Long Island Rough Riders (UWS) Long Island Rough Riders team, which plays in the Premier Development League. Established in 1994, the Long Island Women's Rough Riders participated in the United Soccer League W-League. Under the ownership of Chuck Jacob, the team had a successful inaugural season, winning the very first W-League Championship in 1995. During this same year, the men's Rough Riders also won a championship. The Rough Riders finished the 1996 season in second place at 7-3-0 overall. Kim Wyant was named W-League Goalkeeper of the Year for the second consecutive season. Long Island went 9-1-0 in 1997, topping their division. During the championship
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