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San Antonio FC narrowly fell to Orlando City SC (MLS) 1-2 on the road in preseason action on Friday night. A goal from Callum Montgomery capped off a strong performance from SAFC despite the final scoreline.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to play against a very good MLS squad who are a week away from their first game of the season,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “It was a great opportunity for us to grow and continue to build on our identity.”

SAFC started the match brightly with chances for Ignacio Bailone and Jesus Enriquez coming early in the match before the away side went 1-0 down in the 28th minute. 14 minutes later, SAFC found the equalizer when a Hayden Partain pass rolled to Montgomery who neatly tucked the ball into the goal inside the box.  

Orlando scored the winner with a curling shot into the top corner in the 62nd minute to earn the preseason victory.

SAFC will play its final preseason match against league rivals RGV FC on Friday, February 28 in a closed door match at STAR Soccer Complex. The club will then open the USL Championship regular season on March 7 at Toyota Field against Real Monarchs SLC.

SAFC Starting XI: GK: St. Clair (Matthew Cardone); D: Gorskie, Maloney, Smith, Taintor, Montgomery; M: Herivaux (Fabricio Bernal*), Partain, PC (Santiago Viera); F: Enriquez, Bailone (Luis Solignac)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

San Antonio FC narrowly fell to Orlando City SC (MLS) 1-2 on the road in preseason action on Friday night. A goal from Callum Montgomery capped off a strong performance from SAFC despite the final scoreline.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to play against a very good MLS squad who are a week away from their first game of the season,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “It was a great opportunity for us to grow and continue to build on our identity.”

SAFC started the match brightly with chances for Ignacio Bailone and Jesus Enriquez coming early in the match before the away side went 1-0 down in the 28th minute. 14 minutes later, SAFC found the equalizer when a Hayden Partain pass rolled to Montgomery who neatly tucked the ball into the goal inside the box.  

Orlando scored the winner with a curling shot into the top corner in the 62nd minute to earn the preseason victory.

SAFC will play its final preseason match against league rivals RGV FC on Friday, February 28 in a closed door match at STAR Soccer Complex. The club will then open the USL Championship regular season on March 7 at Toyota Field against Real Monarchs SLC.

SAFC Starting XI: GK: St. Clair (Matthew Cardone); D: Gorskie, Maloney, Smith, Taintor, Montgomery; M: Herivaux (Fabricio Bernal*), Partain, PC (Santiago Viera); F: Enriquez, Bailone (Luis Solignac)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

San Antonio FC has signed defender Mitchell Taintor for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"As a staff, we are excited to welcome Mitchell Taintor to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Mitchell is an experienced USL defender with great on-field communication. His characteristics as a person and player match our team’s culture and strategy."

Taintor joins SAFC after spending the previous two seasons with the Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship. In 2019, Taintor appeared in 31 matches combined between the regular season and playoffs, making 28 starts and recording 2,561 minutes played. The 25-year-old added two goals and two assists to go along with a team-leading 115 clearances and 86 aerial duels won. Overall in his two seasons with the Republic, Taintor made 64 appearances (61 starts) between the regular season and playoffs, amassing 5,373 minutes played while adding three goals, three assists, 258 clearances and 146 duels won.

In 2018, Taintor was also loaned to MLS side Toronto FC for one game where he started, played 90 minutes and scored a goal on his debut in a match against the Houston Dynamo.

“I’m very excited,” said Taintor. “The opportunity came up, and I’m excited that this is the city and club that wanted to have me. This has always been one of my favorite places to play while I was in Sacramento. It’s a great group, I believe in what is going on here and I’m looking forward to a good year.”

Originally drafted by Toronto FC in the third round (59th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, Taintor signed with Toronto’s USL Championship affiliate where he made 47 appearances in two seasons from 2016-17. The Connecticut native was the club captain for Toronto FC II in 2017 and scored three goals for the Canadian side over the course of his time there.

Taintor attended Rutgers University and played collegiate soccer from 2012-15, making 73 appearances for the Scarlet Knights. From his time in college, the defender earned NSCAA Second Team All-Midwest Region and Second Team All-Big Ten Conference honors. While in college, Taintor played with USL League Two Sides Real Boston Rams and the Ocean City Nor’easters. The centerback is a product of the New England Revolution’s academy system.

Taintor will wear No. 20 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

 

San Antonio FC has signed defender Mitchell Taintor for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are excited to welcome Mitchell Taintor to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Mitchell is an experienced USL defender with great on-field communication. His characteristics as a person and player match our team’s culture and strategy.”

