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San Antonio FC (4-4-6) fell 1-2 to El Paso Locomotive at Toyota Field on Wednesday evening. Despite a second-half goal from Axel Sjoberg, SAFC couldn’t find the equalizer on the evening.

"We did more than enough to win this game,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Early on we created some clear-cut chances that we have to execute, and if we put away those chances it's a different game. The guys pressed very well, particularly in the first half. Some calls definitely didn't go our way and that's disappointing to see, but that's soccer. Our guys performed well, we weren't clinical enough but now all we can do is reflect, learn and grow."

El Paso opened the scoring after the referee spotted a handball on SAFC, pointing to the spot for a penalty kick. After scoring the first attempt, former SAFC striker Luis Solignac had to retake after the referee whistled for infringement. Solignac would go on to make the second attempt for the 1-0 lead. El Paso doubled the lead in the second-half when Diego Luna scored in the 71st minute in what was the eventual winner.

SAFC created a number of clear-cut scoring opportunities throughout the match but couldn’t find the magic touch. Then, in the 73rd minute, a set piece delivery from Cam Lindley found the head of Sjoberg who headed home to cut the lead in half. The Alamo City club would come close to equalizing in the last 20 minutes, but in the end, it wasn’t to be.

San Antonio has a quick turnaround, preparing now for a road trip, starting in Austin to face the Bold on Saturday, July 31.

Scoring Summary:

ELP: 0-1, Luis Solignac (penalty) 18’

ELP: 0-2, Diego Luna (Sebastian Velasquez assist) 71’

SAFC: 1-2, Axel Sjoberg (Cam Lindley assist) 73’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cam Lindley) 23’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Axel Sjoberg) 27’

ELP: Yellow Card (Matt Bahner) 30’

ELP: Yellow Card (Diego Luna) 37’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mohammed Abu) 42’

ELP: Yellow Card (Richie Ryan) 59’

Attendance: 5,273

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Connor Maloney (c) (Chris Lema 73’), Mathieu Deplagne, Axel Sjoberg, Sam Gleadle; M: Mohammed Abu, Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps (Ollie Wright 73’), Emil Cuello (Justin Dhillon 61’), Jose Gallegos; F: Nathan

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela, Liam Doyle, Leo Torres

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC fell at home for just the second time this season and second time since 2019…marks the first season SAFC has lost more than one at home in a single season since 2018…SAFC is now 44-12-25 all-time in regular season play at home
• SAFC defender Axel Sjoberg scored his first goal for the club off a set piece…Sjoberg added three clearances and five possessions gained
• SAFC midfielder Cam Lindley recorded his second assist in as many games, giving him three on the season which is tied for the team-lead…after the match, Lindley also leads the USL Championship with 37 chances created

San Antonio FC (4-4-6) fell 1-2 to El Paso Locomotive at Toyota Field on Wednesday evening. Despite a second-half goal from Axel Sjoberg, SAFC couldn’t find the equalizer on the evening.

“We did more than enough to win this game,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Early on we created some clear-cut chances that we have to execute, and if we put away those chances it’s a different game. The guys pressed very well, particularly in the first half. Some calls definitely didn’t go our way and that’s disappointing to see, but that’s soccer. Our guys performed well, we weren’t clinical enough but now all we can do is reflect, learn and grow.”

El Paso opened the scoring after the referee spotted a handball on SAFC, pointing to the spot for a penalty kick. After scoring the first attempt, former SAFC striker Luis Solignac had to retake after the referee whistled for infringement. Solignac would go on to make the second attempt for the 1-0 lead. El Paso doubled the lead in the second-half when Diego Luna scored in the 71st minute in what was the eventual winner.

SAFC created a number of clear-cut scoring opportunities throughout the match but couldn’t find the magic touch. Then, in the 73rd minute, a set piece delivery from Cam Lindley found the head of Sjoberg who headed home to cut the lead in half. The Alamo City club would come close to equalizing in the last 20 minutes, but in the end, it wasn’t to be.

San Antonio has a quick turnaround, preparing now for a road trip, starting in Austin to face the Bold on Saturday, July 31.

Scoring Summary:

ELP: 0-1, Luis Solignac (penalty) 18’

ELP: 0-2, Diego Luna (Sebastian Velasquez assist) 71’

SAFC: 1-2, Axel Sjoberg (Cam Lindley assist) 73’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Cam Lindley) 23’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Axel Sjoberg) 27’

ELP: Yellow Card (Matt Bahner) 30’

ELP: Yellow Card (Diego Luna) 37’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Mohammed Abu) 42’

ELP: Yellow Card (Richie Ryan) 59’

Attendance: 5,273

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Connor Maloney (c) (Chris Lema 73’), Mathieu Deplagne, Axel Sjoberg, Sam Gleadle; M: Mohammed Abu, Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps (Ollie Wright 73’), Emil Cuello (Justin Dhillon 61’), Jose Gallegos; F: Nathan

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela, Liam Doyle, Leo Torres

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC fell at home for just the second time this season and second time since 2019…marks the first season SAFC has lost more than one at home in a single season since 2018…SAFC is now 44-12-25 all-time in regular season play at home
• SAFC defender Axel Sjoberg scored his first goal for the club off a set piece…Sjoberg added three clearances and five possessions gained
• SAFC midfielder Cam Lindley recorded his second assist in as many games, giving him three on the season which is tied for the team-lead…after the match, Lindley also leads the USL Championship with 37 chances created

San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos and forward Nathan were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after their performances in the 3-0 win against New Mexico United at Toyota Field last Wednesday. Nathan scored his second consecutive brace on the season while Gallegos added three goal contributions in the match.

