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Lights FC Goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino Named to USL Team of the Week Following 7-Save Shutout Saturday Night

August 7, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino (in pink) vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino (in pink) vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
(Las Vegas Lights FC, Credit: L.E. Baskow / Lights FC)

LAS VEGAS - A big week for Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Ricardo Ferriño already included a 7-save shutout performance in a win Saturday night and his 27th birthday.

Now, the icing on the birthday cake comes in the form of United Soccer League Team of the Week honors, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.

For the club, it is the fifth individual Team of the Week honor earned during the 2018 season. It is the first for Ferriño, who following Saturday's match now ranks sixth in the 33-team league with 61 goalkeeper saves this season.

Saturday night, Lights FC won its fourth straight home match, knocking off Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, 1-0. The game-winning goal didn't come for the hosts until the 82nd minute, when Joel Huiqui banged in a header off a corner kick by Omar Salgado.

Up until that point, Ferriño was a big reason why Lights FC was able to keep things level at Cashman Field.

Ferriño's two biggest saves of the night came sandwiched right around the halftime break.

First, just before the half, an up close header chance by RGVFC forced Ferriño to the ground, where he deflected the upward moving ball over the crossbar, even earning praise from his opponents for the effort.

Then, in the opening minutes of the second half, he soared to his right to knock away a laser of a free kick attempt from straight on.

Ferriño & Co. gained some ground in the chase for a Western Conference playoff berth with the win, and now look to keep momentum building during a busy August. Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Lights FC (7-9-5, 26 points) will hit the road and look for a season sweep of Saint Louis FC (7-6-8, 29 points). Lights FC won the first meeting between the two at Cashman Field on July 7, 1-0.

While the team is away, Carlos Alvarez & fellow Lights FC non-traveling players, plus Cash the Soccer Rocker, will host a free poolside watch party for Saturday's match at Plaza Hotel & Casino.

Saturday's watch party begins at 5 p.m., and the night will feature signature cocktails from Jameson, Absolut and Malibu, plus a photo booth, putting green and bingo, featuring Lights FC prizes for the winners.

Following Saturday night's event in DTLV, the final two installments on the "Saturday Night Lights" slate will be upcoming home matches on Aug. 18 and Aug. 25.

August 18, will be UFC Night at Cashman Field, with UFC legend Forrest Griffin, plus current fighters Joe Benavidez and Claudia Gedalha on hand at the match and interacting with fans at the Zappos pregame tailgate party.

For a full rundown of available ticket promotions - including the popular "Ticket and Grub" combo - and special offerings this month at Cashman Field, visit LightsFC.com/August.

LIGHTS FC 2018 TICKET INFO

With two more 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.

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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Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino (in pink) vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Ricardo Ferrino (in pink) vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
(L.E. Baskow / Lights FC)		   



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