Reno 1868 FC’s historic 2020 season came to a close in the Western Conference Semifinals Saturday, Oct. 17 in a 5-4 loss to Phoenix Rising FC at Greater Nevada Field.
Reno fell 5-4 in penalty kicks after the contest was tied 2-2 through 120 minutes of play. Reno won its first playoff game in franchise history, beating the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1 before falling to Phoenix in the semifinals.
Following a four-month suspension to the season, Reno ended the year leading the league in point total on its way to its first-ever semifinals playoff appearance in franchise history.