Game Information and Match Notes - at New Mexico United
Published on August 11, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
At a glance...
Back for More: San Antonio won 1-0 in New Mexico last season, the team's first win in Albuquerque. All time, SAFC is 4-4-1 against New Mexico, including a 2-1 win at Toyota Field earlier this season.
Player(s) of the Month: Tani Oluwaseyi was named the USL Championship's July Player of the Month, after finishing with eight goals and two assists in the month. Teammate Jorge Hernandez was named a finalist as well, with two goals and a league-leading four assists. Oluwaseyi finished with 60% of the weighted poll, including 100% of the media and USL Technical Committee votes.
Down but Never Out: AFC has surrendered the first goal in four-straight matches, but has battled back to win three of the four. Last week, SAFC trailed 0-1 for over an hour before scoring in the 86th and 93rd minutes to win on the road.
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What they had to say:
Forward Tani Oluwaseyi
(On getting the game winning goal in Phoenix and having 14 goals in his 13 games with SAFC this season ...) "I think as a striker it's been incredible - you know the purpose of the game is to score goals, especially for me and I've been able to do that at a high level. I think the most important part is it's contributed to wins for my team and putting us in a good position going on in the season so I'm grateful for my God-given abilities and being able to use that to help my team out is incredible."
Head coach Alen Marcina
(On Oluwaseyi earning Player of the Month honors...) "Tani's been first-class both on and off the field. We're incredibly proud of him and this earned recognition and we're also proud of Jorge because he was among the nominees. To have two SAFC players up for Player of the Month is big time by the players. So I'm incredibly happy for both and as I mentioned Tani's been first-class."
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USL Championship Match #23 - San Antonio FC @ New Mexico United
Date: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. CT Stadium: Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, NM Where to Watch: ESPN+
San Antonio FC: 11-4-7 (40 pts; 2nd in Western Conference)
New Mexico United: 8-9-4 (28 pts; 9th in Western Conference)
All-time Series: SAFC and New Mexico have split the all-time series 4-4-1, including an SAFC win at Toyota Field in May.
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