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Indomitable Block Party
SACRAMENTO– Sacramento Republic FC invite the Sacramento community and soccer fans to join the team’s ownership, regional leaders, and special guests for a celebration event on Monday, October 21 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
This free, open-to-the-public event will feature family-friendly fun and games, a beer garden, food trucks, prizes & giveaways, with live entertainment to cap off an extraordinary day in Sacramento history. Commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase. Special guests and entertainment to be announced.
WHAT:
Sacramento Republic FC to host Indomitable Block Party
WHEN:
Monday, October 21, 2019
4:00 pm PT
WHERE:
Capitol Mall
4th Street and Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.sacrepublicfc.com
RSVP:
For credentials and to secure a location for live-shots, RSVP by emailing JJacobs@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com.
PARKING:
Street parking will be limited and first come, first served. Television trucks that need special access are asked to email JJacobs@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com.
REGIONAL TRANSIT:
Ride the bus and light rail for free on Monday! Click on the link below and screenshot or print the flyer to Ride SAC RT for free to the block party.
SACRAMENTO– Sacramento Republic FC invite the Sacramento community and soccer fans to join the team’s ownership, regional leaders, and special guests for a celebration event on Monday, October 21 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
This free, open-to-the-public event will feature family-friendly fun and games, a beer garden, food trucks, prizes & giveaways, with live entertainment to cap off an extraordinary day in Sacramento history. Commemorative merchandise will be available for purchase. Special guests and entertainment to be announced.
WHAT:
Sacramento Republic FC to host Indomitable Block Party
WHEN:
Monday, October 21, 2019
4:00 pm PT
WHERE:
Capitol Mall
4th Street and Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
www.sacrepublicfc.com
RSVP:
For credentials and to secure a location for live-shots, RSVP by emailing JJacobs@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com.
PARKING:
Street parking will be limited and first come, first served. Television trucks that need special access are asked to email JJacobs@https://www.sacrepublicfc.com.
REGIONAL TRANSIT:
Ride the bus and light rail for free on Monday! Click on the link below and screenshot or print the flyer to Ride SAC RT for free to the block party.
GALLERY: #SACvOC
RECAP: Sacramento Republic FC 2-3 Orange County SC
Sacramento, Calif. (October 12, 2019) — Playoff-bound Republic FC lost to Orange County SC 3-2 Saturday night at Papa Murphy’s Park but despite the loss, the club can still potentially host at least one more match at home this season.
Sacramento, Calif. (October 12, 2019) — Playoff-bound Republic FC lost to Orange County SC 3-2 Saturday night at Papa Murphy’s Park but despite the loss, the club can still potentially host at least one more match at home this season.
Following the result, the Indomitable Club currently sits in sixth place with 48 points from 33 games played. If the season were to end today, the sixth place team would have to travel to the club in possession of third place, currently held by Fresno. But with one match remaining, SRFC could end up as high as fifth place or as low as eighth, with seventh and eighth place being the two seeds who would host a play-in round on Oct. 23. Either way, the boys in Old Glory Red are still headed to the postseason.
Simon Elliott’s men took the early lead in the sixth minute when Thomas Enevoldsen weaved a perfect through ball to Cameron Iwasa in space. The Sacramento native collected himself and danced around the goalkeeper before firing his shot into an empty net to give Republic FC the 1-0 advantage.
Orange County equalized ten minutes later when forward Darwin Jones bagged his 12th goal of the season. Goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth made a terrific diving save to prevent a Walker Hume header from finding the back of the net but the save fell straight to Jones who tapped his first touch home.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 26th minute when a Vinicius header off a Michael Orozco cross gave OCFC the 2-1 advantage. Orozco blindly rifled the ball over his shoulder and into the middle of the box. Vinicius was in the right place at the right time and nodded his shot into the far corner.
But the boys in Old Glory Red weren’t finished yet. Midfielder Sam Werner tried a one-timer from just inside the box which bounced its way towards goal before Enevoldsen attempted to get a touch on it. The dummy touch threw off the visiting goalkeeper and allowed the ball to slip through his grasp. Iwasa, barreling into the box, slammed his shot from point blank into the back of the net to tie the match at two a piece. The goal was Iwasa’s 16th strike in league play this season.
