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San Antonio FC midfielder Michael Reed has been named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Reed recorded an assist after setting up defender Stephen McCarthy’s winning goal in the team’s stoppage-time win at Real Monarchs on Saturday.

Reed’s assist marks his second this season and third overall for the club, adding to his one goal so far in 2017, which he scored in the Silver and Black’s home opener against LA Galaxy II on April 1. In addition to his assist, Reed provided the cross from a set piece that resulted in the Monarchs’ own goal in the 88th minute to level the score. The New Mexico native also recorded two shots, one shot on target, and 77 percent passing accuracy during the match.

The honor marks the first Team of the Week inclusion for Reed this season, and his second overall for SAFC since receiving the honors after the team’s 2-1 win at Tulsa Roughnecks FC in Week 15 of the club’s 2016 inaugural season, during which Reed scored a goal, recording three shots and two shots on target along the way.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Josh Cohen, Phoenix Rising FC

D – Noah Powder, New York Red Bulls II

D – Jimmy Ockford, Reno 1868 FC

D – Pascal Eboussi, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

M – Florian Valot, New York Red Bulls II

M – Michael Reed, San Antonio FC

M – Guy Abend, Louisville City FC

M – Jalen Brown, Rochester Rhinos

F – Juan Pablo Caffa, Tulsa Roughnecks FC

F – Lebo Moloto, Swope Park Rangers

F – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence

Bench: Fabian Cerda (TUL), Amadou Dia (PHX), Jonathan Barden (OTT), Masta Kacher (COS), Andrew Wiedeman (CIN), Marcus Epps (BST), Ariel Lassiter (LA).

San Antonio FC midfielder Michael Reed has been named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Reed recorded an assist after setting up defender Stephen McCarthy’s winning goal in the team’s stoppage-time win at Real Monarchs on Saturday.

Reed’s assist marks his second this season and third overall for the club, adding to his one goal so far in 2017, which he scored in the Silver and Black’s home opener against LA Galaxy II on April 1. In addition to his assist, Reed provided the cross from a set piece that resulted in the Monarchs’ own goal in the 88th minute to level the score. The New Mexico native also recorded two shots, one shot on target, and 77 percent passing accuracy during the match.

The honor marks the first Team of the Week inclusion for Reed this season, and his second overall for SAFC since receiving the honors after the team’s 2-1 win at Tulsa Roughnecks FC in Week 15 of the club’s 2016 inaugural season, during which Reed scored a goal, recording three shots and two shots on target along the way.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Josh Cohen, Phoenix Rising FC

D – Noah Powder, New York Red Bulls II

D – Jimmy Ockford, Reno 1868 FC

D – Pascal Eboussi, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

M – Florian Valot, New York Red Bulls II

M – Michael Reed, San Antonio FC

M – Guy Abend, Louisville City FC

M – Jalen Brown, Rochester Rhinos

F – Juan Pablo Caffa, Tulsa Roughnecks FC

F – Lebo Moloto, Swope Park Rangers

F – Enzo Martinez, Charlotte Independence

Bench: Fabian Cerda (TUL), Amadou Dia (PHX), Jonathan Barden (OTT), Masta Kacher (COS), Andrew Wiedeman (CIN), Marcus Epps (BST), Ariel Lassiter (LA).

San Antonio FC (13-2-9) earned a thrilling 2-1 win on the road against league-leaders Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday night. Two goals for the Alamo City club in the last two minutes clinched three points on the road in the first of four consecutive away matches for the Silver and Black.

“It was a very tight game from the first minute to the last minute,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “I’m very proud of our players for their performance tonight, their determination and desire to keep on going. As a coach that’s all you can ask for.”

Real Monarchs opened the scoring in the 55th minute when midfielder Sebastian Saucedo dribbled his way into the box and slotted the ball into the net past goalkeeper Diego Restrepo for the 1-0 lead.

