This week, Republic FC travels to southern Nevada for their second matchup of the season with Las Vegas Lights FC. In their final contest of a stretch of four games in 12 days, the Boys in Old Glory Red will look to snag three points from a club they took down 3-1 in their home opener back on May 12. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Ahead of their Wednesday night contest, Coach Mark Briggs and defender Duke Lacroix shared their thoughts on the team’s week of preparation for the sixth all-time meeting between the two clubs.
This week, Republic FC travels to southern Nevada for their second matchup of the season with Las Vegas Lights FC. In their final contest of a stretch of four games in 12 days, the Boys in Old Glory Red will look to snag three points from a club they took down 3-1 in their home opener back on May 12. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Ahead of their Wednesday night contest, Coach Mark Briggs and defender Duke Lacroix shared their thoughts on the team’s week of preparation for the sixth all-time meeting between the two clubs.
Head Coach Mark Briggs
Head Coach Mark Briggs
On training this week…
“Our players have been regenerating their bodies, and trying to get them as fresh as they can. Obviously, it's the fourth game this little stretch, so we are just trying to get them fresh and as fit as and as ready as we possibly can.”
On being consistent on both ends of the field…
“We have talked at training a lot this week about hitting the target. We had 12 shots on Saturday, and hit the target seven times, which was good. But we can’t give away goals like we have. I said to the boys this morning that the errors have to stop so we can play like we want to play.”
On the importance of playing with the right mentality…
“Whether we play here, in Las Vegas, Phoenix, or San Diego, you have to have the right mentality. If you don't go on the field with the right mentality, you're never going to be successful. When we’ve taken the field with the right mentality, been hungry and showed a desire, we've seen good results.”
On training this week…
“Our players have been regenerating their bodies, and trying to get them as fresh as they can. Obviously, it’s the fourth game this little stretch, so we are just trying to get them fresh and as fit as and as ready as we possibly can.”
On being consistent on both ends of the field…
“We have talked at training a lot this week about hitting the target. We had 12 shots on Saturday, and hit the target seven times, which was good. But we can’t give away goals like we have. I said to the boys this morning that the errors have to stop so we can play like we want to play.”
On the importance of playing with the right mentality…
“Whether we play here, in Las Vegas, Phoenix, or San Diego, you have to have the right mentality. If you don’t go on the field with the right mentality, you’re never going to be successful. When we’ve taken the field with the right mentality, been hungry and showed a desire, we’ve seen good results.”
Defender Duke Lacroix
Defender Duke Lacroix
On the team’s mindset after a tough result Saturday…
“We have to be optimistic and understand that there's always another game. We're planning to come in, and execute on the things that we know make us successful so we can compete each and every time we step on the field. We know that we all win and lose as a team.”
On the attacking unit’s ability to create scoring chances…
“I think lately we’ve been efficient offensively and created a lot of chances. We just need to hit the target and put the ball in the back of the net. Against Oakland, we created a lot of chances and were able to get a result from that game. Over the weekend in against OC we created a good number of opportunities as well.”
On the team’s mindset after a tough result Saturday…
“We have to be optimistic and understand that there’s always another game. We’re planning to come in, and execute on the things that we know make us successful so we can compete each and every time we step on the field. We know that we all win and lose as a team.”
On the attacking unit’s ability to create scoring chances…
“I think lately we’ve been efficient offensively and created a lot of chances. We just need to hit the target and put the ball in the back of the net. Against Oakland, we created a lot of chances and were able to get a result from that game. Over the weekend in against OC we created a good number of opportunities as well.”
