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Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle sat down to answer fan questions submitted in a reddit AMA on Thursday. Buckle, alongside Republic FC President Warren Smith who dropped in on the session, discussed everything from the unofficial team mascot to more serious topics like Republic FC’s form so far this season.

Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle sat down to answer fan questions submitted in a reddit AMA on Thursday. Buckle, alongside Republic FC President Warren Smith who dropped in on the session, discussed everything from the unofficial team mascot to more serious topics like Republic FC’s form so far this season.

joyangelor07: With all the new players we have on the team, that came in with experience. How can we have them better adapt to the new atmosphere in the playing field?

Buckle: The trip to Mexico was big for us in team bonding. Allowing the players to get to know each other and bond. There was a fair bit of change and we had to replace players and Mexico and training helps to get the players to know each other. The friendlies at Bonney were good for us, they were a little early, but we performed well and gave the new players a chance to get to feel Bonney Field. I think there was a good transition, especially in the back with Christian, Newton and Foran all playing with each other for the first time.

sonticus: Would you rather fight 1 bear-sized quail or 100 quail-sized bears?

Buckle: I would rather fight 100 quail-sized bears.

nate_neymar: Opinions on the academy and their progress?

Smith: I couldn’t be more pleased.

Buckle: I would concur with that. It’s something that was very bold when we’ve started it. And there’s a lot more room for growth, but we’ve done an excellent job in such a short amount of time to get it off the ground and get players involved with training with the first team and national call-ups.

8688chris: How do you think Cameron Iwasa is doing right now?

Buckle: I think this is his best run especially in becoming a first team regular. He worked very hard in the preseason. He’s fast becoming a really important player for us now. I think again, you look at his play he’s becoming more comfortable as a regular. I really believe in Cameron Iwasa, he’s someone we’ve stood by and nurtured. And that’s what we want to do. Of course we need our veterans too, but we want the likes of Iwasa coming in. We just need really get those goals in and we’ll have a top player in our hands.

7_is_enough: Coach Buckle, first please know that we are behind you 100% and we are glad you are here! Clearly some important things are going right. The culture of the team is good and the control of play is often in our favor. Yet we still struggle to develop our attack through the midfield and struggle with finishing. Do you see these gaps as individual player quality issues (do we simply need better talent), as team synergy issues that can be coached through and overcome, or as some combination of both?

Buckle: I think it is a combination of both. We believe in the players we have signed. We have to give them a chance. Stats are a huge part of any sport and the stats tell us that we have a lot of the ball and create a lot of chances but we have lacked at the finishing. We are very functional at creating chances so now we have to finish them. There is an element of me having faith, but also an element of adding to the squad if we continue to not finish.

earlston: Do you think Barrera is the creative solution in the midfield and has he played well enough to keep his starting position? Keep in mind he has a rate of 1.3 shots per game and .3 shots on goal per game.

Buckle: I think Danny Barrera is def. a creative player for us. I think sometimes you can only see that creativity when that ball ends up in the back of the net, say a thru ball. Danny and our midfield have done a really good job serving the ball through this season with attempts on goal and all those numbers stacking up. He hasn’t perhaps been at his best the couple of matches, but that happens to every player once in a while. We have every faith. He’s a creator, if we could do a stat breakdown to every ball to Klimenta and the range. Perhaps it’s just been a matter of trying a little too hard for us to force the ball into the net.

on0se: What historic or current team (besides Republic!) best represents the play style you most want to emulate going forward?

Buckle: We want to be entertaining, that is the biggest thing. We want to play a brand of football where it is exciting and we create chances and keep possession of the ball. When you are going away from home we may have to change. We have a few different ways of playing. We have a possession game and a counter attack game. We want to dominate the game and be exciting. So there is not necessarily a team, but rather focus on creating our brand that we want to play.

Longdrive95: Why did Colvey get the start over Kiffe this past weekend?
Is there a policy/agreement on how the team handles incoming loan players from the Earthquakes?

Buckle: There is a policy. It is a very healthy policy that I have with Dominic Kinnear and one that has been mutually beneficial. If I take a player I can start a player, or take them in the 18, but if I take a player I am probably going to play him.

Where James Kiffe is concerned. James has played in almost every match for me and when Kip came available, a player I had in mind before the season, I thought it was a great time to give James a little rest.

pos26: Why are we doing so poorly this year?

Buckle: I don’t think that we have played “so poorly” per say, but rather have had a string of difficult games. We had one game where we went a man down, another game where an own goal separated the two teams and another where we got forward and created a bunch of chances but were unable to finish. The mark of a good team is a team that is consistent and we need to get to that place. We have a lot of new players and we are still getting used to it. We are building for now and building for the future and as a part of that we need the fans to support us as we get the team settled and ready.

manybeaucoup: There has been talk about getting folks that can score if this drought continues. Can you share details about the perspective players you plan on adding to the team?

Buckle: I think it would be wrong of me to share any information like that until it has actually happened. Like any team we always want to improve. I don’t mind saying we’ve been looking in the market. But again it has to be the right player (or players) and those aren’t always easy to come by. With the Quakes and Mark Sherrod going into surgery, we’re a little more limited on the offensive support we originally planned on so that’s shaking things up for us. We’re keeping things close as we can’t share much until it happens, but stay tuned!

Isco16: How different (in a good way) is Sacramento compared to other MLS soccer cities etc Portland, Seattle, Orlando and from a coach’s perspective what would make the Quails a top future MLS franchise?

Buckle: I can only speak from being here since July and how much the players enjoy playing for us. Sacramento is an incredible place to live and if you get the job satisfaction here as well. That’s very rare, to live in such a beautiful place and love your job, and we’re lucky to have both.

I think it’s a testament to our fans. Take last week’s match, to have our fans on their feet singing and cheering in support of their home club, even though we lost, is phenomenal.

Smith: Take a look at how we performed at just a USL compared to some of those cities from a fan engagement, attendance, and brand standpoint. I can’t wait to see how we’ll stack up against those teams and against the rest of the league. Especially when we’re a city that’s just a two-major sports league market.

joyangelor07: With all the new players we have on the team, that came in with experience. How can we have them better adapt to the new atmosphere in the playing field?

Buckle: The trip to Mexico was big for us in team bonding. Allowing the players to get to know each other and bond. There was a fair bit of change and we had to replace players and Mexico and training helps to get the players to know each other. The friendlies at Bonney were good for us, they were a little early, but we performed well and gave the new players a chance to get to feel Bonney Field. I think there was a good transition, especially in the back with Christian, Newton and Foran all playing with each other for the first time.

sonticus: Would you rather fight 1 bear-sized quail or 100 quail-sized bears?

Buckle: I would rather fight 100 quail-sized bears.

nate_neymar: Opinions on the academy and their progress?

Smith: I couldn’t be more pleased.

Buckle: I would concur with that. It’s something that was very bold when we’ve started it. And there’s a lot more room for growth, but we’ve done an excellent job in such a short amount of time to get it off the ground and get players involved with training with the first team and national call-ups.

8688chris: How do you think Cameron Iwasa is doing right now?

Buckle: I think this is his best run especially in becoming a first team regular. He worked very hard in the preseason. He’s fast becoming a really important player for us now. I think again, you look at his play he’s becoming more comfortable as a regular. I really believe in Cameron Iwasa, he’s someone we’ve stood by and nurtured. And that’s what we want to do. Of course we need our veterans too, but we want the likes of Iwasa coming in. We just need really get those goals in and we’ll have a top player in our hands.

7_is_enough: Coach Buckle, first please know that we are behind you 100% and we are glad you are here! Clearly some important things are going right. The culture of the team is good and the control of play is often in our favor. Yet we still struggle to develop our attack through the midfield and struggle with finishing. Do you see these gaps as individual player quality issues (do we simply need better talent), as team synergy issues that can be coached through and overcome, or as some combination of both?

Buckle: I think it is a combination of both. We believe in the players we have signed. We have to give them a chance. Stats are a huge part of any sport and the stats tell us that we have a lot of the ball and create a lot of chances but we have lacked at the finishing. We are very functional at creating chances so now we have to finish them. There is an element of me having faith, but also an element of adding to the squad if we continue to not finish.

earlston: Do you think Barrera is the creative solution in the midfield and has he played well enough to keep his starting position? Keep in mind he has a rate of 1.3 shots per game and .3 shots on goal per game.

Buckle: I think Danny Barrera is def. a creative player for us. I think sometimes you can only see that creativity when that ball ends up in the back of the net, say a thru ball. Danny and our midfield have done a really good job serving the ball through this season with attempts on goal and all those numbers stacking up. He hasn’t perhaps been at his best the couple of matches, but that happens to every player once in a while. We have every faith. He’s a creator, if we could do a stat breakdown to every ball to Klimenta and the range. Perhaps it’s just been a matter of trying a little too hard for us to force the ball into the net.

on0se: What historic or current team (besides Republic!) best represents the play style you most want to emulate going forward?

Buckle: We want to be entertaining, that is the biggest thing. We want to play a brand of football where it is exciting and we create chances and keep possession of the ball. When you are going away from home we may have to change. We have a few different ways of playing. We have a possession game and a counter attack game. We want to dominate the game and be exciting. So there is not necessarily a team, but rather focus on creating our brand that we want to play.

Longdrive95: Why did Colvey get the start over Kiffe this past weekend?
Is there a policy/agreement on how the team handles incoming loan players from the Earthquakes?

Buckle: There is a policy. It is a very healthy policy that I have with Dominic Kinnear and one that has been mutually beneficial. If I take a player I can start a player, or take them in the 18, but if I take a player I am probably going to play him.

Where James Kiffe is concerned. James has played in almost every match for me and when Kip came available, a player I had in mind before the season, I thought it was a great time to give James a little rest.

pos26: Why are we doing so poorly this year?

Buckle: I don’t think that we have played “so poorly” per say, but rather have had a string of difficult games. We had one game where we went a man down, another game where an own goal separated the two teams and another where we got forward and created a bunch of chances but were unable to finish. The mark of a good team is a team that is consistent and we need to get to that place. We have a lot of new players and we are still getting used to it. We are building for now and building for the future and as a part of that we need the fans to support us as we get the team settled and ready.

manybeaucoup: There has been talk about getting folks that can score if this drought continues. Can you share details about the perspective players you plan on adding to the team?

Buckle: I think it would be wrong of me to share any information like that until it has actually happened. Like any team we always want to improve. I don’t mind saying we’ve been looking in the market. But again it has to be the right player (or players) and those aren’t always easy to come by. With the Quakes and Mark Sherrod going into surgery, we’re a little more limited on the offensive support we originally planned on so that’s shaking things up for us. We’re keeping things close as we can’t share much until it happens, but stay tuned!

Isco16: How different (in a good way) is Sacramento compared to other MLS soccer cities etc Portland, Seattle, Orlando and from a coach’s perspective what would make the Quails a top future MLS franchise?

Buckle: I can only speak from being here since July and how much the players enjoy playing for us. Sacramento is an incredible place to live and if you get the job satisfaction here as well. That’s very rare, to live in such a beautiful place and love your job, and we’re lucky to have both.

I think it’s a testament to our fans. Take last week’s match, to have our fans on their feet singing and cheering in support of their home club, even though we lost, is phenomenal.

Smith: Take a look at how we performed at just a USL compared to some of those cities from a fan engagement, attendance, and brand standpoint. I can’t wait to see how we’ll stack up against those teams and against the rest of the league. Especially when we’re a city that’s just a two-major sports league market.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 5, 2016) – Eight-Year United States Women’s National Team Captain (2008-2015) Christie Rampone will attend the Sacramento Republic FC vs Seattle Sounders FC 2match on May 14 at Bonney Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Rampone will be participating in a variety of activities including a private soccer clinic for underserved youth and a pre-match ‘chalk talk’ presented by Wells Fargo.

“Being part of the Sacramento Republic FC game-day festivities is something I look forward to and I am excited to witness the soccer celebration that this city is known for,” said Rampone. “Sacramento has a long history of supporting women’s pro sports and with the likelihood that it will be an MLS city soon, I look forward to the possibilities of the NWSL also expanding to this soccer community.”

Rampone has played in five FIFA Women’s World Cups, including the USWNT’s victories in 1999 and 2015. She has represented the U.S. in four Olympic Games, including the USWNT gold-medal victories in 2004, 2008 and 2012. Her career includes 311 caps, second most in US and world history. Rampone, considered to one of the best defenders in the world, became the oldest player to appear in a FIFA Women’s World Cup, turning 40 years old during last year’s tournament. The New Jersey native is the captain of Sky Blue FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

In collaboration with Republic FC to grow the world’s game, Rampone will lead a private soccer clinic for approximately 40 underserved youth on the day of the match. The clinic will be invite only and made possible courtesy of Wells Fargo.

The pre-match ‘chalk talk’ session will take place in the North endline section at Bonney Field beginning at 6 p.m. Individuals and groups who have a ticket to the May 14 match may attend the Q&A ‘chalk talk’ for free. Groups of 25 or more will also receive an opportunity to take a photo with Rampone on the field prior to the match. Details to be released directly to groups attending.