SAFC then equalized off a set piece in the 88th minute when forward Mike Seth forced an own goal from Taylor Peay as the two battled for a header. Defender Stephen McCarthy then sealed the win for the Alamo City club in stoppage time when he headed in a set piece from midfielder Michael Reed.

The goal marks McCarthy’s first of the season and third overall since the club’s 2016 inaugural season, while Reed recorded his second assist of the season, marking his third overall for the club and adding to his one goal so far in 2017.

San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman made his club debut, playing 17 minutes and recording one shot as well as 83 percent passing accuracy.

SAFC will return to action on Saturday, September 9 as they visit LA Galaxy II, with kickoff set at 9:30 pm CT.

Scoring Summary:

Real Monarchs: 1-0, Sebastian Saucedo (Charlie Adams assist 50’)

SAFC: 1-1, Own Goal (Taylor Peay 88’)

SAFC: 2-1, Stephen McCarthy (Michael Reed assist 90’)

Disciplinary Summary:

Real Monarchs: Yellow Card (Kyle Curinga 8’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cesar Elizondo 50’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Kris Tyrpak 58’)

Real Monarchs: Yellow Card (Sebastian Saucedo 68’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sebastien Ibeagha 86’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Pecka 90’)

Attendance: 3,376

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Diego Restrepo; D: Ben Newnam (Ryan Roushandel 87’), Sebastien Ibeagha, Stephen McCarthy, Greg Cochrane; M: Pecka, Michael Reed (c), Billy Forbes (Mike Seth 61’), Kris Tyrpak (Ever Guzman 73’); F: Omar Gordon, Cesar Elizondo

Substitutions Not Used: Lee Johnston, Mark O’Ojong, Cyprian Hedrick, Connor Presley

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC earned their seventh road win and second consecutive win on the bounce on Saturday at Real Monarchs…marks San Antonio’s first comeback win of the season…With the win over the Monarchs, SAFC has now beaten every Western Conference team except OKC Energy FC
• San Antonio FC scored two goals off set pieces tonight, both coming from passes by midfielder Michael Reed…prior to tonight, SAFC had not scored a single goal off of a set piece in 2017
• SAFC defender Stephen McCarthy scored his first goal of the 2017 season and third overall for the club…McCarthy’s goal was the latest for SAFC this season, coming in the third minute of stoppage time and giving the club three points…McCarthy was named the SWBC Man of the Match
• SAFC midfielder Michael Reed recorded his second assist of the season and first since 4/28 at Portland Timbers 2…Reed’s pass also led to San Antonio’s opening goal which, according to OPTA, came via a Real Monarchs own goal
• SAFC has now recorded a 7-2-2 record on the road, winning their first away match since 7/29 at Phoenix Rising
• SAFC outshot Real Monarchs 14-5, out-possessed them 53 – 47 percent, topped them in passing accuracy (76.6 – 72.2 percent) and led in total passing in the match (295-277)…SAFC also topped Real Monarchs on these same categories when they met earlier in the season on 7/22 at Toyota Field
• San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman made his club debut, playing 17 minutes and recording one shot as well as 83 percent passing accuracy

San Antonio FC (13-2-9) earned a thrilling 2-1 win on the road against league-leaders Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday night. Two goals for the Alamo City club in the last two minutes clinched three points on the road in the first of four consecutive away matches for the Silver and Black.

“It was a very tight game from the first minute to the last minute,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “I’m very proud of our players for their performance tonight, their determination and desire to keep on going. As a coach that’s all you can ask for.”

Real Monarchs opened the scoring in the 55th minute when midfielder Sebastian Saucedo dribbled his way into the box and slotted the ball into the net past goalkeeper Diego Restrepo for the 1-0 lead.

SAFC then equalized off a set piece in the 88th minute when forward Mike Seth forced an own goal from Taylor Peay as the two battled for a header. Defender Stephen McCarthy then sealed the win for the Alamo City club in stoppage time when he headed in a set piece from midfielder Michael Reed.

