Match Recaps

CARSON, California (July 25, 2020)– Republic FC’s first road game of the 2020 USL Championship regular season ended in a 1-0 loss to LA Galaxy II in Southern California on Saturday night. 

CARSON, California (July 25, 2020)– Republic FC’s first road game of the 2020 USL Championship regular season ended in a 1-0 loss to LA Galaxy II in Southern California on Saturday night. 

Mark Briggs’ men created no shortage of chances over the course of the encounter against Los Dos – 14 to LA’s 3 – but couldn’t quite break the Los Dos backline. Despite the unfavorable result, Sacramento still stands at the top of Group A and will have the chance to build on its lead in the division with a match at home against Orange County SC only four days away.

Early into Saturday’s showdown, goalkeeper Adam Grinwis was called into action and the Michigan Man delivered a massive save in the sixth minute. A powerful shot from striker Augustine Williams was denied by the former Wolverine and kept the Indomitable Club firmly in the match. 

Just shy of half an hour later, Grinny came up big again. This time, a headed effort was halted by the Republic FC ‘keeper at the near post.

Mark Briggs’ men created no shortage of chances over the course of the encounter against Los Dos – 14 to LA’s 3 – but couldn’t quite break the Los Dos backline. Despite the unfavorable result, Sacramento still stands at the top of Group A and will have the chance to build on its lead in the division with a match at home against Orange County SC only four days away.

Early into Saturday’s showdown, goalkeeper Adam Grinwis was called into action and the Michigan Man delivered a massive save in the sixth minute. A powerful shot from striker Augustine Williams was denied by the former Wolverine and kept the Indomitable Club firmly in the match. 

Just shy of half an hour later, Grinny came up big again. This time, a headed effort was halted by the Republic FC ‘keeper at the near post.

Two minutes later, USL Team of the Week selection for Week Four Dariusz Formella broke free and tried to tuck his shot just inside the far post but his attempt kissed the outside of the woodwork and left the game level at nil-nil heading into the break. 

Grinwis made another pair of sensational stops in the second half but come the 72nd minute, the home side found the lone goal of the game when Williams fired a left-footed shot from close-range by the previously undefeated goalkeeper during his time with SRFC. 

Two minutes later, USL Team of the Week selection for Week Four Dariusz Formella broke free and tried to tuck his shot just inside the far post but his attempt kissed the outside of the woodwork and left the game level at nil-nil heading into the break. 

Grinwis made another pair of sensational stops in the second half but come the 72nd minute, the home side found the lone goal of the game when Williams fired a left-footed shot from close-range by the previously undefeated goalkeeper during his time with SRFC. 

Sacramento Republic FC 0-1 LA Galaxy II

USL Championship Match

Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

July 25, 2020

Sacramento Republic FC 0-1 LA Galaxy II

USL Championship Match

Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

July 25, 2020

Scoring Summary: LA – Augustine Williams (72’)

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Jordan McCrary (caution) 16, Jaime Villarreal (caution) 27, Cameron Iwasa (caution) 67; LA – Jesus Vazquez (caution) 36, Jorge Hernandez (caution) 90+7. 

Sacramento Republic FC – Adam Grinwis; Ashkanov Apollon, Hayden Sargis, Tomas Hilliard-Arce, Jordan McCrary, Jaime Villarreal (Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu 79’), Drew Skundrich ©, Rodrigo Lopez (Rafael Jauregui 79’), Sam Werner, Villyan Bijev (Kharlton Belmar 57’), Dariusz Formella (Cameron Iwasa 57’). 

Unused substitutes: Rafa Diaz, Dekel Keinan, Matt Mahoney. 

Stats – Shots: 20, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 14, Corner Kicks: 9, Offsides: 1.

LA Galaxy II – Abraham Romero; Isaac Bawa, Jalen Neal, Jesus Vazquez ©, Mauricio Cuevas; Adam Saldana, Adrian Vera (Sebastian Nava 74’), Omar Ontiveros (Alejandro Alvarado 49’), Jorge Hernandez; Augustine Williams, Ivan Gutierrez (Victor Valdez 60’). 

