Texas Border Business
Edinburg, Texas, April 19, 2016 – The Rio Grande Valley FC Toros have announced that the team will play at least their first five games of their inaugural season at the UTRGV Soccer and Track Complex located at the 406 N Jackson Rd in Edinburg. The Toros are scheduled to host their home opener on April 30 against LA Galaxy II.
Inclement weather has caused construction delays at the RGVFC Stadium, a 10,000-seat soccer specific stadium. Construction for the stadium being built at 1616 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, Texas 78542 started late last fall and is designed to provide an outstanding soccer environment for the team and its fans.
“While we are disappointed not to be able to open the season at our new stadium, we are very pleased to have come to a solution that will provide a first-rate environment for our fans with UTRGV,” said Toros President Bert Garcia. “Along with everyone else at the club, I remain very excited for the opening of RGVFC Toros Stadium in two months.”
The Soccer and Track & Field Complex at UTRGV saw its first action this past fall, and is home to a pristine natural surface that will allow for a high level of play on the field.
“We are fully supportive of the Toros and their decision,” said USL President Jake Edwards. “We believe upon its completion RGVFC Toros Stadium will quickly be considered one of the finest in the USL, and provide a tremendous environment for the club’s fans and its players.”
Single game tickets for the season home opener against LA Galaxy II are now on sale. Season tickets for RGV FC Toros’ inaugural season are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased by calling the team at 956-972-1144. For more information about RGV FC Toros, visit www.rgvfc.com.
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