The goal marks McCarthy’s first of the season and third overall since the club’s 2016 inaugural season, while Reed recorded his second assist of the season, marking his third overall for the club and adding to his one goal so far in 2017.

San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman made his club debut, playing 17 minutes and recording one shot as well as 83 percent passing accuracy.

SAFC will return to action on Saturday, September 9 as they visit LA Galaxy II, with kickoff set at 9:30 pm CT.

Scoring Summary:

Real Monarchs: 1-0, Sebastian Saucedo (Charlie Adams assist 50’)

SAFC: 1-1, Own Goal (Taylor Peay 88’)

SAFC: 2-1, Stephen McCarthy (Michael Reed assist 90’)

Disciplinary Summary:

Real Monarchs: Yellow Card (Kyle Curinga 8’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cesar Elizondo 50’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Kris Tyrpak 58’)

Real Monarchs: Yellow Card (Sebastian Saucedo 68’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sebastien Ibeagha 86’)

SAFC: Yellow Card (Pecka 90’)

Attendance: 3,376

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Diego Restrepo; D: Ben Newnam (Ryan Roushandel 87’), Sebastien Ibeagha, Stephen McCarthy, Greg Cochrane; M: Pecka, Michael Reed (c), Billy Forbes (Mike Seth 61’), Kris Tyrpak (Ever Guzman 73’); F: Omar Gordon, Cesar Elizondo

Substitutions Not Used: Lee Johnston, Mark O’Ojong, Cyprian Hedrick, Connor Presley

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC earned their seventh road win and second consecutive win on the bounce on Saturday at Real Monarchs…marks San Antonio’s first comeback win of the season…With the win over the Monarchs, SAFC has now beaten every Western Conference team except OKC Energy FC
• San Antonio FC scored two goals off set pieces tonight, both coming from passes by midfielder Michael Reed…prior to tonight, SAFC had not scored a single goal off of a set piece in 2017
• SAFC defender Stephen McCarthy scored his first goal of the 2017 season and third overall for the club…McCarthy’s goal was the latest for SAFC this season, coming in the third minute of stoppage time and giving the club three points…McCarthy was named the SWBC Man of the Match
• SAFC midfielder Michael Reed recorded his second assist of the season and first since 4/28 at Portland Timbers 2…Reed’s pass also led to San Antonio’s opening goal which, according to OPTA, came via a Real Monarchs own goal
• SAFC has now recorded a 7-2-2 record on the road, winning their first away match since 7/29 at Phoenix Rising
• SAFC outshot Real Monarchs 14-5, out-possessed them 53 – 47 percent, topped them in passing accuracy (76.6 – 72.2 percent) and led in total passing in the match (295-277)…SAFC also topped Real Monarchs on these same categories when they met earlier in the season on 7/22 at Toyota Field
• San Antonio FC forward Ever Guzman made his club debut, playing 17 minutes and recording one shot as well as 83 percent passing accuracy

The top two teams in the USL Western Conference will face off this weekend as San Antonio FC (12-2-9) travels to Salt Lake City to play league-leaders Real Monarchs (17-3-4). The match will mark the second and final time that the two teams clash in the regular season after they tied at Toyota Field on July 22.

San Antonio FC will aim to earn their second consecutive win after earning three points at home against Whitecaps FC 2 on August 23 thanks to a stunning goal by midfielder Kris Tyrpak. After the team’s match last Saturday was rescheduled due to severe weather across Texas, SAFC heads into the weekend after nine days of rest.

Despite leading second-place SAFC by 10 points, Real Monarchs will look for a win at home to seal their spot in the USL playoffs. The Monarchs host the Alamo City club after earning a 2-1 win against fellow Texas club RGV FC. Like San Antonio FC, Real Monarchs has yet to record a loss at home this season, winning 11 matches and drawing one at Rio Tinto Stadium.

The last time the two clubs met resulted in a draw in San Antonio after goals from Devin Vega and Kris Tyrpak, as well as Chandler Hoffman and Max Lachowecki, earned both teams a point despite SAFC outshooting Real Monarchs 12-4, winning 66.7 percent of duels and recording 54 percent possession.

