After securing three points in South Florida, Republic FC plays its second consecutive away fixture on Saturday. The Indomitable Club heads to the Hoosier state to face off with Indy Eleven for the two sides’ second matchup all-time, and its second straight against an Eastern Conference foe.
At a Glance: #SACvIND
- 4:00 PM PT kickoff
- Indiana University Michael A. Carroll Stadium
- Watch: FOX40, Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com, FOX40 News Mobile App,
- Streaming: ESPN+
Republic FC – The Latest
A dominating performance on the ball – evidenced by 86% passing accuracy for the match – helped Republic FC dismantle a low block by Miami FC and earn the win in Week 2. Making his season debut, Danny Vitiello came up big to keep the club’s first clean sheet of 2024 intact, denying three close-range opportunities in rapid succession. Jack Gurr was named to the league’s Team of the Week for his performance, which included the assist on the game-winning score.
Newcomer Trevor Amann kept up his strong start to the campaign by scoring in his second straight match. His 59th minute goal in South Florida also made him the fifth Republic FC player to find the net in each of his first two games. Through the season’s first two weeks, the 2023 League One Player of the Year and Golden Boot winner leads the USL Championship Golden Boot race with three goals in two games. games with the club.
Know Your Opponent
Indy Eleven plays its first home match of the year this weekend coming off a loss and draw to open the season. In Week 1, the club put relentless pressure on Oakland Roots but wasn’t rewarded, falling 2-1 to the East Bay side. Last week, they bounced back and took a 2-1 win, scoring twice in the first half behind a converted penalty from Jack Blake and a breakaway finish by Douglas Martinez. Blake’s penalty score was his second on the season, ranking him second in the league through two games.
Indy Eleven plays its first home match of the year this weekend coming off a loss and draw to open the season. In Week 1, the club put relentless pressure on Oakland Roots but wasn’t rewarded, falling 2-1 to the East Bay side. Last week, they bounced back and took a 2-1 win, scoring twice in the first half behind a converted penalty from Jack Blake and a breakaway finish by Douglas Martinez. Blake’s penalty score was his second on the season, ranking him second in the league through two games.
Match Notes
No player in league history has been as dangerous against Indy Eleven as Russell Cicerone. For his career, Cicerone has netted seven goals in 11 games vs. Indy Eleven, the most of any player. He’s recorded two multi-goal performances against the Indiana side all-time. When Sacramento and Indy met in 2023, he scored a hat trick in a 3-1 win for the Quails at Heart Health Park.
Indy Eleven will be without one of its main attacking threats on Saturday. Former Republic FC forward Douglas Martinez will miss the match on international duty for Honduras. He scored his club’s second goal last week at Memphis.
