The Scorpions enter the match on Saturday still looking for their first victory of the spring season. They welcome a Strikers squad who are in a similar position to them in the standings. San Antonio will have a chance to jump Fort Lauderdale in the standings if they can muster a win in front of their home crowd at beautiful new Toyota Field.
Scorpions Head Coach Tim Hankinson talks about Saturday’s game against Fort Lauderdale, the US Open Cup and other things regarding the Scorpions squad as they prepare for the Strikers.
The San Antonio Scorpions could potentially host the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Field in the third round of the US Open Cup, if they can defeat FC Tucson on Tuesday May 21st.
The San Antonio Scorpions are preparing for their NASL match against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers this Saturday, but they now have another team to prepare for immediate following Saturday’s match.
It is not very often that a professional athlete will turn down multiple offers to play the sport he has dedicated his life to. But this is exactly what Scorpions’ Assistant Coach Alen Marcina did, because he felt it was time to begin his coaching career.
The Scorpions are still searching for their first win of the season after losing to the Carolina Railhawks 5-2 in a high-scoring affair. The Railhawks put pressure on the Scorpions’ defense all night, creating many opportunities against the Scorpions back line.
Scorpions goalkeeper Craig Hill isn’t any different than any other young man his age in how he spends his Mother’s Day. Just like anyone else would, Hill makes sure that his stepmother Michele knows that she is appreciated for everything she has done for him, ever since he was a 1-year-old.
The San Antonio Scorpions look to gain ground on the leaders of the standings by grabbing three points in Carolina on Saturday. The RailHawks currently sit on eight points this season, which is tied for the highest in the league with Minnesota United FC. With the Spring Season starting to move along, the window is dwindling for the Scorpions to start gaining ground.
