A nine-goal barrage and third-straight shutout puts Reno in USL record book Goal. Goal. Goal. The Reno 1868 FC public addresser got a vocal workout on Monday as the home side put together a United Soccer League record setting 9-0 demolition of LA Galaxy 2. The win in front of 5,140 fans was the largest in USL history and pushed Reno’s goal differential to a USL best … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/26 – 7/2)
Fresno shaves three games off Reno’s division lead Last week’s Aces Report started with a splash of reality and positivity. It was reflective of Reno’s start to the season. Reno was just coming off a series victory over second-place Tacoma and sat a season-high 20 games over .500 with a nine-game lead in the Pacific Northern Division. A key injury will stagnate the … [Read more...]
Reno limits Drogba-led Phoenix, salvages point in scoreless draw
Record crowd of 7,092 watches Reno, Phoenix play to 0-0 tie at Greater Nevada Field Playing host to a pair of international superstars in a match dripping with early playoff implications, Reno squared off with Phoenix on Friday night in arguably the most anticipated contest in young franchise history. The defense held former Chelsea star, Didier Drogba, and Mexican … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/19 – 6/25)
Surging Aces push lead to nine games At some point, the Aces will slow down. A key injury will stagnate the steamroll, the dog days of summer will take their toll, the bats will cool off, and/or a relied-upon player will earn a permanent promotion. Something will happen. The 144-game season is too long for everything to go smoothly for the duration. But it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Reno nearly steals point at first-place Salt Lake
Stoppage time equalizer from keeper waved off in 94th minute A gritty last-minute effort by goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell was not enough as Reno 1868 FC’s seven-match unbeaten streak ended Monday at Salt Lake. Reno dropped a 2-1 match to the Real Monarchs and fell to 5-4-3. First-place Salt Lake improved to 12-1-1 with a USL record ninth-consecutive win. Tarbell nearly … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/12—6/18)
Reno continues to separate from Tacoma The Pacific Coast League season has two and-a-half months remaining and the Aces are already trying to run away with the Pacific Northern Division. Reno outscored Las Vegas 15-3 in the first two games of the current homestand to open up a seven-game lead over Tacoma, their largest advantage of the season. Since taking over first … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (6/5 – 6/11)
Aces win five of first seven on 11-game road trip Reno took three of four at Tacoma then two of three at Sacramento to start its season-long 11-game road trip. With the five road victories, the Aces have opened up a four-game lead over the Rainiers atop the Pacific Northern Division and own the best record in the Pacific Coast League. Reno melts away the road trip with … [Read more...]
Offense from defense propels Reno to fourth win in five matches
Undefeated in its six, Reno slides into fifth place ahead of rivalry showdown Saturday Reno 1868 FC continued its ascension up the Western Conference Standings on Wednesday night. Defender Brent Richards netted the game-winner inside the far post in the 77th minute to give Reno a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley FC in front of 4,844 at Greater Nevada Field. Now winners in … [Read more...]