Tickets are still available for the May 14 match. For information on group tickets call (916) 307-6100 or visit www.sacrepublicfc.com.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 5, 2016) – Eight-Year United States Women’s National Team Captain (2008-2015) Christie Rampone will attend the Sacramento Republic FC vs Seattle Sounders FC 2match on May 14 at Bonney Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Rampone will be participating in a variety of activities including a private soccer clinic for underserved youth and a pre-match ‘chalk talk’ presented by Wells Fargo.

“Being part of the Sacramento Republic FC game-day festivities is something I look forward to and I am excited to witness the soccer celebration that this city is known for,” said Rampone. “Sacramento has a long history of supporting women’s pro sports and with the likelihood that it will be an MLS city soon, I look forward to the possibilities of the NWSL also expanding to this soccer community.”

Rampone has played in five FIFA Women’s World Cups, including the USWNT’s victories in 1999 and 2015. She has represented the U.S. in four Olympic Games, including the USWNT gold-medal victories in 2004, 2008 and 2012. Her career includes 311 caps, second most in US and world history. Rampone, considered to one of the best defenders in the world, became the oldest player to appear in a FIFA Women’s World Cup, turning 40 years old during last year’s tournament. The New Jersey native is the captain of Sky Blue FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).

In collaboration with Republic FC to grow the world’s game, Rampone will lead a private soccer clinic for approximately 40 underserved youth on the day of the match. The clinic will be invite only and made possible courtesy of Wells Fargo.

The pre-match ‘chalk talk’ session will take place in the North endline section at Bonney Field beginning at 6 p.m. Individuals and groups who have a ticket to the May 14 match may attend the Q&A ‘chalk talk’ for free. Groups of 25 or more will also receive an opportunity to take a photo with Rampone on the field prior to the match. Details to be released directly to groups attending.

Tickets are still available for the May 14 match. For information on group tickets call (916) 307-6100 or visit www.sacrepublicfc.com.

Republic FC fans in Northern California will have a chance to see Copa America at Levi’s Stadium in June

On Wednesday, the Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee, unveiled the full list of preliminary 40-player rosters for the 16 national team’s slated to take the field in this summer’s Copa America Centenario June 3-26.

Among the rosters of the sixteen national team rosters include players such as Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kaká (Brazil), Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (Mexico), James Rodriguez (Colombia) and Luis Suarez (Uruguay).

Each roster is binding and will serve as the basis for each national team to select their final 23-player squads for the historical tournament. Final rosters must be submitted to the Local Organizing Committee by May 20, with the only exception being in the event of a serious player injury that would lead to an injury replacement from the preliminary 40-player roster.

This year’s Copa America will open on Friday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. PT when the United States Men’s National Team welcomes Colombia to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in Group A action.

In addition to the June 3 match between the United States and Colombia, Republic FC fans in Northern California may also attend matches between Argentina and Chile (June 3), Uruguay and Jamaica (June 13) and the quarterfinal match between the winner of Group C and the runner-up of Group D (June 18).

•  Buy tickets now at CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
• Follow the tournament news at the event's official Twitter account and Facebook page

2016 Copa America Centenario Provisional Rosters

ARGENTINA
GOALKEEPERS (5): Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes La Plata, ARG), Nahuel Guzmán (Tigres UANL, MEX), Agustín Marchesín (Santos Laguna, MEX), Sergio Romero (Manchester United, ENG), Gerónimo Rulli (Real Sociedad, ESP)

DEFENDERS (15): Milton Casco (River Plate, ARG), Martín Demichelis (Manchester City, ENG), Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton, ENG), Ezequiel Garay (Zenit St. Petersburg, RUS), Jonathan Maidana (River Plate, ARG), Emmanuel Mas (San Lorenzo, ARG), Gabriel Mercado (River Plate, ARG), Mateo Musacchio (Villarreal, ESP), Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City, ENG), Javier Pinola (Rosario Central, ARG), Gonzalo Rodríguez (Fiorentina, ARG), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United, ENG), Facundo Roncaglia (Fiorentina, ITA), Leonel Vangioni (River Plate, ARG), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City, ENG),

MIDFIELDERS (10): Éver Banega (Sevilla, ESP), Lucas Biglia (Lazio, ITA), Augusto Fernández (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Matías Kranevitter (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona, ESP), Lionel Messi (Barcelona, ESP), Javier Pastore (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Roberto Pereyra (Juventus, ITA), Enzo Pérez (Valencia, ESP), Guido Pizarro (Tigres UANL, MEX)

FORWARDS (10): Lautaro Acosta (Lanus, ARG), Sergio Agüero (Manchester City, ENG), Ángel Correa (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Paulo Dybala (Juventus, ITA), Gonzalo Higuaín (Napoli, ITA), Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur, ENG), Ángel Di María (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Nicolás Gaitán (Benfica, POR), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Hebeir China Fortune, CHN), Carlos Tévez (Boca Juniors, ARG)

BOLIVIA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Carlos Lampe (Sport Boys, BOL), Rómel Quiñónez (Bolívar, BOL), Juan Carlos Robles (San José, BOL), Guillermo Viscarra (Oriente Petrolero, BOL)

DEFENDERS (12): Diego Bejarano (The Strongest, BOL), Marvin Bejarano (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Nelson Cabrera (Bolívar, BOL), Cristian Coimbra (Blooming, BOL), Ronald Eguino (Bolívar, BOL), Jorge Flores (Universitario de Sucre, BOL), Ignacio García (Nacional Potosí, BOL), Luis Gutiérrez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona, ISR), Fernando Marteli (The Strongest, BOL), Omar Morales (Wilstermann, BOL), Mario Saavedra (Bolívar, BOL), Edward Zenteno (Wilstermann, BOL)

MIDFIELDERS (15): Pedro Azogue (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Danny Bejarano (Bolívar, BOL), Jhasmani Campos (Kazma, KUW), Rudy Cardozo (Bolívar, BOL), Raúl Castro (The Strongest, BOL), Alejandro Chumacero (The Strongest, BOL), Samuel Galindo (Petrolero, BOL), Sebastián Gamarra (A.C. Milan, ITA), Luis Hurtado (Petrolero, BOL), Cristhian Machado (Wilstermann, BOL), Alejandro Meleán (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Mario Parrado (San José, BOL), Fernando Saucedo (Wilstermann, BOL), Martín Smedberg-Dalence (Goteborg, SWE), Wálter Veizaga (The Strongest, BOL)

FORWARDS (9): Carmelo Algarañaz (Petrolero, BOL), Gilbert Álvarez (Real Potosí, BOL), Juan Carlos Arce (Bolívar, BOL), Yasmani Duk (New York Cosmos, USA), Juan Eduardo Fierro (Universitario de Sucre, BOL), Marcelo Martins (Changchun Yatai, CHN), Bruno Miranda (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Rodrigo Ramallo (The Strongest, BOL), Rodrigo Vargas (The Strongest, BOL)

BRAZIL
GOALKEEPERS (4): Alisson (Internacional, BRA), Diego Alves (Valencia, ESP), Ederson (Benfica, POR), Marcelo Grohe (Grêmio, BRA)

DEFENDERS (12): Dani Alves (Barcelona, ESP), Rodrigo Caio (São Paulo, BRA), Fabinho (Monaco, FRA), Ganso (São Paulo, BRA), Gil (Shandong Luneng, CHN), Jemerson (Monaco, FRA), Filípe Luís (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Miranda (Inter Milan, ITA), Gabriel (Arsenal, ENG), Alex Sandro (Juventus, ITA), Douglas (Atlético Mineiro, BRA)

MIDFIELDERS (16): Felipe Anderson (Lazio, ITA), Renato Augusto (Beijing Guoan, CHN), Casemiro (Real Madrid, ESP), Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich, GER), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool, ENG), Elias (Corinthians, BRA), Fágner (Corinthians, BRA), Fernandinho (Manchester City, ENG), Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg, GER), Kaká (Orlando City SC, USA), Lucas Lima (Santos, BRA), Lucas (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Oscar (Chelsea, ENG), Rafinha (Barcelona, ESP) Walace (Grêmio, BRA), Willian (Chelsea, ENG)

FORWARDS (8): Roberto Firmino (Liverpool, ENG), Gabriel (Santos, BRA), Hulk (Zenit St. Petersburg, RUS), Gabriel Jesus (Palmeiras, BRA), Jonas (Benfica, POR), Luan (Grêmio, BRA), Ricardo Oliveira (Santos, BRA), Alex Teixeira (Jiangsu Suning, CHN)

CHILE
GOALKEEPERS (4): Claudio Bravo (Barcelona, ESP), Paulo Garcés (Colo-Colo, CHI), Johnny Herrera (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Christopher Toselli (Universidad Católica, CHI)

DEFENDERS (12): Miiko Albornoz (Hannover 96, GER), Jean Beausejour (Colo-Colo, CHI), Felipe Campos (Palestino, CHI), Paulo Díaz (San Lorenzo, ARG), José Pedro Fuenzalida (Universidad Católica, CHI), Mauricio Isla (Marseille, FRA), Gonzalo Jara (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Igor Lichnovsky (Sporting de Gijón, ESP), Gary Medel (Inter Milan, ITA), Eugenio Mena (São Paulo, BRA), Enzo Roco (Espanyol, ESP), Christian Vilches (Atlético Paranaense, BRA)

MIDFIELDERS (11): Charles Aránguiz (Bayer Leverkusen, GER), Marcelo Díaz (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Matías Fernández (Fiorentina, ITA), Felipe Gutiérrez (Twente, NED), Pedro Pablo Hernández (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Manuel Iturra (Rayo Vallecano, ESP), Esteban Pavez (Colo-Colo, CHI), Diego Valdés (Audax Italiano, CHI), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich, GER), Erick Pulgar (Bologna, ITA), Francisco Silva (Chiapas, MEX),

FORWARDS (13): Marcos Bolados (Antofagasta, CHI), Nicolás Castillo (Universidad Católica, CHI), Mark González (Sport Recife, BRA), Ángelo Henríquez (Dinamo Zagreb, CRO), Marcelo Larrondo (Rosario Central, ARG), Fernando Meneses (Veracruz, MEX), Fabián Orellana (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Maurico Pinilla (Atalanta, ITA), Edson Puch (LDU Quito, ECU), Bryan Rabello (Santos Laguna, MEX), Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal, ENG), Eduardo Vargas (Hoffenheim, GER), Jeisson Vargas (Universidad Católica, CHI)

COLOMBIA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Cristian Bonilla (Atlético Nacional, COL), David Ospina (Arsenal, ENG), Camilo Vargas (Argentinos Juniors, ARG), Róbinson Zapata (Santa Fe, COL)

DEFENDERS (14): Felipe Aguilar (Atlético Nacional, COL), Eder Alvarez (River Plate, ARG), Santiago Arias (PSV, NED), Cristian Borja (Santa Fe, COL), Farid Díaz (Atlético Nacional, COL), Frank Fabra (Boca Juniors, ARG), Deiver Machado (Millonarios, COL), Stefan Medina (Pachuca, MEX), Yerry Mina (Santa Fe, COL), Jeison Murillo (Inter Milan, ITA), Oscar Murillo (Pachuca, MEX), Helibelton Palacios (Deportivo Cali, COL), William Tesillo (Santa Fe, COL), Cristián Zapata (AC Milan, ITA)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Wílmar Barrios (Deportes Tolima, COL), Nicolás Benedetti (Deportivo Cali, COL), Edwin Cardona (Monterrey, MEX), Guillermo Celis (Junior, COL), Juan Cuadrado (Juventus, ITA), Gustavo Cuéllar (Flamengo, BRA), Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC, USA), Vladimir Hernández (Junior, COL), Sebastián Pérez (Atlético Nacional, COL), Andrés Felipe Roa (Deportivo Cali, COL), James Rodríguez (Real Madrid, ESP), Carlos Sánchez (Aston Villa, ENG), Daniel Torres (Independiente Medellín, COL)

FORWARDS (9): Carlos Bacca (AC Milan, ITA), Roger Martínez (Racing Club, ARG), Marlos Moreno (Atlético Nacional, COL), Dayro Moreno (Club Tijuana, MEX), Luis Fernando Muriel (Sampdoria, ITA), Felipe Pardo (Olympiacos, GRE), Harold Preciado (Deportivo Cali, COL), Luis Quiñones (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Adrián Ramos (Borussia Dortmund, GER)

COSTA RICA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Esteban Alvarado (Trabzonspor, TUR), Leonel Moreira (Herediano, CRC) Keylor Navas (Real Madrid, ESP), Patrick Pemberton (Alajuelense, CRC)

DEFENDERS (16): Bismark Acosta (Brann, NOR), Johnny Acosta (Alajuelense, CRC), Francisco Calvo (Saprissa, CRC), Júnior Díaz (Darmstadt, GER), Oscar Duarte (Espanyol, ESP), Waylon Francis (Columbus Crew SC, USA) Cristian Gamboa (West Bromwich Albion, ENG), Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC, USA), Roy Miller (Saprissa, CRC), Allan Miranda (Herediano, CRC), David Myrie (Herediano, CRC), Bryan Oviedo (Everton, ENG), Pablo Salazar (Herediano, CRC) José Salvatierra (Alajuelense, CRC), Michael Umaña (Persepolis, IRN), Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC, CAN)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Marvin Angulo (Saprissa, CRC), Randall Azofeifa (Herediano, CRC), Christian Bolaños (Vancouver Whitecaps FC, CAN), Diego Calvo (Saprissa, CRC), Joel Campbell (Arsenal, ENG), José Miguel Cubero (Herediano, CRC), Celso Borges (Deportivo La Coruña, ESP), Esteban Granados (Herediano, CRC), David Guzman (Saprissa, CRC), Diego Madrigal (Alajuelense, CRC), Bryan Ruiz (Sporting Lisbon, POR), Yeltsin Tejeda (Évian Thonon Gaillard, FRA), Deyver Vega (Brann, NOR), Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact, CAN),

FORWARDS (6): David Ramírez (Saprissa, CRC), Ariel Rodríguez (Bangkok Glass, THA), Yendrick Ruiz (Herediano, CRC), Álvaro Saborio (D.C. United, USA), Marco Ureña (Midtjylland, DEN), Johnny Woodly (Deportiva Carmelita, CRC)

ECUADOR
GOALKEEPERS (4): Librado Azcona (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Máximo Banguera (Barcelona, ECU), Alexander Domínguez (LDU Quito, ECU), Esteban Dreer (Emelec, ECU).

