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San Antonio FC (13-12-7) will host Las Vegas Lights FC (7-17-7) at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. as the club continues its playoff push at home. The match marks Breast Health Awareness Night presented by Methodist Healthcare.

SAFC heads into the match after earning a 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 at Toyota Field last weekend. The club is currently in ninth place in the standings on 46 points and remains alive in the playoff race as it competes with Swope Park Rangers (50 pts) and Saint Louis FC (49 pts) for the remaining two Western Conference playoff spots.

The Alamo City club will benefit from home field advantage yet again as it faces Las Vegas for just the second time overall. SAFC is 9-3-3 at home so far this season and found its way back into the winning column after losing three in a row on the road. For SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell, playing at home gives the squad an extra motivation as they head into an important match.

“We have the best fans in the league,” Powell said. “They come out every week and make our players want to run harder, longer, and faster. Any time they come and share their Saturday evening with us we want to make sure they go home with a smile on their face and victorious after seeing their team give every ounce of effort out on the field.”

Las Vegas Lights FC will battle in uncharted territory as they visit Toyota Field for the very first time. The club is 2-10-3 on the road so far this season and is officially eliminated from playoff contention as they sit in 15th place in the standings, however they will have something to play for as they aim to spoil a season sweep for SAFC after the Alamo City club earned a 3-1 win over the Lights at Cashman Field on April 27 in their only other matchup.

SAFC midfielder Lance Laing will look to continue his run of good form as he spearheads the attack for the hosts. The Jamaican scored a goal and tallied an assist last weekend, achieving the feat for the fourth time this season since joining the team on loan in late August. Meanwhile, the Texas club saw two players get their name on the score sheet for the first time last weekend as San Antonio natives Ethan Bryant and Maxi Rodriguez scored their first USL goals.

“We know how big this game is and what it means in terms of our playoff aspirations,” Bryant said. “So we’re not going to hold anything back. We’re going to leave it all out on the field and our goal is always to secure the three points.”

As part of Breast Health Awareness Night, fans can purchase a ticket and pink scarf package starting at just $20 by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657. In addition, the club will offer $5 pink vodka lemonades during the match, and fans can bid to win a signed, player-worn special edition SAFC pink pregame tops online. A portion of proceeds from all initiatives will benefit Texas Wings.

 

USL Game 33 – San Antonio FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

Date: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Field

San Antonio FC: 13-12-7 (46 pts), 9th place

Las Vegas Lights FC: 7-17-7, (28 pts), 15th place

All-time Series: The game marks the second matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-0-0 all-time against Las Vegas after earning a 3-1 win at Cashman Field on April 27.

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Media Information:

2018 SAFC Media Guide

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Hashtags: #OurClub, #SAvLV

San Antonio FC (13-12-7) will host Las Vegas Lights FC (7-17-7) at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. as the club continues its playoff push at home. The match marks Breast Health Awareness Night presented by Methodist Healthcare.

SAFC heads into the match after earning a 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 at Toyota Field last weekend. The club is currently in ninth place in the standings on 46 points and remains alive in the playoff race as it competes with Swope Park Rangers (50 pts) and Saint Louis FC (49 pts) for the remaining two Western Conference playoff spots.

The Alamo City club will benefit from home field advantage yet again as it faces Las Vegas for just the second time overall. SAFC is 9-3-3 at home so far this season and found its way back into the winning column after losing three in a row on the road. For SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell, playing at home gives the squad an extra motivation as they head into an important match.

“We have the best fans in the league,” Powell said. “They come out every week and make our players want to run harder, longer, and faster. Any time they come and share their Saturday evening with us we want to make sure they go home with a smile on their face and victorious after seeing their team give every ounce of effort out on the field.”

Las Vegas Lights FC will battle in uncharted territory as they visit Toyota Field for the very first time. The club is 2-10-3 on the road so far this season and is officially eliminated from playoff contention as they sit in 15th place in the standings, however they will have something to play for as they aim to spoil a season sweep for SAFC after the Alamo City club earned a 3-1 win over the Lights at Cashman Field on April 27 in their only other matchup.

SAFC midfielder Lance Laing will look to continue his run of good form as he spearheads the attack for the hosts. The Jamaican scored a goal and tallied an assist last weekend, achieving the feat for the fourth time this season since joining the team on loan in late August. Meanwhile, the Texas club saw two players get their name on the score sheet for the first time last weekend as San Antonio natives Ethan Bryant and Maxi Rodriguez scored their first USL goals.

“We know how big this game is and what it means in terms of our playoff aspirations,” Bryant said. “So we’re not going to hold anything back. We’re going to leave it all out on the field and our goal is always to secure the three points.”

As part of Breast Health Awareness Night, fans can purchase a ticket and pink scarf package starting at just $20 by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657. In addition, the club will offer $5 pink vodka lemonades during the match, and fans can bid to win a signed, player-worn special edition SAFC pink pregame tops online. A portion of proceeds from all initiatives will benefit Texas Wings.

 

USL Game 33 – San Antonio FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

Date: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Field

San Antonio FC: 13-12-7 (46 pts), 9th place

Las Vegas Lights FC: 7-17-7, (28 pts), 15th place

All-time Series: The game marks the second matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 1-0-0 all-time against Las Vegas after earning a 3-1 win at Cashman Field on April 27.

Watch/Stats:

ESPN+

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2018 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Snapchat: SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #OurClub, #SAvLV

San Antonio FC will host Breast Health Awareness Night presented by Methodist Healthcare during the team’s match against Las Vegas Lights FC at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The club will host several initiatives throughout the night to benefit breast cancer navigators.

SAFC will auction special edition signed, player-worn pink pregame tops to benefit Texas Wings, whose mission is to is to provide comprehensive breast health care services to women in Central and South Texas. Fans can bid for the tops online.

The club will also have a collectible SAFC Breast Health Awareness scarf available for purchase along with a ticket starting at just $20, or fans can purchase the scarf and pregame top replicas individually while supplies last by visiting The Soccer Factory at Toyota Field on game day. A portion of the proceeds from both items will also benefit Wings.

The first 1,000 supporters at Toyota Field will receive a cooling fan courtesy of Methodist Healthcare. Fans will also be able to purchase $5 pink vodka lemonades at the match from which a portion of proceeds will benefit Wings.

San Antonio FC will play its two remaining matches this season at home. Fans can purchase tickets to the games by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657.

San Antonio FC will host Breast Health Awareness Night presented by Methodist Healthcare during the team’s match against Las Vegas Lights FC at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The club will host several initiatives throughout the night to benefit breast cancer navigators.

SAFC will auction special edition signed, player-worn pink pregame tops to benefit Texas Wings, whose mission is to is to provide comprehensive breast health care services to women in Central and South Texas. Fans can bid for the tops online.

The club will also have a collectible SAFC Breast Health Awareness scarf available for purchase along with a ticket starting at just $20, or fans can purchase the scarf and pregame top replicas individually while supplies last by visiting The Soccer Factory at Toyota Field on game day. A portion of the proceeds from both items will also benefit Wings.

The first 1,000 supporters at Toyota Field will receive a cooling fan courtesy of Methodist Healthcare. Fans will also be able to purchase $5 pink vodka lemonades at the match from which a portion of proceeds will benefit Wings.

San Antonio FC will play its two remaining matches this season at home. Fans can purchase tickets to the games by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657.

San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant was named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Bryant scored his first professional goal for the club in the 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 last Saturday as San Antonio continues its push for a USL postseason berth.

