Match Preview: Toros Host Top Ranked Louisville City FC
September 30, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Rio Grande Valley FC (12-12-6, 42 pts) is back at H-E-B Park as they host top ranked Eastern conference side Louisville City FC (19-6-6, 63 pts).
The action will be live nationally on ESPN+ starting at 7:30 pm CST. This is the first meeting between the sides.
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HEAD-TO-HEAD (2022 Championship Figures)
WEST | Rio Grande Valley FC (30 Games) - 43 goals, 128 shots on target. |
35 goals conceded, 9 clean sheets | WESTERN Conference Standing: 7th (42 points)
EAST | Louisville City FC (31 Games) - 60 goals, 179 shots on target. | 26 goals conceded,
14 clean sheets | EASTERN Conference Standing: 1st (63 points)
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RGV FC picked up its fifth win in six matches as they continue their crucial trek into playoff territory.
After a slow first half start, Rio Grande took off for three unanswered goals on the road at Charleston Battery. A recharged offense fed off eventual USL Championship player of the week, Christian Pinzon, who scored a brace in the match; his first of two goals was an absolute screamer to the top right crossbar at the 55-minute mark which earned the striker a bid at the goal of the week. Pinzon locked in the brace at the 76th minute before exiting the match as the new overall scoring leader for RGV FC, with seven goals in ten matches.
Juan Pablo Torres put the nail in the coffin at the 80th minute, as he scored his first goal of the campaign after entering the match just minutes prior.
The focus shifts to top ranked Eastern conference opponent Louisville City FC who are entering Saturday's showdown with a recent home loss to second ranked Memphis 901 FC after allowing a late-stage walk-off, 1-2.
Wilmer Cabrera and his side have said it all along, "every match is a final" and this will be approached no differently. Everyone is dialed in and they have made it clear that no opponent rank affects their mentality as they focus on their own game and know that as the season nears its end, their destiny is controlled by performing at their highest.
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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