Republic FC thought they took the lead off a free kick with about a quarter hour left to play before the referee called the goal back for offside.
Moments later, it was the visitors who captured the lead off a corner kick. The cross met Aodhan Quinn in the middle of the box whose header fell directly to Orozco in front of net. The forward’s shot from close range was ultimately the difference in the match.
Before the boys in Old Glory Red begin their 2019 USL playoff campaign, one final regular season game awaits them in Utah against Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19.
Sacramento Republic FC 2-3 Orange County SC
USL Championship Match
Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, California
October 12, 2019 – Attendance: 11,569
Scoring Summary: SAC – Cameron Iwasa (Thomas Enevoldsen) 6, Iwasa 64; OC – Darwin Jones 16, Vinicius (Michael Orozco) 26, Michael Orozco (Aodhan Quinn) 78.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Jordan McCrary (caution) 17, Drew Skundrich (caution) 91, Mitchell Taintor (dissent) 94; OC – Kevin Alston (caution) 20, Harry Forrester (caution) 43, Vinicius (caution) 56, Frederik Due (dissent) 91, Aodhan Quinn (dissent) 94.
Sacramento Republic FC – Bobby Shuttleworth; Jordan McCrary, Dekel Keinan (Matt Mahoney 55), Mitchell Taintor, Charalampos Chantzopoulos; Jaime Villarreal, Keven Aleman (Dariusz Formella 83), Sam Werner (Villyan Bijev 66), Drew Skundrich; Thomas Enevoldsen, Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafael Diaz, Hayden Partain, Ray Saari, Stefano Bonomo.
Stats – Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 2, Offsides: 3.
Orange County SC – Frederik Due; Kevin Alston, Walker Hume, Joseph Amico, Michael Orozco; Aodhan Quinn, Daniel Crisostomo, Harry Forrester; Jerry van Wolfgang (Christian Duke 81), Vinicius (Kevin Coleman 74), Darwin Jones (Giovanni Ramos Godoy 60).
Subs Not Used: Aaron Cervantes, Leonardo, Owusu-Ansah Kontor, Bryang Kayo.
Stats – Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 3, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 8, Offsides: 0.
Following the result, the Indomitable Club currently sits in sixth place with 48 points from 33 games played. If the season were to end today, the sixth place team would have to travel to the club in possession of third place, currently held by Fresno. But with one match remaining, SRFC could end up as high as fifth place or as low as eighth, with seventh and eighth place being the two seeds who would host a play-in round on Oct. 23. Either way, the boys in Old Glory Red are still headed to the postseason.
Simon Elliott’s men took the early lead in the sixth minute when Thomas Enevoldsen weaved a perfect through ball to Cameron Iwasa in space. The Sacramento native collected himself and danced around the goalkeeper before firing his shot into an empty net to give Republic FC the 1-0 advantage.
Orange County equalized ten minutes later when forward Darwin Jones bagged his 12th goal of the season. Goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth made a terrific diving save to prevent a Walker Hume header from finding the back of the net but the save fell straight to Jones who tapped his first touch home.
The visitors doubled their lead in the 26th minute when a Vinicius header off a Michael Orozco cross gave OCFC the 2-1 advantage. Orozco blindly rifled the ball over his shoulder and into the middle of the box. Vinicius was in the right place at the right time and nodded his shot into the far corner.
But the boys in Old Glory Red weren’t finished yet. Midfielder Sam Werner tried a one-timer from just inside the box which bounced its way towards goal before Enevoldsen attempted to get a touch on it. The dummy touch threw off the visiting goalkeeper and allowed the ball to slip through his grasp. Iwasa, barreling into the box, slammed his shot from point blank into the back of the net to tie the match at two a piece. The goal was Iwasa’s 16th strike in league play this season.
Republic FC thought they took the lead off a free kick with about a quarter hour left to play before the referee called the goal back for offside.
Moments later, it was the visitors who captured the lead off a corner kick. The cross met Aodhan Quinn in the middle of the box whose header fell directly to Orozco in front of net. The forward’s shot from close range was ultimately the difference in the match.
Before the boys in Old Glory Red begin their 2019 USL playoff campaign, one final regular season game awaits them in Utah against Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19.
