SAFC posts third clear sheet in first draw of the season
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Could 3, 2025) – San Antonio FC stays undefeated on the highway in league competitors after a 0-0 draw towards Rhode Island FC Saturday.
Regardless of the clean scoreline, each groups supplied a number of high quality probabilities within the battle. Jimmy Medranda practically discovered the spark for SAFC within the thirty seventh minute, catching the opposing keeper off his line for a strike from distance that was simply tipped over.
Goalkeeper Richard Sanchez got here up with a number of large denials within the match to maintain the defending Japanese Convention champions off the board, making a season-high 5 saves for the workforce’s second consecutive clear sheet.
Subsequent Up
San Antonio FC returns dwelling to host Oakland Roots SC on Saturday, Could 10. Kickoff is about for 7:30 p.m. CT, and the match will probably be broadcast on FanDuel Sports activities Community and ESPN+. The tenth anniversary season is introduced by Toyota.
Postgame Notes:
SAFC strikes to 5-2-1 on the season, sitting atop the Western Convention standings in first place with 16 factors.
SAFC stays undefeated on the highway in USL play this season, now 3-0-1 away from dwelling.
Goalkeeper Richard Sanchez made a season-high 5 saves within the match for his third clear sheet of the yr.
SAFC recorded back-to-back clear sheets for the second time this season after its 1-0 win over Phoenix in its USL Jägermeister Cup match.
Ahead Jake LaCava made his first look again from harm.
San Antonio’s three clear sheets are tied for third-most within the league.
SAFC Beginning XI: Richard Sanchez, Alex Crognale, Mitchell Taintor (Captain), Mohamed Omar, Nelson Flores Blanco, Jimmy Medranda (Luke Haakenson 65’), Almir Soto (Lucio Berron 90’), Nicky Hernandez, Andres Paredes (Jake LaCava 83’), Jorge Hernandez (Diogo Pacheco 90’), Alex Greive (Juan Agudelo 65’)
Substitutions Not Used: Shannon Gomez, Daniel Namani
Disciplinary Abstract:
SA: Yellow Card (Jorge Hernandez) 16’
RI: Yellow Card (Clay Holstad) 44’
SA: Yellow Card (Andres Paredes) 45+6’
RI: Yellow Card (Jojea Kwizera) 65’
SA: Yellow Card (Nicky Hernandez) 78’
Quotes:
Head Coach Carlos Llamosa
(On the draw…)
“Robust, robust match. We performed towards a very good workforce. One other dwelling opening for us, similar as at Oakland, and I feel the workforce performed effectively. We saved the shutout, as effectively. We created a couple of probabilities, however we’re proud of the purpose.”
(On the workforce’s defensive progress this season…)
“After giving up two objectives in a number of video games, we received the second shutout in a row means we’re working effectively. The fellows are executing the sport plan rather well, so hopefully we proceed that approach.”
Goalkeeper Richard Sanchez
(On the draw…)
“We’re feeling good. It’s not a simple level to collect right here in Rhode Island. They’re an ideal workforce. They went far final yr within the league, so it was a well-fought level to spotlight the trouble of the entire workforce.”
(On his five-save efficiency…)
“I’m completely happy. There’s clearly methods to enhance at all times, however I’m happy with my very own efficiency. I’m very completely happy as soon as once more with the best way the workforce confirmed resilience and it’s a part of my job after I get referred to as upon, so proud of it.”
Ahead Alex Greive
(On the workforce’s exhibiting…)
“Most likely not our greatest efficiency, however it’s a very good level on the highway for us, and we’re proud of the clear sheet. We’ve proven resilience by way of a whole lot of video games this yr, that we stick collectively by way of robust occasions, and I feel we confirmed that once more tonight. Clearly, they’d a little bit of momentum at occasions, however we weathered the storm and received the purpose ultimately.”
