Goalkeeper: Reno currently has only one goalkeeper officially on its roster, with former PDL standout Russ Klabough joining the side for his rookie season after previously helping Midland/Odessa Sockers FC claim the PDL’s Southern Conference a season ago. Another option for the side could be Matt Bersano, who signed with the Quakes on Monday having started in 1868 FC’s preseason contest with Sacramento Republic FC this past weekend, making the 24-year-old former Seattle Sounders FC 2 goalkeeper a potential loan option for the club.

Defense: The signings of Brenton Griffiths, a 2015 USL All-League Second Team selection, alongside Jimmy Ockford (Seattle Sounders FC) and Jordan Murrell (Real Monarchs SLC) gives Reno a good start at building its back line, with all three having performed well so far in their professional careers. The club’s partnership with the Quakes could be a boost here, too, with Kip Colvey and Matheus Silva both spending time this past weekend in Reno, while 27-year-old Swiss defender Nick von Niederhäusern brings experience and versatility that will allow him to also potentially slot into the 1868 FC midfield.

Midfield: Salvadoran midfielder Junior Burgos was a nice addition to the 1868 FC squad, and the 27-year-old has plenty of USL experience around him as he looks to provide the creative spark for the side. Experienced midfielders Antoine Hoppenot (FC Cincinnati), Matt LaGrassa (Sacramento Republic FC), Jordan Roberts (Saint Louis FC) and Seth Casiple (Portland Timbers 2) are also solid additions, while MLS SuperDraft First Round selection Jackson Yuiell could also see time with the side on loan from San Jose.

Forward: Reno’s first signing in club history was a major one, with USL all-time leading scorer Dane Kelly joining after helping the Swope Park Rangers claim the Western Conference Championship a season ago. The Jamaican has 48 regular-season goals in the USL, and had a standout performance in the postseason a year ago when his brace led shorthanded SPR past Orange County in the Western Conference Semifinals. The forward line also boasts former Sacramento forward Mackenzie Pridham, and Kelly’s fellow Jamaican Bryan Brown, who had nine goals and five assists for the Charlotte Independence last season.