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San Antonio FC (4-7-4) tied OKC Energy FC (5-4-7) 1-1 at Taft Stadium on Saturday night. A penalty save from goalkeeper Matthew Cardone and a late equalizer from midfielder Jack Barmby earned the Alamo City club its first point on the road of the season.

“I am really proud of the players and staff this week,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “They worked extremely hard to get the first point on the road. I thought the team played well tonight and I thought we deserved to get at least a point and maybe a little bit more against a well coached team in Oklahoma City.”

Cardone came up big in the first half after denying forward Deshorn Brown in the 16th minute of the match following a foul inside the SAFC box. The penalty save marked Cardone’s fifth overall for the club after the San Antonio native recorded four during the 2016 season.

The hosts opened the scoring in the 55th minute after earning a second penalty on the night. Midfielder Rafael Garcia stepped up and converted from the spot to give the Energy the 1-0 lead.

San Antonio FC then equalized in the dying moments of the match after Barmby buried a direct kick from distance past goalkeeper Cody Laurendi. The goal marks Barmby’s fourth of the season in USL Championship play and earned the England native SWBC Man of the Match honors after he added four key passes and a 90 percent passing accuracy.

San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action as they visit Fresno FC at Chukchansi Park next Friday, June 21 at 9:30 p.m. CT.

Scoring Summary:

OKC: 1-0, Rafael Garcia (penalty) 55’

SAFC: 1-1, Jack Barmby 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

OKC: Yellow Card (Mike da Fonte) 85’

Attendance: 3,415

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Kai Greene, Joshua Yaro, Eby Ackon; M: Michael Lahoud, Ethan Bryant (Bradford Jamieson IV 78’), Pecka (c) (Jose Gallegos 63’), Jack Barmby; F: Brian Gomez, Ever Guzman, Billy Forbes (Cristian Parano 71’)

Substitutions Not Used: Jonathan Viscosi, Johnny Fenwick, Pascal Eboussi, Carson Price

San Antonio FC (4-7-4) tied OKC Energy FC (5-4-7) 1-1 at Taft Stadium on Saturday night. A penalty save from goalkeeper Matthew Cardone and a late equalizer from midfielder Jack Barmby earned the Alamo City club its first point on the road of the season.

“I am really proud of the players and staff this week,” said SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell. “They worked extremely hard to get the first point on the road. I thought the team played well tonight and I thought we deserved to get at least a point and maybe a little bit more against a well coached team in Oklahoma City.”

Cardone came up big in the first half after denying forward Deshorn Brown in the 16th minute of the match following a foul inside the SAFC box. The penalty save marked Cardone’s fifth overall for the club after the San Antonio native recorded four during the 2016 season.

The hosts opened the scoring in the 55th minute after earning a second penalty on the night. Midfielder Rafael Garcia stepped up and converted from the spot to give the Energy the 1-0 lead.

San Antonio FC then equalized in the dying moments of the match after Barmby buried a direct kick from distance past goalkeeper Cody Laurendi. The goal marks Barmby’s fourth of the season in USL Championship play and earned the England native SWBC Man of the Match honors after he added four key passes and a 90 percent passing accuracy.

San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action as they visit Fresno FC at Chukchansi Park next Friday, June 21 at 9:30 p.m. CT.

Scoring Summary:

OKC: 1-0, Rafael Garcia (penalty) 55’

SAFC: 1-1, Jack Barmby 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

OKC: Yellow Card (Mike da Fonte) 85’

Attendance: 3,415

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Kai Greene, Joshua Yaro, Eby Ackon; M: Michael Lahoud, Ethan Bryant (Bradford Jamieson IV 78’), Pecka (c) (Jose Gallegos 63’), Jack Barmby; F: Brian Gomez, Ever Guzman, Billy Forbes (Cristian Parano 71’)

Substitutions Not Used: Jonathan Viscosi, Johnny Fenwick, Pascal Eboussi, Carson Price

San Antonio FC (4-7-3) will travel to face OKC Energy FC (5-4-6) at Taft Stadium on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. The game marks the ninth matchup overall between the two clubs in regular season play as SAFC looks to earn their second consecutive win.

The Alamo City club heads into the match after earning a thrilling 3-2 win over Reno 1868 FC at Toyota Field last weekend. The club initially trailed 0-2 before rallying back to a victory with goals from Ever Guzman as well as local teenagers Ethan Bryant and Jose Gallegos.

OKC Energy FC heads into the match after bowing out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup following a 0-4 loss at the hands of FC Dallas in the fourth round of the tournament. The Energy is currently unbeaten in their previous five league matches and sits in sixth place in the Western Conference standings, scoring 21 goals while conceding the same amount.

SAFC is 1-1-6 all-time against OKC, most recently earning a 2-1 win at Taft Stadium in the club’s first road win against the Energy on July 28, 2018. The two clubs have scored five goals against each other overall in regular season play since 2016 and also met in the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, where the Energy beat SAFC on penalties to advance to the conference final.

San Antonio FC will face a familiar foe in midfielder Omar Gordon, who joined OKC ahead of the 2019 season after spending time with the Alamo City club since 2017, during which he scored six goals in 35 appearances with the team.

