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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

San Antonio FC hosted an international friendly against German club SV Darmstadt 98 on Tuesday night, the first meeting since the sides from sister cities entered into a partnership in 2024, with the visitors getting a needed confidence boost. #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/s...

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Darmstadt dominant against San Antonio FC in sister cities’ friendly

Image: Rance Ristau, San Antonio FC In the first-ever friendly match between the two most prominent clubs from sister cities, San Antonio FC lost 7-0 at home to German club SV Darmstadt 98 on Tuesd…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-7 SVD (FT) There's...not much you can say about this, it was a patchwork lineup for SAFC especially toward the end, Darmstadt needed a pick-me-up even in a friendly and certainly capitalized...moving on, I guess 🤷‍♂️

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-7 SVD (90'+) Ball comes to Herbst at the top of the SAFC box and he lines up a shot which beats SAFC's academy goalkeeper to add one more goal at the end.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-6 SVD (69') Ball swung in from the right again and El Kadiri controls it from a few yards out before calmly slotting it in, given waaay too much time and just enough space, not sure anybody closed him down 😌

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nearly a sixth goal for Darmstadt there from the penalty spot but it hits the crossbar and bounces back...fortunate for SAFC there, lessens the damage ever so slightly 🤷‍♂️

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-5 SVD (54') Darmstadt plays it through on the right side and it's squared to Kehl in the box, where his first attempt is parried but comes right back to him for a calm finish on the second attempt.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-4 SVD (HT) Most of the goals came within just over 10 minutes, but Darmstadt has been in control for almost the entire first half, SAFC had a couple fruitless forays forward.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-4 SVD (45'+) Free kick late in the first half for Darmstadt and Namani gets behind it but can't hold on, leaving it for a DRmstadt player to clean up, albeit with some further resistance from Namani as he tries to get back up.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-3 SVD (23') A bit too easy there as Darmstadt just pings it around in SAFC's box at the end, tap-in from a yard or two out...fair though, DArmstadt has been the more penetrating team so far.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-2 SVD (14') Ball played up the left and it's squared into the box where Darmstadt pokes it past Namani at the near post.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SAFC 0-1 SVD (12') A few neat passes around the box for Darmstadt and it's tapped in on the rebound after the initial shot bounces back off the left post.

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For those who aren't at Toyota Field tonight for the friendly between San Antonio FC and SV Darmstadt 98, it's thankfully being streamed on YouTube 🙂 #Defend210 www.youtube.com/live/0anVkrs...

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San Antonio FC vs SV Darmstadt 98

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Very mixed starting lineup for San Antonio FC tonight with some first-team players more on the fringe, trialists and...PC?!? He last played professionally in 2024 with Union Omaha before joining SAFC as an assistant coach in August of that year. #Defend210

San Antonio FC's lineup for its international friendly match against SV Darmstadt on Sept. 29, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

San Antonio FC once again failed to score at home Saturday night, though once again it wasn't for a lack of trying as it threw a lot at a Tampa Bay Rowdies team that made several big defensive plays to preserve a draw. #SAvTBR #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/s...

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San Antonio FC still not scoring at home despite aggressive attacking display against Rowdies

Image: Rance Ristau, San Antonio FC San Antonio FC once against controlled a match at home and had the better share of chances but couldn’t break through as it played to a scoreless draw agai…

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San Antonio FC still not scoring at home despite aggressive attacking display against Rowdies

Image: Rance Ristau, San Antonio FC San Antonio FC once against controlled a match at home and had the better share of chances but couldn’t break through as it played to a scoreless draw agai…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

SAFC 0-0 Rowdies (FT) Pro: You got a draw against the best team in the league. Con: You're still not scoring - and therefore winning - at home 🙃 The Rowdies were very good defensively tonight, SAFC probably could have scored a few, but alas... 🤷‍♂️ #SAvTBR

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

SAFC finds the roof of the net just a couple minutes into the second half, about the same spot that the Rowdies found on the same net in the first half, on the right...just a fun coincidence 🤷‍♂️ #SAvTBR

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Two changes for San Antonio FC as Lucio Berron and Christian Sorto replace Jorge Hernandez and Lilian Ricol, respectively, for tonight's tough contest against the Rowdies. #SAvTBR #Defend210

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Two changes for San Antonio FC as Lucio Berron and Christian Sorto replace Jorge Hernandez and Lilian Ricol, respectively, for tonight's tough contest against the Rowdies. #SAvTBR #Defend210

San Antonio FC's lineup for its match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies on Sept. 26, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After coming off early in the second half last week, Jorge Hernandez is added to San Antonio FC's injury report for #SAvTBR, huge loss against the league's most consistent team. #Defend210

San Antonio FC's injury report as of Sept. 26, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

With five matches left, San Antonio FC remains mired in a midtable melee in the USL Championship's Western Conference, and it won't be easy getting points to stay ahead tonight as the league-leading Tampa Bay Rowdies come to town. #SAvTBR #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/s...

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Preview: San Antonio FC v. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Image: FC Tulsa San Antonio FC will begin its last handful of regular season matches Saturday night as it hosts the league-leading Tampa Bay Rowdies. Although the Rowdies have had some stumbles rec…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

San Antonio FC begins the last five matches of the regular season with a visit from the Tampa Bay Rowdies side that has been the most consistent in the league this year despite recent stumbles - so SAFC seeks a confidence-boosting win. #SAvTBR #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/s...

