Sacramento Republic FC begin a five road match stretch this Sunday, July 10 when they visit Orange County Blues FC. Republic FC start from scratch again as the club’s nine match unbeaten streak was broken in dramatic fashion after conceding a late goal in a 2-3 loss against Real Monarchs SLC. Orange County Blues FC will also look to bounce back from a loss, coming into the match off a 1-2 loss to LA Galaxy II.
Ahead of Sunday’s match, catch up with Republic FC’s opponent, Orange County Blues, since the last meeting between the two clubs on April 30.
KEY PLAYERS
Midfielder Didier Crettenand has been the key to the Blues’ offense this season. Despite having a season plagued with injuries in 2015, Crettenand was a major force in the club’s offense with seven goals and three assists in 23 appearances (21 starts). The Swiss midfielder has five goals in five matches, as well as one assist so far this season He was named to the USL Team of the Week for Weeks 3, 4 and 15. Crettenand earned his third Team of the Week honor for his brace in the Blues’ 2-1 win against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.
Defender Roy Meeus currently leads the team in minutes played and appearances, having recorded 1328 minutes in 16 matches. Despite his place on the backline, the Belgian defender has scored four goals and recorded three assists, second only to Crettenand on goals and leading in assists. Meeus was named to the USL Team of the Week in Week 13 for his game-winning goal off a penalty kick to propel the Blues to a 1-0 win over Real Monarchs SLC.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
The Blues’ most recent transaction was Oriol Cortes who signed with the club on April 18, just one day after playing his first match with the Blues. Cortes previously played with PDL side Cincinnati Dutch Lions. The Spanish midfielder also played professionally in his hometown of Barcelona, Spain, with third division side C.E. Jupiter and later with UE Castelldefels.
2016 SEASON SO FAR
The last time that Republic FC and the Blues faced off was on April 30 at Bonney Field, with the Blues taking all three points as Republic FC fell 0-1. After their match against Republic FC, the Blues went on a four match winless streak, falling to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Real Monarchs SLC, and drawing against Arizona United SC and the Switchbacks in their second meeting.
Overall in their last ten matches, the Blues have only found three wins, their last win coming on June 26 in a 2-1 victory over the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. The Blues head into their match with Republic FC off a 1-2 loss to LA Galaxy II on Saturday, July 2. The Blues currently hold a record of 6-7-3 and sit in 8th place on the USL Western Conference Standings.
SUNDAY’S MATCH
Republic FC travels south to face off against the OC Blues on Sunday, July 10. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. It will be live streamed at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday. Fans can also follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #OCvSAC.
Sacramento Republic FC begin a five road match stretch this Sunday, July 10 when they visit Orange County Blues FC. Republic FC start from scratch again as the club’s nine match unbeaten streak was broken in dramatic fashion after conceding a late goal in a 2-3 loss against Real Monarchs SLC. Orange County Blues FC will also look to bounce back from a loss, coming into the match off a 1-2 loss to LA Galaxy II.
Ahead of Sunday’s match, catch up with Republic FC’s opponent, Orange County Blues, since the last meeting between the two clubs on April 30.
KEY PLAYERS
Midfielder Didier Crettenand has been the key to the Blues’ offense this season. Despite having a season plagued with injuries in 2015, Crettenand was a major force in the club’s offense with seven goals and three assists in 23 appearances (21 starts). The Swiss midfielder has five goals in five matches, as well as one assist so far this season He was named to the USL Team of the Week for Weeks 3, 4 and 15. Crettenand earned his third Team of the Week honor for his brace in the Blues’ 2-1 win against Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.
Defender Roy Meeus currently leads the team in minutes played and appearances, having recorded 1328 minutes in 16 matches. Despite his place on the backline, the Belgian defender has scored four goals and recorded three assists, second only to Crettenand on goals and leading in assists. Meeus was named to the USL Team of the Week in Week 13 for his game-winning goal off a penalty kick to propel the Blues to a 1-0 win over Real Monarchs SLC.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
The Blues’ most recent transaction was Oriol Cortes who signed with the club on April 18, just one day after playing his first match with the Blues. Cortes previously played with PDL side Cincinnati Dutch Lions. The Spanish midfielder also played professionally in his hometown of Barcelona, Spain, with third division side C.E. Jupiter and later with UE Castelldefels.
2016 SEASON SO FAR
The last time that Republic FC and the Blues faced off was on April 30 at Bonney Field, with the Blues taking all three points as Republic FC fell 0-1. After their match against Republic FC, the Blues went on a four match winless streak, falling to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Real Monarchs SLC, and drawing against Arizona United SC and the Switchbacks in their second meeting.
Overall in their last ten matches, the Blues have only found three wins, their last win coming on June 26 in a 2-1 victory over the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. The Blues head into their match with Republic FC off a 1-2 loss to LA Galaxy II on Saturday, July 2. The Blues currently hold a record of 6-7-3 and sit in 8th place on the USL Western Conference Standings.
SUNDAY’S MATCH
Republic FC travels south to face off against the OC Blues on Sunday, July 10. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. It will be live streamed at www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday. Fans can also follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #OCvSAC.
