USL Academy: HTX Battles Back at Home to Earn 1-1 Draw Against San Antonio FC
HTX and San Antonio FC ended the night even after a competitive USL Academy matchup on May 30, with both sides finding the back of the net in a 1-1 draw.
Playing at home, HTX faced early pressure after San Antonio FC struck first in the opening half. The first-half goal gave SAFC the advantage, but HTX stayed composed and continued working their way back into the match.
In the second half, HTX found the equalizer, bringing the game level and shifting momentum back in front of the home crowd. The response gave HTX new energy as they pushed to complete the comeback, while San Antonio FC worked to hold off the pressure.
HTX was led by Head Coach Radojica Ristic, with assistant coaches Stuart Fitzsimons and Hector Galan, along with goalkeeper coach Mauricio Leon. HTX’s starting group featured Miguel Becerra in goal, with Nick Schallwearing the captain’s armband.
HTX Starting XI:
25. Miguel Becerra — GK
4. Kainoa Carlsward
21. Nick Schall — Captain
48. Isaac Guillory
42. Landon Guenther
5. Nicolas Suarez
50. Cezar Onut
22. Nolan Eisler
9. Ty Fernandez
46. Alexis Cruz
40. Cameron Phillips
HTX Substitutes:
Alldredge, Coombs, Escobedo, Ghanavati, Joy, Martinez, Rogers
The match finished 1-1, with both teams showing strong moments on both sides of the ball. For HTX, the second-half response at home highlighted their resilience and ability to stay locked in after falling behind early.
H-Town Pulse covered the match, with photos captured by Cambree Catalano, founder of H-Town Pulse Media and a former HTX Girls player.
