With the absence of T2 there’s a chance that Las Vegas Lights takes over as the No. 1 rival for Tacoma Defiance. Lights are the second team for LAFC, which of course means Sounders fans will dislike them. Vegas matches, under several coaches, have seen several red cards.
Now under the guidance of Steve Cherundolo, Lights FC are trying a new model, which involves players practicing and training in LA and then traveling to Vegas for games. Tonight’s match is their first game at Cashman Field this year, which means a llama (rest in peace Dottie), pitchside swimming pools, Toyotas-as-seats on the other side of the pitch, and all the rest of the bizarre experience that is Lights FC.