Taintor joins SAFC after spending the previous two seasons with the Sacramento Republic in the USL Championship. In 2019, Taintor appeared in 31 matches combined between the regular season and playoffs, making 28 starts and recording 2,561 minutes played. The 25-year-old added two goals and two assists to go along with a team-leading 115 clearances and 86 aerial duels won. Overall in his two seasons with the Republic, Taintor made 64 appearances (61 starts) between the regular season and playoffs, amassing 5,373 minutes played while adding three goals, three assists, 258 clearances and 146 duels won.

In 2018, Taintor was also loaned to MLS side Toronto FC for one game where he started, played 90 minutes and scored a goal on his debut in a match against the Houston Dynamo.

“I’m very excited,” said Taintor. “The opportunity came up, and I’m excited that this is the city and club that wanted to have me. This has always been one of my favorite places to play while I was in Sacramento. It’s a great group, I believe in what is going on here and I’m looking forward to a good year.”

Originally drafted by Toronto FC in the third round (59th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, Taintor signed with Toronto’s USL Championship affiliate where he made 47 appearances in two seasons from 2016-17. The Connecticut native was the club captain for Toronto FC II in 2017 and scored three goals for the Canadian side over the course of his time there.

Taintor attended Rutgers University and played collegiate soccer from 2012-15, making 73 appearances for the Scarlet Knights. From his time in college, the defender earned NSCAA Second Team All-Midwest Region and Second Team All-Big Ten Conference honors. While in college, Taintor played with USL League Two Sides Real Boston Rams and the Ocean City Nor’easters. The centerback is a product of the New England Revolution’s academy system.

Taintor will wear No. 20 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

 

San Antonio FC fell to FC Dallas 2-3 at Toyota Field on Saturday night despite a strong showing from the Alamo City club. Goals from defender Connor Maloney and midfielder Jose Gallegos were not enough to earn a result after FC Dallas scored three late goals in quick succession.

“There were a lot of positives,” SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina said. “There were a lot of moments in which we made it difficult for a very good FC Dallas team. Our hope was to achieve our tactical and behavioral objectives, and I think the fans saw a taste of our team identity, and hopefully they’re excited to see what lies ahead.”

SAFC opened the scoring in the 66th minute after SAFC Pro Academy player Abraham Lincon drew a penalty shortly after coming into the match as a substitute, which Maloney converted from the spot to earn the lead.

The Alamo City club added their second goal of the night just six minutes later after Gallegos dribbled up the field and buried a shot far-post past goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez to make it 2-0.

FC Dallas then pulled off the comeback win after scoring three goals in the final six minutes of the match from midfielders Ricardo Pepi and Michael Barrios as well as a late-winner from defender Reto Ziegler. The two sides then played an additional 30-minute scrimmage which ended in a 1-0 win for FC Dallas.

Three SAFC Pro Academy players were able to see game action in the second half with Lincon, Sebastian Mercado and Fabricio Bernal earning minutes. SAFC and FC Dallas ended the night with a 30-minute scrimmage following the 90-minute preseason match.

SAFC will return to preseason action as the team travels to face MLS side Orlando City SC on Friday, Feb. 21.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Connor Maloney (penalty) 66’

SAFC: 2-0, Jose Gallegos (Jesus Enriquez assist) 73’

FCD: 2-1, Ricardo Pepi (Michael Barrios assist) 84’

FCD: 2-2, Michael Barrios 88’

FCD: 2-3, Reto Ziegler 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Joshua Yaro) 28’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Blake Smith) 53’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Fabricio Bernal) 85’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sebastian Mercado) 90’

Attendance: 4,372

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone (Dayne St. Clair 45’); D: Connor Maloney, Joshua Yaro (Trialist 45), Hunter Gorskie (Trialist 83’), Callum Montgomery, Blake Smith; M: Hayden Partain (Santiago Viera 62’), Zach Herivaux (*Sebastian Mercado 83’), Jesus Enriquez (*Fabricio Bernal 75’); F: Jose Gallegos, Ignacio Bailone (*Abraham Lincon 63’)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

San Antonio FC fell to FC Dallas 2-3 at Toyota Field on Saturday night despite a strong showing from the Alamo City club. Goals from defender Connor Maloney and midfielder Jose Gallegos were not enough to earn a result after FC Dallas scored three late goals in quick succession.

