Velocity

SPOKANE, WA — Despite a strong effort away from their home pitch, Spokane Velocity FC played to a 2-2 draw against Union Omaha. Both teams walked away with 1 point, keeping Velocity FC in second place in the USL League One standings. 

Velocity FC wasted no time getting on the offensive, with Forward Neco Brett securing Velocity FC’s first goal in the 2nd minute of the match. The first goal of the match came from a clean assist by Velocity Captain Luis Gil. Brett continued to keep a strong start to the match with yet another shot on goal in the 10th minute, ultimately getting saved by Union Omaha Goalkeeper Rashid Nuhu. 

Velocity Forward Neco Brett reflected on tonight’s strong start to the match:

“It was a very tough game today, but I think we started out on the right foot by getting two goals early in the game. The last five minutes of the game we made a few mistakes that cost us not to get all 3 points. We will learn from this and move on to the next game.”

Omaha had a shot on goal in the 26th minute which bounced straight off the right post, keeping Velocity FC in the lead. Shortly following, in the 31st minute Velocity FC Midfielder, Ish Jome, received his first yellow card of the season resulting in the ball going back to Omaha. 

In the 37th minute Velocity had recorded two shots on goal to Omaha’s seven. Possession of the ball going back and forth between the two teams with Velocity prevailing in score, the team approached halftime with the score remaining 1-0. In the 40th minute Midfielder Max Schneider, received a yellow card for an illegal attack on Velocity Midfielder, Shavon John-Brown. At the end of the first half, the score remained 1-0 with Velocity in the lead.

Tonight’s match was the first time Velocity has been back in Werner Park since placing second in the USL League One championship match back in November of 2024. This season has seen an abrupt change in rankings as Omaha remains in 8th place and Velocity stays at the top of the table. 

“Obviously, we’re very disappointed to drop the 3 points, but we take the point on the road and look forward to being home on Sunday vs Chattanooga,” stated Velocity Head Coach Leigh Veidman

The second half of the match began with back to back saves, including an Omaha bicycle kick attempt, in the 55th minute by Velocity Goalkeeper Carlos Merancio. A free kick given to Omaha in the 57th minute as a result of Midfielder Lucky Opara receiving a yellow card. Shortly following his substitution into the match, Midfielder Bryce Meredith received a yellow card in the 60th minute. The third yellow card in the span of 10 minutes was given to Velocity Head Coach, Leigh Veidman.

The scoring picked back up in the 75th minute with a speedy breakaway goal by Velocity Forward Shavon John-Brown. John-Brown’s goal brought the score to 2-0, Velocity holding the lead. 

John-Brown stated, “We started the game very well by scoring in the first 2 mins of the game. Omaha applied a lot of pressure, we stood strong, and finally got the second goal. We just didn’t finish the game how we wanted too. Gave up 2 late goals, but it’s something we can learn from and move forward. Now, we take the point and focus on Sunday.”

Not long after securing Velocity’s second goal, Omaha got themselves on the board with a goal in the 86th minute by Sergio Ors Navarro. Three minutes later, Ors Navarro followed up his first goal with one more, equalizing the score to 2-2 with 4 minutes left in stoppage time. As the final whistle blew, the match resulted in a score of 2-2. 

Coach Veidman concluded his thoughts on tonight’s match stating “The players are working incredibly hard and we hope to see a packed house and a great atmosphere on Sunday.

Following Wednesday’s draw, Spokane Velocity FC will return to their home pitch, ONE Spokane Stadium, to play Chattanooga Red Wolves SC on Sunday, September 21. The match is set to kickoff at 4 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to Velocity’s next home match, visit Velocity FC Tickets – USL Spokane.

SPOKANE, WA — Despite a strong effort away from their home pitch, Spokane Velocity FC played to a 3-3 draw with Texoma FC. This marks Velocity’s second draw with Texoma FC this season.

Velocity FC wasted no time getting on the offensive, with Shavon John-Brown firing two early shots on goal in the first 10 minutes. The first goal of the match came in the 15th minute, as Texoma FC Forward Brandon McManus found the bottom-left corner of the net.

Velocity FC responded in the 26th minute, as Forward Neco Brett scored his second goal of the season off of a cross made by Midfielder Andre Lewis. Texoma FC Midfielder Ajmeer Spengler then recorded his team-leading eighth goal of the season in the 35th minute, only for Velocity FC Midfielder Luis Gil to score the equalizer in the final minute of the first half. 

