After finishing just a single point behind first place Swope Park Rangers in both sides inaugural season in 2016, Rio Grande Valley FC has struggled in 2017. Currently tied for 11th place, but only three points behind the final playoff spot, the Toros have a -8 goal differential and struggle offensively on the road where the differential increases to -13.
Rio Grande Valley FC have allowed 37 goals so far this season which is 5th highest in the Western Conference. Coupled with the 29 Yellow Cards, lowest in the Western Conference, they have received so far this season you see a defense that depends greatly upon offensive possession and plays in a relatively slow and deliberate method while in possession.