Rochester FC 0 – 2 Rockford Raptors | USL League Two
June 28, 2026 – Rochester, Minnesota

Match Overview

The Rockford Raptors delivered a composed away performance at Rochester FC’s home ground, securing a convincing 2-0 victory in USL League Two action on the evening of June 28. The Raptors struck once in each half to claim all three points and extend their push toward the playoff places, while Rochester FC were left ruing missed chances in front of their own supporters.

First Half: Raptors Draw First Blood

From the opening whistle, Rockford showed intent. Their midfield pressed high, forcing Rochester into early errors. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a slick passing move unlocked the Rochester back line. Raptors forward James Kalu latched onto a through ball inside the box, took a touch to steady himself, and slotted past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0. Rochester responded with a spell of possession, but their final ball lacked precision. The half ended with Rockford firmly in control.

Second Half: Rochester Push, Rockford Finish

Rochester came out with renewed energy after the break. They created two clear chances in the first ten minutes—a header that drifted just wide and a low drive saved by Raptors keeper Emilio Torres. However, against the run of play, Rockford doubled their lead in the 67th minute. A quick counter-attack caught Rochester’s defense pushed high; substitute Luke Hendricks was played through on the right and fired a diagonal shot into the far corner. Rochester continued to press but could not find the net, and Rockford’s defense held firm to secure a clean sheet.

Key Performers

• Emilio Torres (Rockford Raptors) – Made several crucial saves, particularly in the second half, to preserve the shutout.
• Luke Hendricks (Rockford Raptors) – Came off the bench to score the decisive second goal and added energy to the counter-attack.
• Rochester’s midfield trio of Collins, Pérez, and Adeyemi showed industry but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

Season Impact

With the win, Rockford climb into fourth place in the USL League Two Central Conference, strengthening their postseason ambitions. Rochester, meanwhile, remain in the lower half of the table and will need to turn draws and narrow defeats into wins if they hope to stay in contention. Both teams are back in action next weekend.

Match Details

• Date: June 28, 2026
• Kick-off: 04:40 local time
• Venue: Rochester Regional Stadium
• Goals: Kalu 23’, Hendricks 67’
• Attendance: 1,842