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2021 Rio Grande Valley FC Season
The 2021 Rio Grande Valley FC Toros season was the 6th season for Rio Grande Valley FC Toros in USL Championship (USLC), the second-tier professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. This article covers the period from November 2, 2020, the day after the 2020 USLC Playoff Final, to the conclusion of the 2021 USLC Playoff Final, scheduled for November 28, 2021. Club (soccer) Competitions Pre-season USL Championship Match results Standings — Western Conference Play-Offs U.S. Open Cup 2021 U.S. Open Cup was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Statistics ''Numbers after plus-sign(+) denote appearances as a substitute.'' Appearances and goals , - References {{2021 USL season by team, state=collapsed 2021 Rio Grande Rio Grande Valley FC Rio Grande The Rio Grande ( or ) in the United States or the Río Bravo (del Norte) in Mexico (), als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
Rio Grande Valley FC, also known as RGVFC or Rio Grande Valley FC Toros, was an American professional soccer team based in Edinburg, Texas, Edinburg, Texas operated by Lone Star, LLC. They joined the USL Championship in the 2016 season. The team served as a hybrid affiliate of the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Chris Canetti, Houston Dynamo president, called the relationship "an important and necessary step." The hybrid affiliation, a first for the USL, meant that the Dynamo would be responsible for the soccer operation of the club, selecting players and coaching staff. The ownership group, Lone Star, was responsible for operations and day-to-day management of the club. History In September 2014, Dynamo officials met with USL officials about creating a USL team and announced their intention to have a USL team in place for the 2016 season. In March 2015, Bert Garcia announced that the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League, NBA D-league had been awarded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyota Field
Toyota Field is a soccer-specific stadium in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Located next to Heroes Stadium, and adjacent to the STAR Soccer Complex and Morgan's Wonderland, the facility opened on April 13, 2013. The stadium is the home of San Antonio FC and has a capacity of 8,296 for soccer matches and 13,000 for concerts and festivals. The stadium was the home of the San Antonio Scorpions of the North American Soccer League until the team's dissolution following the 2015 season. The stadium is expandable up to 18,500 seating capacity in three phases and is currently built to its Phase 1 design. Toyota Motor Corporation currently holds the sponsor naming rights for the facility. History Toyota Field was originally owned and operated by S.O.A.R. Inc., a non-profit organization founded by San Antonio philanthropist Gordon Hartman. During S.O.A.R. Inc.'s operation of the facility, all proceeds went to Morgan's Wonderland, which is across the street from the stadium. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southwest University Park
Southwest University Park is a ballpark in El Paso, Texas. It is the home of the El Paso Chihuahuas, a Minor League Baseball team in the Pacific Coast League, and El Paso Locomotive FC, a second-tier USL Championship team since its inaugural season in 2019. Opened in 2014, the facility has an official capacity of 9,500, with 7,500 fixed seats, with the rest being berm and party deck standing room sections. The name "Southwest University" is applied to the stadium to recognize its corporate sponsor, Southwest University at El Paso, a for-profit virtual college that does not sponsor intercollegiate athletics. Southwest University Park was named as the best new ballpark in 2014 by ''Ballpark Digest''. The elevation of the playing field is approximately above sea level. History The complex is situated upon the site of El Paso's former City Hall, which was demolished by implosion on April 14, 2013, to make way for the stadium. Former El Paso mayor Ray Salazar had filed a 2013 laws ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baboucarr Njie
Baboucarr Njie (born 5 June 1995) is a Gambian professional footballer who currently plays for the Gambia national team. Club career Njie played college soccer at North Carolina Wesleyan College for two consecutive seasons, skipping 2018 and returning for his junior year in 2019. During his time with the Battling Bishops, Njie made 57 appearances, scoring 34 goals and tallying 19 assists. During his 2018 season, Njie played in the USL PDL with North Carolina FC U23, where he made 4 appearances. 14 February 2020, it was announced that Njie would sign for USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. He made his debut for Atlanta on 29 July 2020, starting against The Miami FC. Njie signed with USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC on 6 April 2021. Njie signed with Phoenix Rising FC on 13 December 2021. Njie was traded to Oakland Roots on 27 July 2023 in exchange for Dariusz Formella. He was released by the Oakland Roots on July 14th, 2025. International career Njie made his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo López (soccer, Born 1997)
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Rodrigo Lopez may refer to: * Roderigo Lopes (c. 1517–1594), Portuguese physician to Queen Elizabeth I of England, who is said to have inspired Shakespeare's ''Shylock'' * Rodrigo López (baseball) (born 1975), Major League Baseball starting pitcher * Rodrigo López (footballer, born 1978)), Uruguayan football forward and football manager * Rodrigo López (soccer, born 1987), American soccer midfielder * Rodrigo López (footballer, born 2001), Mexican football midfielder * Rodrigo López (footballer, born 2002), Paraguayan football midfielder See also * López López or Lopez is a surname of Spanish origin. It was originally a patronymic, meaning "Son of Lope", ''Lope'' itself being a Spanish given name deriving from Latin ''lupus'', meaning "wolf". Its Portuguese and Galician equivalent is '' Lopes' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Sorto
Christian Sorto (born January 19, 2000) is a professional football player who plays for Loudoun United FC in the USL Championship. Born in the United States, he plays for the El Salvador national team. Career On June 26, 2019, Sorto joined D.C. United's USL Championship side Loudoun United. On March 19, 2021, Sorto joined Rio Grande Valley FC ahead of the 2021 season. He left the team following the end of the season. Sorto signed with USL Championship side Miami FC on December 28, 2021. Sorto joined Orange County SC on January 10, 2024. International Born in the United States, Sorto is of Salvadoran descent. He represented the El Salvador national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Guatemala on 24 September 2021. On January 24, 2021, Sorto was called up by the El Salvador national under-23 football team The El Salvador national under-23 football team represents El Salvador in international football competitions during Olympic Games and Pan American Games. The team is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wan Kuzain