Gallegos ran the show against New Mexico, assisting both of Nathan’s goals and scoring one himself in the shutout victory. The 19-year-old added five successful dribbles and three key passes on the night. Nathan’s two goals were his fourth in two matches, and sixth in four matches if you include the recent SAFC International Showcase. The Brazilian also recorded a team-high four shots and four shots on goal in the win.

Gallegos joins Nathan, Matthew Cardone, Joaquin Varela, Mathieu Deplagne, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello, Santiago Patino, Sam Gleadle and PC who have been honored on the Team of the Week or Team of the Week bench so far this season.

The full USL Championship Team of the Week:

GK – Joe Kuzminsky, Charleston Battery

D – Jonathan Dean, Birmingham Legion FC

D – Alex Lara, Hartford Athletic

D – Brent Richards, Orange County SC

M – Jose Gallegos, San Antonio FC

M – Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

M – Danny Barrera, Hartford Athletic

M – Josh Drack, LA Galaxy II

F – Nathan, San Antonio FC

F – Alex Dixon, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

F – Sebastian Guenzatti, Tampa Bay Rowdies

Bench: Jeff Caldwell (HFD), Jonathan Gomez (LOU), Joe Farrell (PHX), Lewis Hilton (TBR), Todd Wharton (PIT), Rodrigo Lopez (RGV), Jorge Hernandez (LA)

San Antonio FC midfielder Jose Gallegos and forward Nathan were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after their performances in the 3-0 win against New Mexico United at Toyota Field last Wednesday. Nathan scored his second consecutive brace on the season while Gallegos added three goal contributions in the match.

Gallegos ran the show against New Mexico, assisting both of Nathan’s goals and scoring one himself in the shutout victory. The 19-year-old added five successful dribbles and three key passes on the night. Nathan’s two goals were his fourth in two matches, and sixth in four matches if you include the recent SAFC International Showcase. The Brazilian also recorded a team-high four shots and four shots on goal in the win.

Gallegos joins Nathan, Matthew Cardone, Joaquin Varela, Mathieu Deplagne, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello, Santiago Patino, Sam Gleadle and PC who have been honored on the Team of the Week or Team of the Week bench so far this season.

The full USL Championship Team of the Week:

GK – Joe Kuzminsky, Charleston Battery

D – Jonathan Dean, Birmingham Legion FC

D – Alex Lara, Hartford Athletic

D – Brent Richards, Orange County SC

M – Jose Gallegos, San Antonio FC

M – Kenardo Forbes, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

M – Danny Barrera, Hartford Athletic

M – Josh Drack, LA Galaxy II

F – Nathan, San Antonio FC

F – Alex Dixon, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

F – Sebastian Guenzatti, Tampa Bay Rowdies

Bench: Jeff Caldwell (HFD), Jonathan Gomez (LOU), Joe Farrell (PHX), Lewis Hilton (TBR), Todd Wharton (PIT), Rodrigo Lopez (RGV), Jorge Hernandez (LA)

San Antonio FC (4-3-6) earned their second straight victory on ESPN2, defeating New Mexico United (6-6-2) 3-0 at Toyota Field on Wednesday evening. SAFC were led by another two goals from forward Nathan to go with two assists and a goal from SAFC Pro Academy product Jose Gallegos in the win.

“We were performing in recent matches and we weren’t executing, “said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We didn’t deny that. We have to be held accountable and we weren’t executing. Since the friendlies against top Liga MX teams, we were not only performing but also executing. We earned the three points against an excellent New Mexico team tonight.”

The match got underway under the watchful eyes of league executives and owners who were in town for the USL Midseason Meetings in the Alamo City this week. The executives along with the fans at Toyota Field watched San Antonio FC open the scoring in the 35th minute after Gallegos sprinted to the end line and crossed to Nathan who had an easy tap in for the finish. SAFC would hold the lead into the halftime break, looking to earn their second straight win on national television after beating Colorado Springs last Saturday.

SAFC started the second half brightly and doubled the lead the same way they took it. Gallegos played a magnificent through ball to Nathan who took one touch past the keeper and poked the ball home, marking the second time the two players connected in the game. New Mexico pressured the home side to try and get a foothold back in the game, but San Antonio would seal the victory after Cam Lindley found Gallegos in the box before the San Antonio native dribbled passed three defenders and fired the ball into the net for the third goal.

With the win, SAFC is now 1-1-0 against New Mexico after falling on the road earlier this season. The Alamo City club is now 2-0-0 against United at Toyota Field, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in those two matches. In addition, SAFC defender Connor Maloney made his season debut, playing 11 minutes after missing the first 12 matches due to injury.

SAFC will return to Toyota Field next Wednesday July 28 against Mountain Division rivals El Paso Locomotive FC. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be the first time the two have met in 2021.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Jose Gallegos assist) 35’

SAFC: 2-0, Nathan (Jose Gallegos assist) 63’

SAFC: Jose Gallegos (Cam Lindley assist) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 68’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 73’

Attendance: 5,601

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Chris Lema, Mathieu Deplagne, Jasser Khmiri, Sam Gleadle; M: PC (c) (Mohammed Abu 17’), Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello (Connor Maloney 79’), Jose Gallegos; F: Nathan (Justin Dhillon 79’)

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela, Leo Torres

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC earned its second consecutive win, gibing them back-to-back wins for the first time in 2021…SAFC is now 3-1-3 at home this season
• With the win, SAFC improved to 2-0-0 against New Mexico at Toyota Field, outscoring them 8-0 in those two matches…in both of those wins, an SAFC player recorded a brace with Cristian Parano turning the trick in 2019 before Nathan scored two tonight
• SAFC midfielder Jose Gallegos was named the SWBC Man of the Match after he scored a goal and recorded two assists in the 3-0 win…the goal and assists are the first for Gallegos this season…the San Antonio native also added three key passes, three shots, 14 duels and five successful dribbles
• SAFC forward Nathan scored two goals on the night and his fourth in the last two matches…now ranks second on the team with four goals…also added four shots and an 84.6% passing accuracy
• SAFC midfielder Cam Lindley recorded his second assist on the season to go with a team-high four key passes…his 31 key passes rank first on the team and second in the USL Championship
• SAFC defender Connor Maloney made his season debut, coming on in the 79th minute…Maloney missed the first 12 matches due to injury

San Antonio FC (4-3-6) earned their second straight victory on ESPN2, defeating New Mexico United (6-6-2) 3-0 at Toyota Field on Wednesday evening. SAFC were led by another two goals from forward Nathan to go with two assists and a goal from SAFC Pro Academy product Jose Gallegos in the win.

