Reno 1868 FC Head Coach Ian Russell discusses recovery of midfielder Matheus Silva The Fourth of July annually brings out the barbecues, fireworks and for the ill-prepared, sunburn. This past Fourth of July almost brought out something else: Devastation. Arriving at Lake Tahoe early in the morning on the nation’s birthday, Reno 1868 FC midfielder Matheus Silva, 20, was … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/10 – 7/16)
First-half slide carries over into start of second half The Aces limped into the All-Star break with their worst 14-game stretch of the season. They lost 8 of those games, but maintained a healthy five-game lead over Fresno atop the Pacific Northern Division. The woes continued over the weekend as the 52-game second half began. Reno topped El Paso, 6-2, on Thursday … [Read more...]
Reno Aces Report (7/3 – 7/9)
Aces take five-game lead into All-Star break despite recent struggles On June 25, Reno handled Tacoma 9-1 to jump a season-high 20 games over .500 and open a nine-game division lead. It was the Pacific North leader’s eighth win in 11 tries. Over the final 14 games going into the All-Star break, the Aces went 6-8 and saw their division lead trimmed to five games by a … [Read more...]
American Century Championship returns to Tahoe this week
Two-time defending champ Mark Mulder, Tony Romo listed as co-favorites For many, it’s one of the most anticipated weeks of the year. It’s a chance rub elbows, take pictures and laugh with several childhood, and even current, idols from the sports world, Hollywood and pretty much any other spectrum that produces celebrity. And it’s at one of the most scenic locations in … [Read more...]
Reno no match for top Mexican club
Atlas FC handles Reno 5-0 in front of 6,647 at Greater Nevada Field Reno was no match for tradition-rich Atlas FC from Liga MX on Saturday night, allowing four first-half goals in a 5-0 international friendly loss at Greater Nevada Field. A crowd of 6,647 fans witnessed Reno take on stiff competition in its first international friendly at Greater Nevada Field. The … [Read more...]
Walker to compete in Triple-A Home Run Derby
Reno’s first baseman one of six participants in Tacoma Reno first baseman Christian Walker will compete in Monday's Triple-A Home Run Derby in Tacoma, the team announced Wednesday. Walker, 26, was one of four Aces selected to play in the All-Star game next Wednesday, joining second baseman Ildemaro Vargas, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia, and relief pitcher Jimmy … [Read more...]
James Butler transferring to Iowa
Nevada’s best offensive player and Chicago native wants to be closer to home for senior season James Butler made a habit of garnering second looks in his first three seasons at Nevada. Most of those came on the football field. On Tuesday, while most were starting to get the grill ready for the Fourth of July celebrations, Butler grabbed attention off the field. And it … [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...]