MLS Next Pro team Rochester New York FC has ceased operations.
Rochester made the announcement on March 10, citing insufficient funds “coupled with other challenges resulted in no path to sustainability.”
The team had a longstanding history under its previous iteration, the Rochester Rhinos, before it took a hiatus in 2017 and returned as Rochester New York FC in 2021 under new ownership.
A new ownership group took over, including Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. At that time, Vardy expressed excitement over an opportunity to invest in American football: “I’ve been looking at…