DEFENDERS (13): Gabriel Achilier (Emelec, ECU), Dario Aimar (Barcelona, ECU), Robert Arboleda (Universidad Católica, ECU), Walter Ayoví (Monterrey, MEX), Óscar Bagüí (Emelec, ECU) (Emelec, ECU), Luis Caicedo (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Frickson Erazo (Atlético Mineiro, BRA), Jorge Guagua (Emelec, ECU), Arturo Mina (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Juan Carlos Paredes (Watford, ENG), Mario Pineida (Barcelona, ECU), José Quinteros (LDU Quito, ECU), Cristian Ramírez (Ferencváros, HUN)

MIDFIELDERS (15): Michael Arroyo (Club América, MEX), Alex Bolaños (Aucas, ECU), Bryan Cabezas (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Segundo Castillo (Barcelona, ECU), Fernando Gaibor (Emelec, ECU), Carlos Gruezo (FC Dallas, USA), Renato Ibarra (Vitesse, NED), Pedro Larrea (El Nacional, ECU), Fidel Martínez (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Ángel Mena (Emelec, ECU), Jefferson Montero (Swansea, WAL), Christian Noboa (Rostov, RUS), Jefferson Orejuela (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Pedro Quiñónez (Emelec, ECU), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United, ENG)

FORWARDS (8): Daniel Angulo (LDU Quito, ECU), José Angulo (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Jaime Ayoví (Godoy Cruz, ARG), Miler Bolaños (Grêmio, BRA), Felipe Caicedo (Espanyol, ESP), Juan Cazares (Atlético Mineiro, BRA), Junior Sornoza (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Enner Valencia (West Ham United, ENG)

HAITI
GOALKEEPERS (4): Steward Ceus (Unattached), Luis Valendi Odelus (Aigle Noir, HAI), Johny Placide (Reims, FRA), Brian Sylvestre (Carolina RailHawks, USA)

DEFENDERS (15): Jean Sony Alcénat (Voluntari, ROM), Jean Marc Alexandre (Fort Lauderdale Strikers, USA), Carlens Arcus (Troyes, FRA), Wilguens Aristede (FICA, HAI), Judelin Aveska (Atlético Uruguay, ARG), Alex Christian (Vila Real, POR), Romain Genevois (Nice, FRA), Chadeley Germain (Petit-Goâve, HAI), Reginal Goreux (Standard Liège, BEL), Kim Jaggy (Aarau, SUI), Andrew Jean-Baptiste (Estrella San Agustín, ESP), Jerome Mechack (Jacksonville Armada, USA), Stéphane Lambese (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Jean-Jacques Pierre (Paris FC, FRA), Paulson Pierre (Baltimore, HAI)

MIDFIELDERS (12): Ricardo Adé (Don Bosco, HAI), Bryan Alceus (Bordeaux, FRA), Junior Delva (Don Bosco, HAI), Wilde-Donald Guerrier (Wisła Kraków, POL), Zachary Herivaux (New England Revolution, USA), Max Hilaire (Cholet, FRA), Kevin Lafrance (Chrobry Głogów, POL), James Marcelin (Carolina RailHawks, USA), Pascal Millien (Jacksonville Armada, USA), Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City, USA), Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan, IND), Sébastien Thurière (San Antonio FC, USA),

FORWARDS (9): Hervé Bazile (Caen, FRA), Kervens Belfort (1461 Trabzon, TUR), Woodensky Cherenfant (FICA, HAI), Jonel Désiré (Mirebalais, HAI), Derrick Etienne (New York Red Bulls, USA), Jeff Louis (Caen, FRA), Jean-Eudes Maurice (Hà Nội T&T, VIE), Duckens Nazon (Laval, FRA), Manchini Telfort (Cavaly, HAI)

JAMAICA
GOALKEEPERS (5): Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union, USA), Akeem Chambers (Waterhouse, JAM), Duwayne Kerr (Unattached), Ryan Thompson (St. Louis FC, USA) Shaven Paul (Portmore United, JAM)

DEFENDERS (13): Sergio Campbell (Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USA), Upston Edwards (Portmore United, JAM), Joel Grant (Exeter City, ENG), Rosario Harriott (Harbour View, JAM), Michael Hector (Reading, ENG), Kemar Lawrence (New York Red Bulls, USA), Adrian Mariappa (Crystal Palace, ENG), Wes Morgan (Leicester City, ENG), Demar Phillips (Real Salt Lake, USA), Alvas Powell (Portland Timbers, USA), Ladale Richie (Montego Bay United, JAM), Damano Solomon (Portmore United, JAM), Jermaine Taylor (Portland Timbers, USA)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Rodolph Austin (Brondby, DEN), Michael Binns (Portmore United, JAM), Oniel Fisher (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Vishinul Harris (Arnett Gardens, JAM), Omar Holness (Real Salt Lake, USA), Chevonne Marsh (Cavalier, JAM), Joel McAnuff (Leyton Orient, ENG), Garath McCleary (Reading, ENG), Ricardo Morris (Portmore United, JAM), Romeo Parkes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USA), Andrew Vanzie (Humble Lions, JAM), Je-Vaughn Watson (New England Revolution, USA), Lee Williamson (Blackburn Rovers, ENG)

FORWARDS (9): Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo, USA), Andre Clennon (Vaasan Palloseura, FIN), Simon Dawkins (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Clayton Donaldson (Birmingham City, ENG), Junior Flemmings (New York Red Bulls II, USA), Jamar Loza (Norwich City, ENG), Darren Mattocks (Portland Timbers, USA), Dever Orgill (Marieham, FIN), Allan Ottey (Montego Bay United, JAM)

MEXICO
GOALKEEPERS (5): Jesús Corona (Cruz Azul, MEX), Guillermo Ochoa (Málaga, ESP), Jonathan Orozco (Monterrey, MEX) Alejandro Palacios (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca, MEX)

DEFENDERS (13): Paúl Aguilar (Club América, MEX), Néstor Araujo (Santos Laguna, MEX), Yasser Corona (Querétaro, MEX), Héctor Moreno (PSV, NED), Israel Jiménez (Tigres UANL, MEX), Miguel Layún (Porto, POR), Raúl López (Guadalajara, MEX), Rafael Márquez (Atlas, MEX), Jesús Molina (Santos Laguna, MEX), Diego Reyes (Real Sociedad, ESP), José Rivas (Tigres UANL, MEX), Carlos Salcedo (Guadalajara, MEX), Jorge Torres Nilo (Tigres UANL, MEX)

MIDFIELDERS (10): Giovani Dos Santos (LA Galaxy, USA), Jonathan Dos Santos (Villarreal, ESP), Jesús Dueñas (Tigres UANL, MEX), Marco Fabián (Eintracht Frankfurt, GER), Andrés Guardado (PSV, NED), Elías Hernández (Club León, MEX), Héctor Herrera (Porto, POR), Carlos Peña (Guadalajara, MEX), Rodolfo Pizarro (Pachuca, MEX), Juan Vázquez (Club León, MEX)

FORWARDS (12): Javier Aquino (Tigres UANL, MEX), Isaac Brizuela (Guadalajara, MEX), Jesús Corona (Porto, POR), Jürgen Damm (Tigres UANL, MEX), Javier Hernández (Bayer Leverkusen, GER), Eduardo Herrera (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Raúl Jiménez (Benfica, POR), Hirving Lozano (Pachuca, MEX), Oribe Peralta (Club América, MEX), Orbelín Pineda (Guadalajara, MEX), Cándido Ramírez (Monterrey, MEX), Carlos Vela (Real Sociedad, ESP)

PANAMA
GOALKEEPERS (4): José Calderón (Plantense, HON), Jaime Penedo (Saprissa, CRC) Eliéser Powell (Chepo, PAN), Alex Rodríguez (San Francisco, PAN)

DEFENDERS (13): Felipe Baloy (Atlas, MEX), Harold Cummings (Alajuelense, CRC), Éric Davis (DAC 1904, SVK), Richard Dixon (Limón, CRC), Fidel Escobar (Sporting, PAN), Martín Gómez (San Francisco, PAN), Luis Henríquez (Tauro, PAN), Adolfo Machado (Saprissa, CRC) Roderick Miller (San Francisco, PAN), Michael Murillo (San Francisco, PAN) Ángel Patrick (Árabe Unido, PAN), Román Torres (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Manuel Vargas (Tauro, PAN)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Édgar Bárcenas (RNK Split, CRO), Ricardo Buitrago (Juan Aurich, PER), Miguel Camargo (Mineros de Guayana, VEN), Armando Cooper (Árabe Unido, PAN), Aníbal Godoy (San José Earthquakes, USA), José González (Árabe Unido, PAN), Gabriel Gómez (Cartaginés, CRC), Amílcar Henríquez (América, COL), Hécgar Murillo (Tauro, PAN), Josiel Núñez (Plaza Amador, PAN), Valentín Pimentel (La Equidad, COL) Alberto Quintero (San José Earthquakes, USA), Alfredo Stephens (DAC 1904, SVK)

FORWARDS (10): Abdiel Arroyo (RNK Split, CRO), Rolando Blackburn (Comunicaciones, GUA), Ricardo Clarke (Zamora, VEN), Ismael Díaz (Porto, POR), Cristian Martínez (Chorrillo, PAN), Sergio Moreno (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Roberto Nurse (Mineros de Zacatecas, MEX), Blas Pérez (Vancouver Whitecaps, USA), Luis Tejada (Juan Aurich, PER) Gabriel Torres (Zamora, VEN)

PARAGUAY
GOALKEEPERS (4): Alfredo Aguilar (Guaraní, PAR), Diego Barreto (Olimpia, PAR), Antony Silva (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Justo Villar (Colo-Colo, CHI)

DEFENDERS (11): Pablo Aguilar (Club América, MEX), Víctor Ayala (Lanús, ARG), Fabián Balbuena (Corinthians, BRA), Raúl Cáceres (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Paulo Da Silva (Toluca, MEX), Gustavo Gómez (Lanús, ARG), Juan Patiño (Guaraní, PAR), Iván Piris (Udinese, ITA), Saúl Salcedo (Olimpia, PAR), Miguel Samudio (Club América, MEX), Bruno Valdez (Cerro Porteño, PAR)

MIDFIELDERS (10): Víctor Cáceres (Al-Rayyan, QAT), Osvaldo Martínez (Club América, MEX), William Mendieta (Olimpia, PAR), Nestor Ortigoza (San Lorenzo, ARG), Celso Ortiz (AZ Alkmaar, NED), Robert Piris Da Motta (Olimpia, PAR), Blas Riveros (Olimpia, PAR), Rodrigo Rojas (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Oscar Romero (Rácing Club, ARG), Jonathan Santana (Cerro Porteño, PAR)

FORWARDS (14): Miguel Almirón (Lanús, ARG), Lucas Barrios (Palmeiras, BRA), Edgar Benítez (Querétaro, MEX), Jorge Benítez (Cruz Azul, MEX), Raúl Bobadilla (Augsburg, GER), Derlis González (Dynamo Kiev, UKR), Juan Iturbe (Bournemouth, ENG), Darío Lezcano (Ingolstadt, GER), Jesús Medina (Libertad, PAR), Hernán Pérez (Espanyol, ESP), Ángel Romero (Corinthians, BRA), Antonio Sanabria (Sporting de Gijón, ESP), Roque Santa Cruz (Málaga, ESP), Nelson Valdez (Seattle Sounders FC, USA)

PERU
GOALKEEPERS (4): Carlos Cáceda (Universitario, PER), José Carvallo (Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca, PER), Pedro Gallese (Juan Aurich, PER), Diego Penny (Sporting Cristal, PER)

