Match Previews

For just the second time in club history, Republic FC will kick off their season at home in front of their passionate fans.

The boys in Old Glory Red take on Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday, March 9, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park in Cal Expo. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish) and ESPN+ (digital).

How’s the team looking?

SRFC General Manager Todd Dunivant and Head Coach Simon Elliott made several key additions during the offseason to strengthen a team that last year finished with the best defensive record in the West and just a point off first place.

Up top, Sacramento native Cameron Iwasa is returning for his fourth season with the club after breaking the club’s all-time goal scoring record last year. He’ll be joined by forward Stefano Bonomo, a Bay Area native and Cal Berkeley product who won the USL Cup in 2016 with New York Red Bulls II alongside current Republic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. Another offseason signing, Tyler Blackwood, previously played for Sacramento during the 2017 season and will provide additional depth to the front line. Republic FC’s first ever academy signing, 17-year-old Roberto Hategan, rounds out the list of attacking options available at Elliott’s disposal.

In midfield, Villyan Bijev, Jaime Villarreal, Keven Aleman and Hayden Partain will all be returning this year. A dynamic winger, Bijev will be looking to follow a strong 2018 season where he finished second on the team sheet and in both goals scored (6) and assists (5). The club also added three-time NCAA champions Drew Skundrich and Sam Werner, along with former Seattle Sounders FC 2 captain Ray Saari, to bolster this key area of the field.

Further back, defenders Shannon Gomez, Mitchell Taintor and Elliott Hord will reprise their roles in Republic FC’s backline. They’ll be joined by veteran center back Dekel Keinan, along with the versatile Matt Mahoney and Charalampos "Haris" Chantzopoulos. Keinan, who has English Premier League and Champions League experience, arrives in Sacramento after captaining FC Cincinnati to their first ever regular season championship last season. Mahoney, who played alongside Skundrich at Bethlehem Steel FC last season, helped lead Steel FC to a conference semifinal run in the USL Cup playoffs. Chantzopoulos joins Republic FC after finishing the 2018 season with KPV  (Kokkolan Palloveikot) in Finland’s first division, Veikkausliiga. The six-foot-four center back scored four goals in 17 appearances for the club after joining midway through the year from Rot-Weiß Erfurt in the German third division.

How about our rivals?

Real Monarchs SLC enter Saturday’s match with a new-look team. Most notably, the Salt Lake City club is now led by new head coach Martin Vasquez. The former Liga MX player previously served as assistant coach for Jurgen Klinsmann during his time with Bayern Munich and the U.S. National Team.

Head-to-Head

Real Monarchs have a history of being a thorn in Republic FC’s side. Sacramento is currently 2-5-4 (W-L-T) against their Utah rivals in regular season play. The two last faced off at Papa Murphy’s Park back in July 2018, a matched that ended in a scoreless draw.

Home Opener History

Despite Republic FC’s record against Real Monarchs, the club has history on its side when it comes to home openers. Sacramento is currently 4-1-0 when playing in front of its home crowd when kicking off their season.

Fire Up the Grill

Saturday will mark the first time Republic FC’s history that pregame tailgating will be available to fans. Spots can be reserved by visiting www.sacrepublicfc.com/tailgating.

Stadium Giveaway

Republic FC will be giving away reusable water bottles sponsored by UC Davis Health to the first 3,000 fans in attendance on Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m.

 

For just the second time in club history, Republic FC will kick off their season at home in front of their passionate fans.

The boys in Old Glory Red take on Real Monarchs SLC on Saturday, March 9, with kickoff slated for 7:30 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park in Cal Expo. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish) and ESPN+ (digital).

How’s the team looking?

SRFC General Manager Todd Dunivant and Head Coach Simon Elliott made several key additions during the offseason to strengthen a team that last year finished with the best defensive record in the West and just a point off first place.

Up top, Sacramento native Cameron Iwasa is returning for his fourth season with the club after breaking the club’s all-time goal scoring record last year. He’ll be joined by forward Stefano Bonomo, a Bay Area native and Cal Berkeley product who won the USL Cup in 2016 with New York Red Bulls II alongside current Republic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. Another offseason signing, Tyler Blackwood, previously played for Sacramento during the 2017 season and will provide additional depth to the front line. Republic FC’s first ever academy signing, 17-year-old Roberto Hategan, rounds out the list of attacking options available at Elliott’s disposal.