“We were performing in recent matches and we weren’t executing, “said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We didn’t deny that. We have to be held accountable and we weren’t executing. Since the friendlies against top Liga MX teams, we were not only performing but also executing. We earned the three points against an excellent New Mexico team tonight.”

The match got underway under the watchful eyes of league executives and owners who were in town for the USL Midseason Meetings in the Alamo City this week. The executives along with the fans at Toyota Field watched San Antonio FC open the scoring in the 35th minute after Gallegos sprinted to the end line and crossed to Nathan who had an easy tap in for the finish. SAFC would hold the lead into the halftime break, looking to earn their second straight win on national television after beating Colorado Springs last Saturday.

SAFC started the second half brightly and doubled the lead the same way they took it. Gallegos played a magnificent through ball to Nathan who took one touch past the keeper and poked the ball home, marking the second time the two players connected in the game. New Mexico pressured the home side to try and get a foothold back in the game, but San Antonio would seal the victory after Cam Lindley found Gallegos in the box before the San Antonio native dribbled passed three defenders and fired the ball into the net for the third goal.

With the win, SAFC is now 1-1-0 against New Mexico after falling on the road earlier this season. The Alamo City club is now 2-0-0 against United at Toyota Field, outscoring their opponents 8-0 in those two matches. In addition, SAFC defender Connor Maloney made his season debut, playing 11 minutes after missing the first 12 matches due to injury.

SAFC will return to Toyota Field next Wednesday July 28 against Mountain Division rivals El Paso Locomotive FC. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be the first time the two have met in 2021.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Jose Gallegos assist) 35’

SAFC: 2-0, Nathan (Jose Gallegos assist) 63’

SAFC: Jose Gallegos (Cam Lindley assist) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 68’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 73’

Attendance: 5,601

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Chris Lema, Mathieu Deplagne, Jasser Khmiri, Sam Gleadle; M: PC (c) (Mohammed Abu 17’), Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello (Connor Maloney 79’), Jose Gallegos; F: Nathan (Justin Dhillon 79’)

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela, Leo Torres

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC earned its second consecutive win, gibing them back-to-back wins for the first time in 2021…SAFC is now 3-1-3 at home this season
• With the win, SAFC improved to 2-0-0 against New Mexico at Toyota Field, outscoring them 8-0 in those two matches…in both of those wins, an SAFC player recorded a brace with Cristian Parano turning the trick in 2019 before Nathan scored two tonight
• SAFC midfielder Jose Gallegos was named the SWBC Man of the Match after he scored a goal and recorded two assists in the 3-0 win…the goal and assists are the first for Gallegos this season…the San Antonio native also added three key passes, three shots, 14 duels and five successful dribbles
• SAFC forward Nathan scored two goals on the night and his fourth in the last two matches…now ranks second on the team with four goals…also added four shots and an 84.6% passing accuracy
• SAFC midfielder Cam Lindley recorded his second assist on the season to go with a team-high four key passes…his 31 key passes rank first on the team and second in the USL Championship
• SAFC defender Connor Maloney made his season debut, coming on in the 79th minute…Maloney missed the first 12 matches due to injury

San Antonio FC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone and forward Nathan were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after their performances in the 3-2 win at Colorado Springs last Saturday. Nathan scored his first two goals of the season while Cardone made a season-high eight saves in the club’s first road victory of the campaign. 

Of Cardone’s eight saves, seven came within the penalty box as the San Antonio native recorded the second-highest amount of saves in a single game in club history. Cardone currently ranks third in the USL Championship with 43 saves and continues to hold the all-time SAFC saves record with 271. Nathan’s brace marked his first two goals for SAFC in league play, however the Brazilian forward scored twice in two exhibition matches last week against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro. Nathan currently leads SAFC with 19 shots and nine shots on target in 11 matches.

Nathan and Cardone join Joaquin Varela, Mathieu Deplagne, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello, Santiago Patino, Sam Gleadle and PC who have been honored on the Team of the Week or Team of the Week bench so far this season.

The full USL Championship Team of the Week:

GK – Matt Cardone, San Antonio FC

D – Jonathan Gomez, Louisville City FC

D – Joe Farrell, Phoenix Rising FC

D – Kalen Ryden, New Mexico United

D – Eder Borelli, El Paso Locomotive FC

M – Hiroki Kurimoto, OKC Energy FC

M – Juan Carlos Azocar, Rio Grande Valley FC

M – Danny Griffin, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

F – Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Tucker Bone, Sacramento Republic FC

F – Nathan Fogaca, San Antonio FC

Bench: Tyler Deric (RGV), James Musa (PHX), Callum Montgomery (SD), Luis Felipe Fernandes (SAC), Juan Pablo Torres (ATX), Zeiko Lewis (CHS), Ariel Martinez (MIA)

 

San Antonio FC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone and forward Nathan were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week after their performances in the 3-2 win at Colorado Springs last Saturday. Nathan scored his first two goals of the season while Cardone made a season-high eight saves in the club’s first road victory of the campaign. 