DEFENDERS (13): Luis Abram (Sporting Cristal, PER), Miguel Araujo (Alianza Lima, PER), Horacio Benincasa (Universitario, PER), Alexander Callens (Numancia, ESP), Jair Céspedes (Sporting Cristal, PER), Aldo Corzo (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Alexis Cossio (Sporting Cristal, PER), Paolo de la Haza (Juan Aurich, PER), Christian Ramos (Juan Aurich, PER), Renzo Revoredo (Sporting Cristal, PER), Alberto Rodríguez (Sporting Cristal, PER), Renato Tapia (Feyenoord, NED), Miguel Trauco (Universitario, PER)

MIDFIELDERS (14): Armando Alfagme (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Adán Balbín (Universitario, PER), Josepmir Ballón (Sporting Cristal, PER), Cristian Benavente (Charleroi, BEL), Luiz da Silva (PSV, NED), Christofer Gonzáles (Colo-Colo, CHI), Alejandro Hohberg (Universidad César Vallejo, PER), Carlos Lobatón (Sporting Cristal, PER), Andy Polo (Universitario, PER), Ángel Romero (Universitario, PER), Joel Sánchez (Universidad San Martin, PER), Marcio Valverde (Real Garcilaso, PER), Óscar Vilchez (Alianza Lima, PER) Yoshimar Yotún (Malmö, SWE)

FORWARDS (9): Irven Ávila (Sporting Cristal, PER), Iván Bulos (O’Higgins, CHI), Christian Cueva (Toluca, MEX), Edison Flores (Universitario, PER), Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo, BRA), Julio Landauri (Alianza Lima, PER), Yordy Reyna (Red Bull Salzburg, AUT), Raúl Ruidíaz (Universitario, PER), Mario Velarde (Unión Comercio, PER)

URUGUAY
GOALKEEPERS (5): Martín Campaña (Independiente, ARG), Gastón Guruceaga (Peñarol, URU), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray, TUR), Rodrigo Muñoz (Libertad, PAR), Martín Silva (Vasco da Gama, BRA)

DEFENDERS (10): Sebastián Coates (Sporting Lisbon, POR), Jorge Fucile (Nacional, URU), Jose Giménez (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Diego Godín, (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Alvaro Pereira (Getafe, ESP), Maximiliano Pereira (Porto, POR), Gastón Silva (Torino, ITA), Guillermo Varela (Manchester United, ENG), Emiliano Velázquez (Getafe, ESP), Mauricio Victorino (Nacional, URU)

MIDFIELDERS (14): Arévalo Rios (Atlas, MEX), Matías Corujo (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Cruzeiro, BRA), Álvaro González (Atlas, MEX), Diego Laxalt (Genoa, ITA), Nicolás Lodeiro (Boca Juniors, ARG), Brian Lozano (Club America, MEX), Camilo Mayada (River Plate, ARG), Nahitan Nández (Peñarol, URU), Guzmán Pereira (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Gastón Ramírez (Middlesbrough, ENG), Cristian Rodríguez (Independiente, ARG), Carlos Sánchez (Monterrey, MEX), Matías Vecino (Fiorentina, ITA)

FORWARDS (6): Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-German, FRA), Abel Hernández (Hull City, ENG), Diego Rolán (Bordeaux, FRA), Michael Santos (River Plate, URU), Cristhian Stuani (Middlesbrough, ENG), Luis Suárez (Barcelona, ESP)

USA
GOALKEEPERS (5): David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, ENG), Ethan Horvath (Molde, NOR), Tim Howard (Everton, ENG), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake, USA)

DEFENDERS (15): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas, USA), Ventura Alvarado (Club América, MEX), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City, USA), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United, USA), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin, GER), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City, ENG), Edgar Castillo (Monterrey, MEX) Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt, GER), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca, MEX), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest, ENG), Matt Miazga (Chelsea, ENG), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana, MEX), Tim Ream (Fulham, ENG), DeAndre Yedlin (Sunderland, ENG)

MIDFIELDERS (12): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake, USA), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes, FRA), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC, CAN), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC, USA), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach, GER), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids, USA), Perry Kitchen (Hearts, SCO), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt, GER), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers, USA), Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution, USA), Danny Williams (Reading, ENG), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City, USA)

FORWARDS (8): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC, CAN), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew SC, USA), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund, GER), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Bobby Wood (Union Berlin, GER), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy, USA)

VENEZUELA
GOALKEEPERS (4): José Contreras (Tachira, VEN), Wuilker Faríñez (Caracas, VEN), Dani Hernández (Tenerife, ESP), Eduardo Herrera (Lara, VEN)

DEFENDERS (13): Wilker Ángel (Tachira, VEN), Daniel Benítez (La Guaira, VEN), Jhon Chancellor (Mineros de Guayana, VEN), Rolf Feltscher (MSV Duisburg, GER), Víctor García (Porto, POR), Alexander González (Huesca, ESP), Rubert Quijada (Caracas, VEN), Roberto Rosales (Málaga, ESP), Andres Tuñez (Buriram United, THA), Jefre Vargas (Caracas, VEN), Jose Manuel Velazquez (Arouca, POR), Mikel Villanueva (Atlético Malagueño, ESP), Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (Nantes, FRA)

MIDFIELDERS (16): Juan Pablo Añor (Málaga, ESP), Carlos Cermeño (Tachira, VEN), Arquímedes Figuera (La Guaira, VEN), Arles Flores (Zamora, VEN), César González (Cortiba, BRA), Alejandro Guerra (Atlético Nacional, COL), Yangel Herrera (Atlético Venezuela, VEN), Jacobo Kouffaty (Cuenca, ECU), Jhon Murillo (Tondela, POR), Rómulo Otero (Huachipato, CHI), Adalberto Peñaranda (Granada, ESP), Tomás Rincón (Genoa, ITA), Luis Manuel Seijas (Santa Fe, COL) Yeferson Soteldo (Zamora, VEN), Carlos Suárez (Carabobo, VEN), Ronald Vargas (AEK Athens, GRE)

FORWARDS (7): Yonathan Del Valle (Kasimpasa, TUR), Josef Martínez (Torino, ITA), Andrés Ponce (Sampdoria, ITA), Gelmin Rivas (Al-Ittihad, KSA), Salomón Rondón (West Bromwich Albion, ENG), Christian Santos (NEC Nijmegen, NED), Jeffrén Suárez (Eupen, BEL)

Republic FC fans in Northern California will have a chance to see Copa America at Levi’s Stadium in June

On Wednesday, the Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee, unveiled the full list of preliminary 40-player rosters for the 16 national team’s slated to take the field in this summer’s Copa America Centenario June 3-26.

Among the rosters of the sixteen national team rosters include players such as Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kaká (Brazil), Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez (Mexico), James Rodriguez (Colombia) and Luis Suarez (Uruguay).

Each roster is binding and will serve as the basis for each national team to select their final 23-player squads for the historical tournament. Final rosters must be submitted to the Local Organizing Committee by May 20, with the only exception being in the event of a serious player injury that would lead to an injury replacement from the preliminary 40-player roster.

This year’s Copa America will open on Friday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. PT when the United States Men’s National Team welcomes Colombia to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in Group A action.

In addition to the June 3 match between the United States and Colombia, Republic FC fans in Northern California may also attend matches between Argentina and Chile (June 3), Uruguay and Jamaica (June 13) and the quarterfinal match between the winner of Group C and the runner-up of Group D (June 18).

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2016 Copa America Centenario Provisional Rosters

ARGENTINA
GOALKEEPERS (5): Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes La Plata, ARG), Nahuel Guzmán (Tigres UANL, MEX), Agustín Marchesín (Santos Laguna, MEX), Sergio Romero (Manchester United, ENG), Gerónimo Rulli (Real Sociedad, ESP)

DEFENDERS (15): Milton Casco (River Plate, ARG), Martín Demichelis (Manchester City, ENG), Ramiro Funes Mori (Everton, ENG), Ezequiel Garay (Zenit St. Petersburg, RUS), Jonathan Maidana (River Plate, ARG), Emmanuel Mas (San Lorenzo, ARG), Gabriel Mercado (River Plate, ARG), Mateo Musacchio (Villarreal, ESP), Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City, ENG), Javier Pinola (Rosario Central, ARG), Gonzalo Rodríguez (Fiorentina, ARG), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United, ENG), Facundo Roncaglia (Fiorentina, ITA), Leonel Vangioni (River Plate, ARG), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City, ENG),

MIDFIELDERS (10): Éver Banega (Sevilla, ESP), Lucas Biglia (Lazio, ITA), Augusto Fernández (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Matías Kranevitter (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona, ESP), Lionel Messi (Barcelona, ESP), Javier Pastore (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Roberto Pereyra (Juventus, ITA), Enzo Pérez (Valencia, ESP), Guido Pizarro (Tigres UANL, MEX)

FORWARDS (10): Lautaro Acosta (Lanus, ARG), Sergio Agüero (Manchester City, ENG), Ángel Correa (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Paulo Dybala (Juventus, ITA), Gonzalo Higuaín (Napoli, ITA), Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur, ENG), Ángel Di María (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Nicolás Gaitán (Benfica, POR), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Hebeir China Fortune, CHN), Carlos Tévez (Boca Juniors, ARG)

BOLIVIA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Carlos Lampe (Sport Boys, BOL), Rómel Quiñónez (Bolívar, BOL), Juan Carlos Robles (San José, BOL), Guillermo Viscarra (Oriente Petrolero, BOL)

DEFENDERS (12): Diego Bejarano (The Strongest, BOL), Marvin Bejarano (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Nelson Cabrera (Bolívar, BOL), Cristian Coimbra (Blooming, BOL), Ronald Eguino (Bolívar, BOL), Jorge Flores (Universitario de Sucre, BOL), Ignacio García (Nacional Potosí, BOL), Luis Gutiérrez (Ironi Kiryat Shmona, ISR), Fernando Marteli (The Strongest, BOL), Omar Morales (Wilstermann, BOL), Mario Saavedra (Bolívar, BOL), Edward Zenteno (Wilstermann, BOL)

MIDFIELDERS (15): Pedro Azogue (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Danny Bejarano (Bolívar, BOL), Jhasmani Campos (Kazma, KUW), Rudy Cardozo (Bolívar, BOL), Raúl Castro (The Strongest, BOL), Alejandro Chumacero (The Strongest, BOL), Samuel Galindo (Petrolero, BOL), Sebastián Gamarra (A.C. Milan, ITA), Luis Hurtado (Petrolero, BOL), Cristhian Machado (Wilstermann, BOL), Alejandro Meleán (Oriente Petrolero, BOL), Mario Parrado (San José, BOL), Fernando Saucedo (Wilstermann, BOL), Martín Smedberg-Dalence (Goteborg, SWE), Wálter Veizaga (The Strongest, BOL)

FORWARDS (9): Carmelo Algarañaz (Petrolero, BOL), Gilbert Álvarez (Real Potosí, BOL), Juan Carlos Arce (Bolívar, BOL), Yasmani Duk (New York Cosmos, USA), Juan Eduardo Fierro (Universitario de Sucre, BOL), Marcelo Martins (Changchun Yatai, CHN), Bruno Miranda (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Rodrigo Ramallo (The Strongest, BOL), Rodrigo Vargas (The Strongest, BOL)

BRAZIL
GOALKEEPERS (4): Alisson (Internacional, BRA), Diego Alves (Valencia, ESP), Ederson (Benfica, POR), Marcelo Grohe (Grêmio, BRA)

DEFENDERS (12): Dani Alves (Barcelona, ESP), Rodrigo Caio (São Paulo, BRA), Fabinho (Monaco, FRA), Ganso (São Paulo, BRA), Gil (Shandong Luneng, CHN), Jemerson (Monaco, FRA), Filípe Luís (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Miranda (Inter Milan, ITA), Gabriel (Arsenal, ENG), Alex Sandro (Juventus, ITA), Douglas (Atlético Mineiro, BRA)

MIDFIELDERS (16): Felipe Anderson (Lazio, ITA), Renato Augusto (Beijing Guoan, CHN), Casemiro (Real Madrid, ESP), Douglas Costa (Bayern Munich, GER), Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool, ENG), Elias (Corinthians, BRA), Fágner (Corinthians, BRA), Fernandinho (Manchester City, ENG), Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg, GER), Kaká (Orlando City SC, USA), Lucas Lima (Santos, BRA), Lucas (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Oscar (Chelsea, ENG), Rafinha (Barcelona, ESP) Walace (Grêmio, BRA), Willian (Chelsea, ENG)

FORWARDS (8): Roberto Firmino (Liverpool, ENG), Gabriel (Santos, BRA), Hulk (Zenit St. Petersburg, RUS), Gabriel Jesus (Palmeiras, BRA), Jonas (Benfica, POR), Luan (Grêmio, BRA), Ricardo Oliveira (Santos, BRA), Alex Teixeira (Jiangsu Suning, CHN)