On the other hand, midfielder Jack Barmby continues to establish himself as a catalyst for SAFC. The England native recorded his second assist of the season last Saturday to set up Gallegos’ winning goal, adding to his impressive 31 chances created and three goals so far this season. Meanwhile, forward Ever Guzman continues to build on his all-time leading goal tally for SAFC after notching his fifth goal of the campaign and 22nd in all competitions last weekend.

The match marks the first of two on the road for SAFC. The club will also take on Fresno FC on Friday, June 21 at 9:30 p.m. CT before returning to Toyota Field on Wednesday, June 26.

 

USL Championship Game 15 – San Antonio FC at OKC Energy FC

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. CT

Stadium: Taft Stadium

San Antonio FC: 4-7-3 (16th, 15 pts)

OKC Energy FC: 5-4-6, (6th, 21 pts)

All-time Series: The game marks the ninth regular season matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-1-6 all-time against OKC and 1-0-3 when facing them on the road.

Watch/Stats:

ESPN+

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2019 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #Defend210, #OKCvSA

San Antonio FC (4-7-3) will travel to face OKC Energy FC (5-4-6) at Taft Stadium on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. The game marks the ninth matchup overall between the two clubs in regular season play as SAFC looks to earn their second consecutive win.

The Alamo City club heads into the match after earning a thrilling 3-2 win over Reno 1868 FC at Toyota Field last weekend. The club initially trailed 0-2 before rallying back to a victory with goals from Ever Guzman as well as local teenagers Ethan Bryant and Jose Gallegos.

OKC Energy FC heads into the match after bowing out of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup following a 0-4 loss at the hands of FC Dallas in the fourth round of the tournament. The Energy is currently unbeaten in their previous five league matches and sits in sixth place in the Western Conference standings, scoring 21 goals while conceding the same amount.

SAFC is 1-1-6 all-time against OKC, most recently earning a 2-1 win at Taft Stadium in the club’s first road win against the Energy on July 28, 2018. The two clubs have scored five goals against each other overall in regular season play since 2016 and also met in the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, where the Energy beat SAFC on penalties to advance to the conference final.

San Antonio FC will face a familiar foe in midfielder Omar Gordon, who joined OKC ahead of the 2019 season after spending time with the Alamo City club since 2017, during which he scored six goals in 35 appearances with the team.

On the other hand, midfielder Jack Barmby continues to establish himself as a catalyst for SAFC. The England native recorded his second assist of the season last Saturday to set up Gallegos’ winning goal, adding to his impressive 31 chances created and three goals so far this season. Meanwhile, forward Ever Guzman continues to build on his all-time leading goal tally for SAFC after notching his fifth goal of the campaign and 22nd in all competitions last weekend.

The match marks the first of two on the road for SAFC. The club will also take on Fresno FC on Friday, June 21 at 9:30 p.m. CT before returning to Toyota Field on Wednesday, June 26.

 

USL Championship Game 15 – San Antonio FC at OKC Energy FC

Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019

Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. CT

Stadium: Taft Stadium

San Antonio FC: 4-7-3 (16th, 15 pts)

OKC Energy FC: 5-4-6, (6th, 21 pts)

All-time Series: The game marks the ninth regular season matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-1-6 all-time against OKC and 1-0-3 when facing them on the road.

Watch/Stats:

ESPN+

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2019 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #Defend210, #OKCvSA

Después de conceder dos goles en el primer tiempo ante Reno 1868 FC el sábado pasado, San Antonio FC no se rindió a sacar el resultado en frente de su afición. De hecho, la persistencia del club dio fruto antes del medio tiempo cuando el delantero Ever Guzman anoto de cabeza un centro del defensor Kai Greene. El gol, junto con esfuerzo tremendo en el segundo tiempo, trajo goles de parte de los jugadores más jóvenes del equipo para lograr la victoria.

Así como empezaba el segundo tiempo, SAFC demostró rápidamente porque lleva seis partidos consecutivos invictos en casa. Los jugadores empujaron para igualar el marcador y lograron su remontada mas grande de la temporada. El mediocampista de 17 años Ethan Bryant se acerco al ser negado por el poste con un tiro de 20 yardas, pero el poste solo llego al rescate de los visitantes una vez. Después de una gran jugada de parte de Billy Forbes, Bryant tomo ventaja de un mal despeje de un defensor de Reno y anoto su primer gol de la temporada. El marcador estaba empatado y claramente era SAFC el que empujaba por la victoria.

El otro joven de 17 años en el equipo es Jose Gallegos, quien entro al partido como suplente después del medio tiempo para ayudar al equipo en el ataque. Después del gol de Bryant llego el momento de Gallegos. Siguiendo una pared con su compañero Jack Barmby, Gallegos mostro su habilidad técnica para crear espacio entre el y el hombre que lo marcaba. El joven disparo con la pierna derecha al ángulo izquierdo y anoto su primer gol profesional, el cual celebro con sus compañeros y aficionados. San Antonio mantuvo control del partido y gano tres puntos en casa, sumando a su récord en casa que actualmente es 4-1-3.

