RENO, Nev. – Playoff-bound Reno 1868 FC aims to stay hot as the club takes on Portland Timbers 2 on Saturday.
Reno 1868 FC is coming off a 3-0 win over OKC Energy FC on Wednesday. The club clinched a playoff spot in its inaugural season following the win.
Reno also set a new USL record for most goals in a single season Wednesday after Lindo Mfeka’s hat trick made it 63 goals this year.
New York Red Bulls II owned the previous record with 61 goals. Forward Dane Kelly is available Saturday after serving a one-match suspension.
Kelly leads the team and USL with 16 goals this season as Reno’s potent attack has yet to cool down.
The last time these clubs met, the match ended in a 1-1 stalemate in Reno.
Now, Reno will aim to get within striking distance of Western Conference leaders Real Monarchs SLC.
Reno is just four points behind Real Monarchs SLC after regaining possession of second place on Wednesday. A Top 4 spot in the West would guarantee a home playoff series.
Saturday is also Hispanic Heritage Night sponsored by KTVN has a scheduled kickoff at 6:45 p.m. The first 1,868 fans through the rotunda entrance will receive a free jersey tee that night.