CHILE
GOALKEEPERS (4): Claudio Bravo (Barcelona, ESP), Paulo Garcés (Colo-Colo, CHI), Johnny Herrera (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Christopher Toselli (Universidad Católica, CHI)

DEFENDERS (12): Miiko Albornoz (Hannover 96, GER), Jean Beausejour (Colo-Colo, CHI), Felipe Campos (Palestino, CHI), Paulo Díaz (San Lorenzo, ARG), José Pedro Fuenzalida (Universidad Católica, CHI), Mauricio Isla (Marseille, FRA), Gonzalo Jara (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Igor Lichnovsky (Sporting de Gijón, ESP), Gary Medel (Inter Milan, ITA), Eugenio Mena (São Paulo, BRA), Enzo Roco (Espanyol, ESP), Christian Vilches (Atlético Paranaense, BRA)

MIDFIELDERS (11): Charles Aránguiz (Bayer Leverkusen, GER), Marcelo Díaz (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Matías Fernández (Fiorentina, ITA), Felipe Gutiérrez (Twente, NED), Pedro Pablo Hernández (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Manuel Iturra (Rayo Vallecano, ESP), Esteban Pavez (Colo-Colo, CHI), Diego Valdés (Audax Italiano, CHI), Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich, GER), Erick Pulgar (Bologna, ITA), Francisco Silva (Chiapas, MEX),

FORWARDS (13): Marcos Bolados (Antofagasta, CHI), Nicolás Castillo (Universidad Católica, CHI), Mark González (Sport Recife, BRA), Ángelo Henríquez (Dinamo Zagreb, CRO), Marcelo Larrondo (Rosario Central, ARG), Fernando Meneses (Veracruz, MEX), Fabián Orellana (Celta de Vigo, ESP), Maurico Pinilla (Atalanta, ITA), Edson Puch (LDU Quito, ECU), Bryan Rabello (Santos Laguna, MEX), Alexis Sánchez (Arsenal, ENG), Eduardo Vargas (Hoffenheim, GER), Jeisson Vargas (Universidad Católica, CHI)

COLOMBIA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Cristian Bonilla (Atlético Nacional, COL), David Ospina (Arsenal, ENG), Camilo Vargas (Argentinos Juniors, ARG), Róbinson Zapata (Santa Fe, COL)

DEFENDERS (14): Felipe Aguilar (Atlético Nacional, COL), Eder Alvarez (River Plate, ARG), Santiago Arias (PSV, NED), Cristian Borja (Santa Fe, COL), Farid Díaz (Atlético Nacional, COL), Frank Fabra (Boca Juniors, ARG), Deiver Machado (Millonarios, COL), Stefan Medina (Pachuca, MEX), Yerry Mina (Santa Fe, COL), Jeison Murillo (Inter Milan, ITA), Oscar Murillo (Pachuca, MEX), Helibelton Palacios (Deportivo Cali, COL), William Tesillo (Santa Fe, COL), Cristián Zapata (AC Milan, ITA)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Wílmar Barrios (Deportes Tolima, COL), Nicolás Benedetti (Deportivo Cali, COL), Edwin Cardona (Monterrey, MEX), Guillermo Celis (Junior, COL), Juan Cuadrado (Juventus, ITA), Gustavo Cuéllar (Flamengo, BRA), Cristian Higuita (Orlando City SC, USA), Vladimir Hernández (Junior, COL), Sebastián Pérez (Atlético Nacional, COL), Andrés Felipe Roa (Deportivo Cali, COL), James Rodríguez (Real Madrid, ESP), Carlos Sánchez (Aston Villa, ENG), Daniel Torres (Independiente Medellín, COL)

FORWARDS (9): Carlos Bacca (AC Milan, ITA), Roger Martínez (Racing Club, ARG), Marlos Moreno (Atlético Nacional, COL), Dayro Moreno (Club Tijuana, MEX), Luis Fernando Muriel (Sampdoria, ITA), Felipe Pardo (Olympiacos, GRE), Harold Preciado (Deportivo Cali, COL), Luis Quiñones (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Adrián Ramos (Borussia Dortmund, GER)

COSTA RICA
GOALKEEPERS (4): Esteban Alvarado (Trabzonspor, TUR), Leonel Moreira (Herediano, CRC) Keylor Navas (Real Madrid, ESP), Patrick Pemberton (Alajuelense, CRC)

DEFENDERS (16): Bismark Acosta (Brann, NOR), Johnny Acosta (Alajuelense, CRC), Francisco Calvo (Saprissa, CRC), Júnior Díaz (Darmstadt, GER), Oscar Duarte (Espanyol, ESP), Waylon Francis (Columbus Crew SC, USA) Cristian Gamboa (West Bromwich Albion, ENG), Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC, USA), Roy Miller (Saprissa, CRC), Allan Miranda (Herediano, CRC), David Myrie (Herediano, CRC), Bryan Oviedo (Everton, ENG), Pablo Salazar (Herediano, CRC) José Salvatierra (Alajuelense, CRC), Michael Umaña (Persepolis, IRN), Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps FC, CAN)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Marvin Angulo (Saprissa, CRC), Randall Azofeifa (Herediano, CRC), Christian Bolaños (Vancouver Whitecaps FC, CAN), Diego Calvo (Saprissa, CRC), Joel Campbell (Arsenal, ENG), José Miguel Cubero (Herediano, CRC), Celso Borges (Deportivo La Coruña, ESP), Esteban Granados (Herediano, CRC), David Guzman (Saprissa, CRC), Diego Madrigal (Alajuelense, CRC), Bryan Ruiz (Sporting Lisbon, POR), Yeltsin Tejeda (Évian Thonon Gaillard, FRA), Deyver Vega (Brann, NOR), Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact, CAN),

FORWARDS (6): David Ramírez (Saprissa, CRC), Ariel Rodríguez (Bangkok Glass, THA), Yendrick Ruiz (Herediano, CRC), Álvaro Saborio (D.C. United, USA), Marco Ureña (Midtjylland, DEN), Johnny Woodly (Deportiva Carmelita, CRC)

ECUADOR
GOALKEEPERS (4): Librado Azcona (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Máximo Banguera (Barcelona, ECU), Alexander Domínguez (LDU Quito, ECU), Esteban Dreer (Emelec, ECU).

DEFENDERS (13): Gabriel Achilier (Emelec, ECU), Dario Aimar (Barcelona, ECU), Robert Arboleda (Universidad Católica, ECU), Walter Ayoví (Monterrey, MEX), Óscar Bagüí (Emelec, ECU) (Emelec, ECU), Luis Caicedo (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Frickson Erazo (Atlético Mineiro, BRA), Jorge Guagua (Emelec, ECU), Arturo Mina (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Juan Carlos Paredes (Watford, ENG), Mario Pineida (Barcelona, ECU), José Quinteros (LDU Quito, ECU), Cristian Ramírez (Ferencváros, HUN)

MIDFIELDERS (15): Michael Arroyo (Club América, MEX), Alex Bolaños (Aucas, ECU), Bryan Cabezas (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Segundo Castillo (Barcelona, ECU), Fernando Gaibor (Emelec, ECU), Carlos Gruezo (FC Dallas, USA), Renato Ibarra (Vitesse, NED), Pedro Larrea (El Nacional, ECU), Fidel Martínez (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Ángel Mena (Emelec, ECU), Jefferson Montero (Swansea, WAL), Christian Noboa (Rostov, RUS), Jefferson Orejuela (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Pedro Quiñónez (Emelec, ECU), Antonio Valencia (Manchester United, ENG)

FORWARDS (8): Daniel Angulo (LDU Quito, ECU), José Angulo (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Jaime Ayoví (Godoy Cruz, ARG), Miler Bolaños (Grêmio, BRA), Felipe Caicedo (Espanyol, ESP), Juan Cazares (Atlético Mineiro, BRA), Junior Sornoza (Independiente del Valle, ECU), Enner Valencia (West Ham United, ENG)

HAITI
GOALKEEPERS (4): Steward Ceus (Unattached), Luis Valendi Odelus (Aigle Noir, HAI), Johny Placide (Reims, FRA), Brian Sylvestre (Carolina RailHawks, USA)

DEFENDERS (15): Jean Sony Alcénat (Voluntari, ROM), Jean Marc Alexandre (Fort Lauderdale Strikers, USA), Carlens Arcus (Troyes, FRA), Wilguens Aristede (FICA, HAI), Judelin Aveska (Atlético Uruguay, ARG), Alex Christian (Vila Real, POR), Romain Genevois (Nice, FRA), Chadeley Germain (Petit-Goâve, HAI), Reginal Goreux (Standard Liège, BEL), Kim Jaggy (Aarau, SUI), Andrew Jean-Baptiste (Estrella San Agustín, ESP), Jerome Mechack (Jacksonville Armada, USA), Stéphane Lambese (Paris Saint-Germain, FRA), Jean-Jacques Pierre (Paris FC, FRA), Paulson Pierre (Baltimore, HAI)

MIDFIELDERS (12): Ricardo Adé (Don Bosco, HAI), Bryan Alceus (Bordeaux, FRA), Junior Delva (Don Bosco, HAI), Wilde-Donald Guerrier (Wisła Kraków, POL), Zachary Herivaux (New England Revolution, USA), Max Hilaire (Cholet, FRA), Kevin Lafrance (Chrobry Głogów, POL), James Marcelin (Carolina RailHawks, USA), Pascal Millien (Jacksonville Armada, USA), Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City, USA), Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan, IND), Sébastien Thurière (San Antonio FC, USA),

FORWARDS (9): Hervé Bazile (Caen, FRA), Kervens Belfort (1461 Trabzon, TUR), Woodensky Cherenfant (FICA, HAI), Jonel Désiré (Mirebalais, HAI), Derrick Etienne (New York Red Bulls, USA), Jeff Louis (Caen, FRA), Jean-Eudes Maurice (Hà Nội T&T, VIE), Duckens Nazon (Laval, FRA), Manchini Telfort (Cavaly, HAI)

JAMAICA
GOALKEEPERS (5): Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union, USA), Akeem Chambers (Waterhouse, JAM), Duwayne Kerr (Unattached), Ryan Thompson (St. Louis FC, USA) Shaven Paul (Portmore United, JAM)

DEFENDERS (13): Sergio Campbell (Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USA), Upston Edwards (Portmore United, JAM), Joel Grant (Exeter City, ENG), Rosario Harriott (Harbour View, JAM), Michael Hector (Reading, ENG), Kemar Lawrence (New York Red Bulls, USA), Adrian Mariappa (Crystal Palace, ENG), Wes Morgan (Leicester City, ENG), Demar Phillips (Real Salt Lake, USA), Alvas Powell (Portland Timbers, USA), Ladale Richie (Montego Bay United, JAM), Damano Solomon (Portmore United, JAM), Jermaine Taylor (Portland Timbers, USA)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Rodolph Austin (Brondby, DEN), Michael Binns (Portmore United, JAM), Oniel Fisher (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Vishinul Harris (Arnett Gardens, JAM), Omar Holness (Real Salt Lake, USA), Chevonne Marsh (Cavalier, JAM), Joel McAnuff (Leyton Orient, ENG), Garath McCleary (Reading, ENG), Ricardo Morris (Portmore United, JAM), Romeo Parkes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USA), Andrew Vanzie (Humble Lions, JAM), Je-Vaughn Watson (New England Revolution, USA), Lee Williamson (Blackburn Rovers, ENG)

FORWARDS (9): Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo, USA), Andre Clennon (Vaasan Palloseura, FIN), Simon Dawkins (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Clayton Donaldson (Birmingham City, ENG), Junior Flemmings (New York Red Bulls II, USA), Jamar Loza (Norwich City, ENG), Darren Mattocks (Portland Timbers, USA), Dever Orgill (Marieham, FIN), Allan Ottey (Montego Bay United, JAM)

MEXICO
GOALKEEPERS (5): Jesús Corona (Cruz Azul, MEX), Guillermo Ochoa (Málaga, ESP), Jonathan Orozco (Monterrey, MEX) Alejandro Palacios (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca, MEX)

DEFENDERS (13): Paúl Aguilar (Club América, MEX), Néstor Araujo (Santos Laguna, MEX), Yasser Corona (Querétaro, MEX), Héctor Moreno (PSV, NED), Israel Jiménez (Tigres UANL, MEX), Miguel Layún (Porto, POR), Raúl López (Guadalajara, MEX), Rafael Márquez (Atlas, MEX), Jesús Molina (Santos Laguna, MEX), Diego Reyes (Real Sociedad, ESP), José Rivas (Tigres UANL, MEX), Carlos Salcedo (Guadalajara, MEX), Jorge Torres Nilo (Tigres UANL, MEX)

MIDFIELDERS (10): Giovani Dos Santos (LA Galaxy, USA), Jonathan Dos Santos (Villarreal, ESP), Jesús Dueñas (Tigres UANL, MEX), Marco Fabián (Eintracht Frankfurt, GER), Andrés Guardado (PSV, NED), Elías Hernández (Club León, MEX), Héctor Herrera (Porto, POR), Carlos Peña (Guadalajara, MEX), Rodolfo Pizarro (Pachuca, MEX), Juan Vázquez (Club León, MEX)