La victoria le da a SAFC el momento que necesita al entrar a su próximo partido de visita a OKC Energy FC. En ocho partidos, San Antonio y OKC han empatado seis veces, mientras el club de la ciudad del Álamo logro su primer victoria en Oklahoma el año pasado. El equipo, con la ayuda de los dos jóvenes que anotaron el sábado, buscaran victorias consecutivas por segunda vez esta temporada.

Después de conceder dos goles en el primer tiempo ante Reno 1868 FC el sábado pasado, San Antonio FC no se rindió a sacar el resultado en frente de su afición. De hecho, la persistencia del club dio fruto antes del medio tiempo cuando el delantero Ever Guzman anoto de cabeza un centro del defensor Kai Greene. El gol, junto con esfuerzo tremendo en el segundo tiempo, trajo goles de parte de los jugadores más jóvenes del equipo para lograr la victoria.

Así como empezaba el segundo tiempo, SAFC demostró rápidamente porque lleva seis partidos consecutivos invictos en casa. Los jugadores empujaron para igualar el marcador y lograron su remontada mas grande de la temporada. El mediocampista de 17 años Ethan Bryant se acerco al ser negado por el poste con un tiro de 20 yardas, pero el poste solo llego al rescate de los visitantes una vez. Después de una gran jugada de parte de Billy Forbes, Bryant tomo ventaja de un mal despeje de un defensor de Reno y anoto su primer gol de la temporada. El marcador estaba empatado y claramente era SAFC el que empujaba por la victoria.

El otro joven de 17 años en el equipo es Jose Gallegos, quien entro al partido como suplente después del medio tiempo para ayudar al equipo en el ataque. Después del gol de Bryant llego el momento de Gallegos. Siguiendo una pared con su compañero Jack Barmby, Gallegos mostro su habilidad técnica para crear espacio entre el y el hombre que lo marcaba. El joven disparo con la pierna derecha al ángulo izquierdo y anoto su primer gol profesional, el cual celebro con sus compañeros y aficionados. San Antonio mantuvo control del partido y gano tres puntos en casa, sumando a su récord en casa que actualmente es 4-1-3.

La victoria le da a SAFC el momento que necesita al entrar a su próximo partido de visita a OKC Energy FC. En ocho partidos, San Antonio y OKC han empatado seis veces, mientras el club de la ciudad del Álamo logro su primer victoria en Oklahoma el año pasado. El equipo, con la ayuda de los dos jóvenes que anotaron el sábado, buscaran victorias consecutivas por segunda vez esta temporada.

Despite falling to an early 0-2 lead at home against Reno 1868 FC last Saturday, San Antonio FC never gave up on earning a result in front of their home fans. In fact, the club had their persistence pay off before the halftime whistle even sounded when forward Ever Guzman headed in a Kai Greene cross to cut Reno’s lead in half. This strike, along with a top second-half performance set the stage up for two of San Antonio’s youngest players to contribute greatly to the final scoreline.

As the second half began, San Antonio FC was quickly demonstrating why they have now gone six regular season games unbeaten at Toyota Field. The players were pushing for the equalizer with sights on completing the biggest comeback for the team this season. 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Bryant came close when his low shot from 22 yards hit the post, but he wouldn’t be denied for long. After a good run down the left by teammate Billy Forbes, Bryant capitalized off a poor clearance by the Reno defender and slotted the tying goal past goalkeeper Matt Bersano. The game was tied and it was clearly San Antonio that was pushing for the winner.

The other 17-year-old midfielder in the 18-man squad for San Antonio FC was Jose Gallegos, who came on after halftime to help the team try and complete the comeback. After Bryant’s goal, Gallego’s moment would come next. Following an extended one-two with Jack Barmby, Gallegos cut back on his defender to send his shot in the top corner of the goal, giving SAFC the lead. Gallegos, Bryant and the rest of the SAFC players sprinted to the corner flag to celebrate with the excited supporters. San Antonio would go on to hold the lead and earn the three points, improving their 2019 home record to 4-1-3.

The win gives San Antonio FC momentum as they head into their next match on the road to OKC Energy FC this weekend. In eight total matches, San Antonio and OKC have drawn six games, while the Alamo City club earned their first win their last time out in Oklahoma in July of last year. The squad, with the help of their double 17-year-old goal-scorers will look to piece back-to-back wins together for the second time this season.

Despite falling to an early 0-2 lead at home against Reno 1868 FC last Saturday, San Antonio FC never gave up on earning a result in front of their home fans. In fact, the club had their persistence pay off before the halftime whistle even sounded when forward Ever Guzman headed in a Kai Greene cross to cut Reno’s lead in half. This strike, along with a top second-half performance set the stage up for two of San Antonio’s youngest players to contribute greatly to the final scoreline.

As the second half began, San Antonio FC was quickly demonstrating why they have now gone six regular season games unbeaten at Toyota Field. The players were pushing for the equalizer with sights on completing the biggest comeback for the team this season. 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Bryant came close when his low shot from 22 yards hit the post, but he wouldn’t be denied for long. After a good run down the left by teammate Billy Forbes, Bryant capitalized off a poor clearance by the Reno defender and slotted the tying goal past goalkeeper Matt Bersano. The game was tied and it was clearly San Antonio that was pushing for the winner.

