in 2008, he headed for america again, signing with the rochester rhinos as player and assistant coach. guppy logged 1,520 minutes of playing time in 21 league matches, starting in most of his appearances. he tallied two assists, both of which came off of his trademark crosses from the left wing. guppy's first goal for the rhinos came off of a header on 26 september in the final 10 minutes of the first-round, first leg play-off tie against the charleston battery.