USL Las Vegas Lights FC

2018 MLS SuperDraft First Round Pick Carter Manley to Join Lights FC on Loan from Minnesota United

July 31, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


LAS VEGAS - Entering the busiest month of its 2018 schedule, Las Vegas Lights FC has made one more midseason acquisition in an effort to bolster the back line.

Ahead of an August that features six matches - with three at home in Downtown Las Vegas - Lights FC is adding 22-year-old defender Carter Manley, who comes west on loan from Major League Soccer's Minnesota United FC.

Manley was the 23rd overall selection in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, logging 426 minutes over seven appearances - including four starts - so far this season for Minnesota United.

"Manley is a player who really wants to prove himself as a footballer - Even though he has everything in Minnesota, he is in his comfort zone, and he is conscious that coming to Las Vegas is a great opportunity for him to play," Lights FC Head Coach Isidro Sánchez said. "The most important asset for a footballer is time, and if you let time pass without playing, your probabilities to have success will minimize."

Manley, originally from Elkridge, Md., earned a call-up to the United States National Team's U-15 national team camp as an amateur, and eventually went on to star as a 3-year starter at Duke University. There, he thrived as an attack-minded outside back - A strong fit within the vertical, aggressive Lights FC system.

"He is a right back who impressed me because he can run and play the complete length of the field," Sánchez added. "He is vertical in possession and aggressive with his defense."

Following last Thursday's conclusion of a 4-game July road trip, Lights FC returns home for the first of three August home matches on Saturday, August 4, at 8 p.m. against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.

The first match day at Cashman Field as part of the month's "Saturday Night Lights" promotional slate, August 4 will be Backpack Night, with the first 2,000 kids 12-and-under in attendance receiving a free Lights FC backpack, presented by Boston Dental Group. For ticket specials and a full rundown of August "Saturday Night Lights" promotions, visit LightsFC.com/August.

LIGHTS FC 2018 TICKET INFO

With three home dates on the horizon in August, Lights FC is offering several ticketing specials as part of its "Saturday Night Lights" promotion. Full details are available at LightsFC.com/August.

Available for all August home matches is the "Ticket and Grub" combo, with a $10 food voucher coming with each ticket purchased in advance of Match Day when buying four or more tickets.

The "Cowabunga Bay Combo Pack" is available for the Aug. 4 home match vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, offering fans a chance to purchase both a ticket to the match and one (1) entry to Cowabunga Bay Water Park for any day between August 1 and September 30, starting at just $25. A limited supply of Cowabunga Bay Combo tickets is available, and can be purchased at LightsFC.com/CowabungaBay.

Single-game tickets for all USL regular season matches are on sale, starting at just $15. Purchase today by visiting LightsFC.com/SingleTix or by calling 702.728.GOAL (4625) during regular business hours. Tickets are also available for purchase at all La Bonita Supermarket locations in the Las Vegas valley. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are also now on sale, starting at just $18 per ticket, with each ticket purchased including a free Lights FC scarf (valued at $20). For more ticketing inquiries, visit LightsFC.com.

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