88R6022 JRI-D
By: Bernal H.R. No. 101
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The San Antonio Fútbol Club brought its 2022 season
to a triumphant close by winning the United Soccer League
Championship title; and
WHEREAS, San Antonio FC began its march to the league cup with
a historic regular season in which the team tied the league record
for wins, finished second all-time in points with 77, and defeated
Major League Soccer club Austin FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup;
following an opening round bye, the squad began its postseason run
with a decisive 3-0 victory over the Oakland Roots Soccer Club; in
the Western Conference Final, San Antonio defeated Colorado Springs
Switchbacks FC 2-0 to earn its inaugural trip to the USL
Championship Final; and
WHEREAS, Competing in front of a sold-out crowd on
November 13 at Toyota Field in the Alamo City, San Antonio took the
pitch against Louisville City FC; SAFC snapped a scoreless deadlock
with a goal in stoppage time of the first half, converting a penalty
shot to take a 1-0 lead; after intermission, San Antonio scored in
both the 64th and 70th minutes; Louisville responded with a goal,
but San Antonio's stifling defense held the opposing team at bay to
seal a 3-1 victory; with the triumph, SAFC hoisted the championship
trophy for the first time in franchise history and closed with a
stellar record of 24 wins, 5 losses, and 5 ties; and
WHEREAS, Most Valuable Player Santiago Patiño led San Antonio
FC with two goals, and USL Championship Goalkeeper of the Year
Jordan Farr tallied four saves; over the course of its
unforgettable season, the team also received valuable
contributions from the other members of the roster: Grant Makela,
Carter Manley, Mitchell Taintor, Fabien Garcia, Jordy Delem, Victor
"PC" Giro, Saad Abdul-Salaam, Deshane Beckford, David Loera, Justin
Dhillon, Samuel Adeniran, Jordan Ayimbila, Elliot Collier,
Cristian Parano, Ignacio Bailone, Shannon Gomez, Mohammed Abu, Jack
Lynn, Connor Maloney, Ates Diouf, Jasser Khmiri, Henrik Sakshaug,
Roman Holt, Kai Louviere, Kibukila Mbula, and Jude Bosshardt; the
players were ably guided by head coach Alen Marcina and assistant
coaches Dario Pot, Tim Chestney, Juan Lamadrid, and Oscar Munoz,
and they further benefited from the support of athletic trainer
Jesse Lowrance, high performance coordinator Sean Arters, and
equipment manager Rashad Moore; and
WHEREAS, San Antonio FC's title represents the culmination of
countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to
excellence, and the team is a source of great pride to the local
community and to the entire Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the San Antonio Fútbol Club on
winning the 2022 USL Championship title and extend to the team's
players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.