Unused substitutes:  Anthony Ramos, Marcus Ferknanus, Adrian Gonzalez, Carson Klein

Stats – Shots: 8, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 5, Fouls: 18, Corner Kicks: 3, Offsides: 3.

Scoring Summary: LA – Augustine Williams (72’)

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Jordan McCrary (caution) 16, Jaime Villarreal (caution) 27, Cameron Iwasa (caution) 67; LA – Jesus Vazquez (caution) 36, Jorge Hernandez (caution) 90+7. 

Sacramento Republic FC – Adam Grinwis; Ashkanov Apollon, Hayden Sargis, Tomas Hilliard-Arce, Jordan McCrary, Jaime Villarreal (Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu 79’), Drew Skundrich ©, Rodrigo Lopez (Rafael Jauregui 79’), Sam Werner, Villyan Bijev (Kharlton Belmar 57’), Dariusz Formella (Cameron Iwasa 57’). 

Unused substitutes: Rafa Diaz, Dekel Keinan, Matt Mahoney. 

Stats – Shots: 20, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 14, Corner Kicks: 9, Offsides: 1.

LA Galaxy II – Abraham Romero; Isaac Bawa, Jalen Neal, Jesus Vazquez ©, Mauricio Cuevas; Adam Saldana, Adrian Vera (Sebastian Nava 74’), Omar Ontiveros (Alejandro Alvarado 49’), Jorge Hernandez; Augustine Williams, Ivan Gutierrez (Victor Valdez 60’). 

Unused substitutes:  Anthony Ramos, Marcus Ferknanus, Adrian Gonzalez, Carson Klein

Stats – Shots: 8, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 5, Fouls: 18, Corner Kicks: 3, Offsides: 3.

The boys in Old Glory Red – representing the Mexican National Team – fell just shy of a second half comeback against Charleston Battery – competing as Greece – in Friday’s Division B Third Place showdown.

Current Republic FC defender Juan Barahona was in control of El Tri and despite going 2-0 down before the break, the Salvadorian left back continued pushing forward and cut the deficit in half in the 84th minute by way of Hirving Lozano. The Napoli playmaker picked out Jonathan dos Santos sprinting into the box where the midfielder drove with possession to the end line before laying a perfectly weighted ball into space for ‘Chucky’ to rifle into the back of the net. 

The boys in Old Glory Red – representing the Mexican National Team – fell just shy of a second half comeback against Charleston Battery – competing as Greece – in Friday’s Division B Third Place showdown.

Current Republic FC defender Juan Barahona was in control of El Tri and despite going 2-0 down before the break, the Salvadorian left back continued pushing forward and cut the deficit in half in the 84th minute by way of Hirving Lozano. The Napoli playmaker picked out Jonathan dos Santos sprinting into the box where the midfielder drove with possession to the end line before laying a perfectly weighted ball into space for ‘Chucky’ to rifle into the back of the net. 

A fourth-place finish still solidifies the boys in Old Glory Red a spot in Division-A next week, likely as the 12-seed with the first match expected to be on Tuesday, June 2. The opening round Div-A match be streaming live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with the opponent and kick off time to be announced as soon as possible. 

Supporters keeping tabs on Republic FC’s eCup contests have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

A fourth-place finish still solidifies the boys in Old Glory Red a spot in Division-A next week, likely as the 12-seed with the first match expected to be on Tuesday, June 2. The opening round Div-A match be streaming live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with the opponent and kick off time to be announced as soon as possible. 

Supporters keeping tabs on Republic FC’s eCup contests have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Third Place

Friday May 29, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Third Place

Friday May 29, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

Juan’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Jonathan dos Santos; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – CHS – Konstantinos Tsimikas 22’, Giannis Fetfatzidis 44’; SAC – Hirving Lozano 84’

Juan’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Jonathan dos Santos; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – CHS – Konstantinos Tsimikas 22’, Giannis Fetfatzidis 44’; SAC – Hirving Lozano 84’

The Indomitable Club – representing Mexico – were downed 1-0 by way of a late second half strike during Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against Division B’s top-seed El Paso Locomotive FC – competing as Argentina.

