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Sacramento, Calif.– Today, Sacramento Republic FC announced a new community award recognizing the indomitable spirit of leaders throughout the region. The Inaugural Kevin Nagle Indomitable Spirit Award will be spotlighted at Republic FC home games, recognizing the accomplishments of community leaders, advocates, and coaches who strive to make Sacramento a better place to live, work, and play. 

Created to honor Kevin Nagle’s contributions to Sacramento and the region beyond – from his relentless pursuit to elevate Republic FC to Major League Soccer and his charitable contributions to non-profits supporting health, wellness, and more. 

 “It is truly humbling to have the team and staff who create such a profound impact on the city, present an award to community leaders that acknowledges my passion for this region,” said Sacramento Republic FC investor Kevin Nagle. “I’m honored to be included as part of the club’s celebration of the people committed to making Sacramento a better place for all.” 

Kevin’s contributions to the region have forever changed the future for this community,” said Republic FC President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Gumpert. “The Indomitable Spirit award will honor fellow champions like Kevin, working to lift up every neighborhood.”

The first recipient of the Kevin Nagle Indomitable Spirit Award will be Phil Oates, chairman of the board for Buzz Oates. He embodies the indomitable spirit by supporting countless non-profits in the region, and championing youth development through sports. Republic FC will honor Phil and Kevin during halftime of the 2020 season opener, March 7 when the team hosts FC Tulsa. Native Sacramentan and Top-10 finalist from season 17 of NBC’s The Voice, Shane Q will perform the national anthem and fans will be welcomed on the pitch for a post-game fireworks show. Tickets for the club’s seventh home opener are available at www.sacrepublicfc.com/Tickets.

Through the season, the club is encouraging its fans to share the names and stories of people in their community who make a difference, stand for equality and fair play, as well as represent the Indomitable Spirit of the region. Nominations can be submitted at https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/indomitable-spirit-award.

For more information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com. 

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Republic FC unveiled the club’s new away jersey for the 2020 USL Championship season. The Old Glory Red sash returns to the away kit for the first time since its debut in 2014 – the club’s inaugural season and historic championship run. The Heritage Kit complements the club’s home kit launched in 2019 and returning for the 2020 season. 

The new jersey is available immediately and can be purchased at Republic FC’s new team store in Midtown and online via the club’s website. The kit sold in-store and online is the same worn by the club’s players on the pitch.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Republic FC unveiled the club’s new away jersey for the 2020 USL Championship season. The Old Glory Red sash returns to the away kit for the first time since its debut in 2014 – the club’s inaugural season and historic championship run. The Heritage Kit complements the club’s home kit launched in 2019 and returning for the 2020 season. 

The new jersey is available immediately and can be purchased at Republic FC’s new team store in Midtown and online via the club’s website. The kit sold in-store and online is the same worn by the club’s players on the pitch.

 “As Republic FC fans look ahead to a bright future and the excitement of our seventh season, this jersey allows us to look back at our heritage, and the journey our fans and club have been on,” said Republic FC President & COO Ben Gumpert. “Everything we build upon together at this club is rooted in our foundation, and this kit is a great way to celebrate that.” 

The Old Glory Red sash at the heart of the jersey is drawn directly from the California state flag, the banner of our bear republic. A second sash, reflected in Nike’s energy pattern, is layered over and accents the main sash. UC Davis Health, the club’s partner since its inception, is prominently displayed across the chest. Printed along the inner base of the jersey is Sacramento’s official motto, Urbs Indomita— “Indomitable City”—a reminder to those wearing the kit on and off the pitch of the city’s unyielding spirit and who we represent.

 “As Republic FC fans look ahead to a bright future and the excitement of our seventh season, this jersey allows us to look back at our heritage, and the journey our fans and club have been on,” said Republic FC President & COO Ben Gumpert. “Everything we build upon together at this club is rooted in our foundation, and this kit is a great way to celebrate that.” 

The Old Glory Red sash at the heart of the jersey is drawn directly from the California state flag, the banner of our bear republic. A second sash, reflected in Nike’s energy pattern, is layered over and accents the main sash. UC Davis Health, the club’s partner since its inception, is prominently displayed across the chest. Printed along the inner base of the jersey is Sacramento’s official motto, Urbs Indomita— “Indomitable City”—a reminder to those wearing the kit on and off the pitch of the city’s unyielding spirit and who we represent.

