SAN JOSE, Calif. – One week after making his professional debut in the U.S. Open Cup, rookie defender Nico Samayoa is likely on his way to more significant first-team minutes as the fourth-round SuperDraft pick has joined USL side Las Vegas Lights FC on loan from the New England Revolution.
Samayoa, who earned a spot on the Revolution roster with an impressive preseason, played 36 minutes in last Tuesday night’s Open Cup loss to Louisville City FC. Now he’ll be seeing more USL competition as Lights FC will play nine games in a busy stretch between June 13 and July 26.