Tonight’s match was the first since Velocity played Chattanooga on July 19th where Velocity Goalkeeper Carlos Merancio has allowed multiple goals. Merancio entered the match allowing the fewest goals in USL League One this season (15). “We were not compact enough and allowed too much chaos and transition, which is Texoma’s strength,” said Spokane Head Coach Leigh Veidman.

The scoring continued early into the second half, as Brandon McManus notched his second goal of the match in the 50th minute, followed by Velocity FC Defender Jalen Crisler scoring his second goal of the season in the 65th. “We need to continue to build on the good moments and keep working to improve,” Crisler said.

This match marked the first time Velocity FC has scored three or more goals in a match since May. “The guys have worked hard on the attacking side of our game in training so you saw results of that in certain moments tonight, but we still have a lot of work to do,” said Coach Veidman. 

The final 30 minutes of the match saw no additional goals, allowing Velocity FC to escape Sherman with one point. Goalkeeper Carlos Merancio praised the team’s effort while emphasizing that the attention is already on the next challenge. “We showed resilience to come back, but are disappointed with the result as we are always looking for 3 points,” Merancio said. “Now our focus is on Omaha.”

Following Saturday’s draw, Spokane Velocity FC will travel to Papillion, Nebraska to play Union Omaha on Wednesday, September 17. The match is set to kickoff at 5 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to Velocity’s next home match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

SPOKANE, WA — Spokane Velocity FC bounced back in a return to their home pitch to take a 2-1 victory against Westchester FC. This victory leaves Spokane Velocity FC as the sole team in second place in USL League One standings.

Westchester FC would score the opening goal of the match in the 36th minute. USL League One leading scorer Juan Carlos Obregón Jr. found himself with the ball, and just enough runway to dribble into the right side of the penalty area to get off a clean shot. The ball floated just past Spokane Velocity FC goalkeeper Carlos Merancio and into the left side of the net.

“It was a game we knew was going to be tough, especially when you are playing against the leading goal scorer in the league. We went into the game with a plan and we knew, if we stuck to our plan, we would have the edge and that’s what we did. Even when the other team scores, we know that we just have to respond and not panic,” said Velocity FC’s Andre Lewis.

Spokane Velocity FC was able to find the equalizer just four minutes later with a beautiful team play. David Garcia got the ball to Luis Gil with a backwards pass who quickly dumped off a pass to his left for Andre Lewis. He was able to deliver a clean strike to match the score. This goal marks Andre Lewis’ first of the 2025 regular season, after scoring four in Spokane Velocity FC’s inaugural season.

Spokane Velocity FC wasn’t done yet as they managed to score another goal in the 59th minute. A picture perfect cross from Lucky Opara connected with Jalen Crisler for a powerful header getting by Westchester FC goalkeeper Enrique Facussé. Not only was this Jalen Crisler’s first goal of the season, it was his first in USL League One.

“Jalen is an incredible teammate and person. Really happy for him to get his first goal for Spokane, and even more important that it was in front of his family,” said Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman.

Jalen Crisler’s gave his thoughts on tonight’s 3-point win:

“It was great being back at home and being able to rebound from a tough result last weekend. The boys put in an absolute shift and it was great to be able to come away with the three points at home. It’s massive for us to capitalize with our remaining home games and give the fans what they deserve. It was a great response and team effort and we will need to continue to build on this result with a tough stretch of matches coming up.”

Westchester FC’s best chance would come in the 66th minute with a near goal. Conor McGlynn launched a powerful shot from a set piece just outside of the penalty arc. What may have been an easier save turned into a difficult read when the ball ricocheted off of defender Jalen Crisler. However, Carlos Merancio was able to get on top of the ball and stop the attack.

Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman gave his final thoughts on how crucial these final matches will be and the ongoing support from the Spokane community:

“It was amazing to be home. It’s always important to use your home advantage to get results but even more so in the final push of the season. We appreciate the fans and everything they gave us tonight. Looking forward, we need every person in Spokane we can get to pack ONE Spokane Stadium in our final three home games this season. The support of this community means the world to these players.”