“There were a lot of positives,” SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina said. “There were a lot of moments in which we made it difficult for a very good FC Dallas team. Our hope was to achieve our tactical and behavioral objectives, and I think the fans saw a taste of our team identity, and hopefully they’re excited to see what lies ahead.”

SAFC opened the scoring in the 66th minute after SAFC Pro Academy player Abraham Lincon drew a penalty shortly after coming into the match as a substitute, which Maloney converted from the spot to earn the lead.

The Alamo City club added their second goal of the night just six minutes later after Gallegos dribbled up the field and buried a shot far-post past goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez to make it 2-0.

FC Dallas then pulled off the comeback win after scoring three goals in the final six minutes of the match from midfielders Ricardo Pepi and Michael Barrios as well as a late-winner from defender Reto Ziegler. The two sides then played an additional 30-minute scrimmage which ended in a 1-0 win for FC Dallas.

Three SAFC Pro Academy players were able to see game action in the second half with Lincon, Sebastian Mercado and Fabricio Bernal earning minutes. SAFC and FC Dallas ended the night with a 30-minute scrimmage following the 90-minute preseason match.

SAFC will return to preseason action as the team travels to face MLS side Orlando City SC on Friday, Feb. 21.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Connor Maloney (penalty) 66’

SAFC: 2-0, Jose Gallegos (Jesus Enriquez assist) 73’

FCD: 2-1, Ricardo Pepi (Michael Barrios assist) 84’

FCD: 2-2, Michael Barrios 88’

FCD: 2-3, Reto Ziegler 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Joshua Yaro) 28’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Blake Smith) 53’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Fabricio Bernal) 85’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sebastian Mercado) 90’

Attendance: 4,372

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone (Dayne St. Clair 45’); D: Connor Maloney, Joshua Yaro (Trialist 45), Hunter Gorskie (Trialist 83’), Callum Montgomery, Blake Smith; M: Hayden Partain (Santiago Viera 62’), Zach Herivaux (*Sebastian Mercado 83’), Jesus Enriquez (*Fabricio Bernal 75’); F: Jose Gallegos, Ignacio Bailone (*Abraham Lincon 63’)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

San Antonio FC has added goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair on loan from Minnesota United (MLS) for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the loan were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are very excited to add Dayne St. Claire to the SAFC roster,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We want to thank Adrian Heath and the entire Minnesota United FC organization for the loan. Dayne performed exceptionally in college and has tremendous potential to be a premier goalkeeper. He boasts the qualities we seek both on and off the field, and we are looking forward to working with him.”

St. Clair – a Generation Adidas athlete – was originally selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Minnesota after a stellar college career at Maryland. St. Clair has one loan spell under his belt, making five appearances in 2019 with Forward Madison in ULS League One while keeping one clean sheet and recording five total saves.

The 22-year-old played four years at Maryland from 2015-18 where he led the Terrapins to the 2018 NCAA National Championship. While in college, the Canada native also played for USL League Two sides K-W United and the NY Red Bulls U-23’s.

“I’m really excited,” said St. Clair. “I think this is a good move for myself and the club, and I’m very excited to get started and defend 210.”

St. Clair will wear No. 97 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

San Antonio FC has added goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair on loan from Minnesota United (MLS) for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the loan were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are very excited to add Dayne St. Claire to the SAFC roster,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We want to thank Adrian Heath and the entire Minnesota United FC organization for the loan. Dayne performed exceptionally in college and has tremendous potential to be a premier goalkeeper. He boasts the qualities we seek both on and off the field, and we are looking forward to working with him.”

St. Clair – a Generation Adidas athlete – was originally selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Minnesota after a stellar college career at Maryland. St. Clair has one loan spell under his belt, making five appearances in 2019 with Forward Madison in ULS League One while keeping one clean sheet and recording five total saves.

The 22-year-old played four years at Maryland from 2015-18 where he led the Terrapins to the 2018 NCAA National Championship. While in college, the Canada native also played for USL League Two sides K-W United and the NY Red Bulls U-23’s.

“I’m really excited,” said St. Clair. “I think this is a good move for myself and the club, and I’m very excited to get started and defend 210.”

St. Clair will wear No. 97 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

San Antonio FC has added defender Callum Montgomery on loan from FC Dallas (MLS) for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the loan were not disclosed.

“We are very excited to welcome Callum Montgomery to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We want to thank Luchi Gonzalez and his staff at FC Dallas for the loan. Callum is a tenacious left-footed center back that possesses the characteristics to fit our team identity on and off the field.”