The Silver and Black’s defensive play will be key in Saturday’s match as they visit one of the biggest attacking threats in the league. SAFC continues to lead the league in clean sheets (13), 10 of which have been recorded by Diego Restrepo, who continues to lead the race for the USL Golden Glove as he closes in on the USL all-time single season record of 13 clean sheets, which was set by Brandon Miller with the Rochester Rhinos in 2015.

Overall, SAFC has conceded the fewest goals in the league, allowing just 13 goals in 23 matches played and averaging 0.6 goals allowed per game. On the other hand, however, Real Monarchs rank second in the league for most goals scored (50), averaging 2.08 goals per match and leading the league with a 22 percent conversion rate.

Saturday’s clash between the top two teams in the West marks the first of four consecutive away matches for San Antonio FC. The club will then visit LA Galaxy II, Orange County SC, and Swope Park Rangers before returning to action at Toyota Field on September 23.

The top two teams in the USL Western Conference will face off this weekend as San Antonio FC (12-2-9) travels to Salt Lake City to play league-leaders Real Monarchs (17-3-4). The match will mark the second and final time that the two teams clash in the regular season after they tied at Toyota Field on July 22.

San Antonio FC will aim to earn their second consecutive win after earning three points at home against Whitecaps FC 2 on August 23 thanks to a stunning goal by midfielder Kris Tyrpak. After the team’s match last Saturday was rescheduled due to severe weather across Texas, SAFC heads into the weekend after nine days of rest.

Despite leading second-place SAFC by 10 points, Real Monarchs will look for a win at home to seal their spot in the USL playoffs. The Monarchs host the Alamo City club after earning a 2-1 win against fellow Texas club RGV FC. Like San Antonio FC, Real Monarchs has yet to record a loss at home this season, winning 11 matches and drawing one at Rio Tinto Stadium.

The last time the two clubs met resulted in a draw in San Antonio after goals from Devin Vega and Kris Tyrpak, as well as Chandler Hoffman and Max Lachowecki, earned both teams a point despite SAFC outshooting Real Monarchs 12-4, winning 66.7 percent of duels and recording 54 percent possession.

The Silver and Black’s defensive play will be key in Saturday’s match as they visit one of the biggest attacking threats in the league. SAFC continues to lead the league in clean sheets (13), 10 of which have been recorded by Diego Restrepo, who continues to lead the race for the USL Golden Glove as he closes in on the USL all-time single season record of 13 clean sheets, which was set by Brandon Miller with the Rochester Rhinos in 2015.

Overall, SAFC has conceded the fewest goals in the league, allowing just 13 goals in 23 matches played and averaging 0.6 goals allowed per game. On the other hand, however, Real Monarchs rank second in the league for most goals scored (50), averaging 2.08 goals per match and leading the league with a 22 percent conversion rate.

Saturday’s clash between the top two teams in the West marks the first of four consecutive away matches for San Antonio FC. The club will then visit LA Galaxy II, Orange County SC, and Swope Park Rangers before returning to action at Toyota Field on September 23.

San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane has been named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Cochrane helped lead San Antonio to its league-leading 13th shutout of the season last Wednesday, while also recording an assist.

Cochrane played a pivotal role in the 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Aug. 23, playing 90 minutes in defense while keeping a shutout and adding the lone assist in the game. The assist marked the third for Cochrane this season, which is tied for second on the club in 2017. With the assist, Cochrane also tied his total from the 2016 USL season, and now has six overall in his SAFC career, which is second-most all-time. Of San Antonio’s 13 shutouts this year, Cochrane has started in 12 of them, playing 90 minutes in 11.

The 26-year-old defender has played in 96.5 percent of the club’s USL minutes (4,603 of 4,770) since joining the team, and has only missed one league match during his tenure.

