It’s back on the road for the Indomitable Club as the boys in Old Glory Red travel to Southern California for a Pacific Division showdown on Saturday night with Orange County SC.
Republic FC is a perfect two wins from two matches and the club has every intention of doing its best to return to Sacramento with all three points and remain unbeaten on the 2021 USL Championship season.
It’s back on the road for the Indomitable Club as the boys in Old Glory Red travel to Southern California for a Pacific Division showdown on Saturday night with Orange County SC.
Republic FC is a perfect two wins from two matches and the club has every intention of doing its best to return to Sacramento with all three points and remain unbeaten on the 2021 USL Championship season.
At a Glance: #OCvSAC
- Saturday, May 22
- 7:00 p.m. PT kickoff
- Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, Calif.
- How to Watch: KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish,) ESPN+ (digital)
- Viewing Locations: Zocalo locations (Midtown, UV, and Fountains), University of Beer, Capitol Beer and Taproom, Capitol Hop Shop, The Hop Gardens and Public House
At a Glance: #OCvSAC
- Saturday, May 22
- 7:00 p.m. PT kickoff
- Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, Calif.
- How to Watch: KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish,) ESPN+ (digital)
- Viewing Locations: Zocalo locations (Midtown, UV, and Fountains), University of Beer, Capitol Beer and Taproom, Capitol Hop Shop, The Hop Gardens and Public House
What's the latest on the team?
What’s the latest on the team?
Republic FC returned home to Heart Health Park on May 12 for the 2021 Home Opener against Las Vegas Lights FC – a contest that ended in favor of Mark Briggs’ men, 3-1.
Republic FC returned home to Heart Health Park on May 12 for the 2021 Home Opener against Las Vegas Lights FC – a contest that ended in favor of Mark Briggs’ men, 3-1.
Dariusz Formella opened the scoring on the night in the first half with his first goal of the 2021 season after ending the previous campaign with a team-high eight strikes. After Las Vegas equalized from the penalty spot, Tucker Bone bagged his second game-winning goal in as many matches before Jaime Villarreal polished off the scoring with a goal of his own to ensure the win for SRFC.
Dariusz Formella opened the scoring on the night in the first half with his first goal of the 2021 season after ending the previous campaign with a team-high eight strikes. After Las Vegas equalized from the penalty spot, Tucker Bone bagged his second game-winning goal in as many matches before Jaime Villarreal polished off the scoring with a goal of his own to ensure the win for SRFC.
After a pair of positive performances against Lights FC by Shannon Gomez and Formella – both of whom were credited with an assist – the duo received a spot on the USL Championship Team of the Week roster for Week 4.
Bone’s blistering strike was also nominated as the Fans' Choice Goal of the Week for Week 4.
After a pair of positive performances against Lights FC by Shannon Gomez and Formella – both of whom were credited with an assist – the duo received a spot on the USL Championship Team of the Week roster for Week 4.
Bone’s blistering strike was also nominated as the Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week for Week 4.
What about the hosts?
What about the hosts?
Orange County has just a single game under its belt in 2021 – a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Defiance in Tacoma.
An Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez strike in the opening half was ultimately the difference as Tacoma managed to hold OCSC scoreless despite the visitors logging 14 shots – only two of which were on target.
Orange County has just a single game under its belt in 2021 – a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Defiance in Tacoma.
An Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez strike in the opening half was ultimately the difference as Tacoma managed to hold OCSC scoreless despite the visitors logging 14 shots – only two of which were on target.
Orange County finished the 2020 season with the seventh-fewest goals in the entire league with 18, but with former SRFC strikers Adam Jahn and Thomas Enevoldsen leading the frontlines, the SoCal club could be a perennial contender in the division. OCSC also added a pair of other forwards to bolster the attack – the 2019 USL League One Golden Booter winner, Ronaldo Damus, as well as 6-foot-5 Finnish forward, Eero Markkanen.
Orange County finished the 2020 season with the seventh-fewest goals in the entire league with 18, but with former SRFC strikers Adam Jahn and Thomas Enevoldsen leading the frontlines, the SoCal club could be a perennial contender in the division. OCSC also added a pair of other forwards to bolster the attack – the 2019 USL League One Golden Booter winner, Ronaldo Damus, as well as 6-foot-5 Finnish forward, Eero Markkanen.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-Head
Republic FC has tasted victory in half of its all-time meetings against Orange County SC.
From 18 total clashes, the boys in Old Glory Red have won nine, and when it comes to playing OCSC in SoCal, SRFC posts a winning record of 3-2-2.
Republic FC has tasted victory in half of its all-time meetings against Orange County SC.
From 18 total clashes, the boys in Old Glory Red have won nine, and when it comes to playing OCSC in SoCal, SRFC posts a winning record of 3-2-2.
Due to a shortened season in 2020, these two California clubs only met once. After falling behind 1-0 early and a red card issued to Rodrigo Lopez in the second half, the September 9 match was looking grim for Sacramento. But the best was yet to come, as late strikes from Dariusz Formella and Villyan Bijev solidified a stunning comeback victory during SRFC’s heated playoff push.
Due to a shortened season in 2020, these two California clubs only met once. After falling behind 1-0 early and a red card issued to Rodrigo Lopez in the second half, the September 9 match was looking grim for Sacramento. But the best was yet to come, as late strikes from Dariusz Formella and Villyan Bijev solidified a stunning comeback victory during SRFC’s heated playoff push.
The last time Republic FC played OCSC in southern California, the match ended as a scoreless draw in July of 2019. It was just the second time SRFC had been held scoreless by the Pacific Division opponent away from home, but Sacramento still managed to head back north with a point in the standings following a nil-nil final score.
The last time Republic FC played OCSC in southern California, the match ended as a scoreless draw in July of 2019. It was just the second time SRFC had been held scoreless by the Pacific Division opponent away from home, but Sacramento still managed to head back north with a point in the standings following a nil-nil final score.
Overall (USL regular season): 9-6-3
Home: 6-4-1 (GF: 16, GA: 11)
Away: 3-2-2 (GF: 13, GA: 9)
Overall (USL regular season): 9-6-3
Home: 6-4-1 (GF: 16, GA: 11)
Away: 3-2-2 (GF: 13, GA: 9)
Viewing Locations
Viewing Locations
The third watch party of the 2021 season is all set for the Indomitable Club’s Saturday night showdown with Orange County SC at a number of locations around town for supporters to get together and cheer on the boys in Old Glory Red.
Reservations are strongly recommended and select locations will be offering specials to supporters wearing their Republic FC gear. All four Zocalo locations will be offering free appetizers to fans wearing their SRFC gear.
Viewing locations include all Zocalo locations (Midtown, UV, Fountains, Folsom), University of Beer, Capitol Beer and Taproom, Capitol Hop Shop, The Hop Gardens and Public House.
The third watch party of the 2021 season is all set for the Indomitable Club’s Saturday night showdown with Orange County SC at a number of locations around town for supporters to get together and cheer on the boys in Old Glory Red.
Reservations are strongly recommended and select locations will be offering specials to supporters wearing their Republic FC gear. All four Zocalo locations will be offering free appetizers to fans wearing their SRFC gear.
Viewing locations include all Zocalo locations (Midtown, UV, Fountains, Folsom), University of Beer, Capitol Beer and Taproom, Capitol Hop Shop, The Hop Gardens and Public House.
