Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Villyan Bijev has been named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 6. Bijev is the third Republic FC player to be named to the Team of the Week this season, with Mitchell Taintor having been named to the TOTW for Week 2 and Jaime Villarreal for Week 4.
Bijev had an impressive game in Republic FC's 2-1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Republic FC went down early in the match, but Cameron Iwasa notched the equalizer in the 64th minute off a great pass from Carlos Rodriguez. Less than 10 minutes later, Bijev shook off his defender on the left flank before unleashing a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Moise Pouaty and snatch the match-winning goal. Bijev also recorded three key passes, won 10 of 14 duels and completed 35 of 41 passes in the win that kept Republic FC unbeaten in the 2018 USL season.
The midfielder signed with Republic FC ahead of the 2018 season after an end-of-season loan last year from Portland Timbers 2. Between his time with the Timbers and Republic FC, Bijev made 34 appearances in USL play (32 start), scored nine goals on the season and recorded two assists. So far in the 2018 season, Bijev has one goal and one assist to his name.
Republic FC are back in action this Saturday when they host Tulsa Roughnecks FC at Papa Murphy's Park. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The match will feature Free Pizza Night presented by Papa Murphy's. Attendees will receive a text-in code displayed on our video board that they can redeem for a free large one-topping pizza coupon.
The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58 and Estrella TV Sacramento. It will also be streamed on ESPN+.
Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Villyan Bijev has been named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 6. Bijev is the third Republic FC player to be named to the Team of the Week this season, with Mitchell Taintor having been named to the TOTW for Week 2 and Jaime Villarreal for Week 4.
Bijev had an impressive game in Republic FC’s 2-1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Republic FC went down early in the match, but Cameron Iwasa notched the equalizer in the 64th minute off a great pass from Carlos Rodriguez. Less than 10 minutes later, Bijev shook off his defender on the left flank before unleashing a powerful shot to beat goalkeeper Moise Pouaty and snatch the match-winning goal. Bijev also recorded three key passes, won 10 of 14 duels and completed 35 of 41 passes in the win that kept Republic FC unbeaten in the 2018 USL season.
The midfielder signed with Republic FC ahead of the 2018 season after an end-of-season loan last year from Portland Timbers 2. Between his time with the Timbers and Republic FC, Bijev made 34 appearances in USL play (32 start), scored nine goals on the season and recorded two assists. So far in the 2018 season, Bijev has one goal and one assist to his name.
Republic FC are back in action this Saturday when they host Tulsa Roughnecks FC at Papa Murphy’s Park. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The match will feature Free Pizza Night presented by Papa Murphy’s. Attendees will receive a text-in code displayed on our video board that they can redeem for a free large one-topping pizza coupon.
The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58 and Estrella TV Sacramento. It will also be streamed on ESPN+.