairing where longtime Rochester contender the Kaypees met relatively new Lackawanna (Buffalo) side Hispanos.
It was the same in the other pairing where longtime Rochester contender the Kaypees met relatively new Lackawanna (Buffalo) side Hispanos.
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This day 96 years ago in @thecup.us (qualifying) history… Rangers had long been a Rochester powerhouse, while German AC were relatively new.
It was the same in the other pairing where longtime Rochester contender the Kaypees met relatively new Lackawanna (Buffalo) side Hispanos.
It was the same in the other pairing where longtime Rochester contender the Kaypees met relatively new Lackawanna (Buffalo) side Hispanos.
Dammit @ianherbert95.bsky.social and @roversfanzine.bsky.social. Stop posting interviews in French. You forget that your 3 American readers aren’t taught languages other than American.
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Dammit @ianherbert95.bsky.social and @roversfanzine.bsky.social. Stop posting interviews in French. You forget that your 3 American readers aren’t taught languages other than American.
Someone figured out a way to sleep behind my VHS
October 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Someone figured out a way to sleep behind my VHS
I write too many words recapping Flower City Union’s 2025 season and tease their potential future based on publicly available information
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State of The Union 2025
a recap of the 2025 season and a look ahead to the future
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September 30, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I write too many words recapping Flower City Union’s 2025 season and tease their potential future based on publicly available information
flowercitysoccer.substack.com/p/state-of-t...
flowercitysoccer.substack.com/p/state-of-t...
@thecup.us Any chance you’d have who the 1996 Jaguars GM/president/whatever they called it was? Trying to find it for a project and you’re the only one who might possibly have that info.
September 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
@thecup.us Any chance you’d have who the 1996 Jaguars GM/president/whatever they called it was? Trying to find it for a project and you’re the only one who might possibly have that info.
Surely Blackburn has an indoor training pitch they can finish this game on…
September 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Surely Blackburn has an indoor training pitch they can finish this game on…
This might be sacrilegious to say, but Jeff Buckley’s version of Hallelujah is far superior to Leonard Cohen’s.
September 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This might be sacrilegious to say, but Jeff Buckley’s version of Hallelujah is far superior to Leonard Cohen’s.
I found the worst goal call ever. English play by play before and after this, but I literally don’t understand a single word in this video.
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I found the worst goal call ever. English play by play before and after this, but I literally don’t understand a single word in this video.
Season's over, but the beer is still great.
August 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Season's over, but the beer is still great.
As powerful and relevant now as it was when it ran in all Marvel comics in December 1968.
July 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
As powerful and relevant now as it was when it ran in all Marvel comics in December 1968.
Reposted by Rick
Busy soccer weekend.
#RBNY hosts Messi, but to the northwest there’s big soccer in Rochester, NY. Flower City Union hosts Michigan Rangers FC in the #NPSL Midwest Region Final.
A win almost certainly secures a 2026 #USOpenCup spot.
(Credit: @sandimas1988.bsky.social)
@flowercityunion.bsky.social
#RBNY hosts Messi, but to the northwest there’s big soccer in Rochester, NY. Flower City Union hosts Michigan Rangers FC in the #NPSL Midwest Region Final.
A win almost certainly secures a 2026 #USOpenCup spot.
(Credit: @sandimas1988.bsky.social)
@flowercityunion.bsky.social
July 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Busy soccer weekend.
#RBNY hosts Messi, but to the northwest there’s big soccer in Rochester, NY. Flower City Union hosts Michigan Rangers FC in the #NPSL Midwest Region Final.
A win almost certainly secures a 2026 #USOpenCup spot.
(Credit: @sandimas1988.bsky.social)
@flowercityunion.bsky.social
#RBNY hosts Messi, but to the northwest there’s big soccer in Rochester, NY. Flower City Union hosts Michigan Rangers FC in the #NPSL Midwest Region Final.
A win almost certainly secures a 2026 #USOpenCup spot.
(Credit: @sandimas1988.bsky.social)
@flowercityunion.bsky.social
Flower City Union won their first ever “home” playoff game in extra time tonight.
July 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Flower City Union won their first ever “home” playoff game in extra time tonight.
The results for Flower City 1872 weren’t great, but it was a memorable season. Here I am being way too verbose in my overall thoughts about it:
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Growing Pains: Flower City 1872's 2025 Season
My views on the positives and negatives of 1872's third season
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July 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The results for Flower City 1872 weren’t great, but it was a memorable season. Here I am being way too verbose in my overall thoughts about it:
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flowercitysoccer.substack.com/p/growing-pa...
With 1 game still to go, and only 1 draw and 1 loss, Flower City Union are NPSL Great Lakes Division champions
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Flower City Union: Division Champions
After a completely dominating performance at Syracuse on Sunday, Flower City Union had clinched a playoff spot.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
With 1 game still to go, and only 1 draw and 1 loss, Flower City Union are NPSL Great Lakes Division champions
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After 10 games against Pittsburgh clubs (Steel City and Riveters), neither Flower City Union nor 1872 has ever won. I’m getting tired of that 4.5 hour drive…
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Another Pittsburgh Game, Still No Wins Against Pittsburgh Teams
A draw for Flower City 1872 that felt like a loss
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June 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After 10 games against Pittsburgh clubs (Steel City and Riveters), neither Flower City Union nor 1872 has ever won. I’m getting tired of that 4.5 hour drive…
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flowercitysoccer.substack.com/p/another-pi...
When Flower City Union and RNY FC Academy met, both times the home team won 2-1.
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RNY Gets Their Payback, Both Teams Win 2-1 This Season
From the announcement of RNY FC Academy being recruited to join NPSL (more than likely due to their failing numbers: last season the league had 92 teams, this season it was only able to field 75), tho...
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June 20, 2025 at 10:48 PM
When Flower City Union and RNY FC Academy met, both times the home team won 2-1.
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Wherein the referee of the last two Flower City matches defends his poor calls:
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My View: Refereeing the Last Two Flower City Matches
Guest column by Referee Dropo
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June 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Wherein the referee of the last two Flower City matches defends his poor calls:
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When they force me to keep stats but don’t want to pay me, I give my real thoughts.
June 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
When they force me to keep stats but don’t want to pay me, I give my real thoughts.
A draw that felt like a loss. Another game where terrible refereeing decisions directly led to opposing goals:
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Referee Spots Cleveland 2 Goals, game ends 3-3
Here are a few things I understand:
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June 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A draw that felt like a loss. Another game where terrible refereeing decisions directly led to opposing goals:
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