The honor marks the second Team of the Week inclusion for Cochrane this season, and his third overall since joining the club prior to the 2016 season. Today’s announcement marks the first inclusion of a San Antonio FC player in the Team of the Week since midfielder Kris Tyrpak earned the honors following the club’s 3-1 win over the Tulsa Roughnecks on June 17. San Antonio has had at least one representative in the USL Team of the Week 10 times this season.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Jake Fenlason, Orlando City B

D – Greg Cochrane, San Antonio FC

D – Jimmy Ockford, Reno 1868 FC

D – Ramon Martin del Campo, Ottawa Fury FC

M – Mark-Anthony Kaye, Louisville City FC

M – Sunny Jane, Richmond Kickers

M – Kevin Kerr, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

M – Jimmy McLaughlin, FC Cincinnati

F – Chandler Hoffman, Real Monarchs SLC

F – Chris Cortez, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Michael Cox, Orlando City B

Bench: Jake McGuire (BST), Tyler Polak (CIN), Braeden Troyer (RIC), Victor Souto (PGH), Antoine Hoppenot (RNO), Alex Dixon (OKC), Ben Spencer (TOR)

San Antonio FC defender Greg Cochrane has been named to the USL Team of the Week, the league announced today. Cochrane helped lead San Antonio to its league-leading 13th shutout of the season last Wednesday, while also recording an assist.

Cochrane played a pivotal role in the 1-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Aug. 23, playing 90 minutes in defense while keeping a shutout and adding the lone assist in the game. The assist marked the third for Cochrane this season, which is tied for second on the club in 2017. With the assist, Cochrane also tied his total from the 2016 USL season, and now has six overall in his SAFC career, which is second-most all-time. Of San Antonio’s 13 shutouts this year, Cochrane has started in 12 of them, playing 90 minutes in 11.

The 26-year-old defender has played in 96.5 percent of the club’s USL minutes (4,603 of 4,770) since joining the team, and has only missed one league match during his tenure.

The honor marks the second Team of the Week inclusion for Cochrane this season, and his third overall since joining the club prior to the 2016 season. Today’s announcement marks the first inclusion of a San Antonio FC player in the Team of the Week since midfielder Kris Tyrpak earned the honors following the club’s 3-1 win over the Tulsa Roughnecks on June 17. San Antonio has had at least one representative in the USL Team of the Week 10 times this season.

The full USL Team of the Week:

GK – Jake Fenlason, Orlando City B

D – Greg Cochrane, San Antonio FC

D – Jimmy Ockford, Reno 1868 FC

D – Ramon Martin del Campo, Ottawa Fury FC

M – Mark-Anthony Kaye, Louisville City FC

M – Sunny Jane, Richmond Kickers

M – Kevin Kerr, Pittsburgh Riverhounds

M – Jimmy McLaughlin, FC Cincinnati

F – Chandler Hoffman, Real Monarchs SLC

F – Chris Cortez, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Michael Cox, Orlando City B

Bench: Jake McGuire (BST), Tyler Polak (CIN), Braeden Troyer (RIC), Victor Souto (PGH), Antoine Hoppenot (RNO), Alex Dixon (OKC), Ben Spencer (TOR)

San Antonio FC has enjoyed a very successful season so far in 2017, sitting in second place in the Western Conference standings with 45 points. As the playoff race reaches its final stretch, let’s take a look at some statistical leaders and milestones for the club this season.

0- San Antonio FC has suffered zero losses at home this season, recording their only two losses of the campaign on the road at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Reno 1868 FC. On September 10, SAFC will have officially gone a full calendar year without recording a loss at home. The club will then have four matches remaining at Toyota Field in the regular season.

1- Defender Sebastien Ibeagha currently leads the team with an impressive 146 clearances, recording 55 more than the next highest on the team, which is Stephen McCarthy with 91. In addition, Ibeagha is the first player to hit the 2,000 minute mark for the club, featuring in every minute of USL play for the club so far.

3- Defender Greg Cochrane has now recorded three assists on the season, which is tied for second-most on the team and the most for a defender. The tally also matches Cochrane’s 2016 assist count.

