Las Vegas Light beat reporter Ben Gotz previews the Lights next game against the LA Galaxy II on Saturday.
The Lights FC has had a special guest at training the last three weeks. Renae Cuellar, a member of the Mexican national team, has been practicing with the club. Cuellar is married to Lights midfielder Carlos Alvarez. The two don’t take it easy on each other in training though. Obviously I love her, I’m going to take care of her as much as possible but on the field if she’s not on my team, she’s my enemy. At the end of the day, that’s the way I see it and that’s the way we’re going to compete. She sees it the same way, let me tell you. If she could kick me, she’ll kick me. She won’t hold back.
Lights FC head coach Isidro Sanchez and midfielder Carlos Alvarez talk about the team’s 2-1 win over Swope Park Rangers.
Lights FC midfielder Carlos Alvarez is on pace for a career year. The attacker already has two assists in two games this season. His play is likely going to draw the attention of higher-level clubs. I’m pretty sure that Carlos doesn’t want to end the season with us. Why? Because I’m sure one high level team will take him during this season. For his part, Alvarez isn’t focused on another team coming after him. My only thought, my only thinking is the Lights. That’s who I’m playing for and that’s who I want to give my best to because at the end of the day I want to be the best at my position.