San Antonio FC Held to Scoreless Draw
San Antonio FC played the Tampa Bay Rowdies to a 0-0 stalemate at Toyota Field on Thursday night.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Soccer
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San Antonio FC finished in a 0-0 draw against the Tampa Bay Rowdies despite recording 21 shots during the match. The result leaves the team in eighth place in the USL Championship Western Conference standings with 38 points.
Why it matters
The stalemate highlights a continuing offensive drought for the home team, which has struggled to find the back of the net since mid-August. Securing points remains critical as the club battles to maintain its standing within the competitive Western Conference field.
San Antonio FC held 58 percent possession and maintained an 85 percent passing accuracy rate for Mitchell Taintor. Goalkeeper Jahmali Waite successfully saved all five shots on target attempted by the home side.
The players
San Antonio FC
This is a professional soccer club that competes in the USL Championship and plays its home games at Toyota Field.
Tampa Bay Rowdies
This is a professional soccer team currently competing in the USL Championship.
Jahmali Waite
He is the goalkeeper who anchored the opposing defense by saving all five shots on target during the match.
Mitchell Taintor
He is a key player for San Antonio FC who recorded a high completion rate with his passing during the match.
Lilian Ricol
He is a player for San Antonio FC who made his fifth appearance of the season after transferring to the club in August 2026.
The details
San Antonio FC pressured the defense throughout the night, committing 16 fouls in an aggressive bid to break the deadlock. The team substituted Lilian Ricol for Christian Sorto in the 60th minute, but the offense failed to overcome the Rowdies' defensive effort.
Timeline
August 12, 2026: The last date SAFC scored a goal at home.
September 26, 2026: San Antonio FC played the Tampa Bay Rowdies to a 0-0 draw.
September 29, 2026: San Antonio FC will play an exhibition match against SV Darmstadt 98.
October 3, 2026: San Antonio FC will play Las Vegas Lights FC.
Season Trajectory
The result anchors the club in eighth place, placing further pressure on the team to secure wins in upcoming matches to avoid falling out of playoff contention. This performance follows a trend of offensive struggles that now define the late-season narrative for the organization.
The team remains in eighth place with 38 points, leaving them nine points away from the top of the conference table. Fantasy managers should note the lack of offensive production despite the high shot volume recorded during the match.
The takeaway
The team must translate its high possession and shot volume into goals to climb back into the upper half of the conference standings. Consistency in the final third remains the primary hurdle for the club as the season approaches its final stretch.
What happens next
San Antonio FC will play an exhibition match against SV Darmstadt 98 on September 29, 2026, followed by a regular match against Las Vegas Lights FC on October 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit Soccer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Paisano.
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