On Saturday afternoon, the Indomitable Club will welcome Real Monarchs to town for an exhibition match. And for the first time in over a year, supporters will and cheer for the boys in Old Glory Red. The friendly fixture is Sacramento’s last scrimmage before the regular season kicks off on April 30 against LA Galaxy II in southern California.
But before the 2021 USL Championship campaign begins, it’s time to have a look at SRFC heading into the new season and the opponent they’ll be up against this weekend.
For all the fans who snagged tickers to the first match with fans in over a year, check out the matchday guide with all the things you need to know before you go.
On Saturday afternoon, the Indomitable Club will welcome Real Monarchs to town for an exhibition match. And for the first time in over a year, supporters will and cheer for the boys in Old Glory Red. The friendly fixture is Sacramento’s last scrimmage before the regular season kicks off on April 30 against LA Galaxy II in southern California.
But before the 2021 USL Championship campaign begins, it’s time to have a look at SRFC heading into the new season and the opponent they’ll be up against this weekend.
For all the fans who snagged tickers to the first match with fans in over a year, check out the matchday guide with all the things you need to know before you go.
What’s the latest on the team?
What’s the latest on the team?
Republic FC is fresh off a 5-1 exhibition win over Oakland Roots SC last Saturday in Sacramento.
The friendly was the squad’s fourth preseason test of five before the start of the 2021 season – as previous scrimmages were played against strong MLS-sides San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake as well as the Quakes’ U23 team.
Republic FC is fresh off a 5-1 exhibition win over Oakland Roots SC last Saturday in Sacramento.
The friendly was the squad’s fourth preseason test of five before the start of the 2021 season – as previous scrimmages were played against strong MLS-sides San Jose Earthquakes and Real Salt Lake as well as the Quakes’ U23 team.
Over the course of the offseason, the Indomitable Club made a number of key moves to build an extremely competitive team in 2021. Most recently, Sacramento signed 2020 MLS Cup winner Fatai Alashe who joins a midfield unit that was also joined this offseason by former San Jose midfielder Felipe Luis, Jamaican winger Maalique Foster, former MLS SuperDraft selection Tucker Bone and proven Finnish playmaker Pete Pennanen.
Over the course of the offseason, the Indomitable Club made a number of key moves to build an extremely competitive team in 2021. Most recently, Sacramento signed 2020 MLS Cup winner Fatai Alashe who joins a midfield unit that was also joined this offseason by former San Jose midfielder Felipe Luis, Jamaican winger Maalique Foster, former MLS SuperDraft selection Tucker Bone and proven Finnish playmaker Pete Pennanen.
The boys in Old Glory Red made a number of moves to add defensive depth as well, re-signing Mitchell Taintor after the centerback spent a season in San Antonio, while luring Dan Casey from across the pond after the commanding defender made his mark in Ireland’s topflight. The squad also signed versatile fullback Duke Lacroix who spent 2020 as a regular in Charlotte Independence’s starting eleven, as well as tow-time Golden Glove goalkeeper Tomas Gomez after he played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC last season.
The boys in Old Glory Red made a number of moves to add defensive depth as well, re-signing Mitchell Taintor after the centerback spent a season in San Antonio, while luring Dan Casey from across the pond after the commanding defender made his mark in Ireland’s topflight. The squad also signed versatile fullback Duke Lacroix who spent 2020 as a regular in Charlotte Independence’s starting eleven, as well as tow-time Golden Glove goalkeeper Tomas Gomez after he played for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC last season.
What about the visitors?
What about the visitors?
2020 wasn’t the year Real Monarchs was hoping for when it came to performances on the pitch after being just one year removed from hoisting the 2019 USL Championship trophy.
2020 wasn’t the year Real Monarchs was hoping for when it came to performances on the pitch after being just one year removed from hoisting the 2019 USL Championship trophy.
But last season’s campaign still had a handful of positives for the team to hang its hat on, most notably allowing the tenth fewest goals in the Western Conference with 25. Even though the side from Utah scored the third-fewest goals in 2020, Monarchs added plenty of firepower for the new season on the horizon.
But last season’s campaign still had a handful of positives for the team to hang its hat on, most notably allowing the tenth fewest goals in the Western Conference with 25. Even though the side from Utah scored the third-fewest goals in 2020, Monarchs added plenty of firepower for the new season on the horizon.
Heading into 2021, the Salt Lake City club made a number of big moves by signing some top prospects who have competed in Colombia’s youth teams including defender Kevin Saucedo, midfielder Brayan Gomez and forward Juan Vidal. Monarchs also signed forward and 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick Aris Briggs, striker Max Mata who recently competed in Switzerland’s second tier, Ecuadorian midfielder and former Chelsea and Barcelona academy product Josimar Quintero, versatile and experienced USL veteran Malik Johnson and defender Kyle Adams who has over 60 Championship matches under his belt.
Heading into 2021, the Salt Lake City club made a number of big moves by signing some top prospects who have competed in Colombia’s youth teams including defender Kevin Saucedo, midfielder Brayan Gomez and forward Juan Vidal. Monarchs also signed forward and 2021 MLS SuperDraft pick Aris Briggs, striker Max Mata who recently competed in Switzerland’s second tier, Ecuadorian midfielder and former Chelsea and Barcelona academy product Josimar Quintero, versatile and experienced USL veteran Malik Johnson and defender Kyle Adams who has over 60 Championship matches under his belt.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-Head
Monarchs met Republic FC in last season’s final tune-up test for both sides, and it was a dramatic one.
Monarchs met Republic FC in last season’s final tune-up test for both sides, and it was a dramatic one.
Republic FC played host and had to line up against a strong Monarchs team that fielded seven players from Real Salt Lake’s Major League Soccer roster. But SRFC was up to the challenge, and despite falling behind 2-0 a resilient Sacramento side stormed back and earned a stunning 3-2 come-from-behind victory to close out the 2020 preseason on February 29.
Republic FC played host and had to line up against a strong Monarchs team that fielded seven players from Real Salt Lake’s Major League Soccer roster. But SRFC was up to the challenge, and despite falling behind 2-0 a resilient Sacramento side stormed back and earned a stunning 3-2 come-from-behind victory to close out the 2020 preseason on February 29.
But when it comes to competitive play, Real Monarchs has the upper hand in the all-time series with six victories from 14 previous clashes.
As for the last time Sacramento beat Monarchs, Republic FC stunned the hosts in Salt Lake City in the opening round of the 2017 playoffs by pulling off a 3-1 win after penalty kicks. The match finished 1-1 at the end of regulation before the boys in Old Glory Red slammed three strikes into the back of the net to seal the upset road victory.
But when it comes to competitive play, Real Monarchs has the upper hand in the all-time series with six victories from 14 previous clashes.
As for the last time Sacramento beat Monarchs, Republic FC stunned the hosts in Salt Lake City in the opening round of the 2017 playoffs by pulling off a 3-1 win after penalty kicks. The match finished 1-1 at the end of regulation before the boys in Old Glory Red slammed three strikes into the back of the net to seal the upset road victory.
Overall (USL regular season and playoffs): 3-6-5
Home: 1-2-4
Away: 2-4-1
Overall (USL regular season and playoffs): 3-6-5
Home: 1-2-4
Away: 2-4-1
