Today, the USL Championship announced that Republic FC’s Danny Vitiello is nominated for Fan’s Choice Save of the Week for Week 5. Voting is open now at USLChampionship.com through Friday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. PT.
As Republic FC and San Antonio FC battled during the first half, the hosts played a long ball deep into Sacramento’s defensive territory. A quick reaction and lunging stop kept out a close-range attempt from San Antonio’s Kirmani Smith – allowing the club to record its fourth clean sheet in five games to start the 2022 season.
This is Vitiello’s first nomination for the weekly league honor this season. In 2022, he won the vote for Week 26 Save of the Week and was nominated five times. Republic FC has been recognized by the league every week this season, with Russell Cicerone, Luis Felipe, Jack Gurr, and Rodrigo Lopez each being selected to Team of the Week.
Republic FC returns home to the Indomitable City for three straight home matches beginning on Saturday, April 15. Up first, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC makes its only visit to Heart Health Park on First Responder Night presented by Medic Ambulance. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m., and tickets are available at SacRepublicFC.com/tickets. The match will be broadcast live on Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News mobile app, and streaming on ESPN+.