5- Midfielder Billy Forbes currently leads the club in five different attacking categories. Forbes leads the team this season in goals scored (seven), assists (five), shots (42), shots on target (17), and chances created (27). 

6- After recording his sixth goal of the season on Wednesday, midfielder Kris Tyrpak is just one goal short of matching his 2016 tally and also tying Billy Forbes for the season lead. Earlier this season, Tyrpak recorded the fastest goal in club history after heading in a goal at the 1:34 mark on August 5 vs Orange County SC.

9- Midfielder Rafa Castillo continues to lead the club’s all-time scoring chart with nine goals. Castillo tallied five goals in the Silver and Black’s inaugural season, and has scored four so far in 2017, three of which have come from the penalty spot.

10- Goalkeeper Diego Restrepo recorded his 10th clean sheet of the season on August 23. Restrepo now leads the USL in shutouts, and San Antonio FC leads the league in the same category with 13 overall. In addition, the team has conceded the fewest goals in the league this season (13).

San Antonio FC now faces four consecutive matches on the road from September 2 through 17. The club will then return to Toyota Field to host Rio Grande Valley FC on September 23.

San Antonio FC has enjoyed a very successful season so far in 2017, sitting in second place in the Western Conference standings with 45 points. As the playoff race reaches its final stretch, let’s take a look at some statistical leaders and milestones for the club this season.

0- San Antonio FC has suffered zero losses at home this season, recording their only two losses of the campaign on the road at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Reno 1868 FC. On September 10, SAFC will have officially gone a full calendar year without recording a loss at home. The club will then have four matches remaining at Toyota Field in the regular season.

1- Defender Sebastien Ibeagha currently leads the team with an impressive 146 clearances, recording 55 more than the next highest on the team, which is Stephen McCarthy with 91. In addition, Ibeagha is the first player to hit the 2,000 minute mark for the club, featuring in every minute of USL play for the club so far.

3- Defender Greg Cochrane has now recorded three assists on the season, which is tied for second-most on the team and the most for a defender. The tally also matches Cochrane’s 2016 assist count.

5- Midfielder Billy Forbes currently leads the club in five different attacking categories. Forbes leads the team this season in goals scored (seven), assists (five), shots (42), shots on target (17), and chances created (27). 

6- After recording his sixth goal of the season on Wednesday, midfielder Kris Tyrpak is just one goal short of matching his 2016 tally and also tying Billy Forbes for the season lead. Earlier this season, Tyrpak recorded the fastest goal in club history after heading in a goal at the 1:34 mark on August 5 vs Orange County SC.

9- Midfielder Rafa Castillo continues to lead the club’s all-time scoring chart with nine goals. Castillo tallied five goals in the Silver and Black’s inaugural season, and has scored four so far in 2017, three of which have come from the penalty spot.

10- Goalkeeper Diego Restrepo recorded his 10th clean sheet of the season on August 23. Restrepo now leads the USL in shutouts, and San Antonio FC leads the league in the same category with 13 overall. In addition, the team has conceded the fewest goals in the league this season (13).

San Antonio FC now faces four consecutive matches on the road from September 2 through 17. The club will then return to Toyota Field to host Rio Grande Valley FC on September 23.

For the safety of the fans and both teams, the San Antonio FC match originally slated for Saturday, Aug. 26 at Toyota Field will be rescheduled due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Harvey. The new date for the game vs. Portland Timbers 2 will be Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for Saturday’s game will be honored on the rescheduled date. For additional information about tickets for the match, please call 210-444-5MLS.

For the safety of the fans and both teams, the San Antonio FC match originally slated for Saturday, Aug. 26 at Toyota Field will be rescheduled due to inclement weather caused by Hurricane Harvey. The new date for the game vs. Portland Timbers 2 will be Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for Saturday’s game will be honored on the rescheduled date. For additional information about tickets for the match, please call 210-444-5MLS.

