The Indomitable Club clashed with Oakland Roots SC on Wednesday night for the first time in franchise history.
Not only was the meeting itself a historic one, the game produced a memorable outcome in the form of a six-goal thriller between the two Northern California neighbors.
Republic FC’s 3-3 result against Oakland earned Mark Briggs’ men a point in the standings and the squad will have another chance on Saturday to continue racking up points when Orange County SC visit Sacramento.
While SRFC has an abundance of games coming up, there are still plenty of other matchups around the USL Championship in the coming days that are worth keeping tabs on.
The Indomitable Club clashed with Oakland Roots SC on Wednesday night for the first time in franchise history.
Not only was the meeting itself a historic one, the game produced a memorable outcome in the form of a six-goal thriller between the two Northern California neighbors.
Republic FC’s 3-3 result against Oakland earned Mark Briggs’ men a point in the standings and the squad will have another chance on Saturday to continue racking up points when Orange County SC visit Sacramento.
While SRFC has an abundance of games coming up, there are still plenty of other matchups around the USL Championship in the coming days that are worth keeping tabs on.
Pacific Division Update
Pacific Division Update
Following the first of four regular season fixtures against Roots SC this season, Republic FC’s attention has turned to Saturday’s opponent and fellow Pacific Division foe – Orange County SC.
The first time SRFC and OCSC met this season, the southern California club held on to a 1-0 win in Irvine. Orange County has played once since that encounter with Republic FC, an action-packed 4-3 loss to LA Galaxy II this past Saturday.
Another Pacific Division fixture that played out on Saturday night was San Diego Loyal SC hosting Las Vegas Lights SC with Landon Donovan’s side earning a 2-1 win with Corey Hertzog netting a late game-winner.
The weekend action for Pacific Division clubs kicks off on Friday with Charleston Battery hosting LA Galaxy II in an intriguing nonconference clash. On Saturday, it’s a trio of contests featuring PAC Division clubs going head-to-head including SRFC hosting OCSC, division-leaders Phoenix Rising FC welcoming San Diego to Arizona and Tacoma Defiance paying a visit to Las Vegas.
Following the first of four regular season fixtures against Roots SC this season, Republic FC’s attention has turned to Saturday’s opponent and fellow Pacific Division foe – Orange County SC.
The first time SRFC and OCSC met this season, the southern California club held on to a 1-0 win in Irvine. Orange County has played once since that encounter with Republic FC, an action-packed 4-3 loss to LA Galaxy II this past Saturday.
Another Pacific Division fixture that played out on Saturday night was San Diego Loyal SC hosting Las Vegas Lights SC with Landon Donovan’s side earning a 2-1 win with Corey Hertzog netting a late game-winner.
The weekend action for Pacific Division clubs kicks off on Friday with Charleston Battery hosting LA Galaxy II in an intriguing nonconference clash. On Saturday, it’s a trio of contests featuring PAC Division clubs going head-to-head including SRFC hosting OCSC, division-leaders Phoenix Rising FC welcoming San Diego to Arizona and Tacoma Defiance paying a visit to Las Vegas.
Austin Bold FC v El Paso Locomotive FC
Austin Bold FC v El Paso Locomotive FC
The two Texan teams are set to clash on Thursday night in the USL ESPN Game of the Week with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. PT on ESPN Deportes.
Thursday night’s meeting will be the first time these two in-state rivals have gone head-to-head since the 2019 campaign.
The two Texan teams are set to clash on Thursday night in the USL ESPN Game of the Week with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. PT on ESPN Deportes.
Thursday night’s meeting will be the first time these two in-state rivals have gone head-to-head since the 2019 campaign.
Locomotive FC remains unbeaten through three games but five points from three fixtures sees the side sit in fourth place in the Western Conference Mountain Division – five points behind the division-leaders Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Defensively, El Paso has allowed just one goal in 2021.
Locomotive FC remains unbeaten through three games but five points from three fixtures sees the side sit in fourth place in the Western Conference Mountain Division – five points behind the division-leaders Rio Grande Valley FC Toros. Defensively, El Paso has allowed just one goal in 2021.