The other 17-year-old midfielder in the 18-man squad for San Antonio FC was Jose Gallegos, who came on after halftime to help the team try and complete the comeback. After Bryant’s goal, Gallego’s moment would come next. Following an extended one-two with Jack Barmby, Gallegos cut back on his defender to send his shot in the top corner of the goal, giving SAFC the lead. Gallegos, Bryant and the rest of the SAFC players sprinted to the corner flag to celebrate with the excited supporters. San Antonio would go on to hold the lead and earn the three points, improving their 2019 home record to 4-1-3.

The win gives San Antonio FC momentum as they head into their next match on the road to OKC Energy FC this weekend. In eight total matches, San Antonio and OKC have drawn six games, while the Alamo City club earned their first win their last time out in Oklahoma in July of last year. The squad, with the help of their double 17-year-old goal-scorers will look to piece back-to-back wins together for the second time this season.

San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, the league announced today. Gallegos scored the winning goal in the 3-2 comeback victory over Reno 1868 FC last Saturday.

Gallegos entered the game to start the second half and helped spur SAFC on to their largest comeback victory of the season. Gallegos scored the winner in the 62nd minute after his fellow 17-year-old teammate Ethan Bryant scored the equalizer. Gallegos also recorded four key passes, completed nine of 10 passes overall and added three successful dribbles.

An alum of the SAFC Pro Academy Elite Training Program, the San Antonio native was added by San Antonio FC as a USL Academy Player in April. Gallegos has appeared in three league matches, totaling 58 minutes played and adding a 90 percent passing accuracy.  

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Brandon Miller, Charlotte Independence

D – Kosuke Kimura, Nashville SC

D – Ish Jome, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

D – James Kiffe, El Paso Locomotive FC

M – Sebastian Dalgaard, Hartford Athletic

M – Dre Fortune, North Carolina FC

M – Jose Gallegos, San Antonio FC

M – Chris Lema, New York Red Bulls II

F – Junior Flemmings, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Cameron Iwasa, Sacramento Republic FC

F – Douglas Martinez, Real Monarchs SLC

Bench: Callum Irving (OTT), Solomon Asante (PHX), Kenney Walker (IND), Griffin Yow (LDN), Maikel Chang (SLC), Jerome Kiesewetter (ELP), Deshorn Brown (OKC)

San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, the league announced today. Gallegos scored the winning goal in the 3-2 comeback victory over Reno 1868 FC last Saturday.

Gallegos entered the game to start the second half and helped spur SAFC on to their largest comeback victory of the season. Gallegos scored the winner in the 62nd minute after his fellow 17-year-old teammate Ethan Bryant scored the equalizer. Gallegos also recorded four key passes, completed nine of 10 passes overall and added three successful dribbles.

An alum of the SAFC Pro Academy Elite Training Program, the San Antonio native was added by San Antonio FC as a USL Academy Player in April. Gallegos has appeared in three league matches, totaling 58 minutes played and adding a 90 percent passing accuracy.  

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Brandon Miller, Charlotte Independence

D – Kosuke Kimura, Nashville SC

D – Ish Jome, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

D – James Kiffe, El Paso Locomotive FC

M – Sebastian Dalgaard, Hartford Athletic

M – Dre Fortune, North Carolina FC

M – Jose Gallegos, San Antonio FC

M – Chris Lema, New York Red Bulls II

F – Junior Flemmings, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Cameron Iwasa, Sacramento Republic FC

F – Douglas Martinez, Real Monarchs SLC

Bench: Callum Irving (OTT), Solomon Asante (PHX), Kenney Walker (IND), Griffin Yow (LDN), Maikel Chang (SLC), Jerome Kiesewetter (ELP), Deshorn Brown (OKC)

San Antonio FC (4-7-3) overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 win over Reno 1868 FC (5-3-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Goals from forward Ever Guzman as well as San Antonio natives Ethan Bryant and Jose Gallegos earned the Alamo City club three points at home in front of 7,467 fans.

“I’m really proud of the players for all their efforts,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It wasn’t the best of starts by anybody’s standards and we are very disappointed with that. Ever (Guzman) got us back into the game and within striking distance right before the end of the half with a well-taken goal, and in the second half we wanted to make sure we were the aggressor and to try and come out to earn three points. I’m really proud of the resilience, the way they performed, and their commitment to doing the right things in terms of effort and actions. It was fantastic.”

Reno opened the scoring just nine minutes into the match when forward Corey Hertzog placed a one-touch finish over SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone for the 0-1 lead. The visitors added their second of the night just eight minutes later after a mistake in the back found forward Cade Cowell one-on-one against Cardone, from where he slotted the ball into the net to double the lead.

SAFC cut the deficit in half just before the halftime whistle after forward Ever Guzman buried a header off a cross from defender Kai Greene to make it 1-2. The goal marked Guzman’s fifth of the season and 22nd for the club in all competitions since joining the team in August 2017, while the assist marked Greene’s first for SAFC since joining prior to the start of the 2019 campaign.

San Antonio native Ethan Bryant earned the equalizer for the hosts in the 61st minute after finding the end of a deflection from a Reno defender, which snuck past goalkeeper Matt Bersano to level the score at 2-2. The goal marked Bryant’s first of the season and second overall for the club in his first start of 2019.

