RGV FC to Face Colorado Springs FC in Road Matchup
October 14, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Rio Grande Valley FC (10-10-8; 38 pts.) continues its road trip as they face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (12-8-9; 45 pts.) at Weidner Field on Saturday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. CST.
RGV FC: Last week, RGV FC drew 1-1 against New Mexico United as a visitor. RGV FC went up early on the scoreboard in the 5th minute as Elvis Amoh scored his 11th goal of the season with the team. The goal was assisted by Kyle Edwards. New Mexico equalized the match at the 24th minute with a goal from Christopher Wehan who was assisted by Sergio Rivas. Overall RGV had seven shots, one on target and five created opportunities. Amoh led the team with two shots, one on target. Edwards led with two created chances and Tyler Deric tallied one save.
COS: Colorado Springs FC fell 2-4 to El Paso Locomotive FC on Wednesday night. With five minutes into the game Hadji Barry put Colorado on the scoreboard with a right footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box to the center of the goal. In the 21st minute El Paso equalized the match, but Deshane Beckford responded with a goal and gave Colorado a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Despite the lead, El Paso scored three more goals to take the victory. Berry continues to lead the league with 24 goals scored. Sean Melvin totaled seven saves for the night.
RGV FC at Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
Weidner Field - Colorado Springs, CO
Saturday, October 16 - 7:00 p.m. CST
STREAMING: ESPN+
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