Published on May 13, 2026 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Las Vegas Lights FC News Release
The Lights head to Spokane, Washington for a do-or-die Prinx Tires USL Cup matchup against Spokane Velocity FC
Match: Las Vegas Lights FC (0-0-1, 4th in Group 1) at Spokane Velocity FC (0-1-0,6th in Group 1)
When: Sunday, May 17
Where: One Spokane Stadium, Spokane, Washington
Kickoff: 4:00 p.m. PT
How to Watch: SSSEN, ESPN+
The Lights hit the road once more, traveling to Spokane, Washington to face Spokane Velocity FC for matchday two of the Prinx Tires USL Cup this Sunday.
Both sides have had a rough start to their USL Cup season. The Lights drew 1-1 at home against debutant club AC Boise, losing the opportunity to earn an extra point in the post-match penalty shootout. Meanwhile, Spokane was bulldozed 4-0 by Sacramento Republic FC at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, California.
For both clubs, a win is essential if they want to keep their knockout round qualification aspirations alive and well. A defeat would mean saying goodbye to the USL’s premier cup competition.
The stakes are high.
In Case You Forgot…
Las Vegas and Spokane are set to face for the third time in the past three seasons.
The first match took place on April 14, 2024 at Cashman Field. The Lights defeated the Washington-based team 2-1 for the third round of the U.S. Open Cup, courtesy of goals from Valentin Noël and Riki Alba.
The second showdown took place on June 28, 2025. The Lights were once again victorious at Cashman, besting Spokane 2-0 thanks to a Stefan Stojanovic penalty and a precise mid-range shot from Nighte Pickering to earn three valuable USL Cup points.
This upcoming match will be different, though, as both sides will meet at One Spokane Stadium for the very first time.
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Oalex Anderson, do your thing
Despite the team’s underwhelming performance at New Mexico United, Oalex Anderson still managed to shine through the darkness with a top-tier individual performance.
The Vincentian winger held an interesting duel with full back Jake LaCava on the left wing, often winning his one-on-ones and leaving his accompanying forwards in advantageous positions.
Beyond that, he scored the team’s only goal of the evening after drifting into the box and defeating goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena with a precise shot into his left post.
Oalex has hit the…