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Thursday, July 23, 2009  The Rio Grande Valley Bravos FC may have finished out of the PDL playoffs in their inaugural season, but the front office wants coach Ismael Braga back for 2010.

Thursday, June 11, 2009  Bravos Coach "Moreira" will not be on the bench against West Texas United Thursday night due to a one-game suspension he will serve for his ejection last Saturday against El Paso.

Thursday, June 11, 2009  Rio Grande Valley Bravos FC succumbed 3-2 at home Saturday night on a penalty kick by El Paso's Enrique Cervantes that put an end to the Blue-and-Gold’s four-game unbeaten streak.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009  The Rio Grande Valley Bravos soccer team came out of their 2-game weekend Texas road trip with a draw and a win after beating the Leones of Houston 1-0 Sunday. The Bravos unbeaten streak is extended to four games.

Sunday, May 31, 2009  In a game marred by questionable officiating, the Bravos two 1-goal leads were erased, and RGV is tied by the Austin Aztex, 2-2.

Saturday, May 30, 2009  The Rio Grande Valley Bravos soccer club heads to Austin and Houston for a 2-game 2-day Texas road trip this weekend. The expansion franchise is a little more prepared for what's to come this go-round.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Salvador Luna, who scored the first goal in Bravos FC history at home in the opener on Saturday against the Houston Leones, came through for the Navy Blue-and-Gold once again when he scored the equalizer in the 71st minute.

Monday, May 25, 2009  Strikers Salvador Luna and Alex Ríos made history Saturday night as RGV Bravos FC defeated the Houston Leones in a historic 2-1 victory at Valley View High School Stadium.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009  The Bravos FC inaugural home match against Laredo was originally scheduled for May 2, however due to health concerns regarding the outbreak of Swine Flu, the USL postponed the game, rescheduling to May 25 at Valley View Stadium, at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 30, 2009  3 members of the 2006 Porter state title soccer team join the Bravos, bringing the total number of Cowboy champions to 5 before the 1st game in franchise history on Saturday.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009  The expansion RGV Bravos of the Premier Developmental Soccer League began the 1st day of training camp on Tuesday, and this is certainly no Camp Cupcake.