San Antonio FC is the new kid on the block when it comes to the Alamo City's professional sports landscape.

Although it is only in its fourth season, the United Soccer League club has embraced San Antonio's culture from the start, including designing a team shield that pays homage to the city's rich military history.

SAFC is upping the ante.

When the squad plays Tacoma Defiance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Toyota Field, it will do so in honor of one of San Antonio's oldest and most-revered celebrations – Fiesta.

The game is part of "Noche de Celebration" night. It will feature such Fiesta-related culinary items as chicken on a stick, turkey legs and corn in a cup.

SAFC players will wear special "Noche de Celebracion" tops during the pregame that will honor the Spurs' iconic, retro tri-color uniforms.

Replica tops can be purchased at the match, while signed, play-er-worn editions are currently up for auction.

On the field, SAFC (2-4-1) tries to bounce back from a 3-2 loss a week ago vs. Real Monarchs SLC in Sacramento. The team led 2-0 at halftime before conceding three second-half goals, including two off penalty kicks in an eight-minute span.

The setback snapped a two-game winning streak.

SAFC is 4-1-1 vs. Tacoma (formerly Seattle Sounders 2), which enters Friday's contest on a three-game losing skid.

"It will be great to be at home in front of our crowd," SAFC midfielder Billy Forbes said after the Monarchs SLC game. "They will get us going and get our confidence back and hope-fully we will get a win in front of our crowd and get going again."