Las Vegas Lights FC unveil 2021 season schedule

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Las Vegas Lights FC has unveiled its full schedule for the upcoming 2021 USL Championship season.

The soccer club will open the new season on the road against LA Galaxy II on Wednesday, May 5, the first of four consecutive road games.

The Lights will hold their home opener on Saturday, June 5, against Tacoma Defiance. The 32-game season concludes with a home match against Tampa Bay Rowdies on Saturday, Oct. 30.

In an email to supporters, the team says it will work with local health officials to "maximize" the number of fans allowed to attend games at Cashman Field this year.

Season ticket holders will have priority access before individual ticket buyers.

It will be the first year for new head coach Steve Cherundolo and for the club's affiliation with Los Angeles FC of Major League Soccer.