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Preview: San Antonio FC v. Tampa Bay Rowdies

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

San Antonio FC was outshot more than 3-to-1 and saw a few shots bounce off the frame of its goal, but nevertheless it escaped from Sacramento with a scoreless draw Sunday night. #SACvSA #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/20/s...

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San Antonio FC survives to earn scoreless draw in Sacramento

Image: Sacramento Republic FC Despite being on the back foot for most of the match and seeing a few shots come off the frame of its goal, San Antonio FC earned a scoreless draw away to Sacramento R…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Republic 0-0 SAFC (FT) Sacramento kept pushing but couldn't break through, SAFC got the job done defensively even if it wasn't pretty at times but didn't have much going forward itself, the point it earned was the maximum it deserved. #SACvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A couple crucial saves for Batrouni there, keeping this match level as Sacramento is now putting more on target. #SACvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sacramento hits the post yet again, it keeps knocking...sharper teams would punish SAFC and have the win locked up by now - oh look, the Players Shield favorite Tampa Bay Rowdies come to town next week! 🙃 #SACvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Republic 0-0 SAFC (HT) No goals so far, but especially toward the end of the half Sacramento piled on the pressure, SAFC needs to relieve that or else this barrage will eventually create a breakthrough. #SACvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A little over half an hour in, Sacramento getting forward and creating chances in and around the box much more but not quite able to find the lethal move yet...couple shots just wide left though, close 😌 #SACvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In a rare Sunday match, San Antonio FC visits Sacramento Republic FC as both sides look to stay above the scrum in the middle of the USLC Western Conference standings, with a win rocketing either side up to third place. #SACvSA #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/18/s...

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Preview: Sacramento Republic FC v. San Antonio FC

Image: Emily Henderson, San Antonio FC Still looking for the start of a late-season surge, San Antonio FC travels to take on Sacramento Republic FC on Sunday afternoon in front of a national TV aud…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Mitchell Taintor, Emil Cuello, Nicky Hernandez and Cristian Parano return to the starting lineup for San Antonio FC...Lilian Ricol with his second start in a row for SAFC after getting his first nine days ago. #SACvSA #Defend210

San Antonio FC's lineup for its match against Sacramento Republic FC on Sept. 20, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

No changes to San Antonio FC's injury report for #SACvSA. #Defend210

San Antonio FC's injury report as of Sept. 20, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Preview: Sacramento Republic FC v. San Antonio FC

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Hey, #MCFC, uhhhhh...you wanna hold a lead?!? 🙃 #MCISUN

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

San Antonio FC and Sacramento Republic FC are two of four teams currently tied on 36 points in the USL Championship Western Conference standings — they'll both be trying to rise above that scrum when they meet on national TV on Sunday. #SACvSA #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/18/s...

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Preview: Sacramento Republic FC v. San Antonio FC

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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Preview: Sacramento Republic FC v. San Antonio FC

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is such a weirdly refereed game... 🤨 #MCFC #ManchesterDerby #MUNMCI

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Still not sure how that goal stood...but after the harshness of Foden's red card, feels justified 😌 #MCFC #ManchesterDerby

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's always the one that retaliates... 🙃 #MCFC #ManchesterDerby

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

In its third match in seven days, San Antonio FC's defense was breached twice in just over three minutes in Colorado Springs, paving the way to a disappointing end to a busy and consequential week. #COSvSA #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/11/c...

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San Antonio FC can’t rescue busy week, losing away to Switchbacks

Image: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC A busy and disappointing week continued for San Antonio FC as it lost 2-1 away to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday night, conceding two goals in just…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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San Antonio FC can’t rescue busy week, losing away to Switchbacks

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Switchbacks 2-1 SAFC (FT) Go figure, one of the league's best offenses was able to get the better of a weary SAFC defense tonight, adding to a disappointing week for SAFC...now nine days off to recover and refocus. #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Switchbacks 2-1 SAFC (83') Cuello fires in a shot which finds the bottom right corner, bringing SAFC back into this with about 10 minutes to go... #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Switchbacks 2-0 SAFC (70') Well-executed counter as the Switchbacks play a ball through to Daroma on the left and he plays it into the box where Bennett slots it in first-time past Batrouni. #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Switchbacks 1-0 SAFC (67') Fice minutes after being subbed on, Fjeldberg teases Barbir then cuts in and curls the ball from the right side of the box to open the scoring. #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Five minutes into the second half and each team has already created a chance probably better than any in the first, that's more promising 😌👍 #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Switchbacks 0-0 SAFC (HT) Not entirely unexciting but not much going on in either attacking third, SAFC not getting much going forward but keeping things locked down at the back...all to play for 🤷‍♂️ #COSvSA

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Busy week but no excuses - San Antonio FC traveled to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC tonight after both teams fell in the USL Cup semifinals on Tuesday, now just jockeying in the final stretch of the USL Championship season. #COSvSA #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/09/10/c...

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Preview: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC v. San Antonio FC

Image: San Antonio FC San Antonio FC travels to take on Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday night as both teams return to USL Championship play while licking their wounds after a long week. B…

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Plenty of changes for San Antonio FC's third match in seven days as Tiago Suarez, Nelson Flores Blanco, Lucio Berron, Luke Haakenson and Lilian Ricol come into the starting lineup, with Ricol getting his first start for SAFC. #COSvSA #Defend210

San Antonio FC's lineup for its USL Championship match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Sept. 11, 2026

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Jonathan Check @checkj.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

No changes to San Antonio FC's injury report for #COSvSA tonight...only change from Tuesday is Tiago Suarez isn't suspended. #Defend210

San Antonio FC's injury report as of Sept. 11, 2026

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