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Academy Sports + Outdoors teamed up with RGV FC to show appreciation to the community and underprivileged children by providing 30 local children and their families with $100 gift cards while the Toros provided the children with backpacks full of school supplies and the tickets to their next home match in September. “I am just glad that Academy is part of this event that we are having.”The timing of the event coincides with Texas’ annual tax-free weekend. Community support and the tax-free weekend will help offset the price rises that the families participating in the event are experiencing due to inflation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an overall rise of 9.1% to the Consumer Price Index over the last 12 months. “We live in an area where most of our kids are underprivileged, so an opportunity like this provides them supplies that they normally would not have.

SAN ANTONIO – For the first time since March, fans were allowed into Toyota Field to watch San Antonio FC play a match. With the win, San Antonio improves their record to 8-0-3. His team-leading sixth goal of the season is also the fastest goal in SAFC history -- tied for the fastest in USL history -- and it gave San Antonio a 1-0 lead. It’s Gorskie’s first goal as a member of San Antonio FC. Next, San Antonio will hit the road to face El Paso Locomotive FC, their first non-Group D opponent since their season-opener against Real Monarchs SLC.

SAN ANTONIO Last Sunday, San Antonio FC felt like they gave two points away. This was SAFCs first home match since their 1-0 victory over Real Monarchs SLC in March. With the win, San Antonio improves to 2-0-1 overall, remains unbeaten in regulation and sits atop the Group D standings. That was the big difference for us.San Antonio FC will now hit the road for their next match on Saturday, Aug. 1 against Austin Bold FC. The match is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE

San Antonio still earns a point in USL Championship play, and moves to 1-0-1 on the season. That goal gave San Antonio the lead for the next 91 minutes until Taiberson drew RGV level in the 94th minute. #Defend210 pic.twitter.com/v4ZmyF4dNu San Antonio FC (@SanAntonioFC) July 20, 2020Goalkeeper Matt Cardone performed valiantly, saving 18 of the 19 shots he faced. Fellow San Antonio native Jose Gallegos was not part of the starting lineup and substituted in for Enrquez in the 49th minute. MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO It didnt take long for San Antonio FC to find a makeup date for their match with RGV FC. The game, initially slated for July 17, was postponed out of an abundance of caution after an undisclosed member of the RGV FC staff tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first of two straight matches that SAFC will play against RGV FC. The Alamo City club will take on the Toros again the following weekend at Toyota Field on Saturday, July 25. MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: San Antonio FC’s match against RGV FC has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 19. Unfortunately, San Antonio FC fans will have to wait a little longer to see the team make their return to the pitch. Thursday evening, the Alamo City club officially announced that Friday’s match with RGV FC has been postponed. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution following a positive COVID-19 test” from an undisclosed member of the RGV FC organization. MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO – SECOND UPDATE: San Antonio FC’s match against RGV FC has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 19. UPDATE: San Antonio FC’s match tomorrow has been postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test from an undisclosed member of the RGV FC organization. Tomorrow night, San Antonio FC will take the pitch for a regular season match for the first time since their season-opening victory over Real Monarchs SLC in March. ⬛️🟥 #Defend210 pic.twitter.com/W0lQiFwejv — San Antonio FC (@SanAntonioFC) July 16, 2020Their opponent has already made their return to USL Championship action. We support each other and the guys who are playing while also waiting to step up when our name is called to make the most of any opportunity.”SAFC and RGV FC take the pitch at H-E-B Park tomorrow night at 8 p.m.MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC (8-9-7) tied Rio Grande Valley FC (6-11-7) 2-2 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Two goals in the first half from midfielders Jack Barmby and Cristian Parano earned the club a point at home in the South Texas Derby. The goal marked Barmbys seventh of the season while the assist marked Hernandezs second on the year. RGV FC went down to 10 men in the 30th minute after defender Alejandro Fuenmayor tackled forward Frank Lopez on a potential one-on-one breakaway. San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action at Toyota Field on Saturday, Aug. 24 as they host New Mexico United at 7:30 p.m.