For the first time in three years, Republic FC will take to the Centennial State for a matchup with Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Mark Briggs’ Men will look to extend their win streak into July and claim a third straight road win.
At a Glance: #SACvCOS
- Friday, July 1
- 6:00 p.m. PT kickoff
- Weidner Field, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- How to watch: English and Spanish broadcasts available on Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News mobile app, streaming on ESPN+
Republic FC – The Latest
Republic FC may be a bit hesitant to leave June behind, where they were a perfect 5-0-0. On the month, Sacramento conceded just two scores across all competitions and recorded three straight clean sheets against San Antonio, Detroit, and LA Galaxy II. Their most recent affair saw them come from behind to defeat local foe Monterey Bay F.C. 2-1, courtesy of a Player of the Week performance from forward Maalique Foster off the bench.
On the training field, Friday’s contest offers Sacramento a bit more regular a preparation period following a stretch of three contests in eight days. They’ll need it as they head to a tough place to play, both with the efficiency of Colorado Springs on all fronts and the altitude at Weidner field likely to challenge the squad’s fitness.
Opponent Report
Regardless of recent results, Colorado Springs has been one of the league’s best this season. The club enters this matchup tied for second in the league in wins (11) and fourth scoring differential (+11). They’ve been strong at home in league play, with their only defeats coming at the hands of first-place teams in Memphis and San Antonio. The club’s players have been stellar individually, claiming eight Player of the Week selections in June – five of which came from former Sacramento defender Matt Mahoney and leading scorer Michee Ngalina.
Friday’s contest will be Switchbacks’ third in eight days after playing this past Friday against San Antonio and Tuesday against Hartford Athletic. Against Hartford on short rest the club rotated heavily, rolling out a lineup featuring seven changes from their regular XI.
Head to Head
Friday night’s contest will mark the first between the clubs since 2019, and the tenth all-time. Sacramento has the edge in the fixture, claiming victories in each of the pair’s last four matches dating to 2018. On the road, Sacramento is an even 2-2-1 with the scoreline even at five goals apiece.
