The team will operate Capelli Sport Stadium through the end of the summer.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The owners of the Rochester Rhinos have reached a deal with the City of Rochester as of Thursday morning.
Wendy and David Dworkin, the team owners, will continue to operate Capelli Sport Stadium through the end of the summer.
The deal, which the city stipulates will be made once, requires the Dworkins to field a soccer team in 2019 or the lease will be terminated.
In addition, the city will receive a percentage of alcohol sales to reimburse taxpayers.
In a statement released by the Dworkins Thursday morning, the couple praised the agreement.
David & Wendy Dworkin are pleased to announce that an agreement has been executed, which will avoid protracted litigation.
Unfortunately, efforts over the last two months spent on this issue resulted in a diversion of significant time and resources from our primary goal: using a one-year hiatus to work diligently with supporters and the business community to solidify a foundation for sustained success. Now we can shift our focus back to keeping professional soccer in our region, as well as providing a wide array of events at Capelli Sport Stadium this season.
The Rochester Rhinos organization appreciate the support received during this time from fans and the community as a whole, including companies who have already committed to support us in 2018 and beyond.
Toronto FC II single game and season tickets — as well suites rentals — will go on sale early next week. We encourage the entire region to support soccer, and look forward to partnering with friends and fans as we move forward.