RGV FC Lock in at Home to Host Phoenix Rising FC

October 7, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Rio Grande Valley FC Toros News Release

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley FC (12-13-7, 43 pts) is back at

H-E-B Park to welcome a hungry Phoenix Rising FC (11-15-6, 39 pts) who currently sit in the twelve-position of the Western conference standings.

The action will be live nationally on ESPN+ starting at 7:30 pm CST.

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HEAD-TO-HEAD (2022 Championship Figures)

WEST | Rio Grande Valley FC (32 Games) – 45 goals, 135 shots on target. |

38 goals conceded, 9 clean sheets | WESTERN Conference Standing: 6th (43 points)

EAST | Memphis 901 FC (32 Games) – 46 goals, 155 shots on target. | 55 goals conceded,

9 clean sheets | WESTERN Conference Standing: 12th (39 points)

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RGV FC locked in after a slow first half showing at Memphis 901 FC to climb back and earn a big road draw, 2-2, in the late stages of the match to boost back into playoff contention and into the six-spot of the Western conference standings.

Juan Pablo Torres found the net as he scored his second goal in three matches, to kick start the comeback. Jonas Fjelberg bounced a lucky shot off a Memphis defender, who redirected the ball enough to cause an own goal situation which equalized the match for the Toros after presenting a newly mixed lineup.

The emphasis remains in taking every game serious and approaching it as a final, nothing changes at home against a Phoenix Rising FC side which poses a clear threat to the Toros hopes of remaining above the playoff line. Rising FC must win the match to stay alive in the tight Western conference, a draw and loss could end their contention on Saturday night.

Limiting defensive miscues and playing a strong attacking style should bring RGV FC back into rhythm as they benefit from the fast paced home field advantage at H-E-B Park.

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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