Following Saturday’s win, Spokane Velocity FC will travel to Sherman, Texas to play Texoma FC on Saturday, September 13. The match is set to kickoff at 5 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to this match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

KNOXVILLE, TN — Velocity FC fell to One Knoxville SC 1-0 on Saturday, with the match tying both clubs at 38 points apiece in USL League One standings. 

Velocity FC (11-4-5) and One Knoxville SC (10-3-8) created ample scoring opportunities in the first half, with both clubs combining for 12 shot attempts in the first 45 minutes. Spokane’s best chance came in the 9th minute off a crosser inside the box by Nil Vinyals to Anuar Peláez, with Peláez unable to find the right angle on his shot. 

One Knoxville SC scored the match’s only goal in the 24th minute, with forward Gio Calixtro heading a score in off a precise crosser by defender Dani Fernandez to give Knoxville SC a 1-0 lead going into Halftime. Calixtro’s goal was his first since September 2023. 

Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman acknowledged his club’s lack of offense in the first half and its improvement in the second. 

“We were not close to threatening enough in the first half, but in the second half we put the pressure on and couldn’t find the finish,” said Veidman. 

One Knoxville SC kept up a strong defensive effort in the second half to prevent Spokane from scoring an equalizing goal. Velocity FC’s best chance came in stoppage time, with defender Javier Martin getting a header on goal that was punched out by Knoxville SC goalkeeper Sean Lewis. 

Spokane defender Jalen Crisler, who made his first start of the season on Saturday, gave credit to One Knoxville SC following the match. 

“Credit to Knoxville, they are a good team and are tough to beat at home,” said Crisler. “There are still a lot of positives to take away and we look forward to bouncing back at home.”

Velocity FC defender Derek Waldeck spoke on Saturday’s result with an eye towards the future. 

“I thought we looked like the better team in the second half, but were just missing the final pass or shot to find an equalizer,” said Waldeck.

Spokane midfielder Collin Fernandez spoke of the excitement of wrapping up this road trip and returning home.

“We are looking forward to going back home and seeing our fans at One Spokane Stadium,” said Fernandez. 

Coach Veidman wrapped his thoughts for the evening saying “We take our lessons and look forward to being home next week versus Westchester.” 

Following Saturday’s loss, Spokane Velocity FC will return to home pitch for a match against Westchester SC on Saturday, September 7th. The match is set to kickoff at 4 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to this match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

MADISON, WI — Spokane Velocity FC held Forward Madison scoreless in a 1-0 win on Thursday, lifting Velocity FC to first place in USL League One standings and extending its win streak to three matches. 

Forward Madison FC (3-7-10) had multiple scoring opportunities early on, with a shot in the 9th minute by forward Garrett McLaughlin inside the box wide right. Madison FC had another opportunity in the 20th, when midfielder John Murphy Jr. loaded up a shot that was deflected by Spokane defender Camron Miller. 

Velocity FC (11-2-5) broke the scoring drought in the 37th minute, when forward Anuar Peláez knocked in a goal inside the box off a pass from Andre Lewis. The goal was Peláez’s eighth of the season, which is tied for fourth highest in League One. 

Velocity FC coach Leigh Veidman was pleased with his team’s goal in the first half, speaking on it following the match. 

“We did a great job in scoring off a set piece, which is credit to players for finding different ways to score,” said Veidman. 

Peláez had another golden opportunity for a goal in the 45th minute, as he had a one-on-one with Madison FC goalkeeper Bern Schipmann, but his shot by the right side of the penalty area sailed wide left. 

Peláez was satisfied with his team’s victory and is looking forward to continuing his push for the golden boot award. 

“It’s very satisfying to help the team achieve victory,” said Peláez. “I’m looking forward to continuing my growth as a player, scoring more, and continue fighting to be the league’s top scorer.”

Forward Madison FC controlled time of possession for 70% of the second half, but were unable to find an equalizing goal. Their best shot came from a free kick in the 74th minute by midfielder Isaac Angking inside the penalty arc, which was deflected by Velocity FC’s wall. 

Spokane goalkeeper Carlos Merancio earned his eighth clean sheet of the season on Thursday and is the league leader in the category. The win over Forward Madison FC was Velocity FC’s seventh of the season by one goal. 

Merancio spoke on the importance of Thursday’s win as the League One playoff picture forms into shape. 

“We had to win no matter what,” said Merancio. “Madison is a good team, and we needed to absorb the pressure and defend to our best abilities.” 

