Reno 1868 FC scored three unanswered goals in Saturday’s friendly against rival Sacramento Republic to Salvage a 3-3 draw at Greater Nevada Field. A crowd of 4,554 showed up to watch the United Soccer League franchise (0-1-1, 0-0-0) play for the first time since its inaugural contest against MLS parent club, the San Jose Earthquakes. "We didn't start out very well and … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC hangs with MLS in franchise debut
Reno is officially home to a professional soccer franchise. Reno 1868 FC played the first game in franchise history in front of 6,289 on Saturday afternoon at Greater Nevada Field, a friendly (glorified exhibition) with the San Jose Earthquakes - the club's MLS affiliate. Fans lined up outside the stadium two hours before touch and watched the USL expansion franchise … [Read more...]