With the goal, Bryant became the youngest goalscorer in San Antonio FC history at 17 years, one month and nine days, surpassing former midfielder Devin Vega. The San Antonio native also recorded three tackles, one interception and one key pass in the club’s ninth home win of the 2018 USL season.

The inclusion marks the first for Bryant in his rookie season, and the first for a San Antonio FC player since Cyprian Hedrick was named to the Team of the Week following the club’s 3-2 win over Phoenix Rising FC on September 8. So far in 2018, Bryant has made eight appearances, tallying 651 minutes while recording one goal, one assist and a 75 percent passing accuracy.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Cody Laurendi, OKC Energy FC

D – Karl Ouimette, Indy Eleven

D – Liam Doyle, Nashville SC

D – Hugh Roberts, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

M – Ethan Bryant, San Antonio FC

M – Kyle Bekker, North Carolina FC

M – Emmanuel Ledesma, FC Cincinnati

M – Chris Wehan, Reno 1868 FC

M – Billy Forbes, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Michael Seaton, Orange County SC

F – Victor Mansaray, Charleston Battery

Bench: Moise Pouaty (COS), Robert Boskovic (TOR), Elliott Hord (SAC), Heviel Cordoves (RIC), Jesus Enriquez (RGV), Thomas Enevoldsen (OC), Jorge Herrera (CLT)

San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant was named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Bryant scored his first professional goal for the club in the 3-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2 last Saturday as San Antonio continues its push for a USL postseason berth.

With the goal, Bryant became the youngest goalscorer in San Antonio FC history at 17 years, one month and nine days, surpassing former midfielder Devin Vega. The San Antonio native also recorded three tackles, one interception and one key pass in the club’s ninth home win of the 2018 USL season.

The inclusion marks the first for Bryant in his rookie season, and the first for a San Antonio FC player since Cyprian Hedrick was named to the Team of the Week following the club’s 3-2 win over Phoenix Rising FC on September 8. So far in 2018, Bryant has made eight appearances, tallying 651 minutes while recording one goal, one assist and a 75 percent passing accuracy.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Cody Laurendi, OKC Energy FC

D – Karl Ouimette, Indy Eleven

D – Liam Doyle, Nashville SC

D – Hugh Roberts, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

M – Ethan Bryant, San Antonio FC

M – Kyle Bekker, North Carolina FC

M – Emmanuel Ledesma, FC Cincinnati

M – Chris Wehan, Reno 1868 FC

M – Billy Forbes, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Michael Seaton, Orange County SC

F – Victor Mansaray, Charleston Battery

Bench: Moise Pouaty (COS), Robert Boskovic (TOR), Elliott Hord (SAC), Heviel Cordoves (RIC), Jesus Enriquez (RGV), Thomas Enevoldsen (OC), Jorge Herrera (CLT)

The setting was familiar. San Antonio FC was opening their 2018 USL regular season in Sacramento against Republic FC, in what was the start of the third campaign for the club that was founded just prior to the start of the 2016 season. Just like the year before, on March 17 of this year in Sacramento, defender Greg Cochrane was starting at left-back. Like he had 67 times in all competitions prior to the start of 2018, Cochrane was making his first appearance of the year and, along with his team, pushing for an equalizing goal. San Antonio was down 1-2 to Sacramento in the late stages of the match. With most of the SAFC players pressed forward looking for the tying strike, Sacramento found themselves launched on a dangerous counterattack. The only hope for SAFC to not concede a third goal was Cochrane. The speedy defender went toe to toe with a Republic attacker and unsurprisingly cleared the danger. However, after that sprint, on his next foray forward, he pulled up. This time, it was something San Antonio FC fans were not used to seeing. Cochrane exited the game seconds later due to injury.

The setting was familiar. San Antonio FC was opening their 2018 USL regular season in Sacramento against Republic FC, in what was the start of the third campaign for the club that was founded just prior to the start of the 2016 season. Just like the year before, on March 17 of this year in Sacramento, defender Greg Cochrane was starting at left-back. Like he had 67 times in all competitions prior to the start of 2018, Cochrane was making his first appearance of the year and, along with his team, pushing for an equalizing goal. San Antonio was down 1-2 to Sacramento in the late stages of the match. With most of the SAFC players pressed forward looking for the tying strike, Sacramento found themselves launched on a dangerous counterattack. The only hope for SAFC to not concede a third goal was Cochrane. The speedy defender went toe to toe with a Republic attacker and unsurprisingly cleared the danger. However, after that sprint, on his next foray forward, he pulled up. This time, it was something San Antonio FC fans were not used to seeing. Cochrane exited the game seconds later due to injury.

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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Iron Man” as “a man of unusual physical endurance”. It is only appropriate that this moniker has been attached to Cochrane by San Antonio FC fans, seeing as how he is the SAFC all-time leader in games and minutes, and has also appeared in 92.6 percent of all San Antonio FC competitive minutes since the club’s inception in 2016. This past Saturday against the Seattle Sounders 2, Cochrane became the first SAFC player to appear in 100 matches in all competitions.

Cochrane has embraced the nickname with a smile, both because he has earned the affection of the SAFC faithful and because of the laughter that comes with it from his wife, Emile. Emile laughs because while Cochrane is known as the ‘Iron Man’ of San Antonio FC, she actually has completed the Iron Man competition series as an impressive athlete herself.

“The nickname is funny,” said Cochrane. “You roll with it and don’t look too much into it to be honest. The funny thing is that my wife is a legitimate iron man, so she likes to remind me of that. As a defender, my name rarely shows up on the stat sheet and it’s been that way my whole life. To be known for something different than goals and assists on the field and have people realize it and appreciate it is what makes it special to me.”

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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “Iron Man” as “a man of unusual physical endurance”. It is only appropriate that this moniker has been attached to Cochrane by San Antonio FC fans, seeing as how he is the SAFC all-time leader in games and minutes, and has also appeared in 92.6 percent of all San Antonio FC competitive minutes since the club’s inception in 2016. This past Saturday against the Seattle Sounders 2, Cochrane became the first SAFC player to appear in 100 matches in all competitions.

Cochrane has embraced the nickname with a smile, both because he has earned the affection of the SAFC faithful and because of the laughter that comes with it from his wife, Emile. Emile laughs because while Cochrane is known as the ‘Iron Man’ of San Antonio FC, she actually has completed the Iron Man competition series as an impressive athlete herself.

“The nickname is funny,” said Cochrane. “You roll with it and don’t look too much into it to be honest. The funny thing is that my wife is a legitimate iron man, so she likes to remind me of that. As a defender, my name rarely shows up on the stat sheet and it’s been that way my whole life. To be known for something different than goals and assists on the field and have people realize it and appreciate it is what makes it special to me.”

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The road to becoming the SAFC ‘Iron Man’ began perhaps in a way that Cochrane didn’t originally envision. After three seasons in MLS with the LA Galaxy – who drafted Cochrane in 2013 – and the Chicago Fire, Cochrane found himself out of contract and without a club. Exploring all options, the left-footed defender settled on a trial with Swedish club Falkenbergs FF. While deciding the right move for his future, his wife Emile ultimately helped convince him to travel overseas and give it a shot.

While Cochrane labels his short time in Sweden as a good experience, he returned to the United States still out of contract and looking for a club. He was contacted by San Antonio FC and Head Coach Darren Powell just days after the start of San Antonio’s first-ever training camp since the USL expanded to the Alamo City just a month earlier. Cochrane signed with SAFC and linked up with his new coaching staff and teammates to embark on a new season and new journey in his soccer career.