Sacramento Republic FC 2-3 Orange County SC
USL Championship Match
Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, California
October 12, 2019 – Attendance: 11,569
Scoring Summary: SAC – Cameron Iwasa (Thomas Enevoldsen) 6, Iwasa 64; OC – Darwin Jones 16, Vinicius (Michael Orozco) 26, Michael Orozco (Aodhan Quinn) 78.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Jordan McCrary (caution) 17, Drew Skundrich (caution) 91, Mitchell Taintor (dissent) 94; OC – Kevin Alston (caution) 20, Harry Forrester (caution) 43, Vinicius (caution) 56, Frederik Due (dissent) 91, Aodhan Quinn (dissent) 94.
Sacramento Republic FC – Bobby Shuttleworth; Jordan McCrary, Dekel Keinan (Matt Mahoney 55), Mitchell Taintor, Charalampos Chantzopoulos; Jaime Villarreal, Keven Aleman (Dariusz Formella 83), Sam Werner (Villyan Bijev 66), Drew Skundrich; Thomas Enevoldsen, Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafael Diaz, Hayden Partain, Ray Saari, Stefano Bonomo.
Stats – Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 2, Offsides: 3.
Orange County SC – Frederik Due; Kevin Alston, Walker Hume, Joseph Amico, Michael Orozco; Aodhan Quinn, Daniel Crisostomo, Harry Forrester; Jerry van Wolfgang (Christian Duke 81), Vinicius (Kevin Coleman 74), Darwin Jones (Giovanni Ramos Godoy 60).
Subs Not Used: Aaron Cervantes, Leonardo, Owusu-Ansah Kontor, Bryang Kayo.
Stats – Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 6, Saves: 3, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 8, Offsides: 0.
Academy Weekend Recap: Week 5
Five weeks into the U.S. Soccer Development Academy season and all Republic FC Academy age groups were in action over the weekend. Let’s check up on how the youngsters in Old Glory Red are doing this season…
U-19s
The Republic FC U-18/19s played out a 1-1 draw against De Anza Force on Sept. 29. The Indomitable Club fell behind 1-0 but equalized in the 65th minute by way of a Nathaniel Carrasco strike. Carrasco’s form has been red hot, given the young forward netted the week before against LA Galaxy U-18/19s and again against FC Juarez in an international friendly on Oct. 9. The goal against Juarez was his first with the senior team. The U-19s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-18/19s.
- Current Record: 1-2-3
- Weekend Results: Draw, 1-1, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 4:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-17s
The Indomitable Club’s U-16/17s were downed by De Anza Force, 3-2, on Sept. 29. The boys in Old Glory Red took a 2-0 lead before the hosts stormed back. Both Giovanni Ceja and Alex Medina found the back of the net for the second time in three games. The U-17s will be gunning for the first win of the season on October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-16/17s.
- Current Record: 0-5-2
- Weekend Results: Loss, 3-2, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 2:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-15s
The Republic FC U-15s played out a 1-1 draw against De Anza Force on Sept. 29. Donovan Turner bagged a 52nd minute equalizer to cancel out the hosts early score. The U-15s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-15s.
- Current Record: 2-1-4
- Weekend Results: Draw, 1-1, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 12:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-14s
The Indomitable Club’s U-14s had a historic afternoon against Placer United SC following a 15-0 resounding result. Jacob Balinsat and Victor Vieyra beat the Placer goalkeeper for a goal a piece while Matteo Salcedo, Talan Rochelle and Isaac Emojong each bagged a brace. Ermias Yohannes and Angad Singh continued to showcase their goal-scoring prowess as both young forwards scored a hat trick. The U-14s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-14s.
- Current Record: 5-0-0
- Weekend Results: Win, 15-0, vs. Placer United SC
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 10:30 a.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-13s
The Republic FC U-13s continued their unbeaten run to the season with a 5-1 win over Placer United U-13s. The Indomitable Club was in complete control the entire match as Jackson Martin and Blake Willey scored a pair of goals a piece. Omar Marquez added another to round out the win for the undefeated U-13s who will look to keep their flawless record intact against San Jose Earthquakes on October 19.
