Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U-15/16 and U-17/18 teams hit the road this weekend to face Northern California rivals, the San Jose Earthquakes Academy, in their first meeting of the 2016-2017 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
The U-17/18 match kicks off at 10 a.m. at Las Positas College’s Turf Field followed by the U-15/16 match at 12:30 p.m. Both matches are free and open to the public.
Like Republic FC's first teams series with the San Jose Earthquakes, Saturday's Academy matches have deep rivalry implications for Republic FC Academy.
"This rivalry occurs from our first team all the way down the ladder," said defender Seamus McLaughlin. "It's not like any other game. Earthquakes have a very good academy system and this NorCal rivalry will not be taken lightly by either of us. We have put in extreme amounts of work this past week and the points are there for us to take."
Saturday’s matches will be the fourth meeting between the Academies, as they met three times throughout the course of Republic FC Academy’s inaugural season from 2015-2016. Republic FC U-17/18s lead the series against the Earthquakes U-17/18s 2-1-0, while Republic FC U-15/16s will look to capture their first win against San Jose’s U-15/16s team.
Last season, Republic FC’s U-17/18 team finished second (17-8-7) in the DA Western Conference’s Northwest Division, while the Quakes finished fourth (16-11-15). Meanwhile, Republic FC U-15/16s finished fifth (16-13-3), behind San Jose who finished second (17-9-6).
Republic FC U-17/18s (4-3-1) enter Saturday’s match after falling 1-2 to Crossfire Premier last weekend. They sit third in the Northwest Division behind Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes (4-1-2).
On offense, Republic FC U-17/18s are led by midfielders Ryley Kraft and Alexis Dioncio. Kraft leads the team—alongside defender McLaughlin—in goals this season with three. For his part, Dioncio leads the Academy all-time in goals against the Quakes with three. Dioncio also received a U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team call-up earlier this month.
Ivan Oseguera and Leopoldo Hernandez—who both scored against the Quakes Academy as members of the U-15/16 team last season—will look to provide reinforcement for the senior duo of Kraft and Dioncio on offense.
Republic FC U-17/18s defense is led by goalkeeper Cameron Douglas, who has been called-up for U.S. Youth National Team duty twice since joining Republic FC’s Academy. Douglas has appeared in six matches for Republic FC so far this season, recording three shutouts and a .750 save percentage.
For their part, Republic FC’s U-15/16 team enter their match against the Quakes Academy on a three match undefeated streak after capturing a 2-1 win last weekend against Crossfire Premier. They enter the match as the Northwest Division leaders with a 6-1-1 record, ahead of second place San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-1).
The U-15/16s are led by midfielder Oscar Govea and forwards Nicholas Hategan, Quincy Butler and Aksel Rodarte. Govea leads Republic FC with four goals, followed by Hategan, Quincy Butler and Rodarte, who have three goals apiece. Hategan—who was a member of Republic FC’s U-13/14 team last season—recently received a U.S. U-16s Boys’ National Team call-up in April.
Republic FC’s U-15/16s defense is led by Edward Berumen, Ryan Hulbert and Mark McEntosh, who have all recorded one or more goals this season for the team.
Republic FC U-17/18 and U-15/16 Academy teams are on the road until November 19, when they return home to face LA Galaxy Academy at Cosumnes River College at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively. Both matches are free and open to the public.
Sacramento Republic FC Academy’s U-15/16 and U-17/18 teams hit the road this weekend to face Northern California rivals, the San Jose Earthquakes Academy, in their first meeting of the 2016-2017 U.S. Soccer Development Academy season.
The U-17/18 match kicks off at 10 a.m. at Las Positas College’s Turf Field followed by the U-15/16 match at 12:30 p.m. Both matches are free and open to the public.
Like Republic FC’s first teams series with the San Jose Earthquakes, Saturday’s Academy matches have deep rivalry implications for Republic FC Academy.
“This rivalry occurs from our first team all the way down the ladder,” said defender Seamus McLaughlin. “It’s not like any other game. Earthquakes have a very good academy system and this NorCal rivalry will not be taken lightly by either of us. We have put in extreme amounts of work this past week and the points are there for us to take.”
Saturday’s matches will be the fourth meeting between the Academies, as they met three times throughout the course of Republic FC Academy’s inaugural season from 2015-2016. Republic FC U-17/18s lead the series against the Earthquakes U-17/18s 2-1-0, while Republic FC U-15/16s will look to capture their first win against San Jose’s U-15/16s team.
Last season, Republic FC’s U-17/18 team finished second (17-8-7) in the DA Western Conference’s Northwest Division, while the Quakes finished fourth (16-11-15). Meanwhile, Republic FC U-15/16s finished fifth (16-13-3), behind San Jose who finished second (17-9-6).
Republic FC U-17/18s (4-3-1) enter Saturday’s match after falling 1-2 to Crossfire Premier last weekend. They sit third in the Northwest Division behind Sounders FC and San Jose Earthquakes (4-1-2).
On offense, Republic FC U-17/18s are led by midfielders Ryley Kraft and Alexis Dioncio. Kraft leads the team—alongside defender McLaughlin—in goals this season with three. For his part, Dioncio leads the Academy all-time in goals against the Quakes with three. Dioncio also received a U.S. Under-19 Men’s National Team call-up earlier this month.
Ivan Oseguera and Leopoldo Hernandez—who both scored against the Quakes Academy as members of the U-15/16 team last season—will look to provide reinforcement for the senior duo of Kraft and Dioncio on offense.
Republic FC U-17/18s defense is led by goalkeeper Cameron Douglas, who has been called-up for U.S. Youth National Team duty twice since joining Republic FC’s Academy. Douglas has appeared in six matches for Republic FC so far this season, recording three shutouts and a .750 save percentage.
For their part, Republic FC’s U-15/16 team enter their match against the Quakes Academy on a three match undefeated streak after capturing a 2-1 win last weekend against Crossfire Premier. They enter the match as the Northwest Division leaders with a 6-1-1 record, ahead of second place San Jose Earthquakes (4-2-1).
The U-15/16s are led by midfielder Oscar Govea and forwards Nicholas Hategan, Quincy Butler and Aksel Rodarte. Govea leads Republic FC with four goals, followed by Hategan, Quincy Butler and Rodarte, who have three goals apiece. Hategan—who was a member of Republic FC’s U-13/14 team last season—recently received a U.S. U-16s Boys’ National Team call-up in April.
Republic FC’s U-15/16s defense is led by Edward Berumen, Ryan Hulbert and Mark McEntosh, who have all recorded one or more goals this season for the team.
Republic FC U-17/18 and U-15/16 Academy teams are on the road until November 19, when they return home to face LA Galaxy Academy at Cosumnes River College at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., respectively. Both matches are free and open to the public.