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The date? May 14

The time? 7 p.m.

The opponent? Rochester River DogZ FC

The venue? Robert E. Rich All-High Stadium

So will begin the the seventh regular season in FC Buffalo history, as the Wolves begin their quest for the 2016 NPSL title, sponsored by Rich Products.

“FC Buffalo is pleased to finally announce our regular season slate for 2016, as well as a pair of matches against Rust Belt Derby rivals Detroit City FC, who are now in the Great Lakes West Division,” said FC Buffalo general manager Nick Mendola. “We plan to announce several more matches in the coming weeks, and can’t wait to see our supporters back at All-High.”

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FCB’s current six-game home slate features three Friday night games, one Saturday night game and two Sunday afternoon matches.

The home regular season finale is Friday, July 8, against Indy Eleven NPSL.

“We’re here to make the playoffs and qualify for the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup,” Mendola said. “It’s as simple as that.”

2016 Great Lakes East schedule

Sat. May 14 – HOME vs. Rochester River DogZ FC, 7 p.m.

Sun. May 22 – AWAY vs. AFC Cleveland, 2 p.m.

Fri. May 27 – HOME vs. Erie Commodores FC, 7 p.m.

Sun. June 12 – HOME vs. FC Indiana, 2 p.m.

Fri. June 17 – AWAY vs. FC Indiana, 7 p.m.

Sun. June 19 – AWAY vs. Indy Eleven NPSL, 1 p.m.

Fri. June 24 – HOME vs. AFC Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Sun. June 26 – AWAY vs. Rochester River DogZ FC, 3 p.m.

Sat. July 2 – AWAY vs. Erie Commodores FC, 7 p.m.

Fri. July 8 – HOME vs. Indy Eleven NPSL, 7 p.m.

July 23-24 – Midwest Conference playoffs

July 30-31 – NPSL Semifinal

Aug. 6 – NPSL Final

Other 2016 matches (more TBA)

Fri. June 3 – AWAY vs. Detroit City FC, 7 p.m.

Sun. June 5 – HOME vs. Detroit City FC, 2 p.m.

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