- Current Record: 5-0-0
- Weekend Results: Win, 5-1, vs. Placer United SC
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 9:00 a.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
Five weeks into the U.S. Soccer Development Academy season and all Republic FC Academy age groups were in action over the weekend. Let’s check up on how the youngsters in Old Glory Red are doing this season…
U-19s
The Republic FC U-18/19s played out a 1-1 draw against De Anza Force on Sept. 29. The Indomitable Club fell behind 1-0 but equalized in the 65th minute by way of a Nathaniel Carrasco strike. Carrasco’s form has been red hot, given the young forward netted the week before against LA Galaxy U-18/19s and again against FC Juarez in an international friendly on Oct. 9. The goal against Juarez was his first with the senior team. The U-19s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-18/19s.
- Current Record: 1-2-3
- Weekend Results: Draw, 1-1, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 4:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-17s
The Indomitable Club’s U-16/17s were downed by De Anza Force, 3-2, on Sept. 29. The boys in Old Glory Red took a 2-0 lead before the hosts stormed back. Both Giovanni Ceja and Alex Medina found the back of the net for the second time in three games. The U-17s will be gunning for the first win of the season on October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-16/17s.
- Current Record: 0-5-2
- Weekend Results: Loss, 3-2, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 2:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-15s
The Republic FC U-15s played out a 1-1 draw against De Anza Force on Sept. 29. Donovan Turner bagged a 52nd minute equalizer to cancel out the hosts early score. The U-15s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-15s.
- Current Record: 2-1-4
- Weekend Results: Draw, 1-1, vs. De Anza Force
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 12:30 p.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-14s
The Indomitable Club’s U-14s had a historic afternoon against Placer United SC following a 15-0 resounding result. Jacob Balinsat and Victor Vieyra beat the Placer goalkeeper for a goal a piece while Matteo Salcedo, Talan Rochelle and Isaac Emojong each bagged a brace. Ermias Yohannes and Angad Singh continued to showcase their goal-scoring prowess as both young forwards scored a hat trick. The U-14s return to action on Saturday, October 19 at San Jose Earthquakes U-14s.
- Current Record: 5-0-0
- Weekend Results: Win, 15-0, vs. Placer United SC
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 10:30 a.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
U-13s
The Republic FC U-13s continued their unbeaten run to the season with a 5-1 win over Placer United U-13s. The Indomitable Club was in complete control the entire match as Jackson Martin and Blake Willey scored a pair of goals a piece. Omar Marquez added another to round out the win for the undefeated U-13s who will look to keep their flawless record intact against San Jose Earthquakes on October 19.
- Current Record: 5-0-0
- Weekend Results: Win, 5-1, vs. Placer United SC
- Next Up: San Jose Earthquakes, 10/19 at 9:00 a.m. PT, Evergreen Community College Soccer Turf
RECAP: Republic FC 3-4 FC Juarez
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 9, 2019) — A free kick from outside the box in the dying moments for FC Juarez was ultimately the deciding factor on Wednesday night at Papa Murphy’s Park after a resilient Republic FC team, consisting mostly of academy players, fought back from a goal down to level the match on three separate occasions before the late strike gave the visitors a 4-3 win.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (October 9, 2019) — A free kick from outside the box in the dying moments for FC Juarez was ultimately the deciding factor on Wednesday night at Papa Murphy’s Park after a resilient Republic FC team, consisting mostly of academy players, fought back from a goal down to level the match on three separate occasions before the late strike gave the visitors a 4-3 win.
FC Juarez jumped out to an early lead in the 14th minute by way of a Leandro Carrijo goal. The visitors easily could have taken a 2-0 lead within the first quarter hour of play but an impressive diving save from Rafael Diaz kept the boys in Old Glory Red firmly in the match.
Simon Elliott’s men equalized in the 34th minute when Stefano Bonomo tucked a right-footed effort inside the near post to level the score 1-1. Midfielder Hayden Partain, who was credited with an assist on the goal, drove a perfectly weighted through ball to the SRFC forward who simply could not have placed his shot any better.
But the visitors were quick to respond and regained the lead two minutes later when Eduardo Perez fired one by the Republic FC goalkeeper in the 36th minute.
Five minutes into the second half, Bonomo snagged his second score of the match with a perfectly placed header. Academy defender Aris Yang spotted Bonomo at the far post and delivered a towering cross. Bonomo nodded the ball towards the back post which bounced off the woodwork and past the Juarez goalkeeper Ivan Vazquez to level the score 2-2.
