Match Preview: RGV FC Host Hartford Athletic
July 26, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Rio Grande Valley FC (7-11-3, 24 pts) are back at home for a first-ever meeting with Eastern conference opponent Hartford Athletic (4-12-4, 16 pts). The action will be live nationally on ESPN+ starting at 7:30 pm CST and locally on Somos El Valle 5.3. The Toros are eager to lock in a solid win at home before hitting the road for a month long schedule away from their home crowd in August.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD (2022 Championship Figures)
Rio Grande Valley FC (21 Games) - 25 goals, 79 shots on target. | 29 goals conceded, 4 clean sheets | Western Conference Standing: 10th place
Hartford Athletic (20 Games) - 22 goals, 72 shots on target. | 32 goals conceded, 3 clean sheets | Eastern Conference Standing: 10th place
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2022 Goal Total Tracker: RGV FC
FW- Frank Lopez (4), DF- Robert Coronado (4), MF- Emilio Ycaza (4), FW- Dylan Borczak (2),
DF- Wahab Ackwei (2), FW- Ricky Ruiz (2), FW- Adolfo Hernandez (1), DF- Frank Nodarse (1),
DF- Juan Cabezas (1), FW- Duilio Herrera (1), DF- Luka Malesevic (1), DF- Jesus Vazquez (1),
DF- Erik Pimentel (1)
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The quick road trip to California did not go the Toros' way as they left behind a tightly contested match against Western conference top runner, San Diego Loyal SC. RGV FC lost the match 2-1 but were left with a positive note as the team found the net to end their short drought, thanks to veteran defender Erik Pimentel who tapped in a corner kick cross into the 6-yard box.
Now the focus shifts on making sure that their home soil is protected and they leave the Valley with a positive impact on their supporters and most importantly in the standings as they seek three points at H-E-B Park. Standing between them and this objective are Hartford Athletic who are less lethal on the attack than Sand Diego were coming into last match for RGV, however, it is key that the Toros continue to take every opponent serious and lock in on possession and limit created chances to make sure points don't slip away unnecessarily.
For single match home tickets please visit rgvfc.com/singletickets or the H-E-B Park box office, open weekly from 10am-6pm CST.
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