Stephen Michael
@bystephenm
Spurs reporter for @sbnation.bsky.social and Sports Illustrated • Also covering Longhorns, SAFC, and other sports stories in Central Texas for @lonestarsj.com
NEWS: San Antonio FC announced they have signed midfielder Dmitrii Erofeev to a multi-year contract extension. #Defend210
Carlos Llamosa on the loss to Las Vegas: “We played a terrible game, both offensively and defensively.”
FT: SAFC 1-2 LV A poor second half by San Antonio does them in as Vegas snaps SAFC’s home win streak by scoring two goals in the 2nd 45 minutes. #SAvLV
HT: SAFC 1-0 LV Several chances created both ways but Cuello’s goal six minutes in is the difference as the team’s head to the locker room at the break. #SAvLV
📍Toyota Field San Antonio FC faces Las Vegas as they return to league play on a steamy night inside the friendly confines. I’ll have coverage for @lonestarsj.com
Tiago Suarez and Cristian Paraño back in the fold for San Antonio FC tonight but their star defender Mitch Tiantor is suspended. SAFC hosts Las Vegas at 8pm. #SAvLV
FT: SAFC 2-0 CHT A slow paced second half after that wild first half finish is all San Antonio needed to defeat Chattanooga and win their group to advance in the USL Cup.
HT: SAFC 2-0 CHT Two goals in one minute have San Antonio up at the break. It was a pretty overwhelming effort by SAFC offensively in those opening 45 minutes.
Cristian Parano is on the injury list again for SAFC, along with Dmitrii Erofeev.
📍Toyota Field San Antonio FC faces Chattanooga Red Wolves in the #USLCup group play match. They can clinch the top spot in the group with a draw.
FT: SAFC 0-0 MB Despite a better second half, both teams end this #America250 match with a point. Time for fireworks and postgame interviews.
HT: SAFC 0-0 MB A bit of a snoozer first half with minimal chances both ways. Let’s see if it picks up after the break. Time to enjoy some hot dogs on this Fourth of July.
📍Toyota Field San Antonio FC is back home tonight to take on Monterey Bay FC on this #America250 celebration. I’ll have coverage for LoneStar Sports Journal.
No changes to the SAFC injury report on this Fourth of July match day. Both Greive and Suarez remain OUT.
Goodnight Frost Bank Center! See you in October (and next month for a concert 😉)
Couldn't be more thankful to have covered this Spurs team this season, a truly magical and unexpected season. Thankful to everyone at @sbnation.bsky.social for being amazing colleagues.
De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle were a combined 2-15 from the floor in the first half. In that 2Q, San Antonio missed 9 of their 12 shots in the paint.
Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs averaged 16.93M on ABC, making it the most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018. This series going the distance would be golden for the NBA.
Throwback to 2014, the last time the Spurs were in the NBA Finals. I didn’t know it then, but I would witness my hometown team go on to win its fifth NBA title, dethroning the back to back champs. Now, 12 years later, I will see the Spurs take the floor to begin the quest for a sixth championship.
The NBA has released a preview of the new look NBA Finals court for the Spurs.
The Spurs announce that NBA Finals tickets are now on sale. Game 1 will feature a t shirt on every in the "design being “Finals” in varying Fiesta colors"
Per @shamsbot.bsky.social, the Orlando Magic have hired San Antonio Spurs Associate Head Coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach.
FT: SAFC 2-1 SAC San Antonio survives a late push by the visitors and secures all three points in this critical Western Conference match. Two first half goals were the difference tonight. Now the club hits the road for a month. #SAvSAC
The crowd furious after Jorge Hernandez gets stomped on but officials don’t give a red card. By looking at the replay, it very easily could have been.
HT: SAFC 2-0 SAC San Antonio takes a two-goal lead into the locker room thanks to two goals just six minutes apart and some nice saves from Batroni. Overall, a nice 45+ half from the home side. #SAvSAC
San Antonio FC supporters groups with fiesta colored smoke to show support for the Spurs ahead of Game 4 tomorrow. 🩵🩷🧡
It’s a perfect night for soccer in San Antonio as SAFC faces Sacramento Republic. I’ll have updates.