Steel City FC

Toledo hands 10-man Steel City FC its first regular season loss since 2023

by
John Krysinsky
May 29, 2025

Photo courtesy Randy Warner / Steel City FC

USL League Two – Great Forest Division

FINAL: Toledo Villa 2, Steel City FC 1

Down a man most of match, Steel City FC men suffered their first loss in regular season play since 2023, dropping to Toledo Villa, 2-1, at Paul Hotmer Field in Toledo, Ohio on Wednesday night.

Despite trailing 1-0 entering the last ten minutes of the match, Steel City FC kept pushing — and ultimately found the equalizer after second half sub Grant McIntosh (Duquesne) earned and finished on his penalty kick opportunity in the 87th minute.

McIntosh’s dramatic goal was eclipsed in the 90th minute, when Trace Terry hit the game winner on the end of a transition moment for Toledo.

Gijs Velings also scored to give Toledo the lead in the 60th minute.

Steel City were put behind the eight ball early in the match when Nathan Prex was sent off in the 14th minute with a red card for a hard challenge.

With this result, Steel City (7 points) remain in first place in the Great Forest Division standings.

The boys in Blue and Gold will return to action on Thursday, June 5, when they host Cleveland Force at Founders Field (7 p.m. kickoff).

Related Topicsfeatured Steel City Steel City FC Steel City FC men USL League Two

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).