ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Rhinos will look to solidify their place in the USL Eastern Conference playoff positions on Wednesday night when they play host to Toronto FC II at Capelli Sport Stadium for the second meeting between the clubs this season. Kickoff is set for 7:05 p.m. ET.
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Rochester Rhinos news and notes
Current record: 6-3-8, 26pts
The Rhinos recorded a 0-0 draw on Saturday evening against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as their undefeated streak reached four games.
Rochester has drawn three of its four contests during that streak, which has placed the side seventh in the USL Eastern Conference.
Tomas Gomez recorded his eighth shutout of the season against the Riverhounds, and now leads the league in that category.
Gomez currently holds a 0.60 goals-against average for the season as he vies for a second consecutive USL Golden Glove.
Toronto FC II news and notes
Current record: 3-10-5, 14pts
Toronto fell 1-0 last Friday night to the New York Red Bulls II in its first game of a three-game road trip.
TFC II’s loss saw it drop back to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings after the Richmond Kickers’ win on Saturday night.
Midfielder Liam Fraser was named as the No. 15 player in the 2017 USL 20 Under 20 last Thursday, with the Canada U20 international leading the team in passes/90 minutes at 58.7 in 13 appearances this season.
Ryan Telger is tied for the TFC II lead with 14 chances created this season, and also leads the team with 98 duels won.
Series Notes
Squads
Rochester – GK: Kyle Morton, Tomas Gomez, Dan Lynd; D: Joe Farrell, Ryan Felix, Todd Pratzner, Sergio Campbell, Bradley Kamdem, Ryan James, Ray Lee, Jordan Dover; M: Brandon Beresford, Jalen Brown, Stefan Defregger, Christiano Francois, Wal Fall, Mike Garzi, Kenardo Forbes, Rayanne Boukemia, Antonio Correia; F: Darius Madison, Jochen Graf, Samuel Edoung Biyo, Sophiane Tergou
Toronto – GK: Angelo Cavalluzzo, Mark Pais, Brogan Engbers; D: Jordan McCrary, Brandon Onkony, Brandon Aubrey, Oyvind Alseth, Robert Boskovic, Mitchell Taintor, Andrew Dias, Anthony Osorio, Julian Dunn; M: Malik Johnson, Sergio Camargo, Aidan Daniels, Luca Uccello, Brian James, Liam Fraser, Tsubasa Endoh, Ryan Telfer, Dante Campbell, Matthew Srbely; F: Jordan Hamilton, Ricardo John, Shaan Hundal, Aikim Andrews, Ben Spencer
Discipline
Rochester – None
Toronto - None
Officials
REF: JARED SIMONS
AR1: Christopher Trottier
AR2: Antonio Triana
4TH: Shawn Cummings
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Twitter social handles
Rochester Rhinos – @RochesterRhinos
Toronto FC II – @TorontoFCII
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