The Indomitable Club – representing Mexico – were downed 1-0 by way of a late second half strike during Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against Division B’s top-seed El Paso Locomotive FC – competing as Argentina.

In charge of Mexico for Thursday’s match was Republic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz as he was up against Locomotive FC forward Alexy Bosetti who punished Las Vegas Light FC’s Uruguayan-side 5-1 the day before. 

The match was tense throughout its entirety, until Giovani Lo Celso buried a header from point-blank to lift Argentina to a 1-0 lead. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a number of dazzling saves on the day, but this one was simply impossible to stop. 

In charge of Mexico for Thursday’s match was Republic FC goalkeeper Rafael Diaz as he was up against Locomotive FC forward Alexy Bosetti who punished Las Vegas Light FC’s Uruguayan-side 5-1 the day before. 

The match was tense throughout its entirety, until Giovani Lo Celso buried a header from point-blank to lift Argentina to a 1-0 lead. Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa made a number of dazzling saves on the day, but this one was simply impossible to stop. 

Supporters keeping tabs on Republic FC’s eCup contests have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Supporters keeping tabs on Republic FC’s eCup contests have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Semifinals

Thursday May 28, 2020

Venue: El Grandioso

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Semifinals

Thursday May 28, 2020

Venue: El Grandioso

Rafa’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno©, Cesar Montes, Jesus Corona; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Edson Alvarez; Hirving Lozano, Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – ELP – Giovani Lo Celso 77’

Rafa’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno©, Cesar Montes, Jesus Corona; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Edson Alvarez; Hirving Lozano, Roberto Alvarado, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – ELP – Giovani Lo Celso 77’

The boys in Old Glory Red recorded a riveting 4-3 win on Wednesday afternoon as Hirving Lozano snatched a 90th minute winner at the death over Indy Eleven – representing the Ivory Coast – to guide Mexico into Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against El Paso Locomotive FC – competing as Argentina – and a guaranteed spot in Division A next week.

The boys in Old Glory Red recorded a riveting 4-3 win on Wednesday afternoon as Hirving Lozano snatched a 90th minute winner at the death over Indy Eleven – representing the Ivory Coast – to guide Mexico into Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against El Paso Locomotive FC – competing as Argentina – and a guaranteed spot in Division A next week.

Nine minutes into the match, Sterk had Mexico in front by way of Raul Jimenez who netted his team-best seventh score of the campaign. Jesus Corona played a delicate ball into Jimenez who found plenty of space in the box and when he had possession, all the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker had to do was fire his right-footed shot by the visiting goalkeeper. 

The Ivory Coast bagged an equalizer before the break in the 37th minute when an own goal snuck into Guillermo Ochoa’s net after an accidental deflection off Jesus Gallardo. But the African side continued to create chances and took their first lead of the match in the 52nd minute when Max-Alain Gradel lifted the Ivory Coast to a 2-1 advantage. 

Nine minutes into the match, Sterk had Mexico in front by way of Raul Jimenez who netted his team-best seventh score of the campaign. Jesus Corona played a delicate ball into Jimenez who found plenty of space in the box and when he had possession, all the Wolverhampton Wanderers striker had to do was fire his right-footed shot by the visiting goalkeeper. 

The Ivory Coast bagged an equalizer before the break in the 37th minute when an own goal snuck into Guillermo Ochoa’s net after an accidental deflection off Jesus Gallardo. But the African side continued to create chances and took their first lead of the match in the 52nd minute when Max-Alain Gradel lifted the Ivory Coast to a 2-1 advantage. 

Pizarro was far from finished as the pesky midfielder continued to torment the Ivory Coast and in the 61st minute, the experienced playmaker scored his second of the match and gift Mexico a 3-2 lead. Corona snuck up behind his defender and stole possession before he laid the ball off to Pizarro at the top of the box who nestled another goal into the back of the net. 

