The Swope Park Rangers fell to a 4-1 defeat against Rio Grande Valley FC on Saturday night at the UTRGV Soccer and Track Complex in Edinburg, Texas. Two goals from Memo Rodriguez put the home side 2-0 up before Daniel Salloi netted his third goal of the season for SPR. After pushing hard for an equalizer in the second half, RGV struck twice late on through Rob Lovejoy and Emilio Garcia to make the final score 4-1.
The Rangers (3-4-1, 10 pts.) began the game well and created the first opening in the ninth minute. After patient build-up through the midfield, the ball was played through to Salloi whose shot was held by Calle Brown in the RGV goal.