Sacramento, Calif. – On Tuesday, the USL Championship announced that Republic FC forwards Sebastian Herrera and Russell Cicerone, as well as defender Jack Gurr were named to the league’s Team of the Week for their contributions in Friday’s win at Hartford Athletic. Each netted a goal in the 4-1 victory to kick off three consecutive away fixtures. With the win Republic FC sits at the top of the league standings with 27 points, as well as a league-best 24 goals.
Sebastian Herrera’s efforts on Friday night earned his first USL Championship Team of the Week selection. He provided the eventual game-winner in the 38th minute from the penalty spot, after a foul brought down Jack Gurr in the box – and later added his first assist of the season on Luther Archimede’s 85th minute score. Herrera would lead Republic FC with 2 chances created on the evening, while completing 14 of 19 passes.
Gurr would add to the Indomitable Club’s lead in the 51st minute on a shot from inside the box. Fellow defender Aldair Sanchez’s cross found Gurr on the right side for his third tally on the season – a career high. Jack attempted six crosses on the night to lead the team, completed 32 of 37 passes, and added to the team’s defensive effort with two tackles won.
Cicerone earned Team of the Week Bench honors for his 19th minute goal that began the scoring in Friday’s matchup. His lone shot of the night was on target and would result in his 50th USL Championship regular season goal. The tally also marks his 9th on the season, tied at the top of the league’s leaderboard.
The trio’s selection to the weekly best honors brings the Indomitable Club’s selection to 13 total for the year. In his first season, Herrera claims his first selection, while Gurr (3) and Cicerone (4) have earned multiple nods this season.
Republic FC continues its three-game road trip with another East Coast tilt this coming Saturday, when the club takes to Florida to face the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. PT from Al Lang Stadium, and the match will be broadcast live in English and Spanish on Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News mobile app, and streaming on ESPN+. The club will host a watch party on Saturday at Nitty’s Cider in East Sacramento.