SAFC midfielder Jose Gallegos then found the back of the net in the 62nd minute after midfielder Jack Barmby played him in on goal with a through-ball. The 17-year-old dribbled around a defender and buried the ball in the back of the net to score his first professional goal and give his hometown club the 3-2 lead.

With the win, SAFC extended its unbeaten run at home to six matches. The Alamo City club will return to USL Championship action on Saturday, June 15 as they visit OKC Energy FC at Taft Stadium at 8 p.m. CT.

Scoring Summary:

Reno 1868 FC: 0-1, Corey Hertzog (Raul Mendiola assist) 9’

Reno 1868 FC: 0-2, Cade Cowell 17’

SAFC: 1-2, Ever Guzman (Kai Greene assist) 44’

SAFC: 2-2, Ethan Bryant 61’

SAFC: 3-2, Jose Gallegos (Jack Barmby assist) 62’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Ebenezer Ackon) 12’

Reno 1868 FC: Yellow Card (Will Seymore) 90’

Attendance: 7,467

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Kai Greene, Eby Ackon, Joshua Yaro, Jack Barmby; M: Michael Lahoud (c) (Pecka 65’), Cristian Parano (Jose Gallegos 46’), Ethan Bryant (Bradford Jamieson 79’); F: Ever Guzman, Billy Forbes, Brian Gomez

Substitutions Not Used: Jonathan Viscosi, Johnny Fenwick, Pascal Eboussi, Leo Torres, Walter Restrepo

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos recorded the first goal of his professional career, notching the go-ahead score in the 63rd minute off an assist from Jack Barmby. The assist was Barmby’s second of the year, which puts him in a tie for second-most on the Alamo City club.
• SAFC forward Ever Guzman notched his team-best fifth goal of the season and sixth in all competitions in 2019. His 22 goals all-time in all competitions are the most by any SAFC player in club history.
• San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant made his ninth appearance, and first start, of the 2019 USL Championship season, knotting the game at 2-2 in the 61st minute with his first goal of the year. Bryant finished the match with two shots, one on goal, and successfully converted on over 85 percent of his passes on the night. Bryant was named the SWBC Man of the Match for his performance.
• Tonight’s match was the fifth all-time meeting between SAFC and Reno 1868 FC and the first meeting in 2019. SAFC improved to 2-1-0 all-time in games played at Toyota Field when facing off against Reno 1868 FC and 2-3-0 in the overall series.
• The Alamo City club overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure its fourth win of the 2019 USL Championship campaign, boosting the team’s record to 4-7-3. It was the largest come-from-behind win of the year for SAFC.

San Antonio FC (4-7-3) overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 3-2 win over Reno 1868 FC (5-3-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Goals from forward Ever Guzman as well as San Antonio natives Ethan Bryant and Jose Gallegos earned the Alamo City club three points at home in front of 7,467 fans.

“I’m really proud of the players for all their efforts,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It wasn’t the best of starts by anybody’s standards and we are very disappointed with that. Ever (Guzman) got us back into the game and within striking distance right before the end of the half with a well-taken goal, and in the second half we wanted to make sure we were the aggressor and to try and come out to earn three points. I’m really proud of the resilience, the way they performed, and their commitment to doing the right things in terms of effort and actions. It was fantastic.”

Reno opened the scoring just nine minutes into the match when forward Corey Hertzog placed a one-touch finish over SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone for the 0-1 lead. The visitors added their second of the night just eight minutes later after a mistake in the back found forward Cade Cowell one-on-one against Cardone, from where he slotted the ball into the net to double the lead.

SAFC cut the deficit in half just before the halftime whistle after forward Ever Guzman buried a header off a cross from defender Kai Greene to make it 1-2. The goal marked Guzman’s fifth of the season and 22nd for the club in all competitions since joining the team in August 2017, while the assist marked Greene’s first for SAFC since joining prior to the start of the 2019 campaign.

San Antonio native Ethan Bryant earned the equalizer for the hosts in the 61st minute after finding the end of a deflection from a Reno defender, which snuck past goalkeeper Matt Bersano to level the score at 2-2. The goal marked Bryant’s first of the season and second overall for the club in his first start of 2019.

SAFC midfielder Jose Gallegos then found the back of the net in the 62nd minute after midfielder Jack Barmby played him in on goal with a through-ball. The 17-year-old dribbled around a defender and buried the ball in the back of the net to score his first professional goal and give his hometown club the 3-2 lead.

With the win, SAFC extended its unbeaten run at home to six matches. The Alamo City club will return to USL Championship action on Saturday, June 15 as they visit OKC Energy FC at Taft Stadium at 8 p.m. CT.