“I’m super grateful for San Antonio opening their doors three years ago,” said Cochrane. “I was in a space where it could have been the end because I couldn’t find a team. Luckily enough Darren [Powell] gave me the opportunity to come in and fight for a spot. Being given that opportunity is something that I didn’t take for granted and I was going to do everything I could to prove that I could hack it in the professional ranks.”

“Looking back this probably isn’t what I planned. The initial goal was to come to San Antonio in 2016 and do everything I could to improve personally while giving my all for the club and helping this team try and win a championship. My end goal at the time was to get back into MLS, but things change. I am super happy that I have been able to stay at a club like this that really values what I can do and who I am as a player and a person.”

Cochrane made his debut on April 3, 2016 on the road against the Seattle Sounders 2 in the team’s first-ever match. He recorded the first assist in San Antonio FC history and helped his team earn a 3-0 victory in the game. His next match would go down as one of his favorite memories in a San Antonio FC kit. The 2016 San Antonio FC home opener against the Swope Park Rangers on April 9 boasted the largest crowd in Toyota Field history. 8,466 fans watched the new USL club earn a hard-fought point in a 1-1 draw, and Cochrane won’t soon forget the first game he played in San Antonio.

“It was our very first home game of 2016 and we were a brand-new club that was put together in, like, six weeks,” Cochrane said. “To show up that day to a sellout crowd was such an incredible experience, as was seeing that the city was going to have our backs every match. You could see what the front office and coaching staff did to put it all together in such a short time. Even though I had only been there for a short while at that point, you could see that this club was going to be something special.”

Cochrane would go on to appear in San Antonio’s first 42 competitive matches before finally missing his first game after being rested in a U.S. Open Cup second-round match on the road to the Houston Dutch Lions on May 17, 2017.

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The road to becoming the SAFC ‘Iron Man’ began perhaps in a way that Cochrane didn’t originally envision. After three seasons in MLS with the LA Galaxy – who drafted Cochrane in 2013 – and the Chicago Fire, Cochrane found himself out of contract and without a club. Exploring all options, the left-footed defender settled on a trial with Swedish club Falkenbergs FF. While deciding the right move for his future, his wife Emile ultimately helped convince him to travel overseas and give it a shot.

While Cochrane labels his short time in Sweden as a good experience, he returned to the United States still out of contract and looking for a club. He was contacted by San Antonio FC and Head Coach Darren Powell just days after the start of San Antonio’s first-ever training camp since the USL expanded to the Alamo City just a month earlier. Cochrane signed with SAFC and linked up with his new coaching staff and teammates to embark on a new season and new journey in his soccer career.

“I’m super grateful for San Antonio opening their doors three years ago,” said Cochrane. “I was in a space where it could have been the end because I couldn’t find a team. Luckily enough Darren [Powell] gave me the opportunity to come in and fight for a spot. Being given that opportunity is something that I didn’t take for granted and I was going to do everything I could to prove that I could hack it in the professional ranks.”

“Looking back this probably isn’t what I planned. The initial goal was to come to San Antonio in 2016 and do everything I could to improve personally while giving my all for the club and helping this team try and win a championship. My end goal at the time was to get back into MLS, but things change. I am super happy that I have been able to stay at a club like this that really values what I can do and who I am as a player and a person.”

Cochrane made his debut on April 3, 2016 on the road against the Seattle Sounders 2 in the team’s first-ever match. He recorded the first assist in San Antonio FC history and helped his team earn a 3-0 victory in the game. His next match would go down as one of his favorite memories in a San Antonio FC kit. The 2016 San Antonio FC home opener against the Swope Park Rangers on April 9 boasted the largest crowd in Toyota Field history. 8,466 fans watched the new USL club earn a hard-fought point in a 1-1 draw, and Cochrane won’t soon forget the first game he played in San Antonio.

“It was our very first home game of 2016 and we were a brand-new club that was put together in, like, six weeks,” Cochrane said. “To show up that day to a sellout crowd was such an incredible experience, as was seeing that the city was going to have our backs every match. You could see what the front office and coaching staff did to put it all together in such a short time. Even though I had only been there for a short while at that point, you could see that this club was going to be something special.”

Cochrane would go on to appear in San Antonio’s first 42 competitive matches before finally missing his first game after being rested in a U.S. Open Cup second-round match on the road to the Houston Dutch Lions on May 17, 2017.

Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Cochrane always felt underestimated as he climbed the youth soccer ranks before attending college and playing soccer at Virginia Tech and Louisville. He credits the support of his family from his first days with a ball that helped spur him into a career. Cochrane noticed the confidence and self-belief began to come naturally, especially after seeing and feeling the belief and support from his parents and siblings.

“I can’t say enough about my family,” he said. “My parents, my sisters and my brother have supported and pushed me to go after my dreams and my goals since day one. It wasn’t always easy. I’ve been cut from teams, I wasn’t playing on others, but they helped me see through the tough times. My parents had my back before I had my own. I’m forever grateful to them for all the sacrifices they made. I can never thank them enough.”

“My brother was a year older than me. I looked up to him and always wanted to do what he did, which unsurprisingly included soccer. And my sisters were my biggest cheerleaders; they rarely missed any of my games. I wouldn’t be anywhere without my family.”

Growing up outside of Philadelphia, Cochrane always felt underestimated as he climbed the youth soccer ranks before attending college and playing soccer at Virginia Tech and Louisville. He credits the support of his family from his first days with a ball that helped spur him into a career. Cochrane noticed the confidence and self-belief began to come naturally, especially after seeing and feeling the belief and support from his parents and siblings.

“I can’t say enough about my family,” he said. “My parents, my sisters and my brother have supported and pushed me to go after my dreams and my goals since day one. It wasn’t always easy. I’ve been cut from teams, I wasn’t playing on others, but they helped me see through the tough times. My parents had my back before I had my own. I’m forever grateful to them for all the sacrifices they made. I can never thank them enough.”

“My brother was a year older than me. I looked up to him and always wanted to do what he did, which unsurprisingly included soccer. And my sisters were my biggest cheerleaders; they rarely missed any of my games. I wouldn’t be anywhere without my family.”

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Cochrane’s San Antonio FC career continued like it had started. He was playing nearly every minute while contributing on both sides of the ball. In both of his first two seasons, he led San Antonio in appearances and minutes played while ranking second in assists. In 2017, Cochrane along with the rest of the SAFC roster, recorded the league’s best defense. The team recorded the fewest losses in the USL (four) while posting a league-high 15 clean sheets and conceding a league-low 24 goals. The Alamo City club would go on to finish second in the USL Western Conference, earning their first playoff berth in franchise history. Cochrane was present through it all, starting all but one league match due to suspension, and recording 2,782 minutes played. 

Though he has no regrets in his time with SAFC, Cochrane recognizes the chance his club had to potentially bring a first trophy to the club in 2017. The squad finished an impressive season under Powell that ended in a Western Conference Semifinal loss to OKC Energy FC in penalty kicks.

“In 2017, we felt we had a team capable of winning the final. Penalty kicks are cruel way to go out, but that’s the game sometimes and it’s never easy to win in this league.”

However, Cochrane and the city of San Antonio have plenty of incredible memories from the 2017 season. One of those is the first playoff match in team history. The club hosted the Tulsa Roughnecks at Toyota Field and earned a 2-1 win after scoring a goal deep into stoppage time. The game will go down as one of Cochrane’s favorites with the club not only because of what it meant, but also because of how happy it made the SAFC fans.

“Scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute in front of our extremely passionate fans created one of the loudest atmospheres I have ever been a part of. I will always remember the significance of the game and seeing how happy everybody was. It’s a powerful thing when playing on the field puts smiles on people’s faces. Yes, it’s a business where you have to win, but the rewards are magnified when you’re sending a lot of people home happy, too.”

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Cochrane’s San Antonio FC career continued like it had started. He was playing nearly every minute while contributing on both sides of the ball. In both of his first two seasons, he led San Antonio in appearances and minutes played while ranking second in assists. In 2017, Cochrane along with the rest of the SAFC roster, recorded the league’s best defense. The team recorded the fewest losses in the USL (four) while posting a league-high 15 clean sheets and conceding a league-low 24 goals. The Alamo City club would go on to finish second in the USL Western Conference, earning their first playoff berth in franchise history. Cochrane was present through it all, starting all but one league match due to suspension, and recording 2,782 minutes played. 

Though he has no regrets in his time with SAFC, Cochrane recognizes the chance his club had to potentially bring a first trophy to the club in 2017. The squad finished an impressive season under Powell that ended in a Western Conference Semifinal loss to OKC Energy FC in penalty kicks.

“In 2017, we felt we had a team capable of winning the final. Penalty kicks are cruel way to go out, but that’s the game sometimes and it’s never easy to win in this league.”

However, Cochrane and the city of San Antonio have plenty of incredible memories from the 2017 season. One of those is the first playoff match in team history. The club hosted the Tulsa Roughnecks at Toyota Field and earned a 2-1 win after scoring a goal deep into stoppage time. The game will go down as one of Cochrane’s favorites with the club not only because of what it meant, but also because of how happy it made the SAFC fans.

“Scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute in front of our extremely passionate fans created one of the loudest atmospheres I have ever been a part of. I will always remember the significance of the game and seeing how happy everybody was. It’s a powerful thing when playing on the field puts smiles on people’s faces. Yes, it’s a business where you have to win, but the rewards are magnified when you’re sending a lot of people home happy, too.”

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Going back to that chilly night in Sacramento, San Antonio fans had to come to terms with not seeing a familiar face in the lineup in the coming weeks. Following the match against the Republic, Cochrane missed his first action due to injury since joining the club. It was the first time he had ever missed back-to-back matches. However as one may expect, since missing those two matches in March, Cochrane has appeared in every single SAFC match and has started and played 90 minutes in all but one of them. Because of the level of consistency he has displayed, Cochrane was able to reach the 100-appearance mark before any other San Antonio player. His 100th coincidentally came against the same team that his first did – Seattle Sounders FC 2.

“It’s definitely special to be the first,” he said as he smiled. “Anytime you can be the first in anything it’s always something that’s special and that you can look back on. It was never my goal to go out there and be the first to 100 appearances. Obviously, you’re going to go play and help the team anyway you can and as play as much as you can to keep improving, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t proud of this moment. To hit a milestone like that for this club that has given me so much these three years is so special. I hope I have been able to give back just a little.”

“You play this game your whole life, but to be able to play that many games in one place, especially in the professional ranks — where it’s such a volatile industry – is unreal. The coach might not want you, you can get traded. You think ‘wow I have been here for 100 games’, but it’s special to be in a place that long that you feel welcomed and where they cherish what you bring to the table. To be able to hit that milestone is something I am going to look back upon and be super happy about.”

When asked what attributes it takes as a player to record 100 appearances in less than three full seasons, Cochrane barely hesitated before answering “luck” with a smile. Luck, amongst other key attributes, were twisted and turned into a recipe for success and consistency with San Antonio FC. As a player you can prepare yourself every day, but you still might not get your chance on the field. Different circumstances in different rosters can always make it difficult for players to find their footing, especially right away.

Cochrane made sure he was ready for his chance, whether it came right away or later in his SAFC career. He stayed disciplined on and off the field, prepared his body correctly and followed the advice of the team staff and coaches. His dedication has thus far paid off.

“You really do need a little bit of luck,” he said. “In terms of staying healthy and the coaches believing in you. It goes back to having a routine and being consistent in your routine. You show up every day and push yourself to get better. If you have that mindset to always take steps to get better, you’re going to put yourself in a position to keep improving and give yourself better chances to play on the field.”

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Going back to that chilly night in Sacramento, San Antonio fans had to come to terms with not seeing a familiar face in the lineup in the coming weeks. Following the match against the Republic, Cochrane missed his first action due to injury since joining the club. It was the first time he had ever missed back-to-back matches. However as one may expect, since missing those two matches in March, Cochrane has appeared in every single SAFC match and has started and played 90 minutes in all but one of them. Because of the level of consistency he has displayed, Cochrane was able to reach the 100-appearance mark before any other San Antonio player. His 100th coincidentally came against the same team that his first did – Seattle Sounders FC 2.

“It’s definitely special to be the first,” he said as he smiled. “Anytime you can be the first in anything it’s always something that’s special and that you can look back on. It was never my goal to go out there and be the first to 100 appearances. Obviously, you’re going to go play and help the team anyway you can and as play as much as you can to keep improving, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t proud of this moment. To hit a milestone like that for this club that has given me so much these three years is so special. I hope I have been able to give back just a little.”

“You play this game your whole life, but to be able to play that many games in one place, especially in the professional ranks — where it’s such a volatile industry – is unreal. The coach might not want you, you can get traded. You think ‘wow I have been here for 100 games’, but it’s special to be in a place that long that you feel welcomed and where they cherish what you bring to the table. To be able to hit that milestone is something I am going to look back upon and be super happy about.”

When asked what attributes it takes as a player to record 100 appearances in less than three full seasons, Cochrane barely hesitated before answering “luck” with a smile. Luck, amongst other key attributes, were twisted and turned into a recipe for success and consistency with San Antonio FC. As a player you can prepare yourself every day, but you still might not get your chance on the field. Different circumstances in different rosters can always make it difficult for players to find their footing, especially right away.

Cochrane made sure he was ready for his chance, whether it came right away or later in his SAFC career. He stayed disciplined on and off the field, prepared his body correctly and followed the advice of the team staff and coaches. His dedication has thus far paid off.

“You really do need a little bit of luck,” he said. “In terms of staying healthy and the coaches believing in you. It goes back to having a routine and being consistent in your routine. You show up every day and push yourself to get better. If you have that mindset to always take steps to get better, you’re going to put yourself in a position to keep improving and give yourself better chances to play on the field.”

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 “That’s a lot of minutes.” Cochrane says as he hears the number out loud. 8,760 minutes in all competitions. 100 total matches – 91 regular season games, two USL playoff matches and seven Open Cup tilts. In his first three professional seasons – all in Major League Soccer – Cochrane’s total MLS minutes don’t even match his total from his first season in San Antonio. He realizes he’s played over 92 percent of San Antonio’s total competitive minutes in club history, and all he can say is he honestly wishes it was 100 percent.

Cochrane makes it a point to deflect accolades and honors and continually bring up the support of his teammates and coaches. He makes a special case for one teammate, but not one on the field. His wife Emile. Without her, he says, 100 matches in San Antonio wouldn’t have been possible. Without her, his professional career would be nowhere near where it is now.

“I can’t say enough about my wife,” he says. “She’s followed me all over the place. She’s been the best in terms of supporting me to go after my goals and what I want to accomplish. I wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything in soccer without my wife. She’s always been there. If it wasn’t for Emile I would never have reached this milestone.”