FORWARDS (12): Javier Aquino (Tigres UANL, MEX), Isaac Brizuela (Guadalajara, MEX), Jesús Corona (Porto, POR), Jürgen Damm (Tigres UANL, MEX), Javier Hernández (Bayer Leverkusen, GER), Eduardo Herrera (Pumas UNAM, MEX), Raúl Jiménez (Benfica, POR), Hirving Lozano (Pachuca, MEX), Oribe Peralta (Club América, MEX), Orbelín Pineda (Guadalajara, MEX), Cándido Ramírez (Monterrey, MEX), Carlos Vela (Real Sociedad, ESP)

PANAMA
GOALKEEPERS (4): José Calderón (Plantense, HON), Jaime Penedo (Saprissa, CRC) Eliéser Powell (Chepo, PAN), Alex Rodríguez (San Francisco, PAN)

DEFENDERS (13): Felipe Baloy (Atlas, MEX), Harold Cummings (Alajuelense, CRC), Éric Davis (DAC 1904, SVK), Richard Dixon (Limón, CRC), Fidel Escobar (Sporting, PAN), Martín Gómez (San Francisco, PAN), Luis Henríquez (Tauro, PAN), Adolfo Machado (Saprissa, CRC) Roderick Miller (San Francisco, PAN), Michael Murillo (San Francisco, PAN) Ángel Patrick (Árabe Unido, PAN), Román Torres (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Manuel Vargas (Tauro, PAN)

MIDFIELDERS (13): Édgar Bárcenas (RNK Split, CRO), Ricardo Buitrago (Juan Aurich, PER), Miguel Camargo (Mineros de Guayana, VEN), Armando Cooper (Árabe Unido, PAN), Aníbal Godoy (San José Earthquakes, USA), José González (Árabe Unido, PAN), Gabriel Gómez (Cartaginés, CRC), Amílcar Henríquez (América, COL), Hécgar Murillo (Tauro, PAN), Josiel Núñez (Plaza Amador, PAN), Valentín Pimentel (La Equidad, COL) Alberto Quintero (San José Earthquakes, USA), Alfredo Stephens (DAC 1904, SVK)

FORWARDS (10): Abdiel Arroyo (RNK Split, CRO), Rolando Blackburn (Comunicaciones, GUA), Ricardo Clarke (Zamora, VEN), Ismael Díaz (Porto, POR), Cristian Martínez (Chorrillo, PAN), Sergio Moreno (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Roberto Nurse (Mineros de Zacatecas, MEX), Blas Pérez (Vancouver Whitecaps, USA), Luis Tejada (Juan Aurich, PER) Gabriel Torres (Zamora, VEN)

PARAGUAY
GOALKEEPERS (4): Alfredo Aguilar (Guaraní, PAR), Diego Barreto (Olimpia, PAR), Antony Silva (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Justo Villar (Colo-Colo, CHI)

DEFENDERS (11): Pablo Aguilar (Club América, MEX), Víctor Ayala (Lanús, ARG), Fabián Balbuena (Corinthians, BRA), Raúl Cáceres (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Paulo Da Silva (Toluca, MEX), Gustavo Gómez (Lanús, ARG), Juan Patiño (Guaraní, PAR), Iván Piris (Udinese, ITA), Saúl Salcedo (Olimpia, PAR), Miguel Samudio (Club América, MEX), Bruno Valdez (Cerro Porteño, PAR)

MIDFIELDERS (10): Víctor Cáceres (Al-Rayyan, QAT), Osvaldo Martínez (Club América, MEX), William Mendieta (Olimpia, PAR), Nestor Ortigoza (San Lorenzo, ARG), Celso Ortiz (AZ Alkmaar, NED), Robert Piris Da Motta (Olimpia, PAR), Blas Riveros (Olimpia, PAR), Rodrigo Rojas (Cerro Porteño, PAR), Oscar Romero (Rácing Club, ARG), Jonathan Santana (Cerro Porteño, PAR)

FORWARDS (14): Miguel Almirón (Lanús, ARG), Lucas Barrios (Palmeiras, BRA), Edgar Benítez (Querétaro, MEX), Jorge Benítez (Cruz Azul, MEX), Raúl Bobadilla (Augsburg, GER), Derlis González (Dynamo Kiev, UKR), Juan Iturbe (Bournemouth, ENG), Darío Lezcano (Ingolstadt, GER), Jesús Medina (Libertad, PAR), Hernán Pérez (Espanyol, ESP), Ángel Romero (Corinthians, BRA), Antonio Sanabria (Sporting de Gijón, ESP), Roque Santa Cruz (Málaga, ESP), Nelson Valdez (Seattle Sounders FC, USA)

PERU
GOALKEEPERS (4): Carlos Cáceda (Universitario, PER), José Carvallo (Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca, PER), Pedro Gallese (Juan Aurich, PER), Diego Penny (Sporting Cristal, PER)

DEFENDERS (13): Luis Abram (Sporting Cristal, PER), Miguel Araujo (Alianza Lima, PER), Horacio Benincasa (Universitario, PER), Alexander Callens (Numancia, ESP), Jair Céspedes (Sporting Cristal, PER), Aldo Corzo (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Alexis Cossio (Sporting Cristal, PER), Paolo de la Haza (Juan Aurich, PER), Christian Ramos (Juan Aurich, PER), Renzo Revoredo (Sporting Cristal, PER), Alberto Rodríguez (Sporting Cristal, PER), Renato Tapia (Feyenoord, NED), Miguel Trauco (Universitario, PER)

MIDFIELDERS (14): Armando Alfagme (Deportivo Municipal, PER), Adán Balbín (Universitario, PER), Josepmir Ballón (Sporting Cristal, PER), Cristian Benavente (Charleroi, BEL), Luiz da Silva (PSV, NED), Christofer Gonzáles (Colo-Colo, CHI), Alejandro Hohberg (Universidad César Vallejo, PER), Carlos Lobatón (Sporting Cristal, PER), Andy Polo (Universitario, PER), Ángel Romero (Universitario, PER), Joel Sánchez (Universidad San Martin, PER), Marcio Valverde (Real Garcilaso, PER), Óscar Vilchez (Alianza Lima, PER) Yoshimar Yotún (Malmö, SWE)

FORWARDS (9): Irven Ávila (Sporting Cristal, PER), Iván Bulos (O’Higgins, CHI), Christian Cueva (Toluca, MEX), Edison Flores (Universitario, PER), Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo, BRA), Julio Landauri (Alianza Lima, PER), Yordy Reyna (Red Bull Salzburg, AUT), Raúl Ruidíaz (Universitario, PER), Mario Velarde (Unión Comercio, PER)

URUGUAY
GOALKEEPERS (5): Martín Campaña (Independiente, ARG), Gastón Guruceaga (Peñarol, URU), Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray, TUR), Rodrigo Muñoz (Libertad, PAR), Martín Silva (Vasco da Gama, BRA)

DEFENDERS (10): Sebastián Coates (Sporting Lisbon, POR), Jorge Fucile (Nacional, URU), Jose Giménez (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Diego Godín, (Atlético Madrid, ESP), Alvaro Pereira (Getafe, ESP), Maximiliano Pereira (Porto, POR), Gastón Silva (Torino, ITA), Guillermo Varela (Manchester United, ENG), Emiliano Velázquez (Getafe, ESP), Mauricio Victorino (Nacional, URU)

MIDFIELDERS (14): Arévalo Rios (Atlas, MEX), Matías Corujo (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Cruzeiro, BRA), Álvaro González (Atlas, MEX), Diego Laxalt (Genoa, ITA), Nicolás Lodeiro (Boca Juniors, ARG), Brian Lozano (Club America, MEX), Camilo Mayada (River Plate, ARG), Nahitan Nández (Peñarol, URU), Guzmán Pereira (Universidad de Chile, CHI), Gastón Ramírez (Middlesbrough, ENG), Cristian Rodríguez (Independiente, ARG), Carlos Sánchez (Monterrey, MEX), Matías Vecino (Fiorentina, ITA)

FORWARDS (6): Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-German, FRA), Abel Hernández (Hull City, ENG), Diego Rolán (Bordeaux, FRA), Michael Santos (River Plate, URU), Cristhian Stuani (Middlesbrough, ENG), Luis Suárez (Barcelona, ESP)

USA
GOALKEEPERS (5): David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, ENG), Ethan Horvath (Molde, NOR), Tim Howard (Everton, ENG), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake, USA)

DEFENDERS (15): Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas, USA), Ventura Alvarado (Club América, MEX), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City, USA), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United, USA), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin, GER), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City, ENG), Edgar Castillo (Monterrey, MEX) Timmy Chandler (Eintracht Frankfurt, GER), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca, MEX), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest, ENG), Matt Miazga (Chelsea, ENG), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana, MEX), Tim Ream (Fulham, ENG), DeAndre Yedlin (Sunderland, ENG)

MIDFIELDERS (12): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake, USA), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes, FRA), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC, CAN), Mix Diskerud (New York City FC, USA), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach, GER), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids, USA), Perry Kitchen (Hearts, SCO), Alfredo Morales (Ingolstadt, GER), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers, USA), Lee Nguyen (New England Revolution, USA), Danny Williams (Reading, ENG), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City, USA)

FORWARDS (8): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC, CAN), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Ethan Finlay (Columbus Crew SC, USA), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC, USA), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund, GER), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes, USA), Bobby Wood (Union Berlin, GER), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy, USA)

VENEZUELA
GOALKEEPERS (4): José Contreras (Tachira, VEN), Wuilker Faríñez (Caracas, VEN), Dani Hernández (Tenerife, ESP), Eduardo Herrera (Lara, VEN)

DEFENDERS (13): Wilker Ángel (Tachira, VEN), Daniel Benítez (La Guaira, VEN), Jhon Chancellor (Mineros de Guayana, VEN), Rolf Feltscher (MSV Duisburg, GER), Víctor García (Porto, POR), Alexander González (Huesca, ESP), Rubert Quijada (Caracas, VEN), Roberto Rosales (Málaga, ESP), Andres Tuñez (Buriram United, THA), Jefre Vargas (Caracas, VEN), Jose Manuel Velazquez (Arouca, POR), Mikel Villanueva (Atlético Malagueño, ESP), Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (Nantes, FRA)

MIDFIELDERS (16): Juan Pablo Añor (Málaga, ESP), Carlos Cermeño (Tachira, VEN), Arquímedes Figuera (La Guaira, VEN), Arles Flores (Zamora, VEN), César González (Cortiba, BRA), Alejandro Guerra (Atlético Nacional, COL), Yangel Herrera (Atlético Venezuela, VEN), Jacobo Kouffaty (Cuenca, ECU), Jhon Murillo (Tondela, POR), Rómulo Otero (Huachipato, CHI), Adalberto Peñaranda (Granada, ESP), Tomás Rincón (Genoa, ITA), Luis Manuel Seijas (Santa Fe, COL) Yeferson Soteldo (Zamora, VEN), Carlos Suárez (Carabobo, VEN), Ronald Vargas (AEK Athens, GRE)

FORWARDS (7): Yonathan Del Valle (Kasimpasa, TUR), Josef Martínez (Torino, ITA), Andrés Ponce (Sampdoria, ITA), Gelmin Rivas (Al-Ittihad, KSA), Salomón Rondón (West Bromwich Albion, ENG), Christian Santos (NEC Nijmegen, NED), Jeffrén Suárez (Eupen, BEL)

Sacramento Republic FC will need to be firing on all cylinders when they visit L.A. Galaxy II this Saturday, May 7. Republic FC face Galaxy II for the first time since the 2015 Western Conference Playoffs and are looking to break the losing streak and goal drought currently plaguing the club. The stats are in Sacramento’s favor, with a record of 5-1-2 against their Southern California rivals. Republic FC are 4-0-1 all-time at StubHub Center, including a match against Chivas USA reserves in 2014.

Ahead of Saturday’s match, get to know Republic FC’s opponent, LA Galaxy II.

HEAD COACH
Leading the charge for Los Dos is Head Coach Curt Onalfo, who has led the club since its inaugural year in 2014. During his first season, Onalfo led Galaxy II to a fourth place finish in the USL regular season with record of 15-6-7, but the club was eliminated from the playoffs in the semifinals by Republic FC. In 2015, Onalfo took Los Dos all the way to the USL Championship, but fell to the Rochester Rhinos.

Onalfo has a long history with Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena, playing for him at the University of Virginia before joining him as an assistant coach with the U.S. Men’s National Team from 2003 through 2006. After his time with U.S. Soccer, Onalfo got his first head coaching job with the Kansas City Wizards, now Sporting Kansas City, and led the club to the MLS playoffs twice. He left the club in 2009 and was later hired by DC United for the 2010 season. He returned to the Galaxy in 2011 as an assistant coach and helped the club to their third MLS Cup before he moved on to coach Los Dos.

Before coaching, Onalfo spent four years playing in the MLS, including with the Galaxy, where he won the inaugural MLS Cup. Onalfo also played professionally in France and Mexico.

