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 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 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...]
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...]
Shoup Shots: King transferring, Tailgating plans coming to focus, Opportunity awaits Reno 1868 FC
Nevada was at the maximum number of allotted scholarships (13) last month when Muss completed the 2017 recruiting class that featured four additional transfers. So, heads were scratched when CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein tweeted last Wednesday that St. John’s grad transfer Darien Williams intends to visit Reno on Friday. St. John's grad transfer Darien Williams tells me he … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Was this Nevada baseball season a success? Two minutes cost Reno 1868 FC six spots in standings
The e-brake was pulled on Nevada’s season on Friday afternoon as Fresno routed the Wolf Pack 15-5 in a Mountain West Tournament elimination game. So, was the season a success? In short, no. Nevada lost far more games than it won, finishing 19-36 and, ultimately, the success of any season will be determined by wins, losses and trophies. However, not all seasons are … [Read more...]
Colorado Springs does it again, late goal forces draw with Reno
Reno surrenders equalizer in 88th minute, sees three-match winning streak dissipate but remains one of four USL teams unbeaten in last five A 2-0 halftime lead and a one-goal advantage with two minutes in regulation wasn’t enough to give Reno 1868 FC its fourth straight victory on Saturday night at Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs pushed the equalizer through in the 88th … [Read more...]
Reno rolls over Tulsa to fourth-straight win
Defense blanks third straight opponent, offense nets 14th goal in three matches Summer weather has made its way to Northern Nevada, but a deluge continues to pound Greater Nevada Field. Reno 1868 FC (3-3-2) rolled Tulsa Roughnecks FC 4-0 on Wednesday night in front of 4,418 for its third straight USL win, its fourth overall. During the three-match streak, Reno has … [Read more...]