San Antonio FC (12-2-9) earned a 1-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (4-13-7) at Toyota Field on Wednesday night. A goal from Kris Tyrpak was enough to clinch the hosts three points at home in front of 6,037 fans.

“We’ve been probing and trying different things, and the guys who came in tonight did a wonderful job,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “The good thing tonight was that we created several opportunities. You just want to maintain your focus and this is one of the times where you hope you can hit the back of the net on a more regular basis.”

Tyrpak scored the lone goal of the match in the 14th minute when defender Greg Cochrane sent in a cross from the left flank, which Tyrpak headed across the mouth of the goal from about 16 yards out and past goalkeeper Sean Melvin for the 1-0 lead.

The goal marked Tyrpak’s sixth of the season, putting him just one goal short of tying Billy Forbes’ current single-season lead in goals scored for the club. Cochrane recorded his third assist of the season and is now tied for second-most this season along with Tyrpak and Cesar Elizondo.

SAFC goalkeeper Diego Restrepo earned his tenth clean sheet of the season, marking the 13th overall for the team. With the shutout, Restrepo is now just three clean sheets short of the USL single-season shutout record, which was set by Brandon Miller in 2015 with the Rochester Rhinos.

San Antonio FC midfielder Connor Presley and forward Mike Seth made their club debuts after both signed for the club on August 10, while midfielder Ryan Roushandel made his second USL start of the season and completed 82 percent of his 47 total passes.

SAFC will return to action in just three days as they host Portland Timbers 2 at Toyota Field on Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Kris Tyrpak (Greg Cochrane assist) 14’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Diego Restrepo 90’)

Attendance: 6,037

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Diego Restrepo; D: Ben Newnam, Cyprian Hedrick, Sebasiten Ibeagha, Greg Cochrane; M: Maxi Rodriguez, Ryan Roushandel, Devin Vega (Victor Araujo 83’), Kris Tyrpak (Connor Presley 70’), Omar Gordon (Mike Seth 77’); F: Billy Forbes

Substitutions Not Used: Lee Johnston, Mark O’Ojong, Stephen McCarthy, Shawn Chin

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC earned their first victory since 7/29 at Phoenix and their 12th overall…San Antonio remains unbeaten at home (6-0-6) this season and has not lost at Toyota Field since September of 2016…should SAFC not lose to Portland on Saturday, the club will go a calendar year without losing at home
• San Antonio held its 13th clean sheet of the season, which still ranks first in the USL…goalkeeper Diego Restrepo earned his 10th shutout between the pipes, which leads the league and is just three shy of the USL all-time single season record behind Brandon Miller who kept 13 clean sheets in 2015 with the Rochester Rhinos…tonight’s shutout marks two consecutive clean sheets for San Antonio for the first time since 6/3-6/10
• SAFC midfielder Kris Tyrpak scored his sixth goal of the season and third in his last six games…Tyrpak ranks second on the club in goals, just one behind leader Billy Forbes…with his sixth goal, Tyrpak is now the second-highest scorer in a single season for SAFC, eclipsing both Rafa Castillo and Franck Tayou (five goals) from the 2016 season
• SAFC defender Greg Cochrane recorded his third assist of the season, matching his total from the 2016 season in USL play…Cochrane is tied for second with three assists for San Antonio on the season and his six all-time USL assists for the club rank second behind Carlos Alvarez (seven)…Cochrane also recorded one assist in U.S. Open Cup play in 2016
• SAFC defender Ryan Roushandel made his first start for the club in midfield and second overall this season, playing 90 minutes and completing an impressive 87.2 percent of his passes…the 31-year-old who primarily plays as a centerback, also recorded one shot, one key pass and gained possession nine times
• SAFC midfielder Connor Presley and forward Mike Seth made their debuts for the club, both coming on as second-half substitutes…midfielder Omar Gordon also made his home debut, starting and playing 77 minutes in the match and recording six shots, which is the most in a single match by an SAFC player this season

San Antonio FC (12-2-9) earned a 1-0 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (4-13-7) at Toyota Field on Wednesday night. A goal from Kris Tyrpak was enough to clinch the hosts three points at home in front of 6,037 fans.