In midfield, Villyan Bijev, Jaime Villarreal, Keven Aleman and Hayden Partain will all be returning this year. A dynamic winger, Bijev will be looking to follow a strong 2018 season where he finished second on the team sheet and in both goals scored (6) and assists (5). The club also added three-time NCAA champions Drew Skundrich and Sam Werner, along with former Seattle Sounders FC 2 captain Ray Saari, to bolster this key area of the field.

Further back, defenders Shannon Gomez, Mitchell Taintor and Elliott Hord will reprise their roles in Republic FC’s backline. They’ll be joined by veteran center back Dekel Keinan, along with the versatile Matt Mahoney and Charalampos “Haris” Chantzopoulos. Keinan, who has English Premier League and Champions League experience, arrives in Sacramento after captaining FC Cincinnati to their first ever regular season championship last season. Mahoney, who played alongside Skundrich at Bethlehem Steel FC last season, helped lead Steel FC to a conference semifinal run in the USL Cup playoffs. Chantzopoulos joins Republic FC after finishing the 2018 season with KPV  (Kokkolan Palloveikot) in Finland’s first division, Veikkausliiga. The six-foot-four center back scored four goals in 17 appearances for the club after joining midway through the year from Rot-Weiß Erfurt in the German third division.

How about our rivals?

Real Monarchs SLC enter Saturday’s match with a new-look team. Most notably, the Salt Lake City club is now led by new head coach Martin Vasquez. The former Liga MX player previously served as assistant coach for Jurgen Klinsmann during his time with Bayern Munich and the U.S. National Team.

Head-to-Head

Real Monarchs have a history of being a thorn in Republic FC’s side. Sacramento is currently 2-5-4 (W-L-T) against their Utah rivals in regular season play. The two last faced off at Papa Murphy’s Park back in July 2018, a matched that ended in a scoreless draw.

Home Opener History

Despite Republic FC’s record against Real Monarchs, the club has history on its side when it comes to home openers. Sacramento is currently 4-1-0 when playing in front of its home crowd when kicking off their season.

Fire Up the Grill

Saturday will mark the first time Republic FC’s history that pregame tailgating will be available to fans. Spots can be reserved by visiting www.sacrepublicfc.com/tailgating.

Stadium Giveaway

Republic FC will be giving away reusable water bottles sponsored by UC Davis Health to the first 3,000 fans in attendance on Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m.

 

Need-To-Know For Saturday’s Game

For a second straight year, Sacramento Republic FC (No. 2 seed) and Swope Park Rangers (No. 7 seed) will meet in the USL Cup Playoffs presented by UC Davis Health. Unlike their previous postseason encounter, the Indomitable Club will have home-field advantage when they take on  Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish), ESPN+ and Sports 1140 KHTK.

Need-To-Know For Saturday’s Game

For a second straight year, Sacramento Republic FC (No. 2 seed) and Swope Park Rangers (No. 7 seed) will meet in the USL Cup Playoffs presented by UC Davis Health. Unlike their previous postseason encounter, the Indomitable Club will have home-field advantage when they take on  Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish), ESPN+ and Sports 1140 KHTK.

The Playoffs Are Here

Republic FC enter Saturday’s match after finishing the regular season in second place in the Western Conference with their win over Las Vegas Lights FC last weekend. The win extended the club’s their eight-game unbeaten streak with Cameron Iwasa adding another goal to his record-breaking tally this season. Sacramento will anchor its postseason run on a defense that conceded the least amount of goals of all Western Conference teams with 32 goals against across 34 games.

How About Our Rivals?

Two-time Western Conference Champions Swope Park Rangers ended their season with a 5-1 victory against LA Galaxy II to lock up the seventh seed. Saturday’s match will be the first-ever playoff match the three-year-old club plays on the road.

The Playoffs Are Here

Republic FC enter Saturday’s match after finishing the regular season in second place in the Western Conference with their win over Las Vegas Lights FC last weekend. The win extended the club’s their eight-game unbeaten streak with Cameron Iwasa adding another goal to his record-breaking tally this season. Sacramento will anchor its postseason run on a defense that conceded the least amount of goals of all Western Conference teams with 32 goals against across 34 games.

How About Our Rivals?

Two-time Western Conference Champions Swope Park Rangers ended their season with a 5-1 victory against LA Galaxy II to lock up the seventh seed. Saturday’s match will be the first-ever playoff match the three-year-old club plays on the road.

Head-to-Head

Since their first meeting in 2016, Republic FC holds an all-time record of 2-2-2 against the Rangers. The two sides squared off twice during the regular season this year, with Sacramento taking both contests by a score of 3-1.

