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SD LOYAL VS. LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC BROADCAST INFORMATION Stream Español Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 ESPN+ Azteca Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. (PT) America 33 San Diego, Calif. Torero Stadium at USD SD Loyal Las Vegas Lights FC 7-8-3 (24 pts) 5-10-2 (17 pts) 2021 SEASON SCHEDULE UPDATES Date Match Time (PT) Competition Result @sandiegoloyal #SDLoyal #SDvLV April Fri. April 10 at Phoenix Rising 7 p.m. USL L 4-1 PACIFIC DIVISION STANDINGS (As Aug. 17) May Thurs. May 6 at RGV FC Toros 5 p.m. USL L 1-0 P W L T PTS Thurs. May 13 at Tacoma Defiance 7 p.m. USL L 3-1 PHOENIX Sat. May 22 at Louisville FC 4 p.m. USL L 2-1 LA GALAXY II 17 11 2 4 37 Sat. May 29 vs. Las Vegas Lights FC 7 p.m. USL W 2-1 RISING FC June Sat. June 5 at Phoenix Rising FC 7:30 p.m. USL D 2-2 Wed. June 9 at Orange County SC 7 p.m. USL D 1-1 ORANGE 18 7 6 5 26 Sat. June 12 vs. LA Galaxy II 7:30 p.m. USL W 2-1 COUNTY SC Sat. June 19 vs. Phoenix Rising FC 7:30 p.m. USL W 2-1 Fri. June 25 at Las Vegas Lights 7:30 p.m. USL W 2-1 Tues. June 29 vs. Oakland Roots SC 7:30 p.m. USL W 1-0 TACOMA 16 6 4 6 24 July DEFIANCE Sat. July 3 vs Sacramento Republic 4 p.m. USL D 1-1 Sat. July 10 vs. Club Tijuana Xolos 5 p.m. Friend L 0-1 Wed. July 14 vs. Orange County SC 7:30 p.m. USL W 2-1 Sat. July 24 vs. Phoenix Rising FC 7:30 p.m. USL L 1-0 Thurs. July 29 at Tacoma Defiance 7 p.m. USL L 2-1 SD LOYAL 18 7 8 3 24 August Sun. Aug. 1 at LA Galaxy II 5 p.m. USL W 2-0 Sat. Aug. 7 vs. Real Monarchs SLC 7:30 p.m. USL L 1-0 Sat. Aug. 14 vs. Tacoma Defiance 7:30 p.m. USL L 2-1 SACRAMENTO 17 5 6 6 21 Wed. Aug. 18 vs. Las Vegas Lights FC 7:30 p.m. USL REPUBLIC Sat. Aug. 21 vs. Orange County SC 7:30 p.m. USL Sat. Aug. 28 at Sacramento Republic 8 p.m. USL September Sun. Sept. 5 vs. LA Galaxy II 3 p.m. USL LA GALAXY II 18 5 9 6 21 Sat. Sept. 11 at Oakland Roots SC 5:30 p.m. USL Sun. Sept. 19 vs. Tacoma Defiance 3 p.m. USL Wed. Sept. 22 at Oakland Roots SC 7 p.m. USL Sat. Sept. 25 at Las Vegas Lights FC 7 p.m. USL LAS VEGAS 17 5 10 2 17 LIGHTS FC October Sat. Oct. 2 at LA Galaxy II 7 p.m. USL Sat. Oct. 9 vs. Sacramento Republic 7:30 p.m. USL Sun. Oct. 17 vs. New Mexico United 3 p.m. USL Wed. Oct. 20 at Orange County SC 7 p.m. USL OAKLAND 14 2 8 4 10 ROOTS KNOW THE VISITOR KNOW THE HOST Club: Las Vegas Lights FC Club: San Diego Loyal Founded: 2017 Founded: 2019 Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Location: San Diego, Calif. Population: 2.7 million Population: 3.2 Million Stadium: Cashman Field Stadium: Torero Stadium Capacity: 9,334 Capacity: 6,100 ABOUT LAS VEGAS LIGHTS FC ABOUT SD LOYAL Las Vegas Lights comes into the match as the second to last place team in SD Loyal enters its second season after becoming an expansion and the Pacific Division. It is coming off a 2-1 loss to Sacramento Republic. It has playing in its inaugural season in the USL Championship last year. It was a one victory in its last six games, with also a draw against Phoenix Rising. Las turbulent 2020 season for the club due the COVID-19 pandemic. It got to Vegas last won July 10 with a 2-1 outing against expansion side Oakland play its inaugural game in front of a sold-out home crowd then competition Roots. came to a halt in March. The league revamped the schedule and resumed play in July. SD Loyal went on to a 6-5-5 record under first-year coach Last week in its loss to Sacramento Republic, Las Vegas allowed a pair of Landon Donovan, finishing in fourth place in the Group B standings. second half goals by Cameron Iwasa. Las Vegas had taken a 1-0 led in the 21st minute when Sacramento’s Luis Fernandes sent in an own goal. It finished the season with a forfeit in its regular season finale against Phoenix Rising FC after SD Loyal players walked off the pitch after a Las Vegas Lights is coached by former U.S. National Team player Steve homophobic slur was used against one of its players before halftime. SD Cherundolo. Las Vegas is in a transitional season after MLS side LAFC took Loyal was in position to make a push for the playoffs before the forfeit. It over soccer operations this