Scoring Summary:

Reno 1868 FC: 0-1, Corey Hertzog (Raul Mendiola assist) 9’

Reno 1868 FC: 0-2, Cade Cowell 17’

SAFC: 1-2, Ever Guzman (Kai Greene assist) 44’

SAFC: 2-2, Ethan Bryant 61’

SAFC: 3-2, Jose Gallegos (Jack Barmby assist) 62’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Ebenezer Ackon) 12’

Reno 1868 FC: Yellow Card (Will Seymore) 90’

Attendance: 7,467

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Kai Greene, Eby Ackon, Joshua Yaro, Jack Barmby; M: Michael Lahoud (c) (Pecka 65’), Cristian Parano (Jose Gallegos 46’), Ethan Bryant (Bradford Jamieson 79’); F: Ever Guzman, Billy Forbes, Brian Gomez

Substitutions Not Used: Jonathan Viscosi, Johnny Fenwick, Pascal Eboussi, Leo Torres, Walter Restrepo

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos recorded the first goal of his professional career, notching the go-ahead score in the 63rd minute off an assist from Jack Barmby. The assist was Barmby’s second of the year, which puts him in a tie for second-most on the Alamo City club.
• SAFC forward Ever Guzman notched his team-best fifth goal of the season and sixth in all competitions in 2019. His 22 goals all-time in all competitions are the most by any SAFC player in club history.
• San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant made his ninth appearance, and first start, of the 2019 USL Championship season, knotting the game at 2-2 in the 61st minute with his first goal of the year. Bryant finished the match with two shots, one on goal, and successfully converted on over 85 percent of his passes on the night. Bryant was named the SWBC Man of the Match for his performance.
• Tonight’s match was the fifth all-time meeting between SAFC and Reno 1868 FC and the first meeting in 2019. SAFC improved to 2-1-0 all-time in games played at Toyota Field when facing off against Reno 1868 FC and 2-3-0 in the overall series.
• The Alamo City club overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure its fourth win of the 2019 USL Championship campaign, boosting the team’s record to 4-7-3. It was the largest come-from-behind win of the year for SAFC.

San Antonio FC (3-7-3) will host Reno 1868 FC (5-2-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. during Military Appreciation Night, presented by Toyota. The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports Southwest as SAFC looks to build on a five-game unbeaten streak when playing at home.

SAFC heads into the match after narrowly falling to Sacramento Republic FC 1-2 last Saturday. The Alamo City club has lost just once at Toyota Field this season, posting a 3-0-2 record in its last five home matches.

Reno will look to earn their second consecutive win after earning a convincing 4-0 victory at home against Las Vegas Lights FC. The club is currently unbeaten in its last four outings and has posted a 2-2-2 record when playing on the road so far this season.

San Antonio FC is 1-3-0 all-time against Reno. The match will mark the third time the two face off at Toyota Field, where SAFC has posted a 1-1-0 when facing the Nevada club. The Alamo City club defeated Reno 4-0 in 2017 at home prior to losing in 2018.

The night will mark Military Appreciation Night at Toyota Field. SAFC will host a donation drive along with Soldiers’ Angels to collect new sports balls which will be sent to deployed military personnel. The club will also auction special edition signed, player-worn pregame tops, from which proceeds will benefit Soldiers’ Angels, as well as a portion of proceeds from the night’s $5 margarita on the rocks drink special.

Fans in attendance with a valid military ID can also receive a 20% discount on SAFC merchandise by visiting The Soccer Factory by section 102 at the stadium, as well as a nachos, hot dog, and 16 oz. fountain soda combo for just $5.

 

USL Championship Game 14 – San Antonio FC vs. Reno 1868 FC

Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Field

San Antonio FC: 3-7-3 (16th, 12 pts)

Reno 1868 FC: 5-2-5, (4th, 20 pts)

All-time Series: The game marks the fifth matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-3-0 all-time against Reno and 1-1-0 when playing at home.

Watch/Stats:

Fox Sports Southwest

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2019 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #Defend210, #SAvRNO

San Antonio FC (3-7-3) will host Reno 1868 FC (5-2-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. during Military Appreciation Night, presented by Toyota. The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports Southwest as SAFC looks to build on a five-game unbeaten streak when playing at home.

SAFC heads into the match after narrowly falling to Sacramento Republic FC 1-2 last Saturday. The Alamo City club has lost just once at Toyota Field this season, posting a 3-0-2 record in its last five home matches.

Reno will look to earn their second consecutive win after earning a convincing 4-0 victory at home against Las Vegas Lights FC. The club is currently unbeaten in its last four outings and has posted a 2-2-2 record when playing on the road so far this season.

San Antonio FC is 1-3-0 all-time against Reno. The match will mark the third time the two face off at Toyota Field, where SAFC has posted a 1-1-0 when facing the Nevada club. The Alamo City club defeated Reno 4-0 in 2017 at home prior to losing in 2018.

The night will mark Military Appreciation Night at Toyota Field. SAFC will host a donation drive along with Soldiers’ Angels to collect new sports balls which will be sent to deployed military personnel. The club will also auction special edition signed, player-worn pregame tops, from which proceeds will benefit Soldiers’ Angels, as well as a portion of proceeds from the night’s $5 margarita on the rocks drink special.

Fans in attendance with a valid military ID can also receive a 20% discount on SAFC merchandise by visiting The Soccer Factory by section 102 at the stadium, as well as a nachos, hot dog, and 16 oz. fountain soda combo for just $5.

 

USL Championship Game 14 – San Antonio FC vs. Reno 1868 FC

Date: Saturday, June 8, 2019

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Field

San Antonio FC: 3-7-3 (16th, 12 pts)

Reno 1868 FC: 5-2-5, (4th, 20 pts)

All-time Series: The game marks the fifth matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-3-0 all-time against Reno and 1-1-0 when playing at home.

