While the Rochester Rhinos have set about quietly assembling a squad to challenge for the playoff spots in the USL Eastern Conference in 2017, one offensive signing may be the key to push Bob Lilly’s side over the top.
Right-footed left winger Jalen Brown is a technically gifted attacking player with as high a ceiling as any young player to sign with Rochester in recent years. Brown excelled in tight games at the collegiate level, scoring five game-winners in his four seasons at Xavier University. He was drafted by New York City FC and impressed enough during training to make several appearances for the MLS side in preseason.