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Rookie defender out of UMBC Jordan Becker was recovering to full fitness during last week but came off the bench late in Pittsburgh to make his professional debut.
Midfielder Mike Garzi is squarely a leader on the Rhinos coming into his third season with the team.
Great team win braving the elements coming out swinging for the season opener @hummelUSA @RochesterRhinos #3points #teamhummel
— Michael Garzi (@MichaelGarzi) April 3, 2016
A key feature of the Rhinos game on Saturday night was the strong contingent of supporters that made the trip down to Pennsylvania.
Away support in Pittsburgh last night. #PGHvROC #FCstampede #RocRhinos pic.twitter.com/SQfZrI7DOh
— Flower City Stampede (@FC_Stampede) April 3, 2016
Scenes from last night's trip to Pittsburgh! #PGHvROC pic.twitter.com/hvYudI2Frf
— Oak Street Brigade (@OakStBrigade) April 3, 2016
Post-game singing with the @OakStBrigade & @FC_Stampede! @RochesterRhinos win their season opener 1-0! pic.twitter.com/sOxNKAJZBA
— Rochester Rhinos (@RochesterRhinos) April 3, 2016
The support on the road definitely didn't fall on deaf ears.
Results aside solidarity fist bump to @OakStBrigade and @FC_Stampede for braving the elements with us.#UNLEASH
— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) April 3, 2016
Shout to @OakStBrigade @FC_Stampede for the away support the team appreciates you!
— Michael Garzi (@MichaelGarzi) April 3, 2016
Former Rhinos goalkeeper Brandon Miller chimed in after the team's win to poke fun at his ex-teammate.
Great clips comb over? Slim-fit track suit? Not helping with equipment? Givova has changed you #MassiveTime @agrinny pic.twitter.com/azFlnbNa5h
— Brandon Miller (@DVOtwosix) April 3, 2016
Miller was referencing the team's new sports apparel company and was responding to Grinwis calling out the 2015 USL Goalkeeper of the Year a couple weeks before.
Relaxed hair? A jersey that actually fits you? Size 12 gloves? California has changed you @DVOtwosix #MassiveTime pic.twitter.com/pZkGazS2az
— Adam Grinwis (@agrinny) March 23, 2016