Of Cardone’s eight saves, seven came within the penalty box as the San Antonio native recorded the second-highest amount of saves in a single game in club history. Cardone currently ranks third in the USL Championship with 43 saves and continues to hold the all-time SAFC saves record with 271. Nathan’s brace marked his first two goals for SAFC in league play, however the Brazilian forward scored twice in two exhibition matches last week against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro. Nathan currently leads SAFC with 19 shots and nine shots on target in 11 matches.

Nathan and Cardone join Joaquin Varela, Mathieu Deplagne, Marcus Epps, Emil Cuello, Santiago Patino, Sam Gleadle and PC who have been honored on the Team of the Week or Team of the Week bench so far this season.

The full USL Championship Team of the Week:

GK – Matt Cardone, San Antonio FC

D – Jonathan Gomez, Louisville City FC

D – Joe Farrell, Phoenix Rising FC

D – Kalen Ryden, New Mexico United

D – Eder Borelli, El Paso Locomotive FC

M – Hiroki Kurimoto, OKC Energy FC

M – Juan Carlos Azocar, Rio Grande Valley FC

M – Danny Griffin, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

F – Solomon Asante, Phoenix Rising FC

F – Tucker Bone, Sacramento Republic FC

F – Nathan Fogaca, San Antonio FC

Bench: Tyler Deric (RGV), James Musa (PHX), Callum Montgomery (SD), Luis Felipe Fernandes (SAC), Juan Pablo Torres (ATX), Zeiko Lewis (CHS), Ariel Martinez (MIA)

 

San Antonio FC has signed experienced midfielder Mohammed Abu pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are pleased to add Mohammed Abu to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Abu brings a wealth of experience to our young roster and will be an immediate contributor both on and off the field. Abu is an exemplary professional who demonstrates the commitment and skillset to execute our game model principles.”

Abu joins SAFC after spending the 2020 season with DC United in MLS where he appeared in six matches. The veteran of 11 professional seasons, Abu has amassed over 200 appearances and 16,000 professional minutes since 2010 in MLS, La Liga in Spain and the Norwegian first division. In his most prolific stretch, the Ghana native appeared in 54 matches (4,690 minutes) with Stromsgodset IF in Norway from 2015-16 before making 23 appearances (1,450 minutes) with the Columbus Crew in 2017. Abu recently started both matches in the SAFC International Showcase against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro FC for the Alamo City club.

The 30-year-old midfielder has also represented European clubs Manchester City, Eintracht Frankfurt, Rayo Vallecano, Valerenga and FC Lorient among others. Abu has also appeared for the Ghanaian National Team in multiple competitions including World Cup Qualifiers and the prestigious African Cup of Nations.

With today’s signing, the SAFC roster currently stands at 28. Abu will wear No. 25 for the club.

San Antonio FC has signed experienced midfielder Mohammed Abu pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“As a staff, we are pleased to add Mohammed Abu to the SAFC family,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Abu brings a wealth of experience to our young roster and will be an immediate contributor both on and off the field. Abu is an exemplary professional who demonstrates the commitment and skillset to execute our game model principles.”

Abu joins SAFC after spending the 2020 season with DC United in MLS where he appeared in six matches. The veteran of 11 professional seasons, Abu has amassed over 200 appearances and 16,000 professional minutes since 2010 in MLS, La Liga in Spain and the Norwegian first division. In his most prolific stretch, the Ghana native appeared in 54 matches (4,690 minutes) with Stromsgodset IF in Norway from 2015-16 before making 23 appearances (1,450 minutes) with the Columbus Crew in 2017. Abu recently started both matches in the SAFC International Showcase against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro FC for the Alamo City club.

The 30-year-old midfielder has also represented European clubs Manchester City, Eintracht Frankfurt, Rayo Vallecano, Valerenga and FC Lorient among others. Abu has also appeared for the Ghanaian National Team in multiple competitions including World Cup Qualifiers and the prestigious African Cup of Nations.

With today’s signing, the SAFC roster currently stands at 28. Abu will wear No. 25 for the club.

San Antonio FC (3-3-6) defeated the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (5-5-2) 3-2 on the road on Saturday afternoon. Two goals from Nathan and a season-high eight saves from Matthew Cardone helped earn the first road win of the season for the Alamo City club.

"It was a very important win for us, as well as to score three goals against a very good and organized team who has some of the best attackers,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We felt as a collective that our pressing actions were very good, particularly in the first half. We had moments we have to be better at, and we have to continue to press teams for 90-plus minutes. Scoring three goals is good against a strong opponent, but we also created a number of opportunities on which we have to be more clinical."

SAFC opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Nathan. After nearly scoring just minutes earlier, the forward was found by teammate Emil Cuello with a through bal before firing past the Switchbacks keeper. Colorado Springs would then equalize in the 14th minute after Hadji Barry got on the end of a loose ball in the box to just squeeze it past Cardone.

San Antonio regained the lead in the 24th minute after a shot from Jose Gallegos hit the hand of a defender in the box, giving SAFC the penalty. The midfielder and captain PC stepped up and buried the spot kick in his first game back from injury. PC recorded four tackles, one chance created and a 77.4 percent passing accuracy in 56 minutes in his first match since May 29 vs. RGV.

SAFC was awarded another panelty after defender Sam Gleadle was taken down in the box. This time, Nathan stepped up in the 43rd minute and buried the penalty past the diving goalkeeper to give SAFC the 3-2 lead and the eventual winning goal. The Switchbacks would get one back in the 73rd minute, but resolute defending and some key saves from Cardone helped earned San Antonio the win.