Indy Eleven’s Ivory Coast kept fighting and eventually found their second leveler of the match in the 77th minute when Gradel guided his second score of the game past Ochoa. 

Pizarro was far from finished as the pesky midfielder continued to torment the Ivory Coast and in the 61st minute, the experienced playmaker scored his second of the match and gift Mexico a 3-2 lead. Corona snuck up behind his defender and stole possession before he laid the ball off to Pizarro at the top of the box who nestled another goal into the back of the net. 

Indy Eleven’s Ivory Coast kept fighting and eventually found their second leveler of the match in the 77th minute when Gradel guided his second score of the game past Ochoa. 

Tomorrow’s match be streaming live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. PT. 

All fans following Republic FC’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the virtual competition. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Tomorrow’s match be streaming live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. PT. 

All fans following Republic FC’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the virtual competition. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Quarterfinals

Wednesday May 27, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division B | Quarterfinals

Wednesday May 27, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

Justin’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Edson Alvarez, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado©, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Raul Jimenez 9’, Rodolfo Pizarro 55’ 61’, Hirving Lozano 90’; IND – Jesus Gallardo (OG) 37’, Max-Alain Gradel 52’ 77’. 

Justin’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Edson Alvarez, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado©, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Raul Jimenez 9’, Rodolfo Pizarro 55’ 61’, Hirving Lozano 90’; IND – Jesus Gallardo (OG) 37’, Max-Alain Gradel 52’ 77’. 

On Tuesday, the boys in Old Glory Red were downed in their opening Division A contest in the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition on Tuesday night against USL League One-club Omaha Union – competing as Norway, 3-0.

But it was a tough first match for all four teams that were promoted from Division B following last week’s results, as all four clubs including SRFC are returning to the second tier for next week’s round of fixtures.  

On Tuesday, the boys in Old Glory Red were downed in their opening Division A contest in the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition on Tuesday night against USL League One-club Omaha Union – competing as Norway, 3-0.

But it was a tough first match for all four teams that were promoted from Division B following last week’s results, as all four clubs including SRFC are returning to the second tier for next week’s round of fixtures.  

Haaland doubled Norway’s lead in the 52nd minute and Bournemouth forward Joshua King added a third to round out the win for the hosts. 

Even though Republic FC is returning to Division B next week, the Indomitable Club will receive an automatic bye, setting up a Wednesday Quarterfinal matchup with victory guaranteeing a swift return to the top tier the following week. 

Haaland doubled Norway’s lead in the 52nd minute and Bournemouth forward Joshua King added a third to round out the win for the hosts. 

Even though Republic FC is returning to Division B next week, the Indomitable Club will receive an automatic bye, setting up a Wednesday Quarterfinal matchup with victory guaranteeing a swift return to the top tier the following week. 

Fans following Republic FC’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the virtual competition. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Fans following Republic FC’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to club partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the Indomitable Club will be representing throughout the virtual competition. Additional information about the eCup can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division A | Opening Round

Tuesday May 19, 2020

Venue: Eastpoint Arena

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Division A | Opening Round

Tuesday May 19, 2020

Venue: Eastpoint Arena

Ash’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno©, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Uriel Antuna, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – OMA – Erling Braut Haaland (43’, 52’), Joshua King (66’). 

Ash’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno©, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Uriel Antuna, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – OMA – Erling Braut Haaland (43’, 52’), Joshua King (66’). 

The Indomitable Club’s Mexican National Team netted three stunning strikes en route to a 3-2 win over Charleston Battery – competing as Greece – during Thursday's Semifinal match of the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition.

Current Republic FC defender Juan Barahona made his debut for the boys in Old Glory Red and the left back put forth a very convincing effort, especially on the offensive front. Not only was this game a first for the Salvadorian, but it was also the first match the club broadcast in Spanish. 

The win secures a spot in week one's Division B Championship fixture Friday at 5:30 p.m. PT against New England Revolution II – representing Russia. 

