It’s been a revolving door in front of Rando, but one constant has been the solid play from 19-year-old defender Mohamed Traore, who has been on loan from LAFC.
Soccer
Foley Entertainment, founded by Golden Knights owner Bill Foley, on Aug. 25 filed to trademark Las Vegas Heroes, tied to an expansion Major League Soccer team.
The Lights have won once in their last seven matches and have slid all the way to seventh in the Pacific Division. They’re coming off a 5-1 loss to San Diego Loyal Wednesday night.
A group comprised of billionaires Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, who co-own the Premier League’s Aston Villa soccer franchise, has filed a trademark name for a prospective Major League Soccer team in Las Vegas.
Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens is attempting to secure a team and bring a Major League Soccer expansion franchise to Las Vegas, according to a published report.
Miles Robinson scored the only goal as the United States defeated Mexico to win the Gold Cup in front of a capacity crowd of 61,514 Sunday night at Allegiant Stadium.
The Americans’ extra time victory over Mexico in the Gold Cup final Sunday at Allegiant Stadium gives them optimism heading into World Cup qualifying this fall.
The United States is coming off a wild win over Mexico in June’s Nations League final. Both coaches expect a physical game when they take the field at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
Joaquin Rivas scores two goals in three minutes and almost nets a third, sparking El Salvador’s furious rally that fell short against Qatar in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Forward Cal Jennings scored two goals Tuesday night, helping the Las Vegas Lights to snap their three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Orange County SC at Cashman Field.
In his first season as a head coach, Steve Cherundolo said he has seen the Lights make steady improvement. They already have doubled their win total from last season.
The Leagues Cup Final will be played at Allegiant Stadium the next two years. It’s a tournament that includes teams from MLS and Mexico’s LIGA MX.
Las Vegas Lights goalkeeper Alexander Rando has two shutouts in six games and ranks in the top five in the United Soccer League in saves with 36.
Gavin Beavers breaks into the starting lineup for the Real Monarchs of the USL as a teenager and receives credit for a tie and victory.
The win snapped the Lights’ two-game losing skid and improved their record to 3-6-1 on the season.
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