| Full name | Rochester Flash | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 | |
| Dissolved | 1984 | |
| Ground | Holleder Memorial Stadium | |
| Capacity | 20,000 | |
| Owner | Eugene Quatro, Jr., et al. | |
| Head Coach | Joe Horvath | |
| League | American Soccer League (1981–1982) United Soccer League (1984) | |
The Rochester Flash was an American soccer club based in Rochester, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League.
In 1981, the Rochester Flash entered the American Soccer League, playing its home games at Holleder Memorial Stadium. In 1983, the team went on hiatus, but returned in 1984 as a member of the newly formed United Soccer League. [1]
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Freedom | 1st Round | Did not enter |
| 1982 | 2 | ASL | 5th | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1983 | 2 | ASL | On hiatus | ||
| 1984 | N/A | USL | 3rd, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
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