Despite 15-year-old Cade Cowell, a San Jose Earthquakes Homegrown Player, scoring his first goal for Reno 1868 FC, the visitors couldn’t hang onto an early 2-0 lead, falling 3-2 to San Antonio FC on Saturday night at Toyota Field. San Antonio FC had momentum heading into the second half and acted on it. In the 61st minute, Ethan Bryant was able to slip a shot past the … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC rolls to 4-0 shutout of Las Vegas at home
It was a night to celebrate in Northern Nevada as Reno 1868 FC proved to be the best USL Championship team in the state of Nevada after a 4-0 blowout against Las Vegas Lights FC. Reno saw multiple chances early in the first half, but the excitement officially started in the 41st minute when Corey Hertzog found the back of the net after a header by Brian Brown. It was the … [Read more...]
Reno earns 1-1 draw
Reno 1868 FC left Tacoma, Washington with a point on Saturday night after a 1-1 draw against Tacoma Defiance. Reno was able to level the score late in the game despite Tacoma’s lead for much of the match after the team’s goal in the 10th second. It was Tacoma’s Justin Dhillon who scored a header after a cross from Azriel Gonzalez in just the 10th second of the match. The 1-0 … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 falls to Real Monarchs SLC
Reno 1868 FC saw its first loss of the season on Saturday when the club fell 3-1 to Real Monarchs SLC. The match started off hopeful with Reno earning an early penalty kick in the 2nd minute, but forward Corey Hertzog’s shot was saved by Real Monarchs goalkeeper David Ochoa. The Monarch’s had two goals in the first half with midfielder Maikel Chang scoring in the 6th … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC wins preseason friendly
Reno 1868 FC started its season off strong with a 3-0 win over its MLS affiliate the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday at Greater Nevada Field. Reno began its run early in the first half with a goal by newcomer Raúl Mendiola in the 4th minute. Mendiola, assisted by Brown, found the back of the net after beating two Earthquakes’ defenders in his debut with Reno 1868 FC. “It … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 Coach Earns U.S. Soccer Pro License
Reno 1868 FC head coach Ian Russell was one of 12 coaches to attain their U.S. Soccer Pro License in a graduation ceremony over the weekend. The U.S. Soccer Pro License represents the highest soccer license recognized in North America and over the past year, Russell has taken part in the third course offered by the U.S. Soccer Federation. The course is designed for … [Read more...]
Season Ends for Reno 1868 FC in Conference Semis
Reno 1868 FC’s magical 2018 season came to an end Saturday night in Southern California as the club fell 1-0 in the USL Cup Western Conference Semifinals to Orange County SC. The narrow loss ended a historic year for the soccer club from 250 Evans. Ave. The only goal to come Saturday night came in the 29th minute after Michael Seaton fed Aodhan Quinn a ball on a break as … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC Wins First Playoff Match in Club History
For the first time in club history, Reno 1868 FC is headed to the next round of the USL Cup Playoffs following its first playoff win Saturday afternoon over Real Monarchs SLC. Reno’s dramatic 1-0 via a Brian Brown header in the second minute of stoppage time helped book a ticket to the Western Conference Semifinals. Reno will face the winner of (8) Saint Louis FC and (1) … [Read more...]