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Brett Lashbrook, owner of the Las Vegas Lights Football Club, poses at Cashman Field Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017.
Owner guarantees victory in Lights opener, will give free tickets for loss or tie
March 5, 2019
By Ray Brewer
The Lights, in their United Soccer League opener at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Field, will defeat Austin Bold FC. He’s so confident in a positive result that ...
Las Vegas Lights owner Brett Lashbrook, back right with scarf, and coach Eric Wynalda, back left, mingle with attendees at the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce’s Desayuno Con Amigos at Doña Maria Tamales Mexican Restaurant on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
Las Vegas Lights: 'Best deal in town since $4.99 prime rib'
Feb. 4, 2019
By Ray Brewer
Las Vegas Lights coach Eric Wynalda started listing the countries from which his squad has players, raving about their international flair and praising them for coming together to embrace Las Vegas. Wynalda lived here for more than a decade before becoming the ...
In this June 5, 2012, file photo, then-Cal FC head coach Eric Wynalda smiles before a U.S. Open Cup fourth-round soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, in Tukwila, Wash. Wynalda is now coach and technical director of the Las Vegas Lights FC.
Las Vegas Lights FC looking for 'most interesting player in the world'
Dec. 9, 2018
By Jay Cohen, Associated Press
Eric Wynalda and Las Vegas Lights FC are running a job search unlike any other on the Strip at the moment. Not that you would expect anything less from them ...
Eric Wynalda, shown in this file image at the LAFEST LA Film and Entertainment Soccer Tournament in March 2013, is the new Las Vegas Lights coach.
New Lights coach Wynalda: 'The potential here is immense'
Oct. 17, 2018
By Ray Brewer
Wynalda started in three World Cups for the United States and was the U.S. Soccer Federation Player of the Decade for the 1990s. More important ...
Chelis, technical director of the Las Vegas Lights, watches the team take on the Colorado Switchbacks during a game at Cashman Field Saturday, June 2, 2018. The Lights beat the Switchbacks 4-1.
After tumultuous stint, Chelis gone from Las Vegas Lights FC
Sept. 18, 2018
By Jesse Granger
Jose Luis Sanchez Sola, the Las Vegas Lights FC technical director, has left the team, the club announced today. Sola, commonly known as “Chelis,” struggled through the team’s inaugural season, leading ...
The LV Lights FC versus the Phoenix Rising for a USL game at the Cashman Field Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Las Vegas.
Lights fall to Phoenix to break home winning streak
Aug. 18, 2018
By Jesse Granger
With a record of 7-12-5 Las Vegas is eight points out of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with 10 games remaining ...
From left, the Aces’ Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson, the Lights’ Joel Juiqui and Matt Thomas and the 51s’ Gavin Cecchini.
Keep the cheering going by supporting three teams still in action
June 22, 2018
By Ray Brewer
When, how and why to attend Aces, Lights and 51s games.
Las Vegas Lights FC midfielder Carlos Alvarez (7), midfielder Zach Mathers (32) and defender Joel Huiqui (3) celebrate Huiqui's goal against the Seattle Sounders FC 2 during their game Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Cashman Field. The Lights won 4-1.
In first start, Rancho grad Alvarez shines in goal for LV Lights
June 17, 2018
By Ray Brewer
The Rancho High product stopped six of seven shots for the Las Vegas Lights FC in a 4-1 victory against Seattle Sounders 2. A few of the saves came from ...
Fundraiser of the week: Buy soccer tickets, fund college scholarships
Fundraiser of the week: Buy soccer tickets, fund college scholarships
May 31, 2018
By Las Vegas Weekly Staff
Our United Soccer League team, the Las Vegas Lights FC, could use some love.
Las Vegas Lights fans light smoke bombs at the start of their game against San Antonio FC Friday, April 27, 2018, at Cashman Field in Las Vegas.
Lights fall behind early in defeat to first-place Salt Lake
May 20, 2018
By Ray Brewer
The first-place Monarchs prevailed 2-0 thanks to a pair of breakaway goals in the first half to drop the Lights’ record ...
Las Vegas Lights fans light smoke bombs at the start of their game against San Antonio FC Friday, April 27, 2018, at Cashman Field in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Lights, Tulsa play to 1-1 draw
May 6, 2018
By Ray Brewer
The Lights jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in front of its vocal Cinco de Mayo crowd of 7,777 fans on a ...
The Chainsmokers hit XS and Encore Beach Club this weekend.
The Chainsmokers times two, Lights soccer, a yoga fest and more to do this week
April 26, 2018
By Las Vegas Weekly Staff
Also: Pippin at UNLV and Pagliacci at Winchester Cultural Center.
The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe runs the Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace at 1235 Paiute Circle, near Main Street and Washington Avenue.
Players free to smoke weed as dispensary sponsors Las Vegas soccer team
April 13, 2018
By Chris Kudialis
A downtown Las Vegas marijuana dispensary has entered into a six-figure deal to sponsor the Las Vegas Lights, and the fledgling soccer team’s owner says players are free to ...
Enter to win a VIP package to the Las Vegas Lights FC
April 10, 2018
One lucky winner will receive a VIP package package to see the Las Vegas Lights FC at Cashman Field.
Las Vegas Lights fans celebrate a goal during a game against the Swope Park Rangers of Kansas City at Cashman Field Saturday, March 31, 2018. The Lights won the game 2-1.
Las Vegas Lights game one big party for fans
April 1, 2018
By Mike Grimala
Lights While the Golden Knights were busy on Saturday night, clinching a Pacific Division title in their inaugural NHL season, another Las Vegas expansion team was thriving (albeit on a smaller scale) just a few miles away. The city's minor-league soccer team, Las Vegas Lights FC ...