Crew owner Anthony Precourt has been courting Austin for a potential move since late 2017 and has sought a deal to build a 20,000-seat stadium on 24 acres of city property in time for the 2021 MLS season. Austin is the largest metropolitan area in the country without a major league sports franchise.
The 24-year-old forward recently took the LSAT and is one semester away from completing his master’s in International Relations and Economy.
The 35-year-old midfielder was already involved in the city’s soccer scene before joining the Lights thanks to his offseason training sessions with Japanese kids.
Review-Journal soccer reporter Ben Gotz talks about the Lights’ recent win at home, a now full roster, and playoff hopes for Las Vegas Lights FC.
Forward Juan Carlos Garcia, midfielder Matt Thomas and defender Miguel Garduno all played in the team’s 1-0 win against Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday.
The captain scored on a header in the 81st minute to help the Lights defeat Rio Grande Valley FC in front of 6,752 fans at Cashman Field on Saturday.
Ben Gotz visits Kellogg-Zaher Soccer Complex where the LV Lights FC hosted an open training party during practice Thursday night.
The USL announced Wednesday that midfielder Carlos Alvarez and defender Marcelo Alatorre were suspended for three games and one game, respectively.
It was a year ago when Las Vegas Lights FC owner, CEO and scarf-wearing optimist Brett Lashbrook predicted the budding second-tier domestic soccer franchise would average around 10,000 spectators, which is roughly the capacity of Cashman Field.
Defender Juan Herrera-Perla has played more than any of the Lights’ other rookies because of his smart and disciplined playing style.
