Game Information and Match Notes - SAFC vs. Birmingham Legion
May 21, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release
At a glance...
Eastern Conference Rarity
For the first time since 2017, San Antonio FC will host Eastern Conference opposition at Toyota Field when Birmingham Legion FC comes to town. SAFC last faced an Eastern Conference team in 2017 when the tied the Tampa Bay Rowdies 1-1 on 10/7/17. The Legion started play in the 2019 season and have gone 20-21-12 in 53 regular season matches. The club earned its first postseason berth in 2020, reaching the conference quarterfinals.
Welcome Back, Jordan
SAFC added forward Jordan Perruzza on loan from Toronto FC this week. Perruzza re-joins San Antonio FC after originally joining the Alamo City club on loan in September of last season and playing the last five matches of the regular season campaign. In five games, the forward scored three goals, recorded 18 shots and added 10 shots on target in 292 minutes. In addition, Perruzza played 120 minutes in the lone SAFC playoff match against New Mexico United.
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USL Championship Game 4 - San Antonio FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021 Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT Stadium: Toyota Field
San Antonio FC: 1-1-1
Birmingham Legion FC: 1-1-1
All-time Series: This is the first meeting between San Antonio and Birmingham
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Watch/Stats: Stream: ESPN+ USL Match Center
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