Veidman spoke on his team’s defensive intensity against Forward Madison FC, a trait that Spokane has had success with all season. 

“In the second half, we had to be a little more gritty defensively, which we have shown we can do,” said Veidman. “Madison is a difficult place and team to play against.”Following Thursday’s win, Spokane Velocity FC will travel to Tennessee for a road match against One Knoxville SC on Saturday, August 30th. The match is set to kickoff at 2 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to Velocity FC’s next home match, on September 7th, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

SPOKANE, WA — Velocity FC defeated AV Alta FC 2-0 on Saturday to secure its first 10 win season in franchise history and reclaim first place in USL League One standings. 

Spokane (10-3-5) opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with midfielder Nil Vinyals knocking in a goal inside the box off a perfect pass from Shavon John-Brown. Vinyals has scored a goal in two straight matches and has three on the season.

Velocity FC head coach Leigh Veidman spoke on AV Alta FC dominating time of possession on Saturday and how important defensive organization would be. 

“We knew they were going to have the ball a lot, it’s their identity,” said Veidman. “We had to be super organized in all lanes of the field to make sure we were able to shut them down,” continued Veidman. 

AV Alta FC (7-5-6) had multiple opportunities to equalize the match in the 45th minute, with a shot by defender Walmer Martinez bouncing off the crossbar. Moments later, forward Eduardo Blancas had a clean shot at goal that was deflected by Spokane goalkeeper Carlos Merancio. 

Spokane defender Lucky Opara knew that AV Alta FC would be assertive offensively and was pleased by the match’s result. 

“They are an aggressive team, so we needed to be ready for them,” said Opara. “Tonight was great and it’s always nice to play in front of our fans.” 

Velocity FC kept the pressure on in the second half, with defender Davíd Garcia scoring in the 51st minute off a beautiful corner kick by Vinyals to give Spokane a 2-0 lead. The goal was Garcia’s first of the season. 

Garcia emphasized AV Alta FC’s skills on the ball and how Spokane adjusted its defense accordingly. 

“They want to be a protagonist on the ball,” said Garcia. “At times we had to sit lower today and I think it worked out well for us.” 

Spokane played excellent defense to limit AV Alta FC from executing a comeback, with a shot by Blancas in the 58th minute being their best shot on goal in the second half. 

Veidman spoke on Velocity FC’s offensive control in the second half and their ability to create more offensive chances. 

“We started to find the spaces better than we started to create more chances and gain control,” said Veidman. “Overall, we had an excellent performance.” 

Velocity FC has won two matches in a row for the first time since May and will look to build more momentum as the League One playoff picture comes into shape. Spokane leads all teams with 35 points, with second place Chattanooga Red Wolves SC close behind with 34. Following Saturday’s win, Spokane Velocity FC will begin a three match road trip in Maine against Portland Hearts of Pine on August 17th. The match is set to kickoff at 3 PM PT and can be streamed on ESPN+. For tickets to Velocity FC’s next home match, on September 7th, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

SPOKANE, WA — In a rematch of last year’s USL League One finals match, it was Spokane Velocity FC who came out on top over Union Omaha. This is Spokane Velocity FC’s first win since their 1-0 victory over the Richmond Kickers on June 21st.

Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman reflected on the match:

“I know there’s a fire in the belly of a lot of our guys wanting to win the game tonight because of what happened last year, but full focus was on the team that was in front of us today. It’s a different team, different coach, slightly different style of play—so, many different things that we had to pay attention to. It was an entertaining one.”

The opening goal would come quickly, just six minutes into the match. Spokane Velocity FC was left with a free kick inside the penalty arc following a Union Omaha yellow card. Nil Vinyals stepped up and placed his shot just inside the right post for the first score of the game.

“I was very confident that I was going to put it on the target. Of course, I didn’t know I was going to score, but I felt really confident about scoring. It was an important moment in the game and gave us a strong start as we started to observe some pressure during that time. It was good defensive work and I was happy to help score the first goal of the match.” said Nil Vinyals.

Union Omaha would get their first of many chances five minutes later. A cross was headed towards the box, but before it could get there a Spokane Velocity FC defender performed a diving header to prevent a potential shot attempt.

Their next opportunity came in the 24th minute when a shot from Union Omaha was put just behind Spokane Velocity FC goalkeeper Carlos Merancio. Merancio was able to reach back and get his fingertips on the ball and push it away from the goal for his first of two saves for the night.

