two steps involved a settlement on territorial rights with the Rochester Raging Rhinos and expansion approval from the USL. In September 2007, Matt Michael of the Syracuse Post-Standard reported that Monolith Athletic Club owner, Vito William Lucchetti, was no longer involved with bringing pro soccer to Syracuse, citing his intent to focus on his other business dealings. Professional soccer did return to Syracuse in 2011 when the expansion Syracuse Silver Knights began play in the Major Indoor Soccer League. Players 2004 Roster Salty Dogs roster for their final 2004 season. Coach Laurie Calloway 2003–2004 Year-by-year Player statistics 2003 2004 See also Rochester Rhinos New York Red Bulls References Michael, Matthew: "It's a Deal: Pro Soccer", Post-Standard, 20 April 2006 Michael, Matthew: "What's next: Making a deal with Rochester's Raging Rhinos", Post-Standard, 20 April 2006 Defunct soccer clubs in New York (state) Soccer in Syracuse, New York Men's soccer clubs in New York (state) A-League (1995–2004) teams 2003 establishments in New York (state) 2004 disestablishments in New York (state) Association football clubs established in 2003 Association football clubs disestablished in 2004