Lights Match Preview #31: OKC at LV
Lights FC will look to bounce back after a mid-week defeat.
After a wild, Wednesday loss to Orange County SC, Las Vegas Lights FC will try turn things around tonight against OKC Energy FC.
Last Time Out
Lights FC
L (5-3) vs. Orange County
Goals: Garcia, Garduno, Ochoa
Energy FC
D (0-0) vs. Republic FC
Last Time They Met
Defense was scarce in the previous matchup between these sides. Back on July 11th, Energy FC defeated the Lights 6-4 at Taft Stadium. Five different players scored for the hosts and Raul Mendiola bagged a hat trick for Las Vegas.
Opposing Players to Watch
Jose Barril: He is the creator for Energy FC. On the season, he has a club-high nine assists and 56 chances created, 30 more than second best on the team.
Hugh Alexander Dixon: The speedy midfielder has ten goals and four assists. Dixon scored twice in the previous meeting vs. Lights FC.
Christian Volesky: Tied with Dixon for the team-best ten goals, Volesky is a proven scorer in the USL. The target forward is second on the team in aerial duels won and is a tough matchup for any central defender.
The Deets
Who: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. OKC Energy FC
What: Cash the Soccer Rocker Bobblehead Night
When: TONIGHT, 8 PM Kickoff, Zappos Tailgate starts at 5:30 PM
Where: Cashman Field in Downtown Las Vegas