Austin boasts a 1-1-1 record to kick off the season and the club from the Lone Star State made a number of positive additions to compete for the top spot in the group this season. On the attacking front, Bold acquired strikers Sean Okoli – former Championship MVP and Golden Boot-winner in 2016 – Jason Johnson – experienced USL forward who recently played with Louisville City – and Stefano Pinho – who has been a proven point producer for a number of seasons now.
Austin boasts a 1-1-1 record to kick off the season and the club from the Lone Star State made a number of positive additions to compete for the top spot in the group this season. On the attacking front, Bold acquired strikers Sean Okoli – former Championship MVP and Golden Boot-winner in 2016 – Jason Johnson – experienced USL forward who recently played with Louisville City – and Stefano Pinho – who has been a proven point producer for a number of seasons now.
Charlotte Independence v Tampa Bay Rowdies
Charlotte Independence v Tampa Bay Rowdies
The season is still young, but Tampa Bay appears to be in cruise control in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
With 15 points from five matches – a flawless five wins from five contests – Rowdies are off to a flying start. The Floridian club has allowed just two goals all campaign while bagging 11 to start the season. Unless someone can slow them down, TB already looks like one of the top teams in the East in 2021.
The season is still young, but Tampa Bay appears to be in cruise control in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division.
With 15 points from five matches – a flawless five wins from five contests – Rowdies are off to a flying start. The Floridian club has allowed just two goals all campaign while bagging 11 to start the season. Unless someone can slow them down, TB already looks like one of the top teams in the East in 2021.
Charlotte is 2-2-0 to open the year and currently sit in fifth place but a win could propel the North Carolina club potentially as high as second place. After earning a 1-0 win on the road in Pittsburgh on May 22, Charlotte followed up its positive road performance with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of The Miami FC in Florida, 2-1.
Charlotte is 2-2-0 to open the year and currently sit in fifth place but a win could propel the North Carolina club potentially as high as second place. After earning a 1-0 win on the road in Pittsburgh on May 22, Charlotte followed up its positive road performance with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of The Miami FC in Florida, 2-1.
Birmingham Legion v FC Tulsa
Birmingham Legion v FC Tulsa
The race for first place in the Eastern Conference Central Division will surely be one that comes down to the wire.
The race for first place in the Eastern Conference Central Division will surely be one that comes down to the wire.
Sunday’s showdown in Alabama sees third place FC Tulsa visit second place Legion and a win could see either side claim the summit of the standings. Birmingham are level with the division-leaders – Indy Eleven – on ten points so even a draw could see Legion snag the top spot by the end of the weekend. After Legion’s 1-0 win over Memphis 901 on May 15, the club played out a 1-1 draw against Louisville City before falling 1-0 at home to Indy Eleven on May 1.
Sunday’s showdown in Alabama sees third place FC Tulsa visit second place Legion and a win could see either side claim the summit of the standings. Birmingham are level with the division-leaders – Indy Eleven – on ten points so even a draw could see Legion snag the top spot by the end of the weekend. After Legion’s 1-0 win over Memphis 901 on May 15, the club played out a 1-1 draw against Louisville City before falling 1-0 at home to Indy Eleven on May 1.
After a stellar start, Tulsa have dropped two games and have been outscored during those defeats nine to one. On May 19, a 10-man Tulsa team was handed a 5-0 loss at the hands of Atlanta United 2 before falling 4-1 on the road to Sporting Kansas City II on Wednesday. The midwestern club will look to get back on track and stay towards the top of an extremely competitive division.
After a stellar start, Tulsa have dropped two games and have been outscored during those defeats nine to one. On May 19, a 10-man Tulsa team was handed a 5-0 loss at the hands of Atlanta United 2 before falling 4-1 on the road to Sporting Kansas City II on Wednesday. The midwestern club will look to get back on track and stay towards the top of an extremely competitive division.
