Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has become co-owner of the Rochester Rhinos, the New York State-based club said on Tuesday.
The Rhinos, established in 1996, became the first team outside the top-flight Major League Soccer (MLS) to win the U.S. Open Cup in 1999, the former A-League side beating four MLS teams along the way.
Rhinos club statement: “This is a huge coup for Rochester and the Rhinos. Jamie is known throughout the soccer world and we are delighted that he has chosen to join us as a co-owner. Hopefully this fantastic news, will give everyone connected with the club the belief that there are good times ahead.”
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Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has become a co-owner of American soccer club The Rochester Rhinos pic.twitter.com/NyvgiLT0hm
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) June 15, 2021
Leicester City’s star striker Jamie Vardy of the Premiere League has purchased a small stake in the @RochesterRhinos, who expect to return to play next year. #ROC https://t.co/jdYSIFQZSq
— News 8 WROC (@News_8) June 15, 2021