Montgomery was the fourth overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after playing his college career at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. In his one season with Dallas, Montgomery was loaned out to the club’s USL League One affiliate North Texas FC where he made 22 appearances (1,958 minutes) last season, scoring three goals. The center-back was named the USL League One Player of the Week on August 23 of last season, while leading North Texas in clearances (76), blocks (17) and aerial duels won (69).

The 22-year-old played four years of soccer at UNC Charlotte where he made 73 total appearances and scored three goals. Following his senior season in 2018, Montgomery was named the Conference USA Defender of the Year while also earning United Soccer Coaches’ Frist Team All-American honors. The defender also made 25 appearances for the Victoria Highlanders in USL League Two while in college.  

“I’m super excited to join this club,” said Montgomery. “It’s a good opportunity to get games at a high level and hopefully help contribute to the team’s success and bring a championship back to San Antonio. I want to win everywhere I play, so I am excited for the opportunity.”

Montgomery will wear No. 3 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

 

San Antonio FC has added defender Callum Montgomery on loan from FC Dallas (MLS) for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the loan were not disclosed.

“We are very excited to welcome Callum Montgomery to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We want to thank Luchi Gonzalez and his staff at FC Dallas for the loan. Callum is a tenacious left-footed center back that possesses the characteristics to fit our team identity on and off the field.”

Montgomery was the fourth overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after playing his college career at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. In his one season with Dallas, Montgomery was loaned out to the club’s USL League One affiliate North Texas FC where he made 22 appearances (1,958 minutes) last season, scoring three goals. The center-back was named the USL League One Player of the Week on August 23 of last season, while leading North Texas in clearances (76), blocks (17) and aerial duels won (69).

The 22-year-old played four years of soccer at UNC Charlotte where he made 73 total appearances and scored three goals. Following his senior season in 2018, Montgomery was named the Conference USA Defender of the Year while also earning United Soccer Coaches’ Frist Team All-American honors. The defender also made 25 appearances for the Victoria Highlanders in USL League Two while in college.  

“I’m super excited to join this club,” said Montgomery. “It’s a good opportunity to get games at a high level and hopefully help contribute to the team’s success and bring a championship back to San Antonio. I want to win everywhere I play, so I am excited for the opportunity.”

Montgomery will wear No. 3 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

 

San Antonio FC fell to the El Paso Locomotive 2-6 in preseason action on Friday at the Locomotive’s training complex. After a first half that saw SAFC lead 2-1 at the break, El Paso scored five in the second 45 to earn the victory.

“There are a lot of positives to take from the match,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “In the first half, we were able to impose our pressing identity and put the opponent in tough situations to regain possession of the ball. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but it was also great to see the opportunities earned by our young players as they tested themselves at the highest level against a very good team. It was a great learning opportunity for them.”

SAFC started the match well and opened the scoring when Gonzalo Di Renzo scored his second goal of the preseason. After defender Hunter Gorksie broke up play and sprung the ball forward, Di Renzo capitalized with a smooth finish. SAFC doubled its lead when Jesus Enriquez was played through on goal from Connor Maloney. Enriquez found himself one-on-one with the keeper and unselfishly laid it off to Jose Gallegos to found his second preseason goal via a tap in.

SAFC made eight changes at halftime, which included debuts for Santiago Viera and Ignacio Bailone. In addition, the club saw six players aged 17 or younger on the field, including five from the SAFC Pro Academy and ETP.

SAFC will play its third preseason match this Wednesday at Toyota Field against MLS side FC Dallas. Tickets to the match – that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. – are on sale now.

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Cardone; D: Gorskie, Maloney, Smith, Yaro, Mercado*; M: Herivaux, Partain, Enriquez; F: Gallegos, Di Renzo

San Antonio FC fell to the El Paso Locomotive 2-6 in preseason action on Friday at the Locomotive’s training complex. After a first half that saw SAFC lead 2-1 at the break, El Paso scored five in the second 45 to earn the victory.

“There are a lot of positives to take from the match,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “In the first half, we were able to impose our pressing identity and put the opponent in tough situations to regain possession of the ball. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but it was also great to see the opportunities earned by our young players as they tested themselves at the highest level against a very good team. It was a great learning opportunity for them.”

SAFC started the match well and opened the scoring when Gonzalo Di Renzo scored his second goal of the preseason. After defender Hunter Gorksie broke up play and sprung the ball forward, Di Renzo capitalized with a smooth finish. SAFC doubled its lead when Jesus Enriquez was played through on goal from Connor Maloney. Enriquez found himself one-on-one with the keeper and unselfishly laid it off to Jose Gallegos to found his second preseason goal via a tap in.