The Indomitable Club’s Mexican National Team netted three stunning strikes en route to a 3-2 win over Charleston Battery – competing as Greece – during Thursday’s Semifinal match of the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition.

Current Republic FC defender Juan Barahona made his debut for the boys in Old Glory Red and the left back put forth a very convincing effort, especially on the offensive front. Not only was this game a first for the Salvadorian, but it was also the first match the club broadcast in Spanish. 

The win secures a spot in week one’s Division B Championship fixture Friday at 5:30 p.m. PT against New England Revolution II – representing Russia. 

Mexico doubled its lead four minutes later when Andres Guardado nodded home a powerful header after Hirving Lozano played a ball back in off the end line. Lozano’s shot was saved by the Greek goalkeeper but 'Chucky' was able to keep the ball in play and guided a header towards the captain who connected with a header of his own that beat the visiting shot-stopper. 

Greece managed to get one back before the break when Ioannis Fetfatzidis weaved his way into El Tri’s box and sunk his shot from point blank. 

Mexico doubled its lead four minutes later when Andres Guardado nodded home a powerful header after Hirving Lozano played a ball back in off the end line. Lozano’s shot was saved by the Greek goalkeeper but ‘Chucky’ was able to keep the ball in play and guided a header towards the captain who connected with a header of his own that beat the visiting shot-stopper. 

Greece managed to get one back before the break when Ioannis Fetfatzidis weaved his way into El Tri’s box and sunk his shot from point blank. 

Greece managed to find a second goal in the 90th minute when Dimitris Limnios slipped one by Guillermo Ochoa to cement the final score at 3-2. 

Returning to action for Republic FC in the Championship contest will be Justin Sterk, winner of the inaugural SRFCxFIFA20 Tournament, in control of El Tri against NE's Russian squad. Kick off is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and the fixture will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/.

All Republic FC supporters keeping tabs on the Indomitable Club’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to SRFC partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup competition can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Greece managed to find a second goal in the 90th minute when Dimitris Limnios slipped one by Guillermo Ochoa to cement the final score at 3-2. 

Returning to action for Republic FC in the Championship contest will be Justin Sterk, winner of the inaugural SRFCxFIFA20 Tournament, in control of El Tri against NE’s Russian squad. Kick off is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and the fixture will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/.

All Republic FC supporters keeping tabs on the Indomitable Club’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to SRFC partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup competition can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Juan’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Jonathan dos Santos; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Raul Jimenez (16’), Andres Guardado (20’), Jesus Corona (63’); CHS – Ioannis Fetfatzidis (40’), Dimitris Limnios (90’). 

Juan’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Hector Moreno, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Jonathan dos Santos; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Raul Jimenez (16’), Andres Guardado (20’), Jesus Corona (63’); CHS – Ioannis Fetfatzidis (40’), Dimitris Limnios (90’). 

Republic FC’s Mexican National Team cruised to a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay Rowdies – representing Colombia – in Division B’s Wednesday afternoon Quarterfinal Round of the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition. 

Republic FC’s Mexican National Team cruised to a 3-1 win over Tampa Bay Rowdies – representing Colombia – in Division B’s Wednesday afternoon Quarterfinal Round of the USL eCup FIFA20 Edition. 

Manning the Playstation 4 controller for Republic FC against TB was Justin Sterk, winner of the inaugural SRFCxFIFA20 Tournament. Sterk, a longtime SRFC supporter and Folsom High School graduate, had an attack-minded plan in place and played it through to near perfection against eSports gamer for the Floridian club, Carlos Rueda. 

Both sides created plenty of scoring chances during the opening 45 minutes and the match was very much back and forth through the entirety of the first half until El Tri finally broke through on the cusp of halftime when Raul Jimenez delivered a delicate threw ball to Hirving Lozano who buried his shot from close range. The stoppage time strike lifted Mexico to a 1-0 lead and the goal was Chucky’s first of the competition. 