MLS AFFILIATE
In 2014, LA Galaxy became the first MLS team to field their own team in the USL, following the formation of the partnership between the two leagues the previous year. Having their own reserve team in the USL has allowed Los Dos to continue forming their younger players by giving them more playing time at a competitive level, both players coming up from the academy or those signed to the first team. This season, Bradford Jamieson IV, Oscar Sorto, Raul Mendiola, Jose Villareal, Rafael Garcia, Jeff Larentowicz, Dan Kennedy, Dave Romney, Clement Diop, and Ariel Lassiter, all signed to the Galaxy first team, have seen time with Galaxy II. Several Galaxy academy players have also signed with Los Dos since 2014.

KEY PLAYERS
Defender Lee Nishanian has started and played in all but one of the Galaxy II’s eight USL matches in 2016. In those 630 minutes played, Nishanian has recorded one assist and two shots, with one on target. The 24-year-old defender already has more starts this season than in 2015 where he had six in 10 appearances. This season, Nishanian was named to the USL Team of the Week for his solid performance in Galaxy II’s 1-1 tie against San Antonio FC during Week Four.

Just a few weeks into the season, forward Jack McBean has already surpassed his six goals from last season. McBean leads the Galaxy II offense with nine goals in eight appearances, and is also the leading goal scorer in the USL, two goals ahead of Louisville FC’s Chandler Hoffman. Against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, McBean scored his first hat trick of the season. McBean was named to the USL Team of the Week during week two for his brace in Galaxy II’s 3-0 win over Saint Louis FC.

Goalkeeper Clement Diop is back in goal this season for Los Dos as a loan player from the Galaxy first team and already has three shutouts in his five appearances. In 2015, Diop played and started 24 matches for Galaxy II, recording eight shutouts in the regular season and two in the USL playoffs. After his outstanding performance in 2015, Diop signed to the Galaxy first team. Originally from Paris, France, Diop was formed in the ranks of French club Amiens SC, playing regularly for Amiens II in the French third division from 2012 to 2014.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
In February, Galaxy II signed forward Denzel Slager. The Netherlands native signed after spending 2015 with Galaxy II’s crosstown rivals Orange County Blues FC, where he won the USL Western Conference Championship. Last season with the Blues, Slager scored six goals and two assists in 20 appearances (17 starts). Aside from his USL experience, Slager has also played in the Dutch Eredivisie and the English League One.

Midfielder Bryam Rebellon also joined Galaxy II in February. Before signing with Los Dos, Rebellon was playing with Colombian side LLaneros FC in the Categoria Primera B league. Previous to that, Rebellon played with Atletico Sarmiento and Villa Dálmine in Argentina. In 2016, Rebellon has one goal and one assist in four appearances (three starts) for Galaxy II.

Galaxy II also signed defender John Neeskens ahead of the 2016 USL season. Although born in Tulsa, Okla., Neeskans grew up in Barcelona, Spain and spent time in the academy systems of Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old defender played in the Spanish Segunda B with clubs CF Badalona and UE Sant Andreu. In the United States, Neeskans has played with the New York Cosmos B and with MLS club Colorado Rapids.

ATTENDANCE
Stubhub Center is the home of Galaxy II. For 2016, the Track and Field Stadium at Stubhub Center has been renovated in order to better accommodate fans, and now features a designated supporters’ section. Last season, Los Dos averaged 900 fans per match, improving on their 2014 attendance of 596 fans per match.

2015 SEASON RECAP
Galaxy II reached the USL playoffs for the second year in a row in 2015. The club improved on their 2014 playoff run, where they had been knocked out in the semifinals by Republic FC in their run to the 2014 USL Championship. Los Dos exacted their revenge in 2015, defeating Republic FC in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs on their way to the 2015 USL Championship match where they finished as runners up, losing the championship match to the Rochester Rhinos.

Los Dos finished the regular USL season in fifth place on the Western Conference Standings, one seed below Republic FC, with a record of 14-11-3.

2016 SEASON SO FAR
Galaxy II kicked off this season with two wins in a row before tying four matches in a row in a busy schedule that has had them play eight matches so far.

The Galaxy II snapped their four-match winless streak with a 2-0 win against Rio Grande Valley Toros FC last Saturday before racking up another win against the Colorado Switchbacks on Wednesday. Galaxy II currently hold a record of 4-0-4 and are currently just one of two teams who remain undefeated in the 2016 USL season, along with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.

SATURDAY’S MATCH
Republic FC travel to play LA Galaxy II this Saturday, May 7, at Stubhub Center Track and Field Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. It will be live streamed at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday via the USL Youtube channel. Fans can also follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #LAvsSAC.

Republic FC will host watch parties at both de Vere’s Irish Pub locations in Davis and Sacramento.

Sacramento Republic FC will need to be firing on all cylinders when they visit L.A. Galaxy II this Saturday, May 7. Republic FC face Galaxy II for the first time since the 2015 Western Conference Playoffs and are looking to break the losing streak and goal drought currently plaguing the club. The stats are in Sacramento’s favor, with a record of 5-1-2 against their Southern California rivals. Republic FC are 4-0-1 all-time at StubHub Center, including a match against Chivas USA reserves in 2014.

Ahead of Saturday’s match, get to know Republic FC’s opponent, LA Galaxy II.

HEAD COACH
Leading the charge for Los Dos is Head Coach Curt Onalfo, who has led the club since its inaugural year in 2014. During his first season, Onalfo led Galaxy II to a fourth place finish in the USL regular season with record of 15-6-7, but the club was eliminated from the playoffs in the semifinals by Republic FC. In 2015, Onalfo took Los Dos all the way to the USL Championship, but fell to the Rochester Rhinos.

Onalfo has a long history with Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena, playing for him at the University of Virginia before joining him as an assistant coach with the U.S. Men’s National Team from 2003 through 2006. After his time with U.S. Soccer, Onalfo got his first head coaching job with the Kansas City Wizards, now Sporting Kansas City, and led the club to the MLS playoffs twice. He left the club in 2009 and was later hired by DC United for the 2010 season. He returned to the Galaxy in 2011 as an assistant coach and helped the club to their third MLS Cup before he moved on to coach Los Dos.

Before coaching, Onalfo spent four years playing in the MLS, including with the Galaxy, where he won the inaugural MLS Cup. Onalfo also played professionally in France and Mexico.

MLS AFFILIATE
In 2014, LA Galaxy became the first MLS team to field their own team in the USL, following the formation of the partnership between the two leagues the previous year. Having their own reserve team in the USL has allowed Los Dos to continue forming their younger players by giving them more playing time at a competitive level, both players coming up from the academy or those signed to the first team. This season, Bradford Jamieson IV, Oscar Sorto, Raul Mendiola, Jose Villareal, Rafael Garcia, Jeff Larentowicz, Dan Kennedy, Dave Romney, Clement Diop, and Ariel Lassiter, all signed to the Galaxy first team, have seen time with Galaxy II. Several Galaxy academy players have also signed with Los Dos since 2014.

KEY PLAYERS
Defender Lee Nishanian has started and played in all but one of the Galaxy II’s eight USL matches in 2016. In those 630 minutes played, Nishanian has recorded one assist and two shots, with one on target. The 24-year-old defender already has more starts this season than in 2015 where he had six in 10 appearances. This season, Nishanian was named to the USL Team of the Week for his solid performance in Galaxy II’s 1-1 tie against San Antonio FC during Week Four.

Just a few weeks into the season, forward Jack McBean has already surpassed his six goals from last season. McBean leads the Galaxy II offense with nine goals in eight appearances, and is also the leading goal scorer in the USL, two goals ahead of Louisville FC’s Chandler Hoffman. Against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, McBean scored his first hat trick of the season. McBean was named to the USL Team of the Week during week two for his brace in Galaxy II’s 3-0 win over Saint Louis FC.

Goalkeeper Clement Diop is back in goal this season for Los Dos as a loan player from the Galaxy first team and already has three shutouts in his five appearances. In 2015, Diop played and started 24 matches for Galaxy II, recording eight shutouts in the regular season and two in the USL playoffs. After his outstanding performance in 2015, Diop signed to the Galaxy first team. Originally from Paris, France, Diop was formed in the ranks of French club Amiens SC, playing regularly for Amiens II in the French third division from 2012 to 2014.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS
In February, Galaxy II signed forward Denzel Slager. The Netherlands native signed after spending 2015 with Galaxy II’s crosstown rivals Orange County Blues FC, where he won the USL Western Conference Championship. Last season with the Blues, Slager scored six goals and two assists in 20 appearances (17 starts). Aside from his USL experience, Slager has also played in the Dutch Eredivisie and the English League One.

Midfielder Bryam Rebellon also joined Galaxy II in February. Before signing with Los Dos, Rebellon was playing with Colombian side LLaneros FC in the Categoria Primera B league. Previous to that, Rebellon played with Atletico Sarmiento and Villa Dálmine in Argentina. In 2016, Rebellon has one goal and one assist in four appearances (three starts) for Galaxy II.

Galaxy II also signed defender John Neeskens ahead of the 2016 USL season. Although born in Tulsa, Okla., Neeskans grew up in Barcelona, Spain and spent time in the academy systems of Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona. The 22-year-old defender played in the Spanish Segunda B with clubs CF Badalona and UE Sant Andreu. In the United States, Neeskans has played with the New York Cosmos B and with MLS club Colorado Rapids.

ATTENDANCE
Stubhub Center is the home of Galaxy II. For 2016, the Track and Field Stadium at Stubhub Center has been renovated in order to better accommodate fans, and now features a designated supporters’ section. Last season, Los Dos averaged 900 fans per match, improving on their 2014 attendance of 596 fans per match.

2015 SEASON RECAP
Galaxy II reached the USL playoffs for the second year in a row in 2015. The club improved on their 2014 playoff run, where they had been knocked out in the semifinals by Republic FC in their run to the 2014 USL Championship. Los Dos exacted their revenge in 2015, defeating Republic FC in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs on their way to the 2015 USL Championship match where they finished as runners up, losing the championship match to the Rochester Rhinos.

Los Dos finished the regular USL season in fifth place on the Western Conference Standings, one seed below Republic FC, with a record of 14-11-3.

2016 SEASON SO FAR
Galaxy II kicked off this season with two wins in a row before tying four matches in a row in a busy schedule that has had them play eight matches so far.

The Galaxy II snapped their four-match winless streak with a 2-0 win against Rio Grande Valley Toros FC last Saturday before racking up another win against the Colorado Switchbacks on Wednesday. Galaxy II currently hold a record of 4-0-4 and are currently just one of two teams who remain undefeated in the 2016 USL season, along with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.

SATURDAY’S MATCH
Republic FC travel to play LA Galaxy II this Saturday, May 7, at Stubhub Center Track and Field Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. It will be live streamed at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday via the USL Youtube channel. Fans can also follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #LAvsSAC.

Republic FC will host watch parties at both de Vere’s Irish Pub locations in Davis and Sacramento.

Sacramento Republic FC are on the road this week to face LA Galaxy II on Saturday, May 7, but fans may cheer on club at the club’s official watch parties in Sacramento and Davis. de Vere’s Irish Pub will host the watch parties at their locations in downtown Sacramento and downtown Davis. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., but fans are encouraged to arrive early for best seat selection.

Republic FC have not lost at StubHub Center, the home of LA Galaxy II in franchise history.

Fans unable to make it to either watch party location may watch the live stream of the match at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday. Updates of the match will be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC or using #LAvSAC.

Republic FC return to Bonney Field on Saturday, May 14 when they host Seattle Sounders FC 2. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC are on the road this week to face LA Galaxy II on Saturday, May 7, but fans may cheer on club at the club’s official watch parties in Sacramento and Davis. de Vere’s Irish Pub will host the watch parties at their locations in downtown Sacramento and downtown Davis. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., but fans are encouraged to arrive early for best seat selection.

Republic FC have not lost at StubHub Center, the home of LA Galaxy II in franchise history.

Fans unable to make it to either watch party location may watch the live stream of the match at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday. Updates of the match will be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC or using #LAvSAC.

Republic FC return to Bonney Field on Saturday, May 14 when they host Seattle Sounders FC 2. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle will answer fan questions live in a reddit AMA (ask me anything) session on Thursday, May 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to submit their questions for the Q&A online via reddit, Facebook or Twitter and using the hashtag #AskUrbs.

To give as many fans as possible an opportunity to ask Buckle a question, fans are welcome to ask questions prior to the AMA on reddit. Buckle will answer the questions live on Thursday from approximately 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Ask a question on reddit >
• Ask a question via Facebook >
• Ask a question via Twitter > 

At the conclusion of the AMA, select questions and answers will be featured at www.sacrepublicfc.com.

Sacramento Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle will answer fan questions live in a reddit AMA (ask me anything) session on Thursday, May 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to submit their questions for the Q&A online via reddit, Facebook or Twitter and using the hashtag #AskUrbs.

