Las Vegas Lights FC's Matt Thomas (21) fights for possession against Portland Timbers 2

Lights FC Closes Mexican Independence Day Dropping Tough 2-1 Decision to Portland Timbers 2

LAS VEGAS - A festive Mexican Independence Day celebration at Cashman Field included everything short of the win to take home at the end of the night. Las Vegas Lights FC held the lead for three quarters of Sunday's match against USL Western Conference rival Portland Timbers 2, but a late charge from the visitors left the hosts with a 2-1 defeat to swallow. Ahead of Mariachi performances at halftime and a post-match fire... Full Story