Two former Republic FC players have featured heavily for Rangers this season. Midfielder Chase Minter has made 25 appearances on the year, while Tyler Blackwood has notched seven goals in 29 starts for the club. Minter played the 2016 USL season for Sacramento and Blackwood manned the wing for Republic in the 2017 season.

Swope Park is led by Head Coach Paulo Nagamura, a two-time MLS Cup winner in his 12-year MLS career. Nagamura was a teammate of Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant on the 2005 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy side.

Head-to-Head

Since their first meeting in 2016, Republic FC holds an all-time record of 2-2-2 against the Rangers. The two sides squared off twice during the regular season this year, with Sacramento taking both contests by a score of 3-1.

Two former Republic FC players have featured heavily for Rangers this season. Midfielder Chase Minter has made 25 appearances on the year, while Tyler Blackwood has notched seven goals in 29 starts for the club. Minter played the 2016 USL season for Sacramento and Blackwood manned the wing for Republic in the 2017 season.

Swope Park is led by Head Coach Paulo Nagamura, a two-time MLS Cup winner in his 12-year MLS career. Nagamura was a teammate of Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant on the 2005 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy side.

Injury Report

For Republic FC midfielder Adam Moffat has been ruled out for 10 weeks after suffering a torn MCL on his right knee during the club’s match against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 8th. He joins Jaime Villarreal on the injury list, who sustained a right foot injury against LA Galaxy II on August 18th. Villarreal underwent successful surgery on his foot and will miss the playoff match.

Follow Online

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvLV. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Injury Report

For Republic FC midfielder Adam Moffat has been ruled out for 10 weeks after suffering a torn MCL on his right knee during the club’s match against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 8th. He joins Jaime Villarreal on the injury list, who sustained a right foot injury against LA Galaxy II on August 18th. Villarreal underwent successful surgery on his foot and will miss the playoff match.

Follow Online

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvLV. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Need-To-Know For Wednesday’s Game

Republic FC return to Papa Murphy’s Park this Wednesday, October 3, to take on Swope Park Rangers as the club seeks to clinch a home playoffs berth. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish), ESPN+ and Sports 1140 KHTK.

Need-To-Know For Wednesday’s Game

Republic FC return to Papa Murphy’s Park this Wednesday, October 3, to take on Swope Park Rangers as the club seeks to clinch a home playoffs berth. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live KQCA My58, Estrella TV (Spanish), ESPN+ and Sports 1140 KHTK.

Road to the Playoffs

Sacramento could clinch a home playoffs berth with a win on Wednesday if Reno 1868 FC or if Real Monarchs SLC drop points in their respective matchups that same night.

Republic FC (16-7-8, 56 points) currently sit third in the Western Conference after defeating Timbers 2 over the weekend.  Cameron Iwasa scored his 15th goal of the season, while Josh Cohen recorded his 11th shutout this year—tied for best in the Western Conference—to give Sacramento a vital 1-0 win in the race to clinch a top-four finish that would yield a home playoffs match.

Road to the Playoffs

Sacramento could clinch a home playoffs berth with a win on Wednesday if Reno 1868 FC or if Real Monarchs SLC drop points in their respective matchups that same night.

Republic FC (16-7-8, 56 points) currently sit third in the Western Conference after defeating Timbers 2 over the weekend.  Cameron Iwasa scored his 15th goal of the season, while Josh Cohen recorded his 11th shutout this year—tied for best in the Western Conference—to give Sacramento a vital 1-0 win in the race to clinch a top-four finish that would yield a home playoffs match.

How about our rivals?

Swope Park Rangers (14-10-8, 50 points) are headed to Sacramento for their last road game of the season.  The Midwestern club is coming off a week-long break after drawing 1-1 with Tulsa Roughnecks on September 22nd.  Currently seventh in the Western Conference, Rangers can still potentially earn a top-four spot, but will need to win its remaining two games and hope for favorable results elsewhere.

How about our rivals?

Swope Park Rangers (14-10-8, 50 points) are headed to Sacramento for their last road game of the season.  The Midwestern club is coming off a week-long break after drawing 1-1 with Tulsa Roughnecks on September 22nd.  Currently seventh in the Western Conference, Rangers can still potentially earn a top-four spot, but will need to win its remaining two games and hope for favorable results elsewhere.

Head-to-Head

Since their first meeting in 2016, Republic FC holds an all-time record of 1-2-2 against their Midwestern rivals.  Sacramento took the most recent contest, a 3-1 win at Children’s Mercy Park on July 10. Iwasa, who featured for Swope Park Rangers last season, scored a brace and recorded an assist against his previous club.