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 “That’s a lot of minutes.” Cochrane says as he hears the number out loud. 8,760 minutes in all competitions. 100 total matches – 91 regular season games, two USL playoff matches and seven Open Cup tilts. In his first three professional seasons – all in Major League Soccer – Cochrane’s total MLS minutes don’t even match his total from his first season in San Antonio. He realizes he’s played over 92 percent of San Antonio’s total competitive minutes in club history, and all he can say is he honestly wishes it was 100 percent.

Cochrane makes it a point to deflect accolades and honors and continually bring up the support of his teammates and coaches. He makes a special case for one teammate, but not one on the field. His wife Emile. Without her, he says, 100 matches in San Antonio wouldn’t have been possible. Without her, his professional career would be nowhere near where it is now.

“I can’t say enough about my wife,” he says. “She’s followed me all over the place. She’s been the best in terms of supporting me to go after my goals and what I want to accomplish. I wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything in soccer without my wife. She’s always been there. If it wasn’t for Emile I would never have reached this milestone.”

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With 100 matches under his belt, Cochrane and San Antonio still have everything to play for in 2018 as the club continues to fight together to earn a playoff spot. Wins in their next two matches along with help around the conference could put them in pole position to make the postseason in back to back seasons. Cochrane knows that the team must control what they can and focus together to go out and get results to close out the regular season.

“We can’t worry about the other results because we have zero impact on what happens in those games,” he said. “For us to try and get to the playoffs, we have two games left and we need to win these two games. We start by focusing on Saturday, and if we keep winning its going to put pressure on other teams to have to get results. That’s all we can control right now, so that’s where our focus is.”

Whatever the rest of the season brings, one thing will remain the same. Cochrane will always be a lasting part of San Antonio FC. He started as one of the original team members and worked his way through 100 appearances on the field while consistently being a brand ambassador off of it. Whether it is appearances in the media or community, Cochrane represents the crest as well as he did while bombing up and down the left-side of the pitch.

For everything that Cochrane has given San Antonio FC, he always insists the club has given him more. SAFC is now a part of his life – his story.

“The coolest thing is that you’re a part of something that’s bigger than yourself,” he says. “It’s been an incredible journey to see the club grow from day one to where it is now now in terms of the first team, the academy and the fan support, which if anything has increased. Looking at how the front office does everything it can to fill the stadium, take care of the players and how the coaches treat us. It turns into a big family.”

“They do an incredible job of bringing in talented people and really good characters. When you put good people together is when you can create memorable and magical moments for the club and the city. Being a small piece of that is something that I have always cherished and looked upon fondly. It’s been an incredible experience to be here for these three years.”

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With 100 matches under his belt, Cochrane and San Antonio still have everything to play for in 2018 as the club continues to fight together to earn a playoff spot. Wins in their next two matches along with help around the conference could put them in pole position to make the postseason in back to back seasons. Cochrane knows that the team must control what they can and focus together to go out and get results to close out the regular season.

“We can’t worry about the other results because we have zero impact on what happens in those games,” he said. “For us to try and get to the playoffs, we have two games left and we need to win these two games. We start by focusing on Saturday, and if we keep winning its going to put pressure on other teams to have to get results. That’s all we can control right now, so that’s where our focus is.”

Whatever the rest of the season brings, one thing will remain the same. Cochrane will always be a lasting part of San Antonio FC. He started as one of the original team members and worked his way through 100 appearances on the field while consistently being a brand ambassador off of it. Whether it is appearances in the media or community, Cochrane represents the crest as well as he did while bombing up and down the left-side of the pitch.

For everything that Cochrane has given San Antonio FC, he always insists the club has given him more. SAFC is now a part of his life – his story.

“The coolest thing is that you’re a part of something that’s bigger than yourself,” he says. “It’s been an incredible journey to see the club grow from day one to where it is now now in terms of the first team, the academy and the fan support, which if anything has increased. Looking at how the front office does everything it can to fill the stadium, take care of the players and how the coaches treat us. It turns into a big family.”

“They do an incredible job of bringing in talented people and really good characters. When you put good people together is when you can create memorable and magical moments for the club and the city. Being a small piece of that is something that I have always cherished and looked upon fondly. It’s been an incredible experience to be here for these three years.”

San Antonio FC (13-12-7) beat Seattle Sounders FC 2 (5-20-5) 3-1 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Goals from Lance Laing, Ethan Bryant, and Maxi Rodriguez earned SAFC three crucial points at home in front of 7,614 fans as the playoff race continues.

The Alamo City club opened the scoring in the 19th minute when forward Ever Guzman won the ball off a goal kick from the visitors and ran in on goal. The Mexican striker squared the ball towards Laing, where the midfielder finished with a tap-in for the 1-0 lead.

San Antonio native Ethan Bryant then opened his professional account in the 26th minute after Laing found him inside the box with a cross. Bryant finished with a one-touch volley that dinked off the crossbar and into the net to extend the lead to 2-0. Bryant is the youngest player to score a USL goal for SAFC (17 years, 40 days), while the match also marked the fourth this season in which Laing has tallied both a goal and assist.

The visitors pulled a goal back just before halftime after midfielder Azriel Gonzalez buried a shot from just outside the box. SAFC extended their lead yet again in stoppage time when San Antonio native Maxi Rodriguez buried a left-footed half volley from the top of the box to score his first professional goal and make it 3-1.

SAFC defender Greg Cochrane tallied his 100th appearance for the club in all competitions. Cochrane is the first player in franchise history to hit the 100 mark since the club’s inception in 2016. The Pennsylvania native has appeared in 92.7 percent of all SAFC minutes since joining the team prior to its inaugural campaign.

San Antonio FC play its final two matches of the regular season at home as they look to earn a playoff spot. The club will return to USL action as they host Las Vegas Lights FC at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. during Breast Health Awareness Night, presented by Methodist Healthcare.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Lance Laing (Ever Guzman assist) 19’

SAFC: 2-0, Ethan Bryant (Lance Laing assist) 26’

Sounders 2: 2-1, Azriel Gonzalez (Shandon Hopeau assist) 45’

SAFC: 3-1, Maxi Rodriguez 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

Sounders 2: Yellow Card (Jesse Daley 43’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Ethan Bryant 62’)

Sounders 2: Red Card (Rodrigue Ele 72’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Rafa Castillo 78’)
SAFC: Yellow Card (Pecka 84’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mikey Lopez 86’)

Attendance: 7,614

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Mike Seth, Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Pecka (Maxi Rodriguez 85’), Mikey Lopez, Jose Escalante, Ethan Bryant, Lance Laing (Rafa Castillo 74’); F: Ever Guzman (Kyle Murphy 59’)

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Sony Guadarrama, Charlie Ward, Connor Presley

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC recorded their ninth home win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC 2…marked the fifth time in the 2018 USL season that the club has recorded at least three goals in a match…SAFC is now 4-1-1 against Sounders 2
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 100th appearance for the club in all competitions…Cochrane has made 91 USL regular season appearances, two USL playoff appearances and seven U.S. Open Cup appearances…Cochrane’s 8,760 minutes in all competitions are the most in team history, and the defender has appeared in 92.7 percent of all SAFC minutes…both his first and 100th appearance for the club came against the Seattle Sounders 2, while San Antonio FC scored three goals in both of those matches
• San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant scored his first professional goal in the win…the 17-year-old became the youngest SAFC goalscorer in team history at 17 years 40 days old…the previous youngest scorer was former midfielder Devin Vega
• San Antonio FC midfielder Lance Laing was named the SWBC Man of the Match in the 3-1 win…Laing recorded a goal and an assist in the match marking the fourth for him in both categories…the game is the fourth this season that Laing has recorded at least one goal and one assist, which is the most by any SAFC player
• San Antonio natives Matthew Cardone and Maxi Rodriguez joined fellow Alamo City native Ethan Bryant on the SAFC stat sheet…Cardone made four saves on the night while Rodriguez scored his first professional goal to seal the 3-1 victory
• SAFC forward Ever Guzman recorded his third assist of the season…the forward has recorded either a goal or assist in five of his last seven matches
• Toyota Field welcomed 7,614 fans to Toyota Field on the night, which marks the second-highest attendance of the 2018 season behind 7,946 on 3/24 vs. STLFC

San Antonio FC (13-12-7) beat Seattle Sounders FC 2 (5-20-5) 3-1 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Goals from Lance Laing, Ethan Bryant, and Maxi Rodriguez earned SAFC three crucial points at home in front of 7,614 fans as the playoff race continues.