The club now returns home to Toyota Field where they will face New Mexico United on Wednesday, July 21 on ESPN2 at 8:30 p.m. The match marks the second between SAFC and New Mexico this season and first in the Alamo City.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Emil Cuello assist) 7’

COS: 1-1, Hadji Barry 14’

SAFC: 2-1, PC (penalty) 24’

SAFC: 3-1, Nathan (penalty) 43’

COS: 3-2, Zachary Zandi (Michael Edwards assist) 73’

Disciplinary Summary:

COS: Yellow Card (Michael Edwards) 23’

SAFC: Yellow Card (PC) 36’

COS: Yellow Card () 41’

COS: Yellow Card (Jimmy Ockford) 57’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 63’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Shandon Hopeau) 88’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Matthew Cardone) 90’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sam Gleadle) 90’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 90’

Attendance: 4,875

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Chris Lema, Axel Sjoberg, Jasser Khmiri (Liam Doyle 54’), Sam Gleadle; M: PC (c) (Justin Dhillon 54’), Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps (Shandon Hopeau 71’), Emil Cuello, Jose Gallegos (Leo Torres 81’); F: Nathan

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC earned its first road win of the season and first in Colorado Springs in club history…with the win, SAFC is now 4-3-4 against the Switchbacks and 1-3-2 at Weidner Field
• SAFC forward Nathan was named SWBC co-Man of the Match after scoring two goals including one from the penalty spot…the goals marked his first league strikes of the season, but fourth in the last three games when you include the SAFC International Showcase…the brace was the first time an SAFC player has scored at least two goals in a game since Santiago Patino turned the trick on 5/1 vs. COS…marked the 14th brace in SAFC history
• SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone was also named SWBC co-Man of the Match after making a season-high eight saves…his eight saves also mark the second-most in club history and in Cardone’s career…Cardone holds the joint record with nine saves in a match that occurred on 7/30/16 at SKCII
• SAFC midfielder Emil Cuello recorded an assist in the victory, his team-leading third of the season…Cuello added two key passes, seven tackles and 10 possessions gained to go with a 78.1 percent passing accuracy…the midfielder also made a team-high 25 passes in the opposition half

San Antonio FC (3-3-6) defeated the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (5-5-2) 3-2 on the road on Saturday afternoon. Two goals from Nathan and a season-high eight saves from Matthew Cardone helped earn the first road win of the season for the Alamo City club.

“It was a very important win for us, as well as to score three goals against a very good and organized team who has some of the best attackers,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “We felt as a collective that our pressing actions were very good, particularly in the first half. We had moments we have to be better at, and we have to continue to press teams for 90-plus minutes. Scoring three goals is good against a strong opponent, but we also created a number of opportunities on which we have to be more clinical.”

SAFC opened the scoring in the seventh minute through Nathan. After nearly scoring just minutes earlier, the forward was found by teammate Emil Cuello with a through bal before firing past the Switchbacks keeper. Colorado Springs would then equalize in the 14th minute after Hadji Barry got on the end of a loose ball in the box to just squeeze it past Cardone.

San Antonio regained the lead in the 24th minute after a shot from Jose Gallegos hit the hand of a defender in the box, giving SAFC the penalty. The midfielder and captain PC stepped up and buried the spot kick in his first game back from injury. PC recorded four tackles, one chance created and a 77.4 percent passing accuracy in 56 minutes in his first match since May 29 vs. RGV.

SAFC was awarded another panelty after defender Sam Gleadle was taken down in the box. This time, Nathan stepped up in the 43rd minute and buried the penalty past the diving goalkeeper to give SAFC the 3-2 lead and the eventual winning goal. The Switchbacks would get one back in the 73rd minute, but resolute defending and some key saves from Cardone helped earned San Antonio the win.

The club now returns home to Toyota Field where they will face New Mexico United on Wednesday, July 21 on ESPN2 at 8:30 p.m. The match marks the second between SAFC and New Mexico this season and first in the Alamo City.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Emil Cuello assist) 7’

COS: 1-1, Hadji Barry 14’

SAFC: 2-1, PC (penalty) 24’

SAFC: 3-1, Nathan (penalty) 43’

COS: 3-2, Zachary Zandi (Michael Edwards assist) 73’

Disciplinary Summary:

COS: Yellow Card (Michael Edwards) 23’

SAFC: Yellow Card (PC) 36’

COS: Yellow Card () 41’

COS: Yellow Card (Jimmy Ockford) 57’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 63’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Shandon Hopeau) 88’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Matthew Cardone) 90’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Sam Gleadle) 90’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 90’

Attendance: 4,875

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Matthew Cardone; D: Chris Lema, Axel Sjoberg, Jasser Khmiri (Liam Doyle 54’), Sam Gleadle; M: PC (c) (Justin Dhillon 54’), Cam Lindley, Marcus Epps (Shandon Hopeau 71’), Emil Cuello, Jose Gallegos (Leo Torres 81’); F: Nathan

Substitutions not used: Carlos Mercado, Joaquin Varela

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC earned its first road win of the season and first in Colorado Springs in club history…with the win, SAFC is now 4-3-4 against the Switchbacks and 1-3-2 at Weidner Field
• SAFC forward Nathan was named SWBC co-Man of the Match after scoring two goals including one from the penalty spot…the goals marked his first league strikes of the season, but fourth in the last three games when you include the SAFC International Showcase…the brace was the first time an SAFC player has scored at least two goals in a game since Santiago Patino turned the trick on 5/1 vs. COS…marked the 14th brace in SAFC history
• SAFC goalkeeper Matthew Cardone was also named SWBC co-Man of the Match after making a season-high eight saves…his eight saves also mark the second-most in club history and in Cardone’s career…Cardone holds the joint record with nine saves in a match that occurred on 7/30/16 at SKCII
• SAFC midfielder Emil Cuello recorded an assist in the victory, his team-leading third of the season…Cuello added two key passes, seven tackles and 10 possessions gained to go with a 78.1 percent passing accuracy…the midfielder also made a team-high 25 passes in the opposition half

San Antonio FC has added defender Bradley Dildy to the roster pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. The player’s registration with SAFC as a USL Academy Player allows him to play in competitive matches without potentially jeopardizing future college eligibility.