“We’ve been probing and trying different things, and the guys who came in tonight did a wonderful job,” SAFC Head Coach Darren Powell said. “The good thing tonight was that we created several opportunities. You just want to maintain your focus and this is one of the times where you hope you can hit the back of the net on a more regular basis.”

Tyrpak scored the lone goal of the match in the 14th minute when defender Greg Cochrane sent in a cross from the left flank, which Tyrpak headed across the mouth of the goal from about 16 yards out and past goalkeeper Sean Melvin for the 1-0 lead.

The goal marked Tyrpak’s sixth of the season, putting him just one goal short of tying Billy Forbes’ current single-season lead in goals scored for the club. Cochrane recorded his third assist of the season and is now tied for second-most this season along with Tyrpak and Cesar Elizondo.

SAFC goalkeeper Diego Restrepo earned his tenth clean sheet of the season, marking the 13th overall for the team. With the shutout, Restrepo is now just three clean sheets short of the USL single-season shutout record, which was set by Brandon Miller in 2015 with the Rochester Rhinos.

San Antonio FC midfielder Connor Presley and forward Mike Seth made their club debuts after both signed for the club on August 10, while midfielder Ryan Roushandel made his second USL start of the season and completed 82 percent of his 47 total passes.

SAFC will return to action in just three days as they host Portland Timbers 2 at Toyota Field on Saturday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Kris Tyrpak (Greg Cochrane assist) 14’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Diego Restrepo 90’)

Attendance: 6,037

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Diego Restrepo; D: Ben Newnam, Cyprian Hedrick, Sebasiten Ibeagha, Greg Cochrane; M: Maxi Rodriguez, Ryan Roushandel, Devin Vega (Victor Araujo 83’), Kris Tyrpak (Connor Presley 70’), Omar Gordon (Mike Seth 77’); F: Billy Forbes

Substitutions Not Used: Lee Johnston, Mark O’Ojong, Stephen McCarthy, Shawn Chin

Postgame Notes:

• San Antonio FC earned their first victory since 7/29 at Phoenix and their 12th overall…San Antonio remains unbeaten at home (6-0-6) this season and has not lost at Toyota Field since September of 2016…should SAFC not lose to Portland on Saturday, the club will go a calendar year without losing at home
• San Antonio held its 13th clean sheet of the season, which still ranks first in the USL…goalkeeper Diego Restrepo earned his 10th shutout between the pipes, which leads the league and is just three shy of the USL all-time single season record behind Brandon Miller who kept 13 clean sheets in 2015 with the Rochester Rhinos…tonight’s shutout marks two consecutive clean sheets for San Antonio for the first time since 6/3-6/10
• SAFC midfielder Kris Tyrpak scored his sixth goal of the season and third in his last six games…Tyrpak ranks second on the club in goals, just one behind leader Billy Forbes…with his sixth goal, Tyrpak is now the second-highest scorer in a single season for SAFC, eclipsing both Rafa Castillo and Franck Tayou (five goals) from the 2016 season
• SAFC defender Greg Cochrane recorded his third assist of the season, matching his total from the 2016 season in USL play…Cochrane is tied for second with three assists for San Antonio on the season and his six all-time USL assists for the club rank second behind Carlos Alvarez (seven)…Cochrane also recorded one assist in U.S. Open Cup play in 2016
• SAFC defender Ryan Roushandel made his first start for the club in midfield and second overall this season, playing 90 minutes and completing an impressive 87.2 percent of his passes…the 31-year-old who primarily plays as a centerback, also recorded one shot, one key pass and gained possession nine times
• SAFC midfielder Connor Presley and forward Mike Seth made their debuts for the club, both coming on as second-half substitutes…midfielder Omar Gordon also made his home debut, starting and playing 77 minutes in the match and recording six shots, which is the most in a single match by an SAFC player this season