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Chelis Promoted to Lights FC Technical Director Ahead of 2018 USL Regular Season

March 14, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


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LAS VEGAS - The passionate and dedicated approach Lights FC's Jose Luis Sánchez Solá has taken in his tenure with the club has earned him a promotion.

After serving as Head Coach so far during his time in Las Vegas, the man commonly known as Chelís was announced as the club's Technical Director on Wednesday evening at Lights FC's official Season Kickoff Party at Plaza Hotel & Casino. The broadened title better reflects Chelís' status as leading all aspects of the club's soccer operations. Prior to his role with Lights FC, Chelis was already well known for being the first individual in history to lead first- and second-division professional soccer clubs in both Mexico and the United States. He also grew his profile as an analyst for several years on Fútbol Picante - a wildly popular daily soccer show on ESPN Deportes.

Also being promoted, Lights FC Assistant Coach Isidro Sánchez will assume the role of Head Coach, effective immediately. The father-son duo will continue to lead the club from the sidelines at every Lights FC match.

"Today's announcement brings both Chelis & Isidro's official titles more in-line with their actual day-to-day roles - and those titles typically utilized in international soccer," said Lights FC Owner Brett Lashbrook. "Simply put, I am thrilled to have Chelis & Isidro working side-by-side each other at every Lights FC practice and match for the 2018 USL season and beyond."

Isidro Sánchez began his coaching career in 2013 with Major League Soccer's Chivas USA, and previously served as Head Coach in Mexico's second division in 2015 with C.F. Real Cuautitlán. His coaching career came on the heels of a professional playing career, both in LigaMX with Puebla FC and as part of Canada's Youth National Team program.  

Lights FC begins USL regular season play Saturday night at 7 p.m. on the road at Fresno FC. The club's first regular season home match at Cashman Field takes place Saturday, March 24, at 8 p.m. against in-state rival Reno 1868 FC. 

2018 LIGHTS FC TICKET INFO

Single-game tickets for all USL regular season matches, starting March 24 at Cashman Field vs. in-state rival Reno 1868 FC, are now 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.

Lights FC 2018 season tickets are also still on sale, starting at just $170 for the remaining 17 home-match schedule. Each season ticket purchased includes a free team jersey (valued at $80). 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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