Over the weekend, Cameron Iwasa became the all-time leading goal scorer in club history throughout all competitions when he scored in the 61st minute against Rio Grande Valley FC. With 27 goals overall and 11 in this season alone, he is two goals away from breaking his own personal USL 2016 season record of 12 goals.
Over the weekend, Cameron Iwasa became the all-time leading goal scorer in club history throughout all competitions when he scored in the 61st minute against Rio Grande Valley FC. With 27 goals overall and 11 in this season alone, he is two goals away from breaking his own personal USL 2016 season record of 12 goals.
Iwasa joined SRFC in the 2015 season, appearing in 22 matches in all competitions with 16 of those appearances being USL regular season matches. His first professional goal scored was against Portland Timbers 2 on April 2, 2015. He also scored the winning goal against the English Premier League team Sunderland AFC in a friendly at Bonney Field on July 14. During his debut season, he led all Republic FC rookies in minutes (815) and USL minutes (564).
Iwasa joined SRFC in the 2015 season, appearing in 22 matches in all competitions with 16 of those appearances being USL regular season matches. His first professional goal scored was against Portland Timbers 2 on April 2, 2015. He also scored the winning goal against the English Premier League team Sunderland AFC in a friendly at Bonney Field on July 14. During his debut season, he led all Republic FC rookies in minutes (815) and USL minutes (564).
2016 was Iwasa’s breakout year with 38 appearances for Republic FC in all competitions, including all 30 USL regular season games. This was when he broke his first record by scoring 12 goals in USL play, breaking the previous record of 11 held by Tommy Stewart. He was named to the USL Team of the Week three times and earned his first USL Player of the week title.
Iwasa then got the opportunity to sign an MLS contract with Sporting Kansas City for the 2017 season. He appeared in 22 USL regular season games on loan to Swope Park Rangers, recording two goals and two assists.
2016 was Iwasa’s breakout year with 38 appearances for Republic FC in all competitions, including all 30 USL regular season games. This was when he broke his first record by scoring 12 goals in USL play, breaking the previous record of 11 held by Tommy Stewart. He was named to the USL Team of the Week three times and earned his first USL Player of the week title.
Iwasa then got the opportunity to sign an MLS contract with Sporting Kansas City for the 2017 season. He appeared in 22 USL regular season games on loan to Swope Park Rangers, recording two goals and two assists.
In December 2017, Republic FC brought the Sacramento native home. He needed no introduction and his skills have shown throughout the 2018 season. With nine USL regular season games left, Iwasa will strive to break his 2016 season goals record.
Republic FC are back in action on August 18th against LA Galaxy II in what will be a #5YearsOfGlory Celebration Night. Former SRFC captain and 2014 USL Cup winner Justin Braun will be in attendance for a Meet & Greet before the game, as well as a Chalk Talk in the Market. Tickets to the match are available via Ticketmaster.com.
In December 2017, Republic FC brought the Sacramento native home. He needed no introduction and his skills have shown throughout the 2018 season. With nine USL regular season games left, Iwasa will strive to break his 2016 season goals record.
Republic FC are back in action on August 18th against LA Galaxy II in what will be a #5YearsOfGlory Celebration Night. Former SRFC captain and 2014 USL Cup winner Justin Braun will be in attendance for a Meet & Greet before the game, as well as a Chalk Talk in the Market. Tickets to the match are available via Ticketmaster.com.