The Alamo City club opened the scoring in the 19th minute when forward Ever Guzman won the ball off a goal kick from the visitors and ran in on goal. The Mexican striker squared the ball towards Laing, where the midfielder finished with a tap-in for the 1-0 lead.

San Antonio native Ethan Bryant then opened his professional account in the 26th minute after Laing found him inside the box with a cross. Bryant finished with a one-touch volley that dinked off the crossbar and into the net to extend the lead to 2-0. Bryant is the youngest player to score a USL goal for SAFC (17 years, 40 days), while the match also marked the fourth this season in which Laing has tallied both a goal and assist.

The visitors pulled a goal back just before halftime after midfielder Azriel Gonzalez buried a shot from just outside the box. SAFC extended their lead yet again in stoppage time when San Antonio native Maxi Rodriguez buried a left-footed half volley from the top of the box to score his first professional goal and make it 3-1.

SAFC defender Greg Cochrane tallied his 100th appearance for the club in all competitions. Cochrane is the first player in franchise history to hit the 100 mark since the club’s inception in 2016. The Pennsylvania native has appeared in 92.7 percent of all SAFC minutes since joining the team prior to its inaugural campaign.

San Antonio FC play its final two matches of the regular season at home as they look to earn a playoff spot. The club will return to USL action as they host Las Vegas Lights FC at Toyota Field on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. during Breast Health Awareness Night, presented by Methodist Healthcare.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Lance Laing (Ever Guzman assist) 19’

SAFC: 2-0, Ethan Bryant (Lance Laing assist) 26’

Sounders 2: 2-1, Azriel Gonzalez (Shandon Hopeau assist) 45’

SAFC: 3-1, Maxi Rodriguez 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

Sounders 2: Yellow Card (Jesse Daley 43’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Ethan Bryant 62’)

Sounders 2: Red Card (Rodrigue Ele 72’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Rafa Castillo 78’)
SAFC: Yellow Card (Pecka 84’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mikey Lopez 86’)

Attendance: 7,614

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Mike Seth, Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Pecka (Maxi Rodriguez 85’), Mikey Lopez, Jose Escalante, Ethan Bryant, Lance Laing (Rafa Castillo 74’); F: Ever Guzman (Kyle Murphy 59’)

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Sony Guadarrama, Charlie Ward, Connor Presley

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC recorded their ninth home win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC 2…marked the fifth time in the 2018 USL season that the club has recorded at least three goals in a match…SAFC is now 4-1-1 against Sounders 2
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 100th appearance for the club in all competitions…Cochrane has made 91 USL regular season appearances, two USL playoff appearances and seven U.S. Open Cup appearances…Cochrane’s 8,760 minutes in all competitions are the most in team history, and the defender has appeared in 92.7 percent of all SAFC minutes…both his first and 100th appearance for the club came against the Seattle Sounders 2, while San Antonio FC scored three goals in both of those matches
• San Antonio FC midfielder Ethan Bryant scored his first professional goal in the win…the 17-year-old became the youngest SAFC goalscorer in team history at 17 years 40 days old…the previous youngest scorer was former midfielder Devin Vega
• San Antonio FC midfielder Lance Laing was named the SWBC Man of the Match in the 3-1 win…Laing recorded a goal and an assist in the match marking the fourth for him in both categories…the game is the fourth this season that Laing has recorded at least one goal and one assist, which is the most by any SAFC player
• San Antonio natives Matthew Cardone and Maxi Rodriguez joined fellow Alamo City native Ethan Bryant on the SAFC stat sheet…Cardone made four saves on the night while Rodriguez scored his first professional goal to seal the 3-1 victory
• SAFC forward Ever Guzman recorded his third assist of the season…the forward has recorded either a goal or assist in five of his last seven matches
• Toyota Field welcomed 7,614 fans to Toyota Field on the night, which marks the second-highest attendance of the 2018 season behind 7,946 on 3/24 vs. STLFC

San Antonio FC (12-12-7) will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 (5-19-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports Southwest Plus as SAFC looks to keep their playoff hopes alive in their first of three consecutive home matches to conclude the USL regular season.

The Alamo City club heads into the match after a tough road trip in which it saw three consecutive losses. SAFC sits in ninth place in the West and just six points behind Saint Louis FC and Swope Park Rangers, and will look to stay alive in the playoff race with a crucial three points at home.

“We’re very much alive in the playoff race,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It’s very difficult to predict scores in the USL. The scores all year have been different than what you see based on form, so our job is to make sure we earn points starting on Saturday night to put pressure on the team’s above us. It will be a big fight but we’re looking forward to that challenge.”

The Sounders will look to earn their first win since August 11 on Saturday. The club is currently in last place in the standings on 20 points and is eliminated from playoff contention, however S2 will have something to play for as they look to earn a second win this season against SAFC.

For San Antonio FC, home field advantage will be key as the club looks to win out in their remaining three matches of the season at Toyota Field. While playing at home certainly provides additional motivation, the team is aware and fully prepared to face difficult challenges as they near the conclusion of the regular season.

“Consistency is key in this league and every game has its challenges whether it’s at home or away,” Powell said. “We certainly faced some challenges last week but now what we’re looking for from the players is a positive response. Being at home with familiar surroundings and our amazing fans will help, and it’s very important that we come out focused to earn those points and keep the pressure on everyone trying to secure those playoff spots.”

The match marks Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Toyota and will feature a postgame fireworks show as well as baile folklorico and mariachi performances, $5 micheladas during the match, and an ‘Extra Time’ postgame party featuring $1 drinks courtesy of Bud Light. Fans can purchase tickets to the match by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657.

San Antonio FC (12-12-7) will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 (5-19-5) at Toyota Field on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast on Fox Sports Southwest Plus as SAFC looks to keep their playoff hopes alive in their first of three consecutive home matches to conclude the USL regular season.

The Alamo City club heads into the match after a tough road trip in which it saw three consecutive losses. SAFC sits in ninth place in the West and just six points behind Saint Louis FC and Swope Park Rangers, and will look to stay alive in the playoff race with a crucial three points at home.

“We’re very much alive in the playoff race,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It’s very difficult to predict scores in the USL. The scores all year have been different than what you see based on form, so our job is to make sure we earn points starting on Saturday night to put pressure on the team’s above us. It will be a big fight but we’re looking forward to that challenge.”