SAFC made eight changes at halftime, which included debuts for Santiago Viera and Ignacio Bailone. In addition, the club saw six players aged 17 or younger on the field, including five from the SAFC Pro Academy and ETP.

SAFC will play its third preseason match this Wednesday at Toyota Field against MLS side FC Dallas. Tickets to the match – that kicks off at 7:30 p.m. – are on sale now.

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Cardone; D: Gorskie, Maloney, Smith, Yaro, Mercado*; M: Herivaux, Partain, Enriquez; F: Gallegos, Di Renzo

San Antonio FC has signed forward Ignacio Bailone for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are excited to add Ignacio Bailone to the SAFC family,” Marcina said. “Ignacio demonstrates very good off the ball movement, hold up play, aerial presence, and is relentless in the press. He fits a specific player profile of our game model and will be a positive contributor to the team on and off the field.”

Bailone joins SAFC from Chacarita Juniors of the Argentinian second division where he spent the 2019 season. Prior to his time there, the 26-year-old spent three seasons under contact at Estudiantes from 2016-19. While with the top-flight side, Bailone also spent time on loan to Quilmes, Instituto and Gimnasia Jujuy in his country’s second division. Overall in his career to date, the forward has made 51 league appearances (24 starts) while playing in 2,606 minutes and scoring six goals in the first and second divisions of Argentina.

“I’m very happy to be here and thrilled with the way I’ve been welcomed,” Bailone said. “I hope to reach our collective goal of competing for a championship, and I’m ready to get to work towards that.”

Originally playing youth soccer with Quilmes, Bailone signed his first professional contract with Club Athletico Lanus in 2012 and remained with the club until 2016. While with Lanus, the Argentinian won the CONMEBOL Sudamericana tournament in 2013 while the club finished runner in in the 2013-14 Superliga Torneo Incial.

Bailone will wear No. 25 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

San Antonio FC has signed forward Ignacio Bailone for the 2020 USL Championship season pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are excited to add Ignacio Bailone to the SAFC family,” Marcina said. “Ignacio demonstrates very good off the ball movement, hold up play, aerial presence, and is relentless in the press. He fits a specific player profile of our game model and will be a positive contributor to the team on and off the field.”

Bailone joins SAFC from Chacarita Juniors of the Argentinian second division where he spent the 2019 season. Prior to his time there, the 26-year-old spent three seasons under contact at Estudiantes from 2016-19. While with the top-flight side, Bailone also spent time on loan to Quilmes, Instituto and Gimnasia Jujuy in his country’s second division. Overall in his career to date, the forward has made 51 league appearances (24 starts) while playing in 2,606 minutes and scoring six goals in the first and second divisions of Argentina.

“I’m very happy to be here and thrilled with the way I’ve been welcomed,” Bailone said. “I hope to reach our collective goal of competing for a championship, and I’m ready to get to work towards that.”

Originally playing youth soccer with Quilmes, Bailone signed his first professional contract with Club Athletico Lanus in 2012 and remained with the club until 2016. While with Lanus, the Argentinian won the CONMEBOL Sudamericana tournament in 2013 while the club finished runner in in the 2013-14 Superliga Torneo Incial.

Bailone will wear No. 25 for SAFC.

San Antonio FC is currently preparing for the upcoming USL Championship season, and fans can purchase 2020 single-game or season tickets by calling or texting the SAFC sales office at 210-444-5657 or by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com. Supporters can also follow the club by liking San Antonio FC on Facebook (@SAFCUSL), as well as following the team on Twitter (@SanAntonioFC) and Instagram (@sanantoniofc).

San Antonio FC today announced its 2020 promotional schedule, including theme nights, drink specials and more for each regular season home match. The full promotional schedule can be found on www.sanantoniofc.com. Single game tickets starting at $10 will be available for purchase to the general public beginning Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.

Season Ticket Members, along with fans who are subscribed to the SAFC Fan Club or have the official SAFC App, will have access to an exclusive presale opportunity beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

SAFC will open its promotional schedule when it hosts the reigning USL Championship champions Real Monarchs SLC in the club’s season opener presented by H-E-B on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The night will be the first Bud Light $1 Drink Night of the season and will include a postgame fireworks show. Other exciting theme nights in 2020 include Noche de Celebración on April 25 vs. Reno 1868 FC, Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Toyota on Sept. 12 against the Portland Timbers 2, and the club’s first-ever Pride Night when it hosts LA Galaxy II on June 6.

