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Former Mexican National Team & MLS All-Star Player Erick "Cubo" Torres Signs with Lights FC

March 7, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


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Erick "Cubo" Torres with Las Vegas Lights FC
(Las Vegas Lights FC)

(Las Vegas, NV) - Las Vegas Lights FC announced today the addition of former Mexican National Team & Major League Soccer All-Star player Erick "Cubo" Torres.

The 30-year old joins Lights FC after previously playing for the Mexican National Team, as well as in Liga MX and Major League Soccer. In Mexico, he appeared in close to 100 matches including for famed Mexican Club Deportivo Guadalajara (commonly known as "Chivas"). In Major League Soccer, he played nearly 75 matches including for Houston Dynamo where he was classified as a "Designated Player" (the rule created to allow star players to sign for MLS players outside of its salary cap).

In addition to Torres, Lights FC also announced the signing of the following two players...:

Tyler Bagley: A 23-year California native who played collegiately at Cornell joins Lights FC after playing for Inter Miami II in Major League Soccer Next Pro last season.

Marcelo Lage: A 22-year defender who is a recent graduate of Hofstra University signing his first professional contract.

Season Opener - This Weekend:

Lights FC's 2023 regular season kicks off this Sunday at Rio Grande Valley FC (5pm PT - live on ESPN+). Lights FC's pre-season schedule wrapped up last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles Galaxy II in California.

Home Opener -- Cinco de Mayo:

Lights FC will start the season with an extended road trip to accommodate the XFL at Cashman Field in March/April. The 2023 Home Opener will take place on Friday, May 5th as part of a "Cinco de Mayo" celebration.

2023 "FLEX" Season Tickets -- Start at Only $200+:

In addition to the Flat-Rate Business Packages, individual season tickets start at only $200 and are uniquely structured as "FLEX" tickets. This means you can attend every match in your season-long assigned seat (like a traditional season ticket) or you can "FLEX" it so you can mix-and-match tickets to bring friends & family to specific games (e.g., 1 ticket for 20 games, 2 tickets for 10 games, 2 games with 5 tickets plus 5 games with 2 tickets, etc., etc.). Learn more at LightsFC.com/Tickets.

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