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Lights FC Plans Cinco de Mayo Remembrance

May 4, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


Las Vegas Lights FC mascot Cash the Soccer Rocker mixes with fans
Las Vegas Lights FC mascot Cash the Soccer Rocker mixes with fans
(Las Vegas Lights FC)

LAS VEGAS - With plenty of promotions and festivities planned for Saturday night's Cinco de Mayo soccer party at Cashman Field, one tribute carried out by the Las Vegas Lights FC players will hold special meaning to Technical Director Chelís.

The club's Starting XI for Saturday's 8 p.m. match vs. Tulsa Roughnecks FC will wear special outfits over their kits during player introductions - Outfits which pay homage to those who gave Cinco de Mayo meaning.

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, in which Mexican heroes defended the country against the French empire in 1862.

The Lights FC ties to the city of Puebla are significant, as Chelís, Head Coach Isidro Sánchez and forward Anuar Kanan are from the city, giving the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla special significance for the entire club. Chelís recorded a special video to explain the significance of Cinco de Mayo to him and the entire team, and to display the outfit himself.

"All of the players, before they go on the field, will be wearing this attire very honored, with the thought of paying tribute to all of the people who won the battle in 1862," Chelís said. "This is the attire they used with a machete in hand to defend the capitol against the French army who then was not able to pass through.

"Remember, this Saturday at 8 p.m. at Cashman Field, Las Vegas Lights will be making a homage to this for the people, the players and coaching staff will make a homage to you all by winning the match."

Tickets for Saturday's match between Lights FC (2-1-3, 9 points) and Tulsa Roughnecks FC (0-3-3, 3 points), presented by Modelo, are available and start at just $15 at LightsFC.com/SingleTix. The Zappos Tailgate Saturday night, which is free for fans to attend, begins at 5:30 p.m., which is where Cinco de Mayo festivities will begin.

Another signature promotion Saturday night will be Lights FC luchador wrestling masks, which will be given free to the first 5,000 fans through the Cashman Field gates.

The match will air locally on myLVTV. myLVTV is available locally over the air (Channel 21), on COX (Channel 12, 1012 in HD), on Centurylink (Channel 21) and on DirecTV (Channel 21). It will stream nationwide on the new ESPN+ app.

The Spanish-language radio broadcast takes place on ESPN Deportes 1460 AM, and can be streamed live at LVSportsNetwork.com.?

LIGHTS FC 2018 TICKET INFO

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.

Lights FC 2018 season tickets are also still on sale, starting at just $130 for the remaining 13 home-match schedule. Each season ticket purchased by end of day on Saturday, May 5, 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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