Manning the Playstation 4 controller for Republic FC against TB was Justin Sterk, winner of the inaugural SRFCxFIFA20 Tournament. Sterk, a longtime SRFC supporter and Folsom High School graduate, had an attack-minded plan in place and played it through to near perfection against eSports gamer for the Floridian club, Carlos Rueda. 

Both sides created plenty of scoring chances during the opening 45 minutes and the match was very much back and forth through the entirety of the first half until El Tri finally broke through on the cusp of halftime when Raul Jimenez delivered a delicate threw ball to Hirving Lozano who buried his shot from close range. The stoppage time strike lifted Mexico to a 1-0 lead and the goal was Chucky’s first of the competition. 

Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against Charleston Battery’s Greece-side will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. PT. 

Thursday’s Semifinal showdown against Charleston Battery’s Greece-side will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/, with kickoff set for 5 p.m. PT. 

Fans following the Indomitable Club’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to SRFC partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup competition can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Fans following the Indomitable Club’s eCup matches have the opportunity to donate to SRFC partner Raley’s Food for Families, the charity the club will be representing throughout the tournament. Additional information about the eCup competition can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Justin’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Edson Alvarez, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Hirving Lozano (45’), Raul Jimenez (68’, 73’); TB – Juan Cuadrado (87’)

Justin’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Nestor Araujo, Edson Alvarez, Luis Rodriguez; Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado ©, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Jesus Corona, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – SAC – Hirving Lozano (45’), Raul Jimenez (68’, 73’); TB – Juan Cuadrado (87’)

The Indomitable Club – representing the Mexican National Team – will be gunning for promotion to the top division next week in the eCup virtual tournament following a 4-1 loss to OKC Energy FC – competing as Portugal. 

The result places Republic FC in Division B as the boys in Old Glory Red will resume play with El Tri in the PS4 competition early next week. Following this week’s play-in bracket, all 32 teams will be divided into three divisions with SRFC’s fate secured in the second tier but dates, times and teams will be determined later this week. 

Forward Frank Lopes was in charge of the 2016 UEFA European Champions for Thursday’s – postponed from Wednesday following technical difficulties – contest and had his side in front in the fourth minute when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first of two goals. Gonçalo Guedes doubled his teams’ lead in the 30th minute before Ronaldo bagged his brace to give the Portuguese a 3-0 advantage at the half. Joao Cancelo’s 73rd minute goal made it 4-0 for the visiting European powerhouse.  

The Indomitable Club – representing the Mexican National Team – will be gunning for promotion to the top division next week in the eCup virtual tournament following a 4-1 loss to OKC Energy FC – competing as Portugal. 

The result places Republic FC in Division B as the boys in Old Glory Red will resume play with El Tri in the PS4 competition early next week. Following this week’s play-in bracket, all 32 teams will be divided into three divisions with SRFC’s fate secured in the second tier but dates, times and teams will be determined later this week. 

Forward Frank Lopes was in charge of the 2016 UEFA European Champions for Thursday’s – postponed from Wednesday following technical difficulties – contest and had his side in front in the fourth minute when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first of two goals. Gonçalo Guedes doubled his teams’ lead in the 30th minute before Ronaldo bagged his brace to give the Portuguese a 3-0 advantage at the half. Joao Cancelo’s 73rd minute goal made it 4-0 for the visiting European powerhouse.  

When play resumes early next week, each match will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/. Information on upcoming matches will be available as soon as possible.  

Additional information about the tournament can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the competition’s current schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

When play resumes early next week, each match will be streamed live on the club’s Twitch stream, twitch.tv/SacramentoRepublicFC/. Information on upcoming matches will be available as soon as possible.  

Additional information about the tournament can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the competition’s current schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Play-in Bracket | Match #2

Thursday May 7, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

USL eCup FIFA20 Edition

Play-in Bracket | Match #2

Thursday May 7, 2020

Venue: Estadio Azteca

Ash’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno ©, Nestor Araujo, Luis Rodriguez; Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – OKC – Cristano Ronadlo (4’, 36’), Gonçalo Guedes (30’), Joao Cancelo (73’); SAC – Hector Herrera (90’). 