To give as many fans as possible an opportunity to ask Buckle a question, fans are welcome to ask questions prior to the AMA on reddit. Buckle will answer the questions live on Thursday from approximately 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

• Ask a question on reddit >
• Ask a question via Facebook >
• Ask a question via Twitter > 

At the conclusion of the AMA, select questions and answers will be featured at www.sacrepublicfc.com.

This week, get to know two Sacramento Republic FC midfielders, Octavio Guzman and Chase Minter, a little bit better off the pitch.

This week, get to know two Sacramento Republic FC midfielders, Octavio Guzman and Chase Minter, a little bit better off the pitch.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 2, 2016) – Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with defender Carlos Rodriguez for the 2016 USL season. Rodriguez joins Republic FC from Mexican developmental academy, CESIFUT.

“The center back position is very important, and I now feel that area is filled with four confident center backs,” said Technical Director and Head Coach Paul Buckle. “Carlos impressed us when Graham and I visited CESIFUT Academy back in November, and again when we invited him to our training camp in Mexico. This young lad has all the tools and I believe he will be a top class center back.”

Rodriguez was first identified as a potential signing by Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle and Director of Football Graham Smith when the pair traveled to Mexico during the offseason. Rodriguez then went on trial with Republic FC during their training camp in Mexico from Feb. 5-11 before being signed to the club.

The CESIFUT Academy is an independent academy in Mexico that trains players from a young age in hopes of preparing the players for play at the professional and international level. Rodriguez has been a member of the academy since age 12.

Rodriguez will join the club immediately and be available to play in the club’s preseason friendlies. Republic FC travel to face the Fresno Fuego on Thursday, Mar. 3 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Calif. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at FresnoFuego.com.

Carlos Alberto Rodriguez Sanchez
Position: Defender
Height: 6-3
Weight: 168
Born: 6/6/1996
Hometown: Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 2, 2016) – Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with defender Carlos Rodriguez for the 2016 USL season. Rodriguez joins Republic FC from Mexican developmental academy, CESIFUT.

“The center back position is very important, and I now feel that area is filled with four confident center backs,” said Technical Director and Head Coach Paul Buckle. “Carlos impressed us when Graham and I visited CESIFUT Academy back in November, and again when we invited him to our training camp in Mexico. This young lad has all the tools and I believe he will be a top class center back.”

Rodriguez was first identified as a potential signing by Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle and Director of Football Graham Smith when the pair traveled to Mexico during the offseason. Rodriguez then went on trial with Republic FC during their training camp in Mexico from Feb. 5-11 before being signed to the club.

The CESIFUT Academy is an independent academy in Mexico that trains players from a young age in hopes of preparing the players for play at the professional and international level. Rodriguez has been a member of the academy since age 12.

Rodriguez will join the club immediately and be available to play in the club’s preseason friendlies. Republic FC travel to face the Fresno Fuego on Thursday, Mar. 3 at Chukchansi Park in Fresno, Calif. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at FresnoFuego.com.

Carlos Alberto Rodriguez Sanchez
Position: Defender
Height: 6-3
Weight: 168
Born: 6/6/1996
Hometown: Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

Although Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Alfonso Motagalvan was at Bonney Field on Saturday, he was honored at his alma mater, University of California—Santa Barbara, during the UCSB Men’s Soccer Team alumni weekend.

As a member of the 2006 Gauchos soccer team, Motagalvan and his college teammates were inducted into the UCSB Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction capped off the 2016 Gaucho Soccer Reunion Weekend, which also featured several alumni matches.

“It’s a great honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” said Motagalvan “Not many people can say they’ve won a national championship. I remember it like it was yesterday. We had a good group of guys and we still keep in touch.”

In 2006, Motagalvan and his college teammates starting their season off slowly, going just 7-6 in the first half of the season. However, the team hit a hot streak, winning 10 out of their last 11 matches before earning a berth in the NCAA tournament.

Although Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Alfonso Motagalvan was at Bonney Field on Saturday, he was honored at his alma mater, University of California—Santa Barbara, during the UCSB Men’s Soccer Team alumni weekend.

As a member of the 2006 Gauchos soccer team, Motagalvan and his college teammates were inducted into the UCSB Athletics Hall of Fame. The induction capped off the 2016 Gaucho Soccer Reunion Weekend, which also featured several alumni matches.

“It’s a great honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” said Motagalvan “Not many people can say they’ve won a national championship. I remember it like it was yesterday. We had a good group of guys and we still keep in touch.”

In 2006, Motagalvan and his college teammates starting their season off slowly, going just 7-6 in the first half of the season. However, the team hit a hot streak, winning 10 out of their last 11 matches before earning a berth in the NCAA tournament.

On the road to the championship match, UCSB upset no. 1 SMU and then defeated Wake Forest in a penalty kick shoot out in the College Cup semifinals. In the title match, the Gauchos became College Cup champions after defeating UCLA 2-1 on Dec. 3 at Hermann Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Motagalvan, who started and played in the entire championship match, made a critical play to clear a ball off the goal line in the waning seconds of the match to preserve the 2-1 lead to the Gauchos their first national title.

During his college career from 2005 to 2008, Motagalvan appeared in 81 matches for UC Santa Barbara, scoring 10 goals and recording four assists. During the 2006 season, Motagalvan was a critical member of the championship team, appearing in 20 total matches, include all six NCAA tournament matches.

Motagalvan is one of several members of the 2006 championship team that currently plays professional soccer. Additional Hall of Fame inductees include Chris Pontius (Philadelphia Union), Eric Avila (Tampa Bay Rowdies) and Kyle Reynish (New York Red Bulls).

On the road to the championship match, UCSB upset no. 1 SMU and then defeated Wake Forest in a penalty kick shoot out in the College Cup semifinals. In the title match, the Gauchos became College Cup champions after defeating UCLA 2-1 on Dec. 3 at Hermann Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Motagalvan, who started and played in the entire championship match, made a critical play to clear a ball off the goal line in the waning seconds of the match to preserve the 2-1 lead to the Gauchos their first national title.

During his college career from 2005 to 2008, Motagalvan appeared in 81 matches for UC Santa Barbara, scoring 10 goals and recording four assists. During the 2006 season, Motagalvan was a critical member of the championship team, appearing in 20 total matches, include all six NCAA tournament matches.

Motagalvan is one of several members of the 2006 championship team that currently plays professional soccer. Additional Hall of Fame inductees include Chris Pontius (Philadelphia Union), Eric Avila (Tampa Bay Rowdies) and Kyle Reynish (New York Red Bulls).

In April, three Sacramento Republic FC Academy players earned call ups to U.S. Youth National Teams. Republic FC U-17/18 defender Nabilai Kibunguchy played with the U.S. U-19 Men’s National team for the 2016 Slovakia Cup, U-15/16 forward Shaft Brewer was called into the U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team Camp in Chula Vista, Calif. while U-13/14 midfielder Roberto Hategan joined the U.S. U-16 Boys’ National Team for the Tournament Delle Nazioni.

“It’s an important time for our club and for our players,” said Academy Director Rod Underwood. “Our players have been working hard to improve and now they’re getting noticed and we’re excited for the players and we’re excited for the club on the recognition we are receiving from the U.S. national team.”

In April, three Sacramento Republic FC Academy players earned call ups to U.S. Youth National Teams. Republic FC U-17/18 defender Nabilai Kibunguchy played with the U.S. U-19 Men’s National team for the 2016 Slovakia Cup, U-15/16 forward Shaft Brewer was called into the U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team Camp in Chula Vista, Calif. while U-13/14 midfielder Roberto Hategan joined the U.S. U-16 Boys’ National Team for the Tournament Delle Nazioni.

“It’s an important time for our club and for our players,” said Academy Director Rod Underwood. “Our players have been working hard to improve and now they’re getting noticed and we’re excited for the players and we’re excited for the club on the recognition we are receiving from the U.S. national team.”

Kibunguchy and the U.S. U-19s Men’s National Team began their group play in Slovakia with a 5-1 win over Georgia on Monday, Apr. 25. Kibunguchy came on as a 51st minute substitute in that match, and then did not feature in the second group match against Ukraine. However, Kibunguchy started and played the full 90 minutes in the U-19s third group play match, a 3-1 loss to the host team Slovakia on Thursday, Apr. 28.

With just a single loss in group play, the U-19s easily advanced to the Slovakia Cup Final where they faced Russia. The U-19s overcame an early goal deficit claim a 2-1 victory on Friday to win the Slovakia Cup, with U.S. U-19s team captain Weston McKennie also being named the Player of the Tournament. It is the first tournament title for the U.S. U-19s Men’s since the program was launched in 2015 by U.S. Soccer.

“To represent Sacramento as a city and Sacramento Republic FC at this tournament was a huge honor for me,” said Kibunguchy about the experience. “The Sacramento region is where I was raised so I’m happy to to be a part of something huge like this. Being with the USA U19s on this trip has been such an amazing experience and one to remember forever. I have learned a lot on this trip that will be beneficial to me on and off the soccer field in the future.”

Kibunguchy and the U.S. U-19s Men’s National Team began their group play in Slovakia with a 5-1 win over Georgia on Monday, Apr. 25. Kibunguchy came on as a 51st minute substitute in that match, and then did not feature in the second group match against Ukraine. However, Kibunguchy started and played the full 90 minutes in the U-19s third group play match, a 3-1 loss to the host team Slovakia on Thursday, Apr. 28.

With just a single loss in group play, the U-19s easily advanced to the Slovakia Cup Final where they faced Russia. The U-19s overcame an early goal deficit claim a 2-1 victory on Friday to win the Slovakia Cup, with U.S. U-19s team captain Weston McKennie also being named the Player of the Tournament. It is the first tournament title for the U.S. U-19s Men’s since the program was launched in 2015 by U.S. Soccer.

“To represent Sacramento as a city and Sacramento Republic FC at this tournament was a huge honor for me,” said Kibunguchy about the experience. “The Sacramento region is where I was raised so I’m happy to to be a part of something huge like this. Being with the USA U19s on this trip has been such an amazing experience and one to remember forever. I have learned a lot on this trip that will be beneficial to me on and off the soccer field in the future.”

Meanwhile, Hategan and the U.S. U-16s Boys National Team headed to Italy to compete in the 13th edition of Tournament Delle Nazioni from Apr. 2529. Hategan was an unused substitute during the first two U.S. matches of the tournament, first in the 2-1 loss to Croatia and then again in the 2-2 draw against Slovenia.

In the U-16s third match, played in two 35-minute halves, Hategan made his first appearance and start of the tournament in a 2-1 win over Brazil. The U.S. U-16s finished the group stage in third place behind Slovenia and Serbia.

Meanwhile, Hategan and the U.S. U-16s Boys National Team headed to Italy to compete in the 13th edition of Tournament Delle Nazioni from Apr. 2529. Hategan was an unused substitute during the first two U.S. matches of the tournament, first in the 2-1 loss to Croatia and then again in the 2-2 draw against Slovenia.

In the U-16s third match, played in two 35-minute halves, Hategan made his first appearance and start of the tournament in a 2-1 win over Brazil. The U.S. U-16s finished the group stage in third place behind Slovenia and Serbia.

Republic FC U-15/16 forward Brewer also was on national team duty last week, as he was called up to a U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team training camp in preparation for the U-18s’ next series of matches to be played from May 28 through June 8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. During the training camp, the U-19s faced off against Liga MX Club Tijuana’s U-20/U-18 team. Brewer came on as a sub in the 62nd minute and quickly made an impact, assisting Brandon Servania’s match-winning goal in the 2-1 victory.

These are only three of five Republic FC Academy players called up into the ranks of the U.S. Youth National teams since the Academy began play back in September 2015. Last November, Republic FC U-15/16 goalkeeper Mason Finnell was called into a U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team Camp in November, while U-17/18 defenders David Burns received a call-up for the U-20s training camp this year in January.

Brewer, Hategan and Kibunguchy return home to rejoin their respective Republic FC Academy teams before they travel to face De Anza Force at De Anza College on Saturday, May 7. The U-17/18 team will kick off at 10:00 a.m., followed by the U-15/16s at 1:30 p.m. The U-13/14s will kick off at 4:00 p.m.

Republic FC U-15/16 forward Brewer also was on national team duty last week, as he was called up to a U.S. U-18 Men’s National Team training camp in preparation for the U-18s’ next series of matches to be played from May 28 through June 8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. During the training camp, the U-19s faced off against Liga MX Club Tijuana’s U-20/U-18 team. Brewer came on as a sub in the 62nd minute and quickly made an impact, assisting Brandon Servania’s match-winning goal in the 2-1 victory.

These are only three of five Republic FC Academy players called up into the ranks of the U.S. Youth National teams since the Academy began play back in September 2015. Last November, Republic FC U-15/16 goalkeeper Mason Finnell was called into a U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team Camp in November, while U-17/18 defenders David Burns received a call-up for the U-20s training camp this year in January.

Brewer, Hategan and Kibunguchy return home to rejoin their respective Republic FC Academy teams before they travel to face De Anza Force at De Anza College on Saturday, May 7. The U-17/18 team will kick off at 10:00 a.m., followed by the U-15/16s at 1:30 p.m. The U-13/14s will kick off at 4:00 p.m.