The 2020 USL Championship season will kickoff when Republic FC host FC Tulsa on March 7. Native Sacramentan and Top-10 finalist from season 17 of NBC’s The Voice, Shane Q will perform the national anthem. Fans will be welcomed on the pitch for a post-game fireworks show. Tickets for the club’s seventh home opener, as well as two more March matches, are available at www.sacrepublicfc.com/Tickets.

To download high -images and video of the 2020 Heritage Kit, visit http://bit.ly/SRFC-HeritageKit2020.

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The 2020 USL Championship season will kickoff when Republic FC host FC Tulsa on March 7. Native Sacramentan and Top-10 finalist from season 17 of NBC’s The Voice, Shane Q will perform the national anthem. Fans will be welcomed on the pitch for a post-game fireworks show. Tickets for the club’s seventh home opener, as well as two more March matches, are available at www.sacrepublicfc.com/Tickets.

To download high -images and video of the 2020 Heritage Kit, visit http://bit.ly/SRFC-HeritageKit2020.

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On Monday, March 2, Republic FC’s Community Investment team will host its annual nonprofit mixer at the California State Railroad Museum at 5:30 p.m. PT. At the mixer, nonprofits from around the region will learn about 2020 community investment initiatives, explore opportunities to partner with the club, and meet new partners to collaborate with.

On Monday, March 2, Republic FC’s Community Investment team will host its annual nonprofit mixer at the California State Railroad Museum at 5:30 p.m. PT. At the mixer, nonprofits from around the region will learn about 2020 community investment initiatives, explore opportunities to partner with the club, and meet new partners to collaborate with.

The club hosts the free mixer annually to help connect community leaders with impactful projects and provide an introduction to ways the club can work in the community.

Nonprofits can register for the mixer at www.sacrepublicfc.com/nonprofit-mixer.

The club hosts the free mixer annually to help connect community leaders with impactful projects and provide an introduction to ways the club can work in the community.

Nonprofits can register for the mixer at www.sacrepublicfc.com/nonprofit-mixer.

On Wednesday, Republic FC announced Dustin Avilla as the winner of the 2020 Fan Can design collaboration between the Indomitable Club and New Glory Craft Brewery. 

Avilla, a Sacramento State graduate and local graphic designer, created the design for the Ubahdank IPA can to be sold at both the New Glory brewery and all SRFC home games during 2020. Unless the brew sells out completely, just like it did in 2019. 

The artist, who grew up in Napa but currently resides in Natomas, took signature elements from the brewery and the club and created something uniquely Sacramento. The can design captures the key ingredients of the club’s crest – the star, the bear – as well as the quintessential mosaic hops that give life to the Ubahdank IPA itself. The swirling soccer ball, vibrant shade of Old Glory Red and the roar of the bear perfectly embody the passion that can be experienced at matches as well as the passion that went into making the beer. 

Before the brew finds its way into the hands of thirsty fans this season, let’s get to know a little more about the artist behind the remarkable design…

On Wednesday, Republic FC announced Dustin Avilla as the winner of the 2020 Fan Can design collaboration between the Indomitable Club and New Glory Craft Brewery. 

Avilla, a Sacramento State graduate and local graphic designer, created the design for the Ubahdank IPA can to be sold at both the New Glory brewery and all SRFC home games during 2020. Unless the brew sells out completely, just like it did in 2019. 

The artist, who grew up in Napa but currently resides in Natomas, took signature elements from the brewery and the club and created something uniquely Sacramento. The can design captures the key ingredients of the club’s crest – the star, the bear – as well as the quintessential mosaic hops that give life to the Ubahdank IPA itself. The swirling soccer ball, vibrant shade of Old Glory Red and the roar of the bear perfectly embody the passion that can be experienced at matches as well as the passion that went into making the beer. 

Before the brew finds its way into the hands of thirsty fans this season, let’s get to know a little more about the artist behind the remarkable design…

Can you talk a little bit about your art background? 

“I’m currently a freelance graphic designer. I went to the Sac State and graduated from their design program in 2011, so I’ve been doing graphic design for a while now. Once I graduated, I moved to New York. I lived in NY for four years and while I was there, I worked for the SYFY channel, so I got to work on some really interesting projects there. I worked on a lot of custom press kits for when a new TV show comes out so it was my job to find a way to send out the pilot episodes so we would create a really cool and unique custom package and that’s how I really got into the niche of print design and packaging. I’ve been doing design for about 10 years now.”

When did you first find your passion for art? 

“At a pretty young age. I used to always draw when I was little, I would collect comic books like Spiderman, X-Men, and I started out trying to draw the characters like Spiderman. I always tried to draw him. In high school, I took some drawing classes and some art classes and I took that all the way through college. I didn’t really know what graphic design was at the time but once I quit football graphic designed seemed really intriguing so I learned more about it and kind of just fell in love with it.”  

