Reno 1868 FC will play Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday in Utah in the opening round of the 2018 USL Cup Playoffs. Kickoff for the Western Conference quarterfinal is set for 2 p.m. PT at Zions Bank Stadium. Reno and the Monarchs both played to wins to close out the regular season and both finished in the Top 5 in the USL’s Western Conference. The fifth-seeded 1868 FC … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 Picks up Crucial Win
It wasn’t pretty, but Reno 1868 FC earned a crucial three points Saturday at Greater Nevada Field with a 1-0 win over LA Galaxy II. In front of 5,060 screaming fans on Noche Latina, Reno 1868 FC needed three points to get back in the playoff hunt in the USL’s Western Conference. And it was midfielder Eric Calvillo who delivered in the clutch after Reno missed a few early … [Read more...]
Reno Falls at Home in Front of Record Crowd
Despite a record night full of milestones, Saturday night was not meant to be as Reno 1868 FC fell to rival Sacramento Republic FC 2-1. In front of 7,103 fans (club record), Reno put on one of the best 45 minutes at home this year despite not finding the back of the net. Reno had four shots on target, including a header from forward Brian Brown that just missed by … [Read more...]
Unbeaten Streak Comes to an End for Reno 1868 FC
Reno 1868 FC’s incredible 16-match unbeaten streak came to an end in the most heartbreaking fashion Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field. In front of 6,680 fans, Reno fell 2-1 to Saint Louis FC in the waning minutes of Saturday night’s inaugural meeting. Saint Louis defender Sam fink capped off the comeback with a goal in the third minute of stoppage time to send Reno … [Read more...]
Reno’s Unbeaten Streak Ends at 16 After 4-2 Loss to Morelia
Three players made their pro debut for Reno 1868 FC Saturday as the club fell 4-2 in a hard-fought match against Morelia Monarcas. Reno’s 16-game unbeaten streak was ended as a result of the loss. In a match that was delayed for two hours due to lightning, Reno fared far better than its previous Liga MX meeting with Atlas FC, netting its first two goals against a … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC Completes Comeback to Run Unbeaten Streak to 15 Games
Down a man, down at the half and against all odds, Reno 1868 FC found a way to pull off yet another dramatic comeback to capture a 2-1 road win over Seattle Sounders 2 Sunday afternoon. Reno’s fourth-straight win extended the club’s 15-match unbeaten streak (club record) and getting a firm grasp of third place in the USL’s Western Conference. Saturday’s result nearly … [Read more...]
Unbeaten Streak at 12 for Reno 1868 FC
Reno 1868 FC added San Antonio to the latest stop on its undefeated tour Saturday night. Reno’s undefeated streak was extended to 12-straight after a 2-0 win over San Antonio FC in front of a stunned Toyota Field crowd. Reno’s quest at sweeping the regular season series against San Antonio started in the 27th minute after the club was awarded a free kick from about 25 … [Read more...]
Reno’s six-game winning streak snapped in Seattle
1868 FC remains tied for second place in Western Conference after 1-1 draw in Emerald City Reno’s season-high six-game winning streak ended on Saturday night with a 1-1 draw in Seattle. The 1-1 draw moved 1868 FC to 14-5-7 and kept the club in a tie with San Antonio for second place in the Western Conference, still seven points back of first-place Salt Lake. Seattle, which … [Read more...]