San Antonio FC is back at home against Monterey Bay on July 4, after a long road trip and the USL’s league-wide mental health break. SAFC sits second in the Western Conference standings with a 6-6-2 record.
Recent Performance
The team has shown resilience in recent matches, coming back to win or tie three of their last four matches after conceding the first goal in every one. Their opponent, Monterey Bay, has found a rhythm after a mid-season coaching change, winning or tying five of their last six matches.
Monterey Bay also added two players on MLS loans in the last two months: Goalkeeper Jacob Jackson and Defender Quinton Elliot. However, SAFC Head Coach Carlos Llamosa hasn’t viewed this as a big factor in their preparation, focusing on how his team will defend and behave with the ball.
SAFC has been tested in recent matches, and while some flaws may have been exposed, they’ve gotten to see how their team can come together in adverse game situations. The club’s last match against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks on June 24 saw them fall behind 1-0, but they came back to win 2-1.
With four months of the regular season to go, SAFC knows it’s time to batten down the hatches and even use the South Texas heat to their advantage. The team’s next two matches will be at home at Toyota Field.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