Watch/Stats:

Fox Sports Southwest

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2019 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #Defend210, #SAvRNO

San Antonio FC Head Coach Darren Powell has been in San Antonio long enough to know why one of the many nickname’s it bears is ‘Military City, USA’. With multiple military bases and a large contingent of servicemen and women in the San Antonio area, the veteran and active duty community is such an important and large part of the Alamo City.

SAFC coaches, players and staff are all aware of what that community means to the larger San Antonio population. And they don’t need to look any further than Toyota Field on Saturday nights to see how large and proud of a community it actually is.

“It’s awesome,” Powell said in reference to all of the active duty personnel and veterans at SAFC matches. “You see the servicemen and women dressed in uniform and it adds to the atmosphere. It’s very unique to have such a military presence at a game. They come out in full force and support the team. When you look out at them you certainly feel safe, and you feel very proud that your city has such a special relationship with people who serve our country.”

Even though there is a strong military presence at most San Antonio FC matches, this Saturday’s game vs. Reno 1868 FC will be an extra opportunity for the organization to honor members of the armed forces past and present. Saturday marks Military Appreciation Night presented by Toyota. Aside from the in-stadium recognition for active duty military and veterans the club will do, the club will also offer a 20% merchandise discount for fans with a military ID. The club is working with the Soldier’s Angels group for a sports ball drive pregame, while they are also auctioning off the player-worn and signed military pregame tops to benefit the same organization.

In addition, the club will dish out SAFC cooling towels to the first 1,000 fans in the gate and will offer $5 margaritas on the rocks. SAFC will host an ‘Extra Time’ postgame party after the final whistle where $1 drinks and sodas will be available to the fans. All of the things being put together to make Military Appreciation Night complete are a ‘no-brainer’ according to Powell.

“It’s a special evening to thank all of our military and servicemen and women that protect and serve the United States,” said Powell. “Being in San Antonio, it’s a military town, so we really appreciate them and it’s an opportunity for us to show our gratitude and share an evening together at a match.”

On the field, San Antonio will look to extend their home unbeaten streak six matches against Reno at Toyota Field. The club is looking to start climbing the standings starting this weekend with what would be their fourth home win of the 2019 campaign. Powell knows how important it is to get a result especially in front of the dedicated SAFC fan base.

“Whenever you step on that field in front of our supporters — military men and women included — we want to make sure when they leave the stadium they leave with a smile on their face because their home team has done everything they possibly can to earn a victory,” Powell said.

San Antonio FC Head Coach Darren Powell has been in San Antonio long enough to know why one of the many nickname’s it bears is ‘Military City, USA’. With multiple military bases and a large contingent of servicemen and women in the San Antonio area, the veteran and active duty community is such an important and large part of the Alamo City.

SAFC coaches, players and staff are all aware of what that community means to the larger San Antonio population. And they don’t need to look any further than Toyota Field on Saturday nights to see how large and proud of a community it actually is.

“It’s awesome,” Powell said in reference to all of the active duty personnel and veterans at SAFC matches. “You see the servicemen and women dressed in uniform and it adds to the atmosphere. It’s very unique to have such a military presence at a game. They come out in full force and support the team. When you look out at them you certainly feel safe, and you feel very proud that your city has such a special relationship with people who serve our country.”

Even though there is a strong military presence at most San Antonio FC matches, this Saturday’s game vs. Reno 1868 FC will be an extra opportunity for the organization to honor members of the armed forces past and present. Saturday marks Military Appreciation Night presented by Toyota. Aside from the in-stadium recognition for active duty military and veterans the club will do, the club will also offer a 20% merchandise discount for fans with a military ID. The club is working with the Soldier’s Angels group for a sports ball drive pregame, while they are also auctioning off the player-worn and signed military pregame tops to benefit the same organization.

In addition, the club will dish out SAFC cooling towels to the first 1,000 fans in the gate and will offer $5 margaritas on the rocks. SAFC will host an ‘Extra Time’ postgame party after the final whistle where $1 drinks and sodas will be available to the fans. All of the things being put together to make Military Appreciation Night complete are a ‘no-brainer’ according to Powell.

“It’s a special evening to thank all of our military and servicemen and women that protect and serve the United States,” said Powell. “Being in San Antonio, it’s a military town, so we really appreciate them and it’s an opportunity for us to show our gratitude and share an evening together at a match.”

On the field, San Antonio will look to extend their home unbeaten streak six matches against Reno at Toyota Field. The club is looking to start climbing the standings starting this weekend with what would be their fourth home win of the 2019 campaign. Powell knows how important it is to get a result especially in front of the dedicated SAFC fan base.

“Whenever you step on that field in front of our supporters — military men and women included — we want to make sure when they leave the stadium they leave with a smile on their face because their home team has done everything they possibly can to earn a victory,” Powell said.

El director técnico de SAFC Darren Powell ha estado en San Antonio suficiente tiempo para entender porque uno de los apodos de la ciudad es ‘Ciudad Militar, USA.’ La presencia de varias bases militares y la cantidad de personas dentro del servicio y veteranos son una parte importante de la cultura de la ciudad.