The Sounders will look to earn their first win since August 11 on Saturday. The club is currently in last place in the standings on 20 points and is eliminated from playoff contention, however S2 will have something to play for as they look to earn a second win this season against SAFC.

For San Antonio FC, home field advantage will be key as the club looks to win out in their remaining three matches of the season at Toyota Field. While playing at home certainly provides additional motivation, the team is aware and fully prepared to face difficult challenges as they near the conclusion of the regular season.

“Consistency is key in this league and every game has its challenges whether it’s at home or away,” Powell said. “We certainly faced some challenges last week but now what we’re looking for from the players is a positive response. Being at home with familiar surroundings and our amazing fans will help, and it’s very important that we come out focused to earn those points and keep the pressure on everyone trying to secure those playoff spots.”

The match marks Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Toyota and will feature a postgame fireworks show as well as baile folklorico and mariachi performances, $5 micheladas during the match, and an ‘Extra Time’ postgame party featuring $1 drinks courtesy of Bud Light. Fans can purchase tickets to the match by visiting www.sanantoniofc.com or calling 210-444-5657.

San Antonio FC (12-12-7) fell 0-2 to Saint Louis FC (13-8-10) at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night in the club’s final away match of the regular season and last of a three-game road trip.

“Tonight was a tough result, it was a very tight game,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “What we need to do now is control the business that we can control, and our focus needs to go straight to next week’s game. We have to make sure we pick up points as we strive to make the playoffs.”

The first half of the match ended scoreless despite several chances for both clubs. Saint Louis then opened the scoring late in the second half after midfielder Lewis Hilton placed a shot in the top corner past SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone for the 1-0  lead.

The hosts added a second in stoppage time after forward Albert Dikua found himself in on an open goal following a breakaway and converted to make it 0-2. SAFC was unable to find the back of the net despite recording seven shots, five on target, and 50.9 percent possession throughout the match.

SAFC defender Moises Hernandez was shown a red card in the 87th minute of the match. The Dallas native joined SAFC on loan from FC Dallas (MLS) in September. Hernandez recorded three clearances, one interception and one possession gained on the night.

San Antonio FC will now return home for its final three matches of the 2018 USL regular season. The Alamo City club will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 on Sept. 29, Las Vegas Lights FC on Oct. 6, and will conclude the season against Rio Grande Valley FC on Oct. 13 at Toyota Field.

Scoring Summary:

STLFC: 1-0, Lewis Hilton (Albert Dikwa assist) 79’

SAFC: 2-0, Albert Dikwa (Sam Fink assist) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Darnell King 52’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Greg Cochrane 63’)

STLFC: Yellow Card (Sam Fink 64’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cesar Elizondo 67’)

SAFC: Red Card (Moises Hernandez 87’)

STLFC: Yellow Card (Albert Dikwa 90’)

Attendance: 4,781

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Moises Hernandez, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Charlie Ward, Maxi Rodriguez, Cesar Elizondo (Omar Gordon 68’), Ethan Bryant (Connor Presley 90’), Lance Laing; F: Kyle Murphy (Ever Guzman 77’)

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Mike Seth, Pecka, Jose Escalante

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC fell 0-2 on the road to Saint Louis FC…is now 2-2-0 against STLFC all-time in USL play
• San Antonio FC wrapped up their 2018 USL road schedule at Saint Louis tonight…overall on the road this season, San Antonio compiled a 4-9-4 record, scoring 17 goals
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 99th appearance all-time in all competitions for San Antonio FC tonight…Cochrane recorded an 82.6 percent passing accuracy over 90 minutes
• San Antonio FC midfielder Charlie Ward recorded a 95.3 passing accuracy over 43 total passes on the night

San Antonio FC (12-12-7) fell 0-2 to Saint Louis FC (13-8-10) at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night in the club’s final away match of the regular season and last of a three-game road trip.

“Tonight was a tough result, it was a very tight game,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “What we need to do now is control the business that we can control, and our focus needs to go straight to next week’s game. We have to make sure we pick up points as we strive to make the playoffs.”

The first half of the match ended scoreless despite several chances for both clubs. Saint Louis then opened the scoring late in the second half after midfielder Lewis Hilton placed a shot in the top corner past SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone for the 1-0  lead.

The hosts added a second in stoppage time after forward Albert Dikua found himself in on an open goal following a breakaway and converted to make it 0-2. SAFC was unable to find the back of the net despite recording seven shots, five on target, and 50.9 percent possession throughout the match.

SAFC defender Moises Hernandez was shown a red card in the 87th minute of the match. The Dallas native joined SAFC on loan from FC Dallas (MLS) in September. Hernandez recorded three clearances, one interception and one possession gained on the night.

San Antonio FC will now return home for its final three matches of the 2018 USL regular season. The Alamo City club will host Seattle Sounders FC 2 on Sept. 29, Las Vegas Lights FC on Oct. 6, and will conclude the season against Rio Grande Valley FC on Oct. 13 at Toyota Field.

Scoring Summary:

STLFC: 1-0, Lewis Hilton (Albert Dikwa assist) 79’

SAFC: 2-0, Albert Dikwa (Sam Fink assist) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Darnell King 52’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Greg Cochrane 63’)

STLFC: Yellow Card (Sam Fink 64’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cesar Elizondo 67’)

SAFC: Red Card (Moises Hernandez 87’)

STLFC: Yellow Card (Albert Dikwa 90’)

Attendance: 4,781

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Moises Hernandez, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Charlie Ward, Maxi Rodriguez, Cesar Elizondo (Omar Gordon 68’), Ethan Bryant (Connor Presley 90’), Lance Laing; F: Kyle Murphy (Ever Guzman 77’)

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Mike Seth, Pecka, Jose Escalante

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC fell 0-2 on the road to Saint Louis FC…is now 2-2-0 against STLFC all-time in USL play
• San Antonio FC wrapped up their 2018 USL road schedule at Saint Louis tonight…overall on the road this season, San Antonio compiled a 4-9-4 record, scoring 17 goals
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 99th appearance all-time in all competitions for San Antonio FC tonight…Cochrane recorded an 82.6 percent passing accuracy over 90 minutes
• San Antonio FC midfielder Charlie Ward recorded a 95.3 passing accuracy over 43 total passes on the night

San Antonio FC (12-11-7) will face Saint Louis FC (12-8-10) at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the club’s final away game of the USL regular season. The match marks the second between the two clubs in 2018 and fourth overall.

SAFC will look to earn three crucial points as they look to remain in control of its playoff destiny. The team is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference standings and within three points of Reno 1868 FC and Saint Louis FC. With a win, SAFC could potentially find itself in seventh place as they return home to conclude the regular season with three consecutive home matches.

Saint Louis FC heads into the match after going unbeaten in their previous three matches, earning two wins and a draw. The club has lost just two matches at home this season and has not fallen at Toyota Stadium since June 16 when they lost 0-1 against Real Monarchs SLC.

The match marks just the fourth time SAFC and Saint Louis FC will face each other. The Alamo City club is 2-1-0 all-time against STL and most recently earned a 2-1 win against the club in their 2018 home opener at Toyota Field. SAFC earned a 2-0 win against STL FC on Aug. 27, 2016 in their only matchup on the road.

For SAFC, capitalizing on opportunities will be key. In the club’s three-game winning streak from Aug. 29 – Sept. 10, the team converted 38.1 percent of their shots on target, scoring eight goals along the way. In contrast, SAFC converted just 16.7 percent of their shots on target into goals in their last two matches.