In addition, the Alamo City club will kick off Independence Day celebrations with postgame fireworks on Friday, July 3 as it takes on Orange County SC, while SAFC will also honor those who have been affected by breast cancer during Breast Health Awareness Night on Saturday, Oct. 3. The SAFC regular season concludes against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, Oct. 17 with a Bud Light $1 Drink Night and postgame fireworks show.

Further details on individual theme nights will come as the season progresses.

Full 2020 SAFC Promotional Schedule:

Day	Month	Date	Opponent
Sat.	March	7	Real Monarchs SLC	Home Opener
Sat.	March	21	Phoenix Rising FC	Spurs Night
Sat.	April	11	Tacoma Defiance	Easter Weekend
Sat.	April	25	Reno 1868 FC	Noche de Celebración
Sat.	May	9	New Mexico United	Women’s Celebration Night
Sat.	May	23	San Diego Loyal	Stars and Stripes Night
Sat.	May	30	Austin Bold FC	I-35 Derby
Sat.	June	6	LA Galaxy II	Pride Night
Sat.	June	27	FC Tulsa	Military Appreciation Night
Fri.	July	3	Orange County SC	Independence Day Celebration
Sat.	July	25	RGV FC	World Heritage Night
Sat.	Aug.	1	Sacramento Republic FC	Fireworks Night
Sat.	Aug.	29	El Paso Locomotive FC	#OurFuture Night
Sat.	Sept.	5	OKC Energy FC	#Defend210 Night
Sat.	Sept.	12	Portland Timbers 2	Hispanic Heritage Night
Sat.	Oct.	3	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	Breast Health Awareness Night
Sat.	Oct.	17	Las Vegas Lights FC	Fireworks Night

San Antonio FC today announced its 2020 promotional schedule, including theme nights, drink specials and more for each regular season home match. The full promotional schedule can be found on www.sanantoniofc.com. Single game tickets starting at $10 will be available for purchase to the general public beginning Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m.

Season Ticket Members, along with fans who are subscribed to the SAFC Fan Club or have the official SAFC App, will have access to an exclusive presale opportunity beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

SAFC will open its promotional schedule when it hosts the reigning USL Championship champions Real Monarchs SLC in the club’s season opener presented by H-E-B on Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. The night will be the first Bud Light $1 Drink Night of the season and will include a postgame fireworks show. Other exciting theme nights in 2020 include Noche de Celebración on April 25 vs. Reno 1868 FC, Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Toyota on Sept. 12 against the Portland Timbers 2, and the club’s first-ever Pride Night when it hosts LA Galaxy II on June 6.

In addition, the Alamo City club will kick off Independence Day celebrations with postgame fireworks on Friday, July 3 as it takes on Orange County SC, while SAFC will also honor those who have been affected by breast cancer during Breast Health Awareness Night on Saturday, Oct. 3. The SAFC regular season concludes against Las Vegas Lights FC on Saturday, Oct. 17 with a Bud Light $1 Drink Night and postgame fireworks show.

Further details on individual theme nights will come as the season progresses.

Full 2020 SAFC Promotional Schedule:

Day	Month	Date	Opponent
Sat.	March	7	Real Monarchs SLC	Home Opener
Sat.	March	21	Phoenix Rising FC	Spurs Night
Sat.	April	11	Tacoma Defiance	Easter Weekend
Sat.	April	25	Reno 1868 FC	Noche de Celebración
Sat.	May	9	New Mexico United	Women’s Celebration Night
Sat.	May	23	San Diego Loyal	Stars and Stripes Night
Sat.	May	30	Austin Bold FC	I-35 Derby
Sat.	June	6	LA Galaxy II	Pride Night
Sat.	June	27	FC Tulsa	Military Appreciation Night
Fri.	July	3	Orange County SC	Independence Day Celebration
Sat.	July	25	RGV FC	World Heritage Night
Sat.	Aug.	1	Sacramento Republic FC	Fireworks Night
Sat.	Aug.	29	El Paso Locomotive FC	#OurFuture Night
Sat.	Sept.	5	OKC Energy FC	#Defend210 Night
Sat.	Sept.	12	Portland Timbers 2	Hispanic Heritage Night
Sat.	Oct.	3	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	Breast Health Awareness Night
Sat.	Oct.	17	Las Vegas Lights FC	Fireworks Night