Who owns Rochester New York FC?
Rochester New York FC co-owner Jamie Vardy is ‘proud and excited’ after reformed club is handed place in the inaugural MLS Next Pro. Jamie Vardy will begin life as a club owner next year when Rochester NY compete in a new feeder league for Major League Soccer, the US’s premier football competition.
Where will Rochester NY FC play?
(WROC) — Officials from the Rochester New York Football Club (RNY FC), formerly known as the Rochester Rhinos, announced this year’s season ticket options for home games Thursday. The team’s first game is Friday in St Louis, and the first home game will be played at MCC on April 23 against New York City FC II.
What league is Rochester Rhinos in?
MLS
A-League
Rochester New York FC/Leagues
Are the Rochester Rhinos coming back?
The Rochester Rhinos are no more. The team announced Wednesday it will be called Rochester New York FC. The Rhinos, the last non-MLS team to win the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup (1999), has been dormant since 2017. The rebrand comes with guidance from the team’s new co-owner, professional European soccer star Jamie Vardy.
Who owns Rnyfc?
Founded in 1996 as the Rochester Rhinos, RNYFC are are co-owned by Premier League Superstar Jamie Vardy and David & Wendy Dworkin.
Who owns the Rochester Rhinos?
Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy Buys Stake in Rochester Rhinos to Spark Franchise’s Comeback. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Leicester striker Jamie Vardy became co-owner of the Rochester Rhinos on Tuesday, buying a minority stake in the western New York team that hasn’t played a competitive match in nearly four years.
Who bought the Rhinos?
David and Wendy Dworkin took over the Rhinos in 2016 (they are also co-owners of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings) and are delighted to get Vardy on board, as the Leicester City star thanked his current team for allowing him to buy the stake and start this new adventure while he is still playing in the Premier League.
Do the Rochester Rhinos still exist?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Rhinos announced a rebrand Wednesday and will be now known as Rochester New York FC. The rebrand comes with guidance from the team’s new co-owner, professional European soccer star Jamie Vardy, as the franchise ushers in a new era for local soccer fans.
What football club does Jamie Vardy own?
Rochester Rhinos
The New York football club part-owned by Jamie Vardy has been re-branded in readiness for its return to the professional game in the US after four years without matches. The Leicester striker has overseen the renaming of Rochester Rhinos, which will now be known as Rochester New York FC, or RNY FC.
What team did Jamie Vardy buy?
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy is becoming involved in football in America following his investment in New York-based club Rochester. It was announced back in the summer that the 34-year-old had become co-owner of Rochester Rhinos, buying a minority stake in the club.
How much did Leicester pay for Vardy?
Vardy signed for Leicester City in the Championship in May 2012 for a non-League record transfer fee of £1 million and helped the team win the Championship in 2014.