Two former Republic FC players have featured heavily for Rangers this season. Midfielder Chase Minter has made 25 appearances on the year, while Tyler Blackwood has notched six goals in 27 starts for the club. Minter played the 2016 USL season for Sacramento and Blackwood manned the wing for Republic in the 2017 season.

Swope Park is led by Head Coach Paulo Nagamura, a two-time MLS Cup winner in his 12-year MLS career. Nagamura was an assistant on the 2017 Rangers staff after retiring from his playing days following the 2016 MLS season with parent club Sporting Kansas City. Nagamura was a teammate of Republic FC Technical Director Todd Dunivant on the 2005 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy side.

Injury Report

SRFC midfielder Adam Moffat has been ruled out for 10 weeks after suffering a torn MCL on his right knee during the club’s match against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 8th. He joins Jaime Villarreal on the injury list, who sustained a right foot injury against LA Galaxy II on August 18th. Villarreal underwent successful surgery on his foot and will miss the rest of the regular season.

Follow Online

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvSPR. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Head-to-Head

Since their first meeting in 2016, Republic FC holds an all-time record of 1-2-2 against their Midwestern rivals.  Sacramento took the most recent contest, a 3-1 win at Children’s Mercy Park on July 10. Iwasa, who featured for Swope Park Rangers last season, scored a brace and recorded an assist against his previous club.

Two former Republic FC players have featured heavily for Rangers this season. Midfielder Chase Minter has made 25 appearances on the year, while Tyler Blackwood has notched six goals in 27 starts for the club. Minter played the 2016 USL season for Sacramento and Blackwood manned the wing for Republic in the 2017 season.

Swope Park is led by Head Coach Paulo Nagamura, a two-time MLS Cup winner in his 12-year MLS career. Nagamura was an assistant on the 2017 Rangers staff after retiring from his playing days following the 2016 MLS season with parent club Sporting Kansas City. Nagamura was a teammate of Republic FC Technical Director Todd Dunivant on the 2005 MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy side.

Injury Report

SRFC midfielder Adam Moffat has been ruled out for 10 weeks after suffering a torn MCL on his right knee during the club’s match against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on September 8th. He joins Jaime Villarreal on the injury list, who sustained a right foot injury against LA Galaxy II on August 18th. Villarreal underwent successful surgery on his foot and will miss the rest of the regular season.

Follow Online

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvSPR. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

 

NEED-TO-KNOW FOR SATURDAY'S GAME

Sacramento Republic FC return to Papa Murphy’s Park on Saturday, September 8, for their last regular season matchup against Seattle Sounders FC 2. Kickoff against Seattle is back to 7:30 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV, and ESPN+.

 

NEED-TO-KNOW FOR SATURDAY’S GAME

Sacramento Republic FC return to Papa Murphy’s Park on Saturday, September 8, for their last regular season matchup against Seattle Sounders FC 2. Kickoff against Seattle is back to 7:30 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV, and ESPN+.

Sacramento has only lost once against Sounders FC 2 since they first met in 2015, currently 8-1-1 all-time against their Pacific Northwest rivals. SRFC forward Cameron Iwasa will be looking to break the club’s single-season goals record, which he set in 2016 (12). The Sacramento native tied that record when he scored against Reno 1868 FC in the club’s previous match.

 

Sacramento has only lost once against Sounders FC 2 since they first met in 2015, currently 8-1-1 all-time against their Pacific Northwest rivals. SRFC forward Cameron Iwasa will be looking to break the club’s single-season goals record, which he set in 2016 (12). The Sacramento native tied that record when he scored against Reno 1868 FC in the club’s previous match.

 

 

HOW ABOUT OUR RIVALS?

Sounders FC 2 enter Saturday’s match after drawing against Tulsa Roughnecks FC in a midweek goals fest. The Washington club rallied from being down 4-1 to equalize in stoppage time.
 

ROAD TO THE PLAYOFFS

Republic FC (13-7-7, 46 points) currently sit fourth in the Western Conference. Based on the current standings, the club needs 14 points from their remaining seven games to clinch a spot in the USL Playoffs. Sacramento has benefited from both Real Monarchs SLC (53 points) and Orange County SC (51 points) dropping points during the club’s bye week, opening up the possibility of gaining ground on its two opponents as SRFC looks to remain in the top four spots heading into the postseason.

