ESPN 3 Broadcast
The USL announced in April that the league would partner with ESPN throughout the 2016 season to feature 20 exclusive USL regular season match broadcasts on ESPN3, as well as the USL Championship, which aired on ESPNU.
Sacramento Republic FC was chosen as one of the first six matchups to be featured as a 2016 USL Game of the Week. Republic FC’s match against Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field was broadcast on ESPN3 on June 8.
The broadcast marked the first time in Republic FC history that the club was featured nationally on an ESPN Network. The match was called by Michael Watts and Juan Arango, both experienced broadcasters who have called matches for numerous domestic and international media outlets, such as ESPN3, Fox Sports GO, beIN Sports and Gol TV, among others.
Republic FC were featured again in a USL Game of the Week broadcast when they travelled to face Oklahoma City FC on Aug. 1.
ESPN 3 Broadcast
The USL announced in April that the league would partner with ESPN throughout the 2016 season to feature 20 exclusive USL regular season match broadcasts on ESPN3, as well as the USL Championship, which aired on ESPNU.
Sacramento Republic FC was chosen as one of the first six matchups to be featured as a 2016 USL Game of the Week. Republic FC’s match against Real Monarchs SLC at Bonney Field was broadcast on ESPN3 on June 8.
The broadcast marked the first time in Republic FC history that the club was featured nationally on an ESPN Network. The match was called by Michael Watts and Juan Arango, both experienced broadcasters who have called matches for numerous domestic and international media outlets, such as ESPN3, Fox Sports GO, beIN Sports and Gol TV, among others.
Republic FC were featured again in a USL Game of the Week broadcast when they travelled to face Oklahoma City FC on Aug. 1.
First Republic FC Player Receives a Senior National Team Call-Up
Sacramento Republic FC defender Emrah Klimenta received a call-up to the Montenegro National Team. The defender was called up to Montenegro’s camp ahead of the team’s friendly against Turkey. He made his debut with Montenegro on May 29 against Turkey as a substitute, coming into match in the 75th minute.
Klimenta’s call up marked the first time a Republic FC player has been called up to their respective national team. While Klimenta is the only first team player to have been called up to a national team, 11 Republic FC Academy players have been called to one of three youth national teams, including the U.S. Youth National Team.
What have been your top moments this year?
Let us know on social media by tweeting your favorite memories of Republic FC using #RepublicFC2016
First Republic FC Player Receives a Senior National Team Call-Up
Sacramento Republic FC defender Emrah Klimenta received a call-up to the Montenegro National Team. The defender was called up to Montenegro’s camp ahead of the team’s friendly against Turkey. He made his debut with Montenegro on May 29 against Turkey as a substitute, coming into match in the 75th minute.
Klimenta’s call up marked the first time a Republic FC player has been called up to their respective national team. While Klimenta is the only first team player to have been called up to a national team, 11 Republic FC Academy players have been called to one of three youth national teams, including the U.S. Youth National Team.
What have been your top moments this year?
Let us know on social media by tweeting your favorite memories of Republic FC using #RepublicFC2016