“As a staff, we are thrilled for Bradley to join the first team,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Bradley has excelled with our academy and has maximized his earned opportunities with the first team. Bradley has a fantastic future ahead of him and demonstrates the skill set to be a dominant left-back.”

Dildy recently became the 10th SAFC Pro Academy product to make a first-team appearance in either an Open Cup, USL Championship or exhibition match. Dildy played in both matches of the SAFC International Showcase against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro of Liga MX, playing 135 minutes and recording one assist. Dildy (birth year 2004) joined the SAFC Pro Academy in its inception in 2016, playing at every level within the program prior to making his first-team debut.

As of this season, San Antonio FC has had six Pro Academy products make their USL Championship debuts since 2018, including Ethan Bryant, Jose Gallegos, Carson Price, Leo Torres, Fabrizio Bernal and Josh Ramsey. Overall, SAFC has had 15 academy products appear in first-team matches in all competitions and international club exhibitions to date. The SAFC Pro Academy currently features over 100 full-time players, while the club’s Elite Training Program further expands the footprint of the club’s youth player development initiatives by focusing on the assimilation of pre-academy players into the club through collaboration with the local soccer community.

San Antonio FC has added defender Bradley Dildy to the roster pending league and federation approval, the team announced today. The player’s registration with SAFC as a USL Academy Player allows him to play in competitive matches without potentially jeopardizing future college eligibility.

“As a staff, we are thrilled for Bradley to join the first team,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Bradley has excelled with our academy and has maximized his earned opportunities with the first team. Bradley has a fantastic future ahead of him and demonstrates the skill set to be a dominant left-back.”

Dildy recently became the 10th SAFC Pro Academy product to make a first-team appearance in either an Open Cup, USL Championship or exhibition match. Dildy played in both matches of the SAFC International Showcase against Pumas UNAM and Queretaro of Liga MX, playing 135 minutes and recording one assist. Dildy (birth year 2004) joined the SAFC Pro Academy in its inception in 2016, playing at every level within the program prior to making his first-team debut.

As of this season, San Antonio FC has had six Pro Academy products make their USL Championship debuts since 2018, including Ethan Bryant, Jose Gallegos, Carson Price, Leo Torres, Fabrizio Bernal and Josh Ramsey. Overall, SAFC has had 15 academy products appear in first-team matches in all competitions and international club exhibitions to date. The SAFC Pro Academy currently features over 100 full-time players, while the club’s Elite Training Program further expands the footprint of the club’s youth player development initiatives by focusing on the assimilation of pre-academy players into the club through collaboration with the local soccer community.

San Antonio FC played their second match in the SAFC International Showcase, hosting Pumas UNAM at Toyota Field Friday night. Despite the 2-4 loss for the club, SAFC once again put in an impressive performance, holding a 2-1 lead with 15 minutes to go with a mix of first-team and SAFC Pro Academy players.

"We're incredibly proud of the collective,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “To have the opportunity to compete in front of our fans against two Liga MX teams are memories that will last forever. This week the city of San Antonio got to see a total club identity. I'm incredibly proud of everybody. A lot of work has been put in from players, staff and front office, and to be able to demonstrate that club identity this week is something we'll remember forever, continue to build and continue to get better."

SAFC once again started the better side and opened the scoring 10th minute. A great pass from Emil Cuello slipped in Marcus Epps behind the defense before the midfielder sent a low pass across the face of goal that was finished by Nathan. The goal marked Nathan’s second in the International Showcase and second in as many games. After conceding three minutes later to level the score 1-1, SAFC took the lead again from a corner kick in the 23rd minute when Cuello’s cross found Jasser Khmiri who headed home for the goal.  

The Alamo City club make nine changes at halftime, including SAFC Pro Academy player Angel Bernal who became the 15th overall player from the academy to make a first-team appearance. SAFC held the 2-1 lead into the 76th minute before fresh legs from the Liga MX side were able to score three goals in the final quarter hour of the match.

San Antonio FC once again nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, tying the most in a single match in team history (exhibition or competition not including preseason).

San Antonio FC will return to league play with a road match in Colorado Springs against the Switchbacks on Saturday, July 17. SAFC will then return home on July 21 for a home match against New Mexico United on ESPN2.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Marcus Epps assist) 10’

UNAM: 1-1, Amaury Garcia 13’

SAFC: 2-1, Jasser Khmiri (Emil Cuello assist) 23’

UNAM: 2-2, Juan Dinenno (Washington Corozo) 76’

UNAM 2-3, Juan Dinenno 80’

UNAM: 2-4, Washington Corozo (Leonel Lopez) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Nathan) 27’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 43’

UNAM: Yellow Card (Juan Dinenno) 45’

UNAM: Yellow Card (Ricardo Galindo) 59’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Carlos Mercado) 74’

SAFC First-Half Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado (c); D: Sam Gleadle, Liam Doyle, Jasser Khmiri, Bradley Dildy*; M: Trialist, Cam Lindley (c), Emil Cuello, Jose Gallegos, Marcus Epps; F: Nathan

SAFC Second-Half Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado; D: Angel Bernal*, Joaquin Varela, Roman Holt, Leo Torres; M: Ethan Bryant, Rocky Perez, Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau, Bryan Arellano* (Kai Louviere* 86’); F: Justin Dhillon (c)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

Attendance: 5,373

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC hosted its fifth international exhibition match in club history, welcoming Pumas FC to Toyota Field tonight…Pumas joins Queretaro, Santos Laguna and Cardiff City as clubs that have faced SAFC in exhibition play
• SAFC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, tying the most in a single match (exhibition or competition not including preseason) in team history…defender Angel Bernal made his first-team debut, becoming the 15th SAFC Pro Academy product to feature for the first-team in club history
• SAFC forward scored his second goal in the International Showcase, coming from an assist from Marcus Epps
• SAFC defender Jasser Khmiri made his return to the field after being our with injury…Khmiri scored a goal off a header from an Emil Cuello cross to give SAFC the lead in the first half

San Antonio FC played their second match in the SAFC International Showcase, hosting Pumas UNAM at Toyota Field Friday night. Despite the 2-4 loss for the club, SAFC once again put in an impressive performance, holding a 2-1 lead with 15 minutes to go with a mix of first-team and SAFC Pro Academy players.