Following the match, San Antonio FC will return to Toyota Field for its last three matches of the season where the club will host Seattle Sounders FC 2, Las Vegas Lights FC, and Rio Grande Valley FC, respectively.

 

USL Game 31 – San Antonio FC at Saint Louis FC

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2018

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Stadium

San Antonio FC: 12-11-7 (43 pts), 9th place

Saint Louis FC: 12-8-10, (46 pts), 7th place

All-time Series: The game marks the fourth matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 2-1-0 all-time against STL FC and 1-0-0 on the road. SAFC beat Saint Louis FC 2-1 at Toyota Field in their most recent matchup on March 24.

Watch/Stats:

ESPN+

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2018 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Snapchat: SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #OurClub, #STLvSA

San Antonio FC (12-11-7) will face Saint Louis FC (12-8-10) at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the club’s final away game of the USL regular season. The match marks the second between the two clubs in 2018 and fourth overall.

SAFC will look to earn three crucial points as they look to remain in control of its playoff destiny. The team is currently in ninth place in the Western Conference standings and within three points of Reno 1868 FC and Saint Louis FC. With a win, SAFC could potentially find itself in seventh place as they return home to conclude the regular season with three consecutive home matches.

Saint Louis FC heads into the match after going unbeaten in their previous three matches, earning two wins and a draw. The club has lost just two matches at home this season and has not fallen at Toyota Stadium since June 16 when they lost 0-1 against Real Monarchs SLC.

The match marks just the fourth time SAFC and Saint Louis FC will face each other. The Alamo City club is 2-1-0 all-time against STL and most recently earned a 2-1 win against the club in their 2018 home opener at Toyota Field. SAFC earned a 2-0 win against STL FC on Aug. 27, 2016 in their only matchup on the road.

For SAFC, capitalizing on opportunities will be key. In the club’s three-game winning streak from Aug. 29 – Sept. 10, the team converted 38.1 percent of their shots on target, scoring eight goals along the way. In contrast, SAFC converted just 16.7 percent of their shots on target into goals in their last two matches.

Following the match, San Antonio FC will return to Toyota Field for its last three matches of the season where the club will host Seattle Sounders FC 2, Las Vegas Lights FC, and Rio Grande Valley FC, respectively.

 

USL Game 31 – San Antonio FC at Saint Louis FC

Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2018

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Stadium: Toyota Stadium

San Antonio FC: 12-11-7 (43 pts), 9th place

Saint Louis FC: 12-8-10, (46 pts), 7th place

All-time Series: The game marks the fourth matchup between the two clubs. SAFC is 2-1-0 all-time against STL FC and 1-0-0 on the road. SAFC beat Saint Louis FC 2-1 at Toyota Field in their most recent matchup on March 24.

Watch/Stats:

ESPN+

USL Match Center

Media Information:

2018 SAFC Media Guide

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @SanAntonioFC

Snapchat: SanAntonioFC

Facebook: San Antonio FC

Instagram: @sanantoniofc

Hashtags: #OurClub, #STLvSA

San Antonio FC (12-11-7) fell 0-2 to Swope Park Rangers (14-10-7) at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night. The club will now travel to conclude its three-game road trip at Saint Louis FC on Saturday.

“We’re bitterly disappointed by the result of the match,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It was a fairly even game and that was always going to be the case, and in these games the first goal is very valuable. We have a short turnaround now and all eyes are on to Saturday for a significant game.”

The hosts opened the scoring in the 51st minute when midfielder Hadji Barry finished off a cross from forward Tyler Blackwood for the 0-1 lead. The hosts then added a second in the 75th minute after Blackwood added a goal of his own after heading in a cross from Rassambek Akhmatov to make it 0-2.

SAFC forward Ever Guzman led the team’s attack with five chances created and a 95 percent passing accuracy, while defender Darnell King recorded six tackles, three clearances, and 13 possessions gained on the defensive end.

San Antonio FC will travel to face Saint Louis FC on Saturday, Sept. 22 as the club looks to keep its playoff hopes alive. SAFC would still control its own playoff destiny with a win at Toyota Stadium this weekend. 

Scoring Summary:

SPR: 1-0, Hadji Berry (Tyler Blackwood assist) 51’

SPR: 2-0, Tyler Blackwood (Rassambek Akhmatov) 75’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cyprian Hedrick 27’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mikey Lopez 49’)

SPR: Yellow Card (Justin Bilyeu 63’)

Attendance: 573

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Moises Hernandez, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Mikey Lopez, Pecka, Omar Gordon (Jose Escalante 77’), Lance Laing, Connor Presley (Maxi Rodriguez 65’); F: Ever Guzman

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Ethan Bryant, Ryan Roushandel, Charlie Ward, Mike Seth

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC fell 0-2 on the road to Swope Park Rangers on the night…SAFC is now 1-5-3 all-time vs. the Rangers
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 98th appearance all-time in all competitions for San Antonio FC tonight…Cochrane recorded an 82.2 percent passing accuracy over 90 minutes
• San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman recorded five key passes and two total shots in the loss for SAFC
• San Antonio FC defender Darnell King led SAFC in tackles (six), clearances (three), and possessions gained (13) while adding an interception and an 81.3 percent passing accuracy

San Antonio FC (12-11-7) fell 0-2 to Swope Park Rangers (14-10-7) at Children’s Mercy Park on Saturday night. The club will now travel to conclude its three-game road trip at Saint Louis FC on Saturday.

“We’re bitterly disappointed by the result of the match,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “It was a fairly even game and that was always going to be the case, and in these games the first goal is very valuable. We have a short turnaround now and all eyes are on to Saturday for a significant game.”

The hosts opened the scoring in the 51st minute when midfielder Hadji Barry finished off a cross from forward Tyler Blackwood for the 0-1 lead. The hosts then added a second in the 75th minute after Blackwood added a goal of his own after heading in a cross from Rassambek Akhmatov to make it 0-2.

SAFC forward Ever Guzman led the team’s attack with five chances created and a 95 percent passing accuracy, while defender Darnell King recorded six tackles, three clearances, and 13 possessions gained on the defensive end.

San Antonio FC will travel to face Saint Louis FC on Saturday, Sept. 22 as the club looks to keep its playoff hopes alive. SAFC would still control its own playoff destiny with a win at Toyota Stadium this weekend. 

Scoring Summary:

SPR: 1-0, Hadji Berry (Tyler Blackwood assist) 51’

SPR: 2-0, Tyler Blackwood (Rassambek Akhmatov) 75’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cyprian Hedrick 27’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mikey Lopez 49’)

SPR: Yellow Card (Justin Bilyeu 63’)

Attendance: 573

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Darnell King, Cyprian Hedrick, Moises Hernandez, Greg Cochrane (c); M: Mikey Lopez, Pecka, Omar Gordon (Jose Escalante 77’), Lance Laing, Connor Presley (Maxi Rodriguez 65’); F: Ever Guzman

Substitutions Not Used: Armando Quezada, Ethan Bryant, Ryan Roushandel, Charlie Ward, Mike Seth

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC fell 0-2 on the road to Swope Park Rangers on the night…SAFC is now 1-5-3 all-time vs. the Rangers
• San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane made his 98th appearance all-time in all competitions for San Antonio FC tonight…Cochrane recorded an 82.2 percent passing accuracy over 90 minutes
• San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman recorded five key passes and two total shots in the loss for SAFC
• San Antonio FC defender Darnell King led SAFC in tackles (six), clearances (three), and possessions gained (13) while adding an interception and an 81.3 percent passing accuracy