Dane Kelly landed his second consecutive hat trick against USL competition and Reno rolled to the first home win in franchise history, 6-0, over Seattle Sounders 2 on Saturday night. An announced crowd of 5,711 showed up at Greater Nevada Field and watched the goals pile up, following the franchise’s first win two weeks ago at Phoenix, 4-0. "It was very special and our … [Read more...]
Reno pours it on in Phoenix for first win in franchise history
Kelly hat trick, first defensive shutout lift Reno in Phoenix Saturday night was a historic one for Reno 1868 FC. Reno’s newest professional franchise didn’t just win its first match in franchise history, it did so in dominant fashion, routing Phoenix Rising FC, 4-0, on the road on the strength of a Dane Kelly hat trick. With the victory, Reno (1-3-2) jumped three … [Read more...]
Late goal costs Reno first win
Colorado Springs scores off corner kick in stoppage team to salvage 2-2 draw, keep Reno winless The first win of a season can be illusive, let alone the first victory in franchise history. After losing three of the first four matches this spring (with one draw), Reno 1868 FC held a 2-1 lead over the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the waning minutes on Saturday night in … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reed/Spanish Springs baseball squads sweep contenders, Nevada baseball back on track?, Reno 1868 FC showing expansion colors
After falling at home to Galena, 14-4, in five innings on April 6, Spanish Springs first-year coach Matt Ortiz said he didn’t know where his team stood. He felt okay about his squad’s place following a narrow 7-4 loss at Galena three days prior, but the lack of competitiveness displayed gave him reason for concern. Instead of meeting down the left-field line and talking … [Read more...]
Reno blanked at San Antonio, 4-0
First win remains illusive four matches in, Reno returns to Greater Nevada Field Saturday night San Antonio scored three second-half goals and handled Reno, 4-0, on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 6,403 at Toyota Stadium in Texas. Reno (0-3-1) remained winless, falling on the road for the second straight contest. San Antonio (3-0-1) moved atop the Western Conference. … [Read more...]
Reno drops franchise’s first road match
SLC's four first-half goals sink Reno 1868 FC Reno 1868 FC played the first away match of the club's inaugural season on Thursday night in Salt Lake City against Real Monarchs SLC at Rio Tinto Stadium. A slow start dealt Reno 1868 a 5-3 defeat. Reno’s newest professional sports franchise dropped to 0-2-1 on the season. The Monarchs remained unbeaten at 3-0-0. After … [Read more...]
Orange County blanks Reno in opener
Reno 1868 FC welcomed United Soccer League's Orange County SC in the club's season kickoff, Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field. With 5,691 fans in attendance, 1868 FC walked away with a 2-0 defeat. Reno’s newest professional franchise is now 0-2-1 overall, 0-1 in league play. "We started off slow and did better in the second half. We had some chance to score, but … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Reno’s raucous weekend, Ozoude chooses Colorado State
Reno needs to catch its breath, maybe let the resting heart beat come back down. It endured a marathon this weekend. I’m not convinced you can make argument it wasn’t one of the busiest in Northern Nevada sports history. For the second straight year, the Big Sky played its men’s and women’s conference tournaments at the Reno Events Center. Regular-season champion … [Read more...]