Wan Kuzain bin Wan Ahmad Kamal (born September 14, 1998) is an American professional association football, soccer player who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro side St. Louis City 2 and has played for the United States at the under-17 level. Career Early Born and raised by his Malaysian parents in Carbondale, Illinois, United States, Wan Kuzain played Academy soccer with St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, St. Louis Scott Gallagher. He was chosen to represent United States men's national soccer team, United States U-17 soccer team in 2013 and 2014 and also trained with Feyenoord Academy (Varkenoord), Feyenoord Academy in 2015. Wan Kuzain signed with United Soccer League side Saint Louis FC on May 21, 2016. While there, he spent time on loan with the club's USL Premier Development League side Saint Louis FC U23. Swope Park Rangers After spending time at the Sporting Kansas City academy, Wan Kuzain joined Kansas City's USL affiliate Swope Park Rangers in March 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Loyal SC
San Diego Loyal Soccer Club was an American professional soccer team based in San Diego, California, that competed in the USL Championship. The team was founded by Warren Smith and Landon Donovan; it made its debut in 2020 as an expansion team. The team played its home games at Torero Stadium. The Loyal shut down following the 2023 season after failing to find a long-term home venue. History On June 20, 2019, San Diego was awarded an expansion team in the USL Championship to debut in 2020 or 2021. Warren Smith, one of the co-founders of Sacramento Republic, was named the president of the new club. Former USMNT, LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes player Landon Donovan was named the executive vice president of soccer operations. He was named as the club's first manager on November 14. The team's name and crest were developed through fan engagement to reflect the interests of the city. On March 7, 2020, the team played their first competitive match, a 1–1 draw against Las V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edinburg, Texas
Edinburg ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 100,243 at the 2020 census, and in 2022, its estimated population was 104,294, making it the second-largest city in Hidalgo County, and the third-largest city in the larger Rio Grande Valley region. Edinburg is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas. Edinburg is home to the main campus of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. History In 1908, John Closner, William Briggs, Argyle McAllen, Plutarco de la Viña, and Dennis B. Chapin began to develop a new community at this site. The town square was located at the current crossroads of U.S. Highway 281 and State Highway 107. The town was named "Chapin" in honor of one of the developers. A local myth relates that Edinburg became the county seat of Hidalgo County in a dramatic, nighttime covert operation in which the county records were removed from the previous county seat. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
H-E-B Park
Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium (formerly H-E-B Park) is a stadium in Edinburg, Texas. It served as the home of Rio Grande Valley FC Toros of the USL Championship from 2017 to 2023, and currently serves as the home of the UTRGV Vaqueros football, UTRGV Vaqueros football team. The stadium has two stands with orange seats covered with a roof and a capacity of approximately 12,000. History The stadium was originally intended to be complete before the 2016 USL season. The stadium opened on March 22, 2017 with an initial capacity of 9,735, with the Toros playing C.F. Monterrey from Mexico to inaugurate their new stadium.. The Toros lost their exhibition match against Rayados 3–0 before a sellout crowd.. In February 2024, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced that it had acquired the stadium for use as the primary venue for the new UTRGV Vaqueros football, UTRGV Vaqueros football team, which begins play in 2025. It was renamed after longtime UTRGV donors Robert and Jane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvis Amoh
Elvis Amoh (born February 2, 1992) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a striker for USL Championship club Indy Eleven. Career In June 2016 he moved from First Capital Plus FC to Asante Kotoko and in June 2017 to West African Football Academy on loan, in May 2018 joined back to Asante Kotoko. He joined Capital City F.C. in 2017. On 5 February 2018 was invited by Bethlehem Steel FC for a trial and featured in a friendly against FC Motown on February 10, 2018. Amoh was later signed by SK Líšeň. Amoh signed with Loudoun United FC for the remainder of the 2019 season. On January 22, 2020, Amoh re-signed with Loudoun for the 2020 season. On 19 March 2021, Amoh joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. Amoh led RGV in scoring during their 2021 season. Amoh signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on 21 December 2021. On 5 January 2023, Amoh was transferred to Hartford Athletic for an undisclosed transfer fee. He became a free agent following Hartford's 2023 se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Robinson (soccer)
Grant Robinson (born August 15, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Monterey Bay FC in the USL Championship. Career Youth and college Robinson played four years of college soccer at George Mason University between 2016 and 2019, making 63 appearances, scoring 6 goals and tallying 4 assists. While at college, Robinson also appeared in the NPSL for FC Baltimore in 2018, and in the USL PDL for The Villages SC in 2019. Professional On March 4, 2020, it was announced Robinson had joined USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights ahead of their 2020 season. He made his debut on March 7, 2020, starting in a 1–1 draw with San Diego Loyal SC. On March 11, 2021, Robinson joined USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. Robinson signed with Monterey Bay FC ahead of their inaugural USL Championship season on February 10, 2022. Robinson was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4–2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC Phoenix Rising Foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
