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Perruzza tallies brace, San Antonio FC tops OKC Energy FC 2-0

SAN ANTONIO – Even though San Antonio FC clinched their first playoff berth since 2017 on Wednesday, the team still had plenty to play for when they took the pitch at Toyota Field to face OKC Energy FC on Saturday night. Playing in his third match since being acquired on loan from Toronto FC on Sept. 8, Perruzza scored his first two goals with the club and generated numerous chances to power San Antonio to a 2-0 victory over OKC Energy. San Antonio ends their home schedule with a perfect 8-0-0 record. For the game, San Antonio dominated offensively, outshooting OKC 21-9, with seven shots on target. San Antonio native Matt Cardone notched three saves to record the club’s seventh clean sheet this season.

Solignac scores fastest goal in club history, San Antonio FC tops RGV FC 3-2

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 FC wont allow fans to attend first home match on July 25

SAN ANTONIO The release of the USLs revised 2020 regular season last week meant that San Antonio FC was another step closer to normalcy. But with seven home games left to play at Toyota Field and a fresh wave of positive coronavirus cases throughout the state of Texas, the question remained unanswered: would fans be allowed to attend? At least for SAFCs first home game after the restart, the answer is no. Our primary focus in hosting games during this pandemic continues to be the safety and welfare of all constituents, including participants, fans and game-day staff. The more difficult decision will come in mid-August, as San Antonio prepares to start a three-game, eight-day home stand at Toyota Field against Austin Bold FC, OKC Energy FC and FC Tulsa.

Cornerstone Church, Catholic Charities helping those in need during pandemic

Cornerstone Church, Catholic Charities helping those in need during pandemicElizabeth Davila holds a package of buns to give out during the April 24, 2020 San Antonio Food Bank drive thru food distribution at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas. Elizabeth Davila holds a package of buns to give out during the April 24, 2020 San Antonio Food Bank drive thru food distribution at Toyota Field in San Antonio, Texas. Photo: Josie Norris, The San Antonio Express-News / Staff Photographer Photo: Josie Norris, The San Antonio Express-News / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Cornerstone Church, Catholic Charities helping those in need during pandemic 1 / 1 Back to GallerySAN ANTONIO - Cornerstone Church and Catholic Charities are among the San Antonio churches and faith-based organizations stepping up this week to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Cornerstone also has provided more than 6,000 care boxes totaling more than 240,000 pounds of non-perishable food and other items to those in need. On Wednesday, Catholic Charities will partner with area nonprofits and private-sector organizations to provide 2,000 food bundles, diapers and masks at its Food from the Heart initiative.

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San Antonio Food Bank sets next distribution for Friday at Alamodome

San Antonio Food Bank sets next distribution for Friday at AlamodomeVehicles park the parking lot at Traders Village as thousands wait for their turn for food during a distribution event organized by the San Antonio Food Bank on Thursday. Preregistration is required; go to sasfoodbank.org or call 210-431-8326. less Vehicles park the parking lot at Traders Village as thousands wait for their turn for food during a distribution event organized by the San Antonio Food Bank on Thursday. Another giveaway is set for Friday at ... more Photo: William Luther /Associated Press Photo: William Luther /Associated Press Image 1 of / 41 Caption Close San Antonio Food Bank sets next distribution for Friday at Alamodome 1 / 41 Back to GalleryThe San Antonio Food Bank has scheduled its next drive-thru distribution for 10 a.m. Friday at the Alamodome, Food Bank spokesman Michael Guerra said Tuesday. In all the Food Bank has fed 15,500 families directly since the start of the crisis, including 2,250 at the first event March 31 at the Ala-modome. Tom Orsborn covers sports news in the San Antonio and Bexar County area.

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San Antonio FC eliminated from playoff contention

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC (12-13-9) tied Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (7-21-5) 2-2 at Toyota Field on Saturday night as the club hosted its second-largest crowd in franchise history with 8,406 fans in attendance. Following results around the league, the team was eliminated from playoff contention on the final match day of the USL Championship season. "We had chances to put the game away, and we didn't," SAFC head coach Darren Powell said. SAFC opened the scoring in the 30th minute after midfielder Pecka converted a penalty following a foul on Brian Gomez inside the visitors' box. The goal marked the Brazilian's second of the season and third for the club since the 2017 campaign.

San Antonio FC snaps two-game skid, tops OKC Energy FC 3-1

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC (10-11-7) beat OKC Energy FC (9-10-10) 3-1 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Goals from Rafa Castillo, Frank Lopez, and an OKC own goal earned the club three important points at home amid their playoff push. "The way we approached the game, the intensity and purpose of what we wanted to do was there. OKC pulled one back in the 78th minute after forward Deshorn Brown capitalized from the penalty spot to make it 3-1. San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action on Friday, Sept. 20 as the team travels to face LA Galaxy II at 9 p.m. CT.

San Antonio FC dominates New Mexico United 5-0, earns 50th USL win

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - San Antonio FC (9-9-7) beat New Mexico United (8-7-10) 5-0 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. A brace from Cristian Parano and goals from Brian Gomez, Frank Lopez, and Walter Restrepo earned the club its biggest win in franchise history as well as the teams 50th all-time win in USL Championship play. The Alamo City club double its lead just 11 minutes later after Parano played Gomez out on the wing. Barmby recorded his third assist of the season and fifth in all competitions, while Lahoud recorded his first assist for the club. San Antonio FC will return to USL Championship action on Friday, August 30 as the club visits Tacoma Defiance at 9 p.m. CT in the first of two consecutive away matches.

San Antonio FC settles for 2-2 draw with RGV Toros FC

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.

San Antonio FC looking for bounce-back performance against Reno

SAN ANTONIO - With a playoff atmosphere at Toyota Field and the home crowd riled up, San Antonio FC came out flat last Saturday against Sacramento FC. A trio of first-half set pieces led to a 3-nil deficit at halftime, and though San Antonio rallied, they were unable to complete the comeback in a 3-2 loss. We didn't really get started in the first half and the second half was much better. The last time these two teams met, San Antonio teenagers Ethan Bryant and Jose Gallegos led a furious second-half rally with a pair of goals to win 3-2 at Toyota Field. San Antonio FC will face Reno 1868 at Greater Nevada Field on Saturday night at 9:30 CDT.

San Antonio FC's comeback falls short in 3-2 loss to Sacramento

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC (7-9-6) fell to Sacramento Republic FC (9-9-3) 2-3 at Toyota Field on Saturday night. Sacramento then ended the half with their third goal after Bonomo finished off a team buildup to score his second on the night. If we dont take care of details like set pieces, throw-ins -- these are the things that top teams do well," said SAFC midfielder Michael Lahoud. The goal marked Peckas first of the season and second for SAFC since joining the club prior to the 2017 campaign. SAFC previously earned a 3-2 win over Reno at Toyota Field on June 8.

Frustrations, missed opportunities as San Antonio FC draws with El Paso

SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio FC returned home to Toyota Field on Wednesday night with a chance to make its mark, kicking off a three-game home stand against the third-best team in the Western Conference, El Paso Locomotive FC. In the 17th minute of play, Barmby had a chance to give San Antonio an early lead on a penalty kick, after forward Bradford Jamieson IV was taken down in the box. But Barmby's shot was saved by El Paso goalkeeper Logan Ketterer, keeping the game scoreless at the break. Without one of their best offensive weapons on the field, San Antonio FC still managed to create numerous scoring opportunities over the final 30 minutes of play, but couldn't find the back of the net. The club now sits in 15th with 17 total points -- still just five points behind OKC Energy FC, who currently hold the final playoff spot.