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Watch: SAFC players jump into San Antonio River during championship celebration downtown
Read full article: Watch: SAFC players jump into San Antonio River during championship celebration downtownIt’s customary for San Antonio sports champions to celebrate on the River Walk — but the San Antonio FC took it a jump further.
San Antonio FC’s season ends in controversial loss to New Mexico United
Read full article: San Antonio FC’s season ends in controversial loss to New Mexico UnitedUnfortunately, the team’s magic carpet ride of a season came to an abrupt end on Saturday evening. San Antonio’s offense never found the back of the net in a 1-0 overtime loss to New Mexico United in the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Toyota Field. “It was a clear handball," said defender Joshua Yaro. He used his hand to touch the ball in front of him, so it’s a clear handball. It was a clear handball on their goal.
San Antonio FCs Alen Marcina named USL Coach of the Month
Read full article: San Antonio FCs Alen Marcina named USL Coach of the MonthSAN ANTONIO As the only remaining undefeated team in the USL, it is natural that San Antonio FC would garner national recognition. Wednesday afternoon, the USL Championship named Marcina the Coach of the Month for August after he led the Alamo City club to a 5-0-2 record. The August Coach of the Month award goes to @SanAntonioFC's Alen Marcina! More https://t.co/hiuEF7yLKr USL Championship (@USLChampionship) September 9, 2020Its an honor to receive this award, Marcina said. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. CT.MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE
San Antonio FC steamrolls OKC Energy 4-0, remains undefeated
Read full article: San Antonio FC steamrolls OKC Energy 4-0, remains undefeatedSAN ANTONIO San Antonio FC continued on their unbeaten streak Wednesday night with a crushing defeat over OKC Energy in the USL Championship. OKC Energy swung back in the 10th minute with a breakaway chance, but Jaime Chavezs shot clattered off the far post and back into play. Just before halftime, San Antonio extended their lead to 3-0 off of a free kick from the corner by the young Argentinian Parano that was headed home by defender Mitchell Taintor. San Antonio FC remained aggressive into the second half, counter-pressing every time they conceded possession. San Antonio currently sits atop their group in league play with 18 points, followed by FC Tulsa with 10 points.
Gallegos late goal salvages draw, San Antonio FC remains undefeated
Read full article: Gallegos late goal salvages draw, San Antonio FC remains undefeatedSAN ANTONIO With San Antonio FC minutes away from losing their first game of the 2020 season, young midfielder Jose Gallegos delivered. For the first time all year, San Antonio found themselves in an unfamiliar situation: trailing on the scoreboard. Its Gallegos second career goal with San Antonio. San Antonio FC will continue their three-game home stand with a match against OKC Energy FC on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE
San Antonio FC battles FC Tulsa to scoreless draw, remains undefeated
Read full article: San Antonio FC battles FC Tulsa to scoreless draw, remains undefeatedSAN ANTONIO In a battle of undefeated teams and red-hot offenses, defense proved to be the difference. Thanks to another impressive performance from goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair, San Antonio FC battled FC Tulsa to a scoreless draw on the road on Wednesday night. San Antonio officially outshot Tulsa 13-12, with each team recording three shots on target. After posting a 2-0-1 record on their three-game road trip, San Antonio FC returns to Toyota Field for their second home game since the season resumed in July. MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE
Parano strikes again, San Antonio FC remains undefeated with win over OKC Energy FC
Read full article: Parano strikes again, San Antonio FC remains undefeated with win over OKC Energy FCWith the win, SAFC remains undefeated, improves to 4-0-1 and remains atop the Group D standings with 13 points. #Defend210 pic.twitter.com/kEMGcCTTT2 San Antonio FC (@SanAntonioFC) August 9, 2020Parano struck again in the second half, this time with an assist. Ignacio Bailone added another goal in the 77th minute, his first with San Antonio, to provide the final margin. San Antonio outshot OKC 18-11. The match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.MORE SAN ANTONIO FC COVERAGE
Paranos early goal not enough, San Antonio FC settles for draw with RGV FC
Read full article: Paranos early goal not enough, San Antonio FC settles for draw with RGV FCSan 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 FC finding new normal as USL prepares to resume season
Read full article: San Antonio FC finding new normal as USL prepares to resume seasonThe USL Championship is going through that same phase right now. Last week, the USL announced that the 2020 season would resume with a shortened, 16-game World Cup format. San Antonio FC will compete in the Western Conferences Group D alongside traditional rivals OKC Energy FC, Rio Grande Valley FC, Austin Bold FC and TC Tulsa. With the season roughly two weeks away from restarting, the Alamo City club is thrilled to be back on the pitch together. All of these individual workouts and things we do on our own... theres only so much that actually translates.
San Antonio FC, USL Championship to resume play
Read full article: San Antonio FC, USL Championship to resume playSAN ANTONIO For months, San Antonio FC has watched and waited for official word on the status of their season. On Thursday, the USL Board of Governors voted in favor of resuming the 2020 season. Gorskie, San Antonio FC staying connected and prepared during pandemicBelow is the official press release:USL Championship Press Release (June 4, 2020): The USL Championship Board of Governors today voted in favor of returning to play for the 2020 season, with a provisional start date set for July 11. After several months of uncertainty for fans, staff, coaches and players, we are excited to have the opportunity to prepare for the return of USL Championship soccer this summer, said SAFC Managing Director Tim Holt. Our club has continued to prepare for this eventuality during the hiatus, and we are focused on delivering more memorable moments on and off the field during the 2020 season.