Lights Match Preview #28: LV vs. T2
Las Vegas Lights FC will host Timbers 2 tonight at Cashman Field.
After a disappointing defeat and a halftime promotion that went viral, Las Vegas Lights FC returns to action tonight in Downtown Las Vegas. The Lights will face Portland Timbers 2 for a Mexican Independence Day fiesta.
Last Time Out
Lights FC
L (2-1) vs. Los Dos
Goal: Salgado
Timbers 2
W (4-0) vs. Tulsa
Goals: Tuiloma, Loria, Barmby, Arboleda
Last Time They Met
In the Pacific Northwest, Lights FC took the 2-1 victory by way of an Omar Salgado free kick goal.
Opposing Players to Watch
Foster Langsdorf: The 22-year-old forward has a club-high (tied for 5th in the USL) 14 goals on the season. He’s added three assists.
Renzo Zambrano: He leads the improved T2 midfield, along with Andre Lewis. Zambrano has the most passes, tackles won, duels won, and interceptions for the club this year.
Marvin Loria: The club leader in assists and key passes. The creative attacking player helps drive the T2 attack.
The Deets
Who: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. Portland Timbers 2
What: A Mexican Independence Day special attraction. There will be Mexican themed fireworks, mariachi performances, and much more!
When: 6 PM kickoff, 4 PM Zappos Tailgate
Where: Cashman Field in Downtown Las Vegas