“We’re incredibly proud of the collective,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “To have the opportunity to compete in front of our fans against two Liga MX teams are memories that will last forever. This week the city of San Antonio got to see a total club identity. I’m incredibly proud of everybody. A lot of work has been put in from players, staff and front office, and to be able to demonstrate that club identity this week is something we’ll remember forever, continue to build and continue to get better.”

SAFC once again started the better side and opened the scoring 10th minute. A great pass from Emil Cuello slipped in Marcus Epps behind the defense before the midfielder sent a low pass across the face of goal that was finished by Nathan. The goal marked Nathan’s second in the International Showcase and second in as many games. After conceding three minutes later to level the score 1-1, SAFC took the lead again from a corner kick in the 23rd minute when Cuello’s cross found Jasser Khmiri who headed home for the goal.  

The Alamo City club make nine changes at halftime, including SAFC Pro Academy player Angel Bernal who became the 15th overall player from the academy to make a first-team appearance. SAFC held the 2-1 lead into the 76th minute before fresh legs from the Liga MX side were able to score three goals in the final quarter hour of the match.

San Antonio FC once again nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, tying the most in a single match in team history (exhibition or competition not including preseason).

San Antonio FC will return to league play with a road match in Colorado Springs against the Switchbacks on Saturday, July 17. SAFC will then return home on July 21 for a home match against New Mexico United on ESPN2.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Nathan (Marcus Epps assist) 10’

UNAM: 1-1, Amaury Garcia 13’

SAFC: 2-1, Jasser Khmiri (Emil Cuello assist) 23’

UNAM: 2-2, Juan Dinenno (Washington Corozo) 76’

UNAM 2-3, Juan Dinenno 80’

UNAM: 2-4, Washington Corozo (Leonel Lopez) 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

SAFC: Yellow Card (Nathan) 27’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Liam Doyle) 43’

UNAM: Yellow Card (Juan Dinenno) 45’

UNAM: Yellow Card (Ricardo Galindo) 59’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Carlos Mercado) 74’

SAFC First-Half Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado (c); D: Sam Gleadle, Liam Doyle, Jasser Khmiri, Bradley Dildy*; M: Trialist, Cam Lindley (c), Emil Cuello, Jose Gallegos, Marcus Epps; F: Nathan

SAFC Second-Half Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado; D: Angel Bernal*, Joaquin Varela, Roman Holt, Leo Torres; M: Ethan Bryant, Rocky Perez, Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau, Bryan Arellano* (Kai Louviere* 86’); F: Justin Dhillon (c)

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

Attendance: 5,373

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC hosted its fifth international exhibition match in club history, welcoming Pumas FC to Toyota Field tonight…Pumas joins Queretaro, Santos Laguna and Cardiff City as clubs that have faced SAFC in exhibition play
• SAFC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, tying the most in a single match (exhibition or competition not including preseason) in team history…defender Angel Bernal made his first-team debut, becoming the 15th SAFC Pro Academy product to feature for the first-team in club history
• SAFC forward scored his second goal in the International Showcase, coming from an assist from Marcus Epps
• SAFC defender Jasser Khmiri made his return to the field after being our with injury…Khmiri scored a goal off a header from an Emil Cuello cross to give SAFC the lead in the first half

San Antonio FC welcomed Queretaro FC to Toyota Field in the first match of the 2021 SAFC International Showcase on Tuesday night. Despite falling 2-4 to the storied Liga MX side, both SAFC first-team and academy players put in an impressive performance over the course of 90 minutes.

"It was a fantastic opportunity to play a top team from Mexico,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “I'm incredibly proud of the guys as a collective. Our academy players earned the opportunity to be a part of this game and performed very well. Our current contracted players also stepped up and played very well, while different players took up leadership roles and as a collective, they performed."

SAFC started the brightest in the game and opened the scoring in the 25th minute. A counter-press from Ethan Bryant forced a turnover that Nathan picked up and dribbled into the opposing box. The Brazilian then found midfielder Ollie Wright in the box who slotted home for the lead. Queretaro equalized just two minutes later through Joe Gallardo, but the teams would only be even for the three following minutes. After a great pass from SAFC Pro Academy player Bradley Dildy, Nathan connected and slotted the Alamo City club’s second goal past the keeper for the 2-1 lead.

Starting with an unlucky own goal in the 69th minute, SAFC would then concede two more late goals with less than 10 minutes to go in the game, making the scoreline more dramatic than the SAFC performance deserved. Impressive performances from the SAFC Pro Academy players along with first-teamers like Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau and Ethan Bryant were the story of the night.

San Antonio FC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, and 10 in the overall squad, marking the most in a single match in team history (exhibition or competition not including preseason). 14 SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products have now played for the professional team in league play, open cup matches or international exhibitions.

