USL Las Vegas Lights FC

Match Week: Lights FC to Host U.S. Open Cup, USL Matches During Busy Week at Home

May 15, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release


LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas Lights FC has a busy week ahead - one which includes a historic match Wednesday night, followed by the return to the Cashman Field confines Saturday night.

Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Lights FC will take part for the first time in the oldest ongoing soccer competition in the United States - the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. In second round action, Lights FC hosts USL Premier Developmental League club FC Tucson at UNLV's Peter Johann Soccer Field.

Three nights later at 8 p.m., Lights FC (2-2-4, 10 points) returns to USL regular season play and gets a second crack at Real Monarchs SLC (7-1-1, 22 points), who currently finds itself in first place on the Western Conference table. Since Lights FC earned a gritty 0-0 draw in Utah on April 30, Real Monarchs has won three straight. One highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of the world's largest Lights FC scarf, which will hang at Cashman Field all season and is available for fans to sign when attending any home match.

A limited number of tickets for Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup Match at UNLV are available at LightsFC.com/USOpenCupTix for $15. Tickets for Saturday night's match at Cashman Field are available at LightsFC.com/SingleTix, and start at just $15.

There will be no televised broadcast or stream of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup match. Saturday's showdown with Real Monarchs SLC will air locally on myLVTV, and will also stream live nationwide on the new ESPN+ app.

SOME KEY NOTES AS MATCH WEEK BEGINS ...

Lights FC will train at Kellogg-Zaher Soccer Complex on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with all practices open to both the public and media. Coaches and players are available for interviews following each team training session. For up-to-date training times and locations, visit LightsFC.com/Training.

Beware the impact that weekend road construction, involving the US 95 closure at I-15 will have on travel heading to Cashman Field for Saturay's match vs. Real Monarchs SLC. Read more information on shutdowns and alternate routes here.

The expanded Zappos Tailgate Party, featuring Lights FC's own "Cash the Soccer Rocker," live music, a variety of food trucks, an experiential beer garden from Motley Brews and tailgate games for both kids and adults begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday night in the Cashman parking lot. Saturday's Zappos Tailgate is FREE for fans to attend.

For on-site ticket purchase for Wednesday's match at UNLV, the box office at Peter Johann Soccer Field will be open at 4:30 p.m. For on-site purchase for Saturday's match at Cashman Field, the box office will open at 12 p.m., and Will Call opens at 4:30 p.m.

Gates to Peter Johann Soccer Field Wednesday night will open at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday night, gates for general public entry open at 7 p.m., with three available entrances at Cashman Field: The Main Gate, the Zappos Gate and the Stadium Corner Gate.

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 $120 for the remaining 12 home-match schedule. 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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