Spokane Velocity FC wasn’t satisfied with just one goal as they scored a second just before the end of the first half. A corner kick from Nil Vinyals floated to the back post where Anuar Peláez was able to tap in his seventh goal of the season.

“The performance was not good in the first half. Yes, we were leading 2-0, but there were certain things about our performance that we really needed to raise the bar on. We went into halftime and discussed a couple of things and we did a better job of that in the second half.” said Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman.

Another chance for Peláez came in the 63rd minute. A free kick near midfield transitioned into a Spokane Velocity FC passing play; one that ultimately found the ball right in front of the net. Peláez was able to put a shot on net from close range, but it was saved.

Union Omaha wasn’t giving up as their unrelenting pressure would finally result in a goal. In the 83rd minute, a Union Omaha cross forced Spokane Velocity FC’s goalkeeper, Carlos Merancio, to jump out of the net to attempt to punch the ball away. The ball ended up past Merancio and led to a Spokane Velocity FC foul setting up a penalty kick for Union Omaha. Carlos Merancio jumped toward the opposing direction of the ball as Joe Gallardo calmly sank his shot to put Union Omaha on the board.

It would turn out to be too little, too late for Union Omaha as they wouldn’t get another scoring opportunity for the rest of the match.

Carlos Merancio added his thoughts:

“It wasn’t a pretty game. We didn’t play the way we normally do, but good teams have bad days on the ball and we defended well. We won today, and that’s the most important thing.”

Spokane Velocity FC will look to continue their momentum into their next match against AV Alta FC on August 9th at ONE Spokane Stadium. For tickets to this match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.

SPOKANE, WA — In an interleague matchup, Spokane Velocity FC failed to get on the board as they lost 1-0 to Sacramento Republic FC. However, this match marked the highly anticipated professional debut for Spokane Velocity FC’s Academy Player, Rocky Wells.

Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman reflected on the debut of Rocky Wells:

“I’m super, super happy for him. It’s been a long journey—a year and a half now that he’s been training with the team, and today was him coming into the match and making his professional debut.”

The first eight minutes would see little action until Spokane Velocity FC got their first shot attempt that missed high over the net. Just two minutes later, Sacramento Republic FC would score the lone goal of the match. A picture perfect cross into the far side of the box found Michelle Benítez who hammered a powerful header into the net.

Masango Akale added his thoughts on the match:

“We knew that Sacramento was a tough opponent, but we gave everything and I think we came really close to getting the result we wanted. It’s just a game of inches. Things didn’t go our way, but I think there’s a lot to be positive about. We fought hard and showed that this group wants to win.”

Early pressure from Sacramento Republic FC forced Spokane Velocity FC to exercise their league best defense to hold off a goal with many scoring opportunities being created. This pressure lasted until the 20th minute presented chances for Spokane Velocity FC to tie up the game. A rebounded ball off a corner kick left Andre Lewis free above the penalty arc, whose shot rocketed off the top left post. Luis Gil then collected the miss, but his shot was saved.

The next twenty minutes were littered with Sacramento Republic FC chances that were unable to convert. In the 39th minute, Spokane Velocity FC’s Neco Brett found himself behind the defense. His shot found the back of the net, and would have been the equalizing goal, but he was called offsides.

The second half continued with scoring opportunities coming up empty. This time it was  Spokane Velocity FC that had many prime looks at a goal. What might have been their best chance at a goal came in the 68th minute. A cross from the right side of the field connected with an open Anuar Peláez whose header from deep in the box was just wide left.

The 86th minute of this match would mark the professional debut of 17-year-old Academy Player, Rocky Wells, as he checked in for Spokane Velocity FC.

“It was awesome. Obviously, it’s a dream come true. Spokane is my hometown, so I couldn’t be more excited—and hopefully, this is just the beginning.” said Rocky Wells.

Going into five minutes of stoppage time Spokane Velocity FC began to pick up the pace. This led to a couple opportunities, their best chance being the last play of the game. A corner kick floated far and just past the net finding Mark Hernández who hit a strong header towards the back post. Sacramento Republic FC’s Daniel Vitiello would make his best save of the night to fend off penalty kicks.

“Overall, we wanted to respond from the last game in terms of the performance because the last game was not our best. Knowing that we couldn’t really go any further, our goal was to, one, win the game, but ultimately have a better performance than the last.” said Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman.