Los entrenadores, jugadores, y empleados del club valoran la importancia de la comunidad y lo que significa para la gente de San Antonio, y ese mismo orgullo se nota en los días de partido en Toyota Field.

“Es increíble,” Powell dijo sobre la presencia militar durante los partidos de SAFC. “Puedes ver a los militares en uniforme y eso agrega a la identidad del club. Es algo único a nuestro club. Vienen todos juntos y apoyan al equipo. Cuando los ves y piensas sobre todo lo que hacen para el país, da orgullo saber que tu ciudad tiene una conexión tan grande con la gente tanto hace.

Aunque esa presencia es común en cualquier partido de SAFC, este sábado será una oportunidad extra para que el club honore a los miembros militares actuales y veteranos. El sábado será Noche de Apreciación Militar presentada por Toyota. Aparte de reconocer a todos los que estén presentes durante el partido, el club también ofrecerá 20% de descuento sobre toda la mercancía a todos los que presenten una identificación militar. El club también trabajara con el grupo Soldiers’ Angels para donar balones que se enviaran a las fuerzas militares que se encuentran fuera del país. También se subastarán playeras usadas y firmadas por los jugadores del equipo, y las ganancias beneficiaran a Soldiers’ Angels.

SAFC también regalará toallas a los primeros 1,000 aficionados que ingresen el estadio, y ofrecerá margaritas sobre rocas a solo $5. La noche concluirá con ‘Extra Time,’ la fiesta oficial del club después del partido donde los aficionados pueden disfrutar de cerveza y refrescos a solo $1. Todo con la intención de hacer la noche un evento especial.

“Es una tarde especial que nos permite agradecer a todos los militares que protegen nuestro país,” dijo Powell. “San Antonio es una ciudad militar, y verdaderamente apreciamos todo lo que hacen. Para nosotros es una oportunidad para dar gracias y gozar un partido juntos.”

Dentro de la cancha, el club buscara seguir su racha de seis partidos invictos en casa contra Reno 1868 en Toyota Field. El club también buscara subir en la tabla comenzando esta semana con lo que podría ser su cuarta victoria de la temporada. Powell sabe que un resultado positivo es importante, y sobre todo hacerlo en casa en frente de la afición dedicada.

“Cuando entramos a la cancha en frente de nuestros aficionados, queremos asegurar que cuando salgan del estadio se vayan a casa con una sonrisa porque su equipo hizo todo lo posible por lograr la victoria,” dijo Powell.

El director técnico de SAFC Darren Powell ha estado en San Antonio suficiente tiempo para entender porque uno de los apodos de la ciudad es ‘Ciudad Militar, USA.’ La presencia de varias bases militares y la cantidad de personas dentro del servicio y veteranos son una parte importante de la cultura de la ciudad.

Los entrenadores, jugadores, y empleados del club valoran la importancia de la comunidad y lo que significa para la gente de San Antonio, y ese mismo orgullo se nota en los días de partido en Toyota Field.

“Es increíble,” Powell dijo sobre la presencia militar durante los partidos de SAFC. “Puedes ver a los militares en uniforme y eso agrega a la identidad del club. Es algo único a nuestro club. Vienen todos juntos y apoyan al equipo. Cuando los ves y piensas sobre todo lo que hacen para el país, da orgullo saber que tu ciudad tiene una conexión tan grande con la gente tanto hace.

Aunque esa presencia es común en cualquier partido de SAFC, este sábado será una oportunidad extra para que el club honore a los miembros militares actuales y veteranos. El sábado será Noche de Apreciación Militar presentada por Toyota. Aparte de reconocer a todos los que estén presentes durante el partido, el club también ofrecerá 20% de descuento sobre toda la mercancía a todos los que presenten una identificación militar. El club también trabajara con el grupo Soldiers’ Angels para donar balones que se enviaran a las fuerzas militares que se encuentran fuera del país. También se subastarán playeras usadas y firmadas por los jugadores del equipo, y las ganancias beneficiaran a Soldiers’ Angels.

SAFC también regalará toallas a los primeros 1,000 aficionados que ingresen el estadio, y ofrecerá margaritas sobre rocas a solo $5. La noche concluirá con ‘Extra Time,’ la fiesta oficial del club después del partido donde los aficionados pueden disfrutar de cerveza y refrescos a solo $1. Todo con la intención de hacer la noche un evento especial.

“Es una tarde especial que nos permite agradecer a todos los militares que protegen nuestro país,” dijo Powell. “San Antonio es una ciudad militar, y verdaderamente apreciamos todo lo que hacen. Para nosotros es una oportunidad para dar gracias y gozar un partido juntos.”

Dentro de la cancha, el club buscara seguir su racha de seis partidos invictos en casa contra Reno 1868 en Toyota Field. El club también buscara subir en la tabla comenzando esta semana con lo que podría ser su cuarta victoria de la temporada. Powell sabe que un resultado positivo es importante, y sobre todo hacerlo en casa en frente de la afición dedicada.

“Cuando entramos a la cancha en frente de nuestros aficionados, queremos asegurar que cuando salgan del estadio se vayan a casa con una sonrisa porque su equipo hizo todo lo posible por lograr la victoria,” dijo Powell.