Ash’s Starting XI – Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno ©, Nestor Araujo, Luis Rodriguez; Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado, Rodolfo Pizarro; Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez.

Scoring Summary – OKC – Cristano Ronadlo (4’, 36’), Gonçalo Guedes (30’), Joao Cancelo (73’); SAC – Hector Herrera (90’). 

Republic FC’s quest for USL eCup FIFA20 Edition glory kicked off on Monday night as a red-hot Rafa Diaz and the 21-seeded Mexican National Team triumphed 3-1 over 12-seeded Memphis 901 FC’s Duane Muckette – playing as Austria – in the Indomitable Club’s inaugural match of the competition. 

Republic FC’s quest for USL eCup FIFA20 Edition glory kicked off on Monday night as a red-hot Rafa Diaz and the 21-seeded Mexican National Team triumphed 3-1 over 12-seeded Memphis 901 FC’s Duane Muckette – playing as Austria – in the Indomitable Club’s inaugural match of the competition. 

Diaz and Mexico's relentless attack finally broke through and notched Republic FC's first goal of the competition when forward Raul Jimenez stepped up to the penalty spot after Andres Guardado was fouled in the box. Jimenez – coveted striker for the English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers – coolly nestled his right-footed effort into the top left corner to lift his side to a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute. 

But the European side fought back and in the 72nd minute, Marcel Sabitzer’s left-footed shot from close range leveled the match at one-all. 

Diaz and Mexico’s relentless attack finally broke through and notched Republic FC’s first goal of the competition when forward Raul Jimenez stepped up to the penalty spot after Andres Guardado was fouled in the box. Jimenez – coveted striker for the English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers – coolly nestled his right-footed effort into the top left corner to lift his side to a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute. 

But the European side fought back and in the 72nd minute, Marcel Sabitzer’s left-footed shot from close range leveled the match at one-all. 

Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera handed his side a 3-1 advantage in the 84th minute when the shifty veteran beat his defender and buried his shot across the face of goal. 

Victory in the opening match against Memphis means Republic FC’s Mexican team will play this Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. PT against OKC Energy FC competing as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal who are fresh off a 3-0 win over FC Tulsa playing as the United States. Diaz will be handing the controller over to SRFC defender Ashkanov Apollon who is hoping advance his El Tri team past the 2016 UEFA European Championship holders. 

Mexican midfielder Hector Herrera handed his side a 3-1 advantage in the 84th minute when the shifty veteran beat his defender and buried his shot across the face of goal. 

Victory in the opening match against Memphis means Republic FC’s Mexican team will play this Wednesday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m. PT against OKC Energy FC competing as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal who are fresh off a 3-0 win over FC Tulsa playing as the United States. Diaz will be handing the controller over to SRFC defender Ashkanov Apollon who is hoping advance his El Tri team past the 2016 UEFA European Championship holders. 

Additional information can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

Additional information can be found on the official USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition page and the full schedule can be found on the eCup Schedule page. 

USL eCup FIFA20 Tournament 

Play-in Bracket | Match #1

Monday May 4, 2020

Venue: Stadion Olympik

USL eCup FIFA20 Tournament 

Play-in Bracket | Match #1

Monday May 4, 2020

Venue: Stadion Olympik

Rafa’s Starting XI– Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno ©, Cesar Montes, Luis Rodriguez; Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado; Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez, Roberto Alvarado 

Scoring Summary– SAC – Raul Jimenez (55’, 76’), Hector Herrera (84’); MEM – Marcel Sabitzer (72’)

Rafa’s Starting XI– Guillermo Ochoa; Jesus Gallardo, Hector Moreno ©, Cesar Montes, Luis Rodriguez; Edson Alvarez, Hector Herrera, Andres Guardado; Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez, Roberto Alvarado 

Scoring Summary– SAC – Raul Jimenez (55’, 76’), Hector Herrera (84’); MEM – Marcel Sabitzer (72’)