This Jägermeister Cup loss follows Spokane Velocity FC’s back to back regular season losses.

Spokane Velocity FC will look to regroup in their next match against Union Omaha on August 2nd at ONE Spokane Stadium. For tickets to this match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.With only two summer matches left, USL Spokane is offering a bundle fit for your whole crew. For a limited time, you can purchase 4 Velocity tickets for the price of 3! This promotion is valid on ANY seats in the stadium for any of the remaining summer matches through August 2025. Plus, all bundle purchasers get automatically entered into a giveaway to win one of three 2024 Velocity player worn finals jerseys. Buy your bundle here.

CHATTANOOGA, TN — In a battle between two of the league’s top defensive teams, it was the home team that delivered the offensive statement. The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC handed Spokane Velocity FC their third loss of the season, winning 3-0 and moving into third place in the USL League One standings.

Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman reflected on the match:

“Chattanooga was the better team tonight and fully deserve the win, so credit where it’s due. When you start the game the way we did, away from home, against one of the best defensive teams in the league… we knew it was going to be an uphill battle to get back into the game.”

The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC wasted little time getting on the board. In the 4th minute, after a Spokane Velocity FC clearance, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC recovered the ball on the right side of midfield. Michael Knapp found space in the center of the penalty area before dropping it off to Yanis Lelin, who calmly finished low to the bottom right corner for the opener.

Chattanooga Red Wolves kept up the pressure early in this match. A throw-in from inside Spokane Velocity FC’s third led to a half-volley from just outside the penalty area in the 10th minute, which forced a save. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC followed with several set piece opportunities that included a dangerous free kick and an aerial ball that Spokane Velocity FC’s keeper punched away just ahead of an attacker.

Spokane Velocity FC responded with attacks of their own. A header in the 21st minute narrowly missed wide right, and a cross was smothered by the Chattanooga Red Wolves’ goalkeeper.

In the 35th minute, Peláez had a chance to score his seventh goal of the season from a penalty kick. The shot was aimed at the bottom left of the net, but Chattanooga’s Jason Smith dove correctly to save Spokane Velocity FC’s sole shot on goal for the match.

Just three minutes later, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC were able to double the lead in emphatic fashion. After drawing a foul just outside the penalty area, Omar Hernandez delivered an electric free kick, rocketing the ball off the underside of the cross bar and into the net for a 2-0 advantage. Spokane Velocity FC had a handful of opportunities late in the first half with a pair of set pieces, but were unable to break through.

Luis Gil added his thoughts:

“We knew it was going to be a tough game tonight. Chattanooga is a very disciplined team defensively and made it difficult on us. We will learn from this and bounce back with a strong result next week.”

The second half began with promise for Spokane Velocity FC as a cross set up a header from Peláez, but was sent wide just moments after the half began. But in the 48th minute, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC put the match out of reach. A scramble in the left corner ended with a perfectly placed cross to Zahir Vasquez who headed the shot towards the back post and into the net, resulting in a 3-0 score.

Spokane would have just a handful of chances the rest of the match to get on the board. Their closest attempt came in the 81st minute from Luis Gil who had a clean shot attempt, but it would hit the crossbar before sailing out of play.

Collin Fernandez added his thoughts:

“Tonight wasn’t our night, but we will bounce back next weekend. I’m looking forward to playing in front of our amazing fans back at ONE Spokane Stadium!”

The 3-0 scoreline marked the most goals that Spokane Velocity FC has allowed in a single match all season. It also extends their losing streak to two after being unbeaten in the previous twelve matches.

“It’s been a challenging trip, but we take our lessons and look forward to the match against Sacramento next Saturday.” said Spokane Velocity FC Head Coach Leigh Veidman.

Spokane Velocity FC will look to regroup in their next Jägermeister Cup match against Sacramento Republic FC on July 26th at ONE Spokane Stadium. For tickets to this match, visit https://www.uslspokane.com/velocity-fc-tickets/.Looking for a deal on Velocity FC tickets for your whole crew? For a limited time only, buy 4 tickets for the price of 3! This promotion is valid on ANY seats in the stadium for any of the remaining summer matches through August 2025. Plus, all bundle purchasers get automatically entered into a giveaway to win one of three 2024 Velocity player worn finals jerseys. Buy your bundle here.