off season. The partnership with LAFC brought was the second forfeit by SD Loyal in 2020. Donovan’s team also forfeit a Cherundolo, who is tyring to change the team’s culture after several losing match against L.A. Galaxy II after a racial slur was used against one of its seasons. players. Cherundolo’s coaching experience comes from his time in Germany at VfB Launched on June 19, 2019, San Diego Loyal is the newest member Stuttgart and Hannover 96, where he spent most of his playing career. of USL Championship Western Conference. San Diego Loyal plays for America’s Finest City and is led by some of the best in sport. The Club is Cherundolo worked alognside the LAFC coaching staff recently, under Bob led by Chairman Andrew Vassiliadis, who is the youngest principal owner Bradley. LAFC has shown interest in players from lower divisions. Adding in USL Championship. It was founded and led on the business-side by one of its former coaches helps that process. Las Vegas Lights FC even experienced soccer executive Warren Smith, a co-founder and former trained at LAFC’s facilities the week before its season opener. With changes president of Sacramento Republic FC. Executive Vice President of Soccer in the front office, there are zero players back from the 2020 roster. Blake Operations Landon Donovan, one of the most decorated soccer players in Frischknecht was originally re-signed, but his request to be released was the U.S., leads the technical side as both EVP and Team Manager. granted by the club. San Diego Loyal is built on four core pillars – Completion, Commitment, NOTABLE ARRIVALS Connection, Camaraderie. -Duncan Turnbull, Goalkeeper: -Eric Iloski San Diego Loyal held training camp in late March and most of April 2021 -Michael Yeboah at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, which also serves as its -Daniel Crisostomo training center. Donovan’s roster played in four eight matches leading up to the 2021 USL Championship season opener at Pacific Division rival Phoenix NOTABLE DEPARTURES Rising FC. Blake Frischknecht: Signed with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Home matches are played at Torero Stadium located on the University Junior Burgos: Signed with C.D. Chalatenango (El Salvador) of San Diego campus. Torero stadium has hosted numerous important soccer events including the U.S. Women’s National team and MLS clubs Jose Carrera Garcia: Signed with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC LA Galaxy, Chivas USA and Club Tijuana. It is also the home field to USD’s football team, soccer teams and San Diego Legion Rugby team. ALL TIME HEAD-TO-HEA SD Loyal leads series 3-0-2 SD LOYAL INJURY REPORT March 7, 2020 - SD Loyal 1-1 Las Vegas Lights FC M- 4. Jack Metcalf -Upper body injury July 25, 2020 - SD Loyal 2-1 Las Vegas Lights FC Sept. 2, 2020 - Las Vegas Lights FC 1-1 SD Loyal May 29, 2021 -SD Loyal 2-1 Las Vegas Lights FC June 25, 2021 -Las Vegas Lights 1-2 SD Loyal TONIGHT’S KITS SD Loyal OFFICIALS Las Vegas Lights PREVIOUS MATCHES SD LOYAL vs TACOMA DEFIANCE Aug. 14, 2021 Corey Hertzog scores fourth goal of season but SD Loyal loses again at home Tacoma Defiance finds pair of second half goals for the 2-1 come-from-behind win San Diego (Aug. 14, 2021) –Corey Hertzog knew it. The SD Loyal striker had no questions about the ball crossing the goal line Saturday night. He immediately sprinted away from goal, pumped his fists and was ready to celebrate with teammates near his bench. It was a moment that showed promise for a San Diego Loyal team that was looking to snap a two match losing streak at home. It was also the highlight of the night for the home side as it played to a 2-1 loss to visiting Tacoma Defiance. Hertzog sent the Torero Stadium at USD crowd into frenzy with his 22nd minute goal. He tapped in a bouncing ball from near the goal line after it careened in between Hertzog and a pair of defenders. Oliver Larraz had sent a cross from right to left, eventually finding Hertzog. That’s when Hertzog got a piece of the ball and it hit the left post and bounced in. Tacoma goalkeeper Christian Herrera made a diving attempt to swat it out, but the ball had crossed the line for the 1-0 lead.