San Antonio FC Defeats Monterey Bay F.C. 2-1

March 31, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
San Antonio FC News Release

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio FC capped off an undefeated month with its second consecutive win Saturday, defeating Monterey Bay F.C. 2-1 at Toyota Field.

After scoring two goals in the final 15 minutes of play last match, San Antonio wasted no time finding the scoresheet. Following an initial service from Jorge Hernandez, several heads got a touch on the ball before Carter Manley finished the chance with a nifty bicycle kick for the opening goal in the 7th minute. Monterey Bay was able to equalize just before the half thanks to a set piece opportunity in stoppage time.

San Antonio grabbed the lead back in 86th minute when Kevon Lambert was able to tap in a redirected header from Mitchell Taintor to put SAFC up 2-1 for the win.

Next Up

San Antonio FC takes the road again to face Las Vegas Lights FC Saturday, April 6. Kickoff from Cashman Field is set for 8:30 p.m. CT, and the match will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Scoring Summary:

SAFC: Carter Manley 7′

MB: Mobi Fehr (Assisted by Walmer Martínez) 45+3′

SAFC: Kevon Lambert (Assisted by Mitchell Taintor) 86′

Postgame Notes:

SAFC moves to 2-0-2 on the season with 8 points, tied on points atop the Western Conference standings.

San Antonio remains undefeated against Monterey Bay, now leading the all-time series 4-0-1. In five meetings, SAFC has outscored the Union 13-4.

SAFC has scored two goals in each of its four games this season. The club’s eight goals are second most in USL Championship.

SAFC continues its dominance at Toyota Field, moving to 24-2-15 at home since the start of the 2022 season.

San Antonio is one of seven USL Championship teams to go undefeated in the month of March.

Defender Carter Manley scores two goals in a single season for the first time in his SAFC career. The goal was also Manley’s first league goal scored at Toyota Field.

Kevon Lambert’s goal marks his first for the club.

Shannon Gomez makes his first start for the squad since returning from international duty with the Trinidad & Tobago National Team.

SAFC has led in possession in each of its four matches this season, holding 52% against Monterey Bay.

Attendance: 7,546

SAFC Starting XI: Pablo Sisniega, Carter Manley, Kendall Burks, Mitchell Taintor (captain), Shannon Gomez, Luke Haakenson (Trova Boni 90+5′), Kevon Lambert, Lucas Silva (Mohamed Omar 40′), Jorge Hernandez, Hugo Mbongue (Kameron Lacey 69′), Juan Agudelo

Substitutions Not Used: Kendall McIntosh, Bura, Jose…