S2 (5-16-5, 20 points) are sitting in the 16th position of the Western Conference, eight spots out of the playoff picture. Although not mathematically eliminated yet, Sounders FC 2 would have to win almost every remaining game and hope for other results in order to qualify. However, the club may yet influence the playoffs picture, after recently taking points off Saint Louis FC and Orange County SC.

 

 

HOW ABOUT OUR RIVALS?

Sounders FC 2 enter Saturday’s match after drawing against Tulsa Roughnecks FC in a midweek goals fest. The Washington club rallied from being down 4-1 to equalize in stoppage time.
 

ROAD TO THE PLAYOFFS

Republic FC (13-7-7, 46 points) currently sit fourth in the Western Conference. Based on the current standings, the club needs 14 points from their remaining seven games to clinch a spot in the USL Playoffs. Sacramento has benefited from both Real Monarchs SLC (53 points) and Orange County SC (51 points) dropping points during the club’s bye week, opening up the possibility of gaining ground on its two opponents as SRFC looks to remain in the top four spots heading into the postseason.

S2 (5-16-5, 20 points) are sitting in the 16th position of the Western Conference, eight spots out of the playoff picture. Although not mathematically eliminated yet, Sounders FC 2 would have to win almost every remaining game and hope for other results in order to qualify. However, the club may yet influence the playoffs picture, after recently taking points off Saint Louis FC and Orange County SC.

 

 

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS

Republic FC will be hosting its fourth of five #5YearsOfGlory Nights this season with a special appearance from the man who helped orchestrate the infamous “Miracle at Bonney” comeback. Rodrigo Lopez will be taking part in a pre-match meet & greet with season ticket members, followed by a Q&A in the Market open to all fans.

 

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS

Republic FC will be hosting its fourth of five #5YearsOfGlory Nights this season with a special appearance from the man who helped orchestrate the infamous “Miracle at Bonney” comeback. Rodrigo Lopez will be taking part in a pre-match meet & greet with season ticket members, followed by a Q&A in the Market open to all fans.

SRFC is also partnering with Raley’s to host Farm-to-Fork Night on Saturday. The first 2,000 fans to enter Papa Murphy’s Park will receive a free reusable SRFC x Raley’s shopping bag. There will also be a featured farm-to-fork item available at the concession stands.

SRFC is also partnering with Raley’s to host Farm-to-Fork Night on Saturday. The first 2,000 fans to enter Papa Murphy’s Park will receive a free reusable SRFC x Raley’s shopping bag. There will also be a featured farm-to-fork item available at the concession stands.

 

FOLLOW ONLINE

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvSEA. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

 

FOLLOW ONLINE

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvSEA. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 15, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC travel to Missouri on Wednesday night to take on Saint Louis FC. Kickoff at Toyota Stadium is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Wednesday’s match will be second and final regular season encounter between Sacramento and Saint Louis. The two sides previously met back on June 23 in a 2-2 draw at Papa Murphy’s Park. Cameron Iwasa scored a brace to give his side the 2-0 lead, but Saint Louis scored in the final quarter hour—including a 90th-minute goal—to rescue a point from their visit to Northern California.

Republic FC (12-5-7, 43 points) arrive in Saint Louis after defeating Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 2-1 at home last Saturday. Carlos Small had put the Toros up 1-0 after just 30 seconds, but Iwasa scored his record-breaking 27th goal for the club to level the match before Jeremy Hall headed home the winning goal. Iwasa’s goal—his 11th of the season—broke the tie with Rodrigo Lopez for the club’s all-time all-competitions scoring record and helped extend Republic FC’s unbeaten streak in league play to six games.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 15, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC travel to Missouri on Wednesday night to take on Saint Louis FC. Kickoff at Toyota Stadium is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Wednesday’s match will be second and final regular season encounter between Sacramento and Saint Louis. The two sides previously met back on June 23 in a 2-2 draw at Papa Murphy’s Park. Cameron Iwasa scored a brace to give his side the 2-0 lead, but Saint Louis scored in the final quarter hour—including a 90th-minute goal—to rescue a point from their visit to Northern California.

Republic FC (12-5-7, 43 points) arrive in Saint Louis after defeating Rio Grande Valley FC Toros 2-1 at home last Saturday. Carlos Small had put the Toros up 1-0 after just 30 seconds, but Iwasa scored his record-breaking 27th goal for the club to level the match before Jeremy Hall headed home the winning goal. Iwasa’s goal—his 11th of the season—broke the tie with Rodrigo Lopez for the club’s all-time all-competitions scoring record and helped extend Republic FC’s unbeaten streak in league play to six games.

