After claiming a point in Southern California, the Indomitable Club will look to keep its momentum afloat when they welcome their lone Atlantic Division opponent of the season this weekend.
Sacramento salvaged their final 2021 contest with Orange County when Nabi Kibunguchy netted an excellent cross from Mitch Taintor in the final seconds of the match.
Three points will be the goal this weekend when Sacramento takes on New York Red Bulls II. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. PT from Heart Health Park. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV, and ESPN+. Tickets can be purchased here.
After claiming a point in Southern California, the Indomitable Club will look to keep its momentum afloat when they welcome their lone Atlantic Division opponent of the season this weekend.
Sacramento salvaged their final 2021 contest with Orange County when Nabi Kibunguchy netted an excellent cross from Mitch Taintor in the final seconds of the match.
Three points will be the goal this weekend when Sacramento takes on New York Red Bulls II. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. PT from Heart Health Park. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV, and ESPN+. Tickets can be purchased here.
Key Moves
Key Moves
New York has added a few notable signings to its squad this season while remaining active in promoting players from its youth system.
Midfielder Jeremy Rafanello joined the club in March after spending 2020 with Indy Eleven, where he made four appearances and was selected nine times. The winger leads the squad with three assists this season in 12 appearances.
New York has added a few notable signings to its squad this season while remaining active in promoting players from its youth system.
Midfielder Jeremy Rafanello joined the club in March after spending 2020 with Indy Eleven, where he made four appearances and was selected nine times. The winger leads the squad with three assists this season in 12 appearances.
The club also added Anthony Marcucci prior to the season after he was drafted 67th overall by New York’s MLS side in January. The goalkeeper has made nine starts on the season, tallying 27 saves while conceding 21 times over 810 minutes played.
The club also added Anthony Marcucci prior to the season after he was drafted 67th overall by New York’s MLS side in January. The goalkeeper has made nine starts on the season, tallying 27 saves while conceding 21 times over 810 minutes played.
Midfielder Jake LaCava joined Red Bulls II after playing for the club’s youth academy in 2019 and 2020. LaCava has netted three scores to go with two assists on the season across 13 appearances.
Midfielder Jake LaCava joined Red Bulls II after playing for the club’s youth academy in 2019 and 2020. LaCava has netted three scores to go with two assists on the season across 13 appearances.
New York This Season
New York This Season
Despite holding seventh place in a tough Atlantic Division, New York has done well to keep opposing defenses busy. Through 14 matches the club is sixth-league wide in overall shots taken, and have tallied double digits in the category in all but one match this season.
Defense has been a problematic area for Red Bulls II thus far, as they will enter Saturday’s contest as the only club to not post a clean sheet in 2021. They are second to Las Vegas Lights FC in total scores conceded.
Despite holding seventh place in a tough Atlantic Division, New York has done well to keep opposing defenses busy. Through 14 matches the club is sixth-league wide in overall shots taken, and have tallied double digits in the category in all but one match this season.
Defense has been a problematic area for Red Bulls II thus far, as they will enter Saturday’s contest as the only club to not post a clean sheet in 2021. They are second to Las Vegas Lights FC in total scores conceded.
Head to Head
Head to Head
While the two clubs each entered the league in 2014 and 2015, Saturday will be the first-ever meeting between Republic FC and New York Red Bulls II.
While the two clubs each entered the league in 2014 and 2015, Saturday will be the first-ever meeting between Republic FC and New York Red Bulls II.