What brought you to Sacramento? 

“I grew up in Napa and I played football and was recruited by Sac State. I played there for a year and then ended up getting up injured so I kind of had to find a new passion and art was always something that I was interested in. That was how I found the graphic design major after football. After working in New York, I moved back to Sacramento where I’m still doing graphic design today.”

When you first heard about the contest, what was your initial thought?

“I’ve seen a few concepts like this that I wanted to do, so when I saw the Sac Republic and New Glory contest pop up, I was already in that mode and was excited. I’ve always known about Sac Republic and I’ve been to several games and with so much excitement around a new stadium and MLS future, I thought this was a great opportunity to be a part of it. It’s amazing to see New Glory and Sac Republic and the art community all come together to collaborate on this one piece.”

What was your inspiration for the can?

“I aimed to merge signature brand elements from both Sac Republic and New Glory in a way that created excitement and captured the club’s indomitable spirit. For New Glory, I incorporated the use of pattern and a repetition of the hops graphic – something that’s very signature to the original Ubahdank artwork. Then pulling in the elements from Sac Republic – the bear front and center, the star from the crest, and a flying soccer ball to emphasize a sense of movement and energy throughout the design. I wanted it to have that art-feel to the label, so I went with a traditional tattoo style and that was inspired by Northern California. I feel like that’s the style that really lends itself to the stars and just trying to capture that art community as a whole.”

What was the first impression when the judging group saw it?

“They were pretty stoked about it. They said this is exactly what a collaboration between Sac Republic and us would look like. They thought I really nailed merging the two styles into one.”

How are you feeling waiting to see the finished product?

“I’m excited to see it. I’ve been working with New Glory refining it, making small tweaks here and there but I’m really excited to see it out in the wild.” 

Can you talk a little bit about your art background? 

“I’m currently a freelance graphic designer. I went to the Sac State and graduated from their design program in 2011, so I’ve been doing graphic design for a while now. Once I graduated, I moved to New York. I lived in NY for four years and while I was there, I worked for the SYFY channel, so I got to work on some really interesting projects there. I worked on a lot of custom press kits for when a new TV show comes out so it was my job to find a way to send out the pilot episodes so we would create a really cool and unique custom package and that’s how I really got into the niche of print design and packaging. I’ve been doing design for about 10 years now.”

When did you first find your passion for art? 

“At a pretty young age. I used to always draw when I was little, I would collect comic books like Spiderman, X-Men, and I started out trying to draw the characters like Spiderman. I always tried to draw him. In high school, I took some drawing classes and some art classes and I took that all the way through college. I didn’t really know what graphic design was at the time but once I quit football graphic designed seemed really intriguing so I learned more about it and kind of just fell in love with it.”  

What brought you to Sacramento? 

“I grew up in Napa and I played football and was recruited by Sac State. I played there for a year and then ended up getting up injured so I kind of had to find a new passion and art was always something that I was interested in. That was how I found the graphic design major after football. After working in New York, I moved back to Sacramento where I’m still doing graphic design today.”

When you first heard about the contest, what was your initial thought?

“I’ve seen a few concepts like this that I wanted to do, so when I saw the Sac Republic and New Glory contest pop up, I was already in that mode and was excited. I’ve always known about Sac Republic and I’ve been to several games and with so much excitement around a new stadium and MLS future, I thought this was a great opportunity to be a part of it. It’s amazing to see New Glory and Sac Republic and the art community all come together to collaborate on this one piece.”

What was your inspiration for the can?

“I aimed to merge signature brand elements from both Sac Republic and New Glory in a way that created excitement and captured the club’s indomitable spirit. For New Glory, I incorporated the use of pattern and a repetition of the hops graphic – something that’s very signature to the original Ubahdank artwork. Then pulling in the elements from Sac Republic – the bear front and center, the star from the crest, and a flying soccer ball to emphasize a sense of movement and energy throughout the design. I wanted it to have that art-feel to the label, so I went with a traditional tattoo style and that was inspired by Northern California. I feel like that’s the style that really lends itself to the stars and just trying to capture that art community as a whole.”

What was the first impression when the judging group saw it?

“They were pretty stoked about it. They said this is exactly what a collaboration between Sac Republic and us would look like. They thought I really nailed merging the two styles into one.”

How are you feeling waiting to see the finished product?

“I’m excited to see it. I’ve been working with New Glory refining it, making small tweaks here and there but I’m really excited to see it out in the wild.”