Saint Louis FC (8-6-8, 32 points) enter the match after defeating Las Vegas Lights FC at home 4-1. The win moved them to ninth in the Western Coference, just one point away from a playoff spot. Kyle Greig, who got on the scoresheet against Lights FC, leads the club with nine goals, while Lewis Hilton leads in assists with four. On the bench, Anthony Pulis, a former Stoke City player and USL veteran, is currently in his first season as head coach of Saint Louis FC. Pulis previously managed the Orlando City B side the last two years in the USL, reaching the playoffs in his first year.

Republic FC will host official watch parties at Sactown Sports Bar (Old Sac), Craft Beer Vault (Rocklin) and Grist Beer Hall (Folsom). Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #STLvSAC. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Saint Louis FC (8-6-8, 32 points) enter the match after defeating Las Vegas Lights FC at home 4-1. The win moved them to ninth in the Western Coference, just one point away from a playoff spot. Kyle Greig, who got on the scoresheet against Lights FC, leads the club with nine goals, while Lewis Hilton leads in assists with four. On the bench, Anthony Pulis, a former Stoke City player and USL veteran, is currently in his first season as head coach of Saint Louis FC. Pulis previously managed the Orlando City B side the last two years in the USL, reaching the playoffs in his first year.

Republic FC will host official watch parties at Sactown Sports Bar (Old Sac), Craft Beer Vault (Rocklin) and Grist Beer Hall (Folsom). Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #STLvSAC. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 3, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC will look to keep their undefeated run going as they host Fresno FC for the first time in the rivalry’s history on Saturday, August 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park and the match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV and ESPN+.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 3, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC will look to keep their undefeated run going as they host Fresno FC for the first time in the rivalry’s history on Saturday, August 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park and the match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV and ESPN+.

Saturday’s match will be the third and final time Republic FC and Fresno FC face off during the regular season. The Indomitable Club emerged victorious in their first-ever USL matchup thanks to Luis Espino’s lone goal, but the Foxes responded in their second encounter with a 2-0 win.

Republic FC (10-5-7, 37 points) enter the match on a four-match undefeated streak following a 1-1 draw at home to OKC Energy FC on July 21. Cameron Iwasa opened the scoring with his club-leading 10th goal of the season and 26th goal for Sacramento, which tied him with Rodrigo Lopez for the all-time all-competitions club scoring record.

Sacramento will also receive a boost heading into match with the return of Keven Aleman from injury. The Costa Rican midfielder has not played for the club since scoring the winning goal against Reno 1868 FC in the Third Round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, but will be available for selection on Saturday.

Fresno FC (7-7-9, 30 points) arrive in Sacramento after drawing 1-1 on the road to Tulsa Roughnecks FC, adding to a five-match undefeated that began the last time the Foxes faced off against Sacramento. Adding to the intrigue of the nascent rivalry will be the presence of former Republic FC players who now ply their trade for Fresno. Danny Barrera, Agustin Cazarez, Mickey Daly and Christian Chaney are all part of the Foxes’ roster and will be making their return to Sacramento for the first time since leaving the club.

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvFRS. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Saturday’s match will be the third and final time Republic FC and Fresno FC face off during the regular season. The Indomitable Club emerged victorious in their first-ever USL matchup thanks to Luis Espino’s lone goal, but the Foxes responded in their second encounter with a 2-0 win.

Republic FC (10-5-7, 37 points) enter the match on a four-match undefeated streak following a 1-1 draw at home to OKC Energy FC on July 21. Cameron Iwasa opened the scoring with his club-leading 10th goal of the season and 26th goal for Sacramento, which tied him with Rodrigo Lopez for the all-time all-competitions club scoring record.

Sacramento will also receive a boost heading into match with the return of Keven Aleman from injury. The Costa Rican midfielder has not played for the club since scoring the winning goal against Reno 1868 FC in the Third Round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, but will be available for selection on Saturday.

Fresno FC (7-7-9, 30 points) arrive in Sacramento after drawing 1-1 on the road to Tulsa Roughnecks FC, adding to a five-match undefeated that began the last time the Foxes faced off against Sacramento. Adding to the intrigue of the nascent rivalry will be the presence of former Republic FC players who now ply their trade for Fresno. Danny Barrera, Agustin Cazarez, Mickey Daly and Christian Chaney are all part of the Foxes’ roster and will be making their return to Sacramento for the first time since leaving the club.

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvFRS. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.