Today, USL Championship announced the Home Opener matches for the 2023 season – Republic FC’s tenth campaign since its inaugural season in 2014. Republic FC will travel to Texas to face off against Western Conference opponent El Paso Locomotive FC on March 11 to begin league play. On Saturday, March 18, the Boys in Old Glory Red will begin their home campaign at Heart Health Park against Eastern Conference opponent Charleston Battery. The entire 2023 USL Championship schedule, as well as match start times and broadcast information, will be announced in the near future.
Fans can secure their spot for the 2023 season – including the March 18 Home Opener – by becoming an Indomitable Member today. Members will have access to a robust benefits package that includes year-round access to events and experiences with the team, flexibility to swap or resell tickets, and discounts both in and outside of Heart Health Park. 2023 Indomitable Members will also receive an exclusive commemorative scarf to celebrate the club’s tenth season. To become a member or learn more about the benefits of membership, call (916) 307-6100 or visit SacRepublicFC.com/Memberships. Fans interested in a group outing for 10 or more can get early access to tickets for the Home Opener by placing a deposit today at SacRepublicFC.com/Group-Tickets. Single match tickets for March 18 and the rest of the regular season will go on sale in the coming weeks. Fans can learn more about group outings, or sign up to be notified about single match tickets at SacRepublicFC.com/tickets.
This year’s season opener marks the sixth time that Republic FC has kicked off league play on the road, with an away record of three wins, one loss, and one draw. In nine previous seasons, the club has taken home points in its season opener eight times, with five wins and three draws, while only losing once. Sacramento and El Paso also opened the 2022 season against each other, with Republic FC playing host in a 3-1 win at Heart Health Park.
In December, USL Championship announced the competition structure and conference alignment for the 2023 season. The league’s 24 teams will be divided into two conferences, creating a balanced 12 in the Eastern Conference and 12 in the Western Conference. A 34-game regular season will be played from March 11 to Oct. 14, 2023. Each team will play each of its conference foes twice – once at home, once away. The remaining 12 games of the season will be played against teams from the opposing conference, with six games at home and six away. This will result in every team in the league squaring off for the first time since the USL Championship instituted a two-conference format in 2015.
On January 14-15, Republic FC will host its annual Open Tryouts, presented by Western Health Advantage, for players who want to be evaluated by the club’s technical staff. At least one player from the Open Tryout will be invited to join first team training camp in February for a chance to earn a professional contract. Since the club’s inception, five players have signed professional contracts with the club, with a pair of players who would go on to represent Haiti and Montenegro in international competition. Interested players can RSVP at SacRepublicFC.com/Tryouts.
Republic FC will open Training Camp on February 1. Additional roster transactions, preseason matches and club announcements will be released in the coming weeks.
