The Rochester Flash was an American soccer club based in Rochester, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League. History 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. Yearly Awards First Team All Star 1981: John Dolinsky, Dennis Mepham Rookie of the Year 1982: Franco Paonessa Year-by-year Coaches Don Lalka (1981–1982) Joe Horvath (1984) Staff Joe Sirianni, Trainer/Traveling Secretary References External links United Soccer League (1984–85) teams Men's soccer clubs in New York (state) Defunct soccer clubs in New York (state) American Soccer League (1933–1983) teams Flash 1981 establishments in New York (state) Association football clubs established in 1981 1984 disestablishments in New York (state) Association football clubs disestablished in 1984