San Antonio will now historic Liga MX side Pumas UNAM on Friday in the second match of the International Showcase. The match at Toyota Field kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will air live on Bally Sports Southwest.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Ollie Wright (Nathan assist) 25’

QRO: 1-1, Joe Gallardo (Jefferson Montero) 27’

SAFC: 2-1, Nathan (Bradley Dilldey assist) 30’

QRO: 2-2, Own Goal (Roman Holt) 69’

QRO: 2-3, Alfredo Ramirez (Guillermo Madrigal assist) 83’

QRO: 2-4, Alfredo Ramirez 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

QRO: Yellow Card (David Cabrera) 32’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 69’

QRO: Yellow Card (Nicolas Sosa) 75’

QRO: Yellow Card (Damian Torres) 86’

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado (c); D: Ethan Bryant, Roman Holt, Rocky Perez, Bradley Dildy*; M: Leo Torres (Kai Louviere* 77’), Trialist (Willow Mbula* 45’), Ollie Wright, Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau (Bryan Arellano* 59’); F: Nathan (Abraham Lincon 59’)

Substitutions not used: Daniel DeGuzman*

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC hosted its fourth international exhibition match in club history, welcoming Queretaro FC to Toyota Field tonight…Queretaro joins Santos Laguna and Cardiff City as clubs that have faced SAFC in exhibition play
• SAFC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, and 10 in the overall squad, marking the most in a single match (exhibition or competition not including preseason) in team history…of those nine players, five of them were apart of the original SAFC Pro Academy age group (birth year 2004), including Leo Torres, Roman Holt, Bradley Dildy, Abraham Lincon, Willow Mbula…goalkeeper Daniel DeGuzman who is also an original 2004 Pro Academy player, did not feature but was on the bench
• SAFC midfielder Ollie Wright scored the opening goal in the match, giving him his first professional tally in exhibition play…Wright played 90 minutes in the match tonight
• SAFC forward Nathan started, played 59 minutes and recorded a goal and assist in the match
• SAFC goalkeeper Carlos Mercado started and played 90 minutes for the first time in his career in competitive or exhibition play…the University of the Incarnate Word product led the team with the captain’s armband on the night

San Antonio FC welcomed Queretaro FC to Toyota Field in the first match of the 2021 SAFC International Showcase on Tuesday night. Despite falling 2-4 to the storied Liga MX side, both SAFC first-team and academy players put in an impressive performance over the course of 90 minutes.

“It was a fantastic opportunity to play a top team from Mexico,” said SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “I’m incredibly proud of the guys as a collective. Our academy players earned the opportunity to be a part of this game and performed very well. Our current contracted players also stepped up and played very well, while different players took up leadership roles and as a collective, they performed.”

SAFC started the brightest in the game and opened the scoring in the 25th minute. A counter-press from Ethan Bryant forced a turnover that Nathan picked up and dribbled into the opposing box. The Brazilian then found midfielder Ollie Wright in the box who slotted home for the lead. Queretaro equalized just two minutes later through Joe Gallardo, but the teams would only be even for the three following minutes. After a great pass from SAFC Pro Academy player Bradley Dildy, Nathan connected and slotted the Alamo City club’s second goal past the keeper for the 2-1 lead.

Starting with an unlucky own goal in the 69th minute, SAFC would then concede two more late goals with less than 10 minutes to go in the game, making the scoreline more dramatic than the SAFC performance deserved. Impressive performances from the SAFC Pro Academy players along with first-teamers like Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau and Ethan Bryant were the story of the night.

San Antonio FC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, and 10 in the overall squad, marking the most in a single match in team history (exhibition or competition not including preseason). 14 SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products have now played for the professional team in league play, open cup matches or international exhibitions.

San Antonio will now historic Liga MX side Pumas UNAM on Friday in the second match of the International Showcase. The match at Toyota Field kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will air live on Bally Sports Southwest.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: 1-0, Ollie Wright (Nathan assist) 25’

QRO: 1-1, Joe Gallardo (Jefferson Montero) 27’

SAFC: 2-1, Nathan (Bradley Dilldey assist) 30’

QRO: 2-2, Own Goal (Roman Holt) 69’

QRO: 2-3, Alfredo Ramirez (Guillermo Madrigal assist) 83’

QRO: 2-4, Alfredo Ramirez 90’

Disciplinary Summary:

QRO: Yellow Card (David Cabrera) 32’

SAFC: Yellow Card (Emil Cuello) 69’

QRO: Yellow Card (Nicolas Sosa) 75’

QRO: Yellow Card (Damian Torres) 86’

SAFC Starting XI: GK: Carlos Mercado (c); D: Ethan Bryant, Roman Holt, Rocky Perez, Bradley Dildy*; M: Leo Torres (Kai Louviere* 77’), Trialist (Willow Mbula* 45’), Ollie Wright, Emil Cuello, Shandon Hopeau (Bryan Arellano* 59’); F: Nathan (Abraham Lincon 59’)

Substitutions not used: Daniel DeGuzman*

*SAFC Pro Academy Player

Postgame Notes:

• SAFC hosted its fourth international exhibition match in club history, welcoming Queretaro FC to Toyota Field tonight…Queretaro joins Santos Laguna and Cardiff City as clubs that have faced SAFC in exhibition play
• SAFC featured nine SAFC Pro Academy and ETP products on the field tonight, and 10 in the overall squad, marking the most in a single match (exhibition or competition not including preseason) in team history…of those nine players, five of them were apart of the original SAFC Pro Academy age group (birth year 2004), including Leo Torres, Roman Holt, Bradley Dildy, Abraham Lincon, Willow Mbula…goalkeeper Daniel DeGuzman who is also an original 2004 Pro Academy player, did not feature but was on the bench
• SAFC midfielder Ollie Wright scored the opening goal in the match, giving him his first professional tally in exhibition play…Wright played 90 minutes in the match tonight
• SAFC forward Nathan started, played 59 minutes and recorded a goal and assist in the match
• SAFC goalkeeper Carlos Mercado started and played 90 minutes for the first time in his career in competitive or exhibition play…the University of the Incarnate Word product led the team with the captain’s armband on the night