Storms cut Sporting Jax-Brooklyn FC match short at 2-2 draw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Sporting Jax's USL Championship match against Brooklyn FC on May 31 was interrupted by storms, leading to an early conclusion in the 74th minute. The teams were tied 2-2 when the referee halted play due to lightning and severe weather. Brooklyn started strong, with two early goals from Peter Mangione and Stefan Stojanovic. Sporting Jax rallied with goals from Tyshawn Rose and Rafferty Pedder. The match will not be resumed, and both teams recorded a draw. Sporting Jax remains winless at 0-8-3, while Brooklyn stands at 2-7-2 in the Eastern Conference. Next, Sporting Jax will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 6.
- •Match declared official in the 74th minute due to weather.
- •Score tied at 2-2 with no resumption planned.
- •Sporting Jax has yet to secure a victory this season.
- •Brooklyn FC ranks next-to-last in the Eastern Conference.
- •Next match for Sporting Jax is June 6 against Tampa Bay Rowdies.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — A 74-minute game? Unusual finish for Sporting Jax men's soccer
"Stormy weather drenched Sporting Jax's USL Championship men's soccer game against Brooklyn on May 31, leading to a rare league ruling.
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