The feisty Mexican club took their third lead of the match in the 54th minute when Leandro Carrijo scored his second goal of the game.
But the Indomitable Club battled back once again and found their well-deserved equalizer in the 58th minute. Initially, a long-distance effort crushed the Juarez crossbar before academy forward Nate Carrasco followed up the rebound by slamming his shot by the Juarez goalkeeper to make it 3-3.
FC Juarez found their fourth and final goal after the referee awarded a free kick to the visitors just outside the SRFC box in extra time. Ivan Vazquez came all the way up from his goal and delivered a dipping shot that kissed the crossbar before finding the back of the net.
Republic FC return to league play against Orange County on Saturday, October 12 for the final home game of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.
Sacramento Republic FC 3-4 FC Juarez
International Friendly
Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA
October 9, 2019
Republic FC starting XI: Rafael Diaz; Aris Young,Hayden Sargis, Mitchell Taintor, Giovanni Ceja; Mario Penagos, Ray Saari, Hayden Partain, Dariusz Formella, Stefano Bonomo, Emmanuel Johnson.
FC Juarez starting XI: Enrique Palos; Eder Borelli, Elio Castro, Jonathan Lacerdo, Jose Rodriguez; Flavio Santos, Javier Nevares, Eduardo Perez, Joaquin Noy; Gabriel Hachen, Leandro Carrijo.
FC Juarez jumped out to an early lead in the 14th minute by way of a Leandro Carrijo goal. The visitors easily could have taken a 2-0 lead within the first quarter hour of play but an impressive diving save from Rafael Diaz kept the boys in Old Glory Red firmly in the match.
Simon Elliott’s men equalized in the 34th minute when Stefano Bonomo tucked a right-footed effort inside the near post to level the score 1-1. Midfielder Hayden Partain, who was credited with an assist on the goal, drove a perfectly weighted through ball to the SRFC forward who simply could not have placed his shot any better.
But the visitors were quick to respond and regained the lead two minutes later when Eduardo Perez fired one by the Republic FC goalkeeper in the 36th minute.
Five minutes into the second half, Bonomo snagged his second score of the match with a perfectly placed header. Academy defender Aris Yang spotted Bonomo at the far post and delivered a towering cross. Bonomo nodded the ball towards the back post which bounced off the woodwork and past the Juarez goalkeeper Ivan Vazquez to level the score 2-2.
The feisty Mexican club took their third lead of the match in the 54th minute when Leandro Carrijo scored his second goal of the game.
But the Indomitable Club battled back once again and found their well-deserved equalizer in the 58th minute. Initially, a long-distance effort crushed the Juarez crossbar before academy forward Nate Carrasco followed up the rebound by slamming his shot by the Juarez goalkeeper to make it 3-3.
FC Juarez found their fourth and final goal after the referee awarded a free kick to the visitors just outside the SRFC box in extra time. Ivan Vazquez came all the way up from his goal and delivered a dipping shot that kissed the crossbar before finding the back of the net.
Republic FC return to league play against Orange County on Saturday, October 12 for the final home game of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.
Sacramento Republic FC 3-4 FC Juarez
International Friendly
Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA
October 9, 2019
Republic FC starting XI: Rafael Diaz; Aris Young,Hayden Sargis, Mitchell Taintor, Giovanni Ceja; Mario Penagos, Ray Saari, Hayden Partain, Dariusz Formella, Stefano Bonomo, Emmanuel Johnson.
FC Juarez starting XI: Enrique Palos; Eder Borelli, Elio Castro, Jonathan Lacerdo, Jose Rodriguez; Flavio Santos, Javier Nevares, Eduardo Perez, Joaquin Noy; Gabriel Hachen, Leandro Carrijo.
Thomas Enevoldsen Named to the USL Championship Team of the Week
Forward Thomas Enevoldsen has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 31. This is Enevoldsen’s third time on the TOTW since joining Republic FC in mid-August, having been selected for Weeks 24 and 27.
Enevoldsen had a total of two goals for Week 31. The Dane scored a spectacular goal in Republic FC’s 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy II, and is currently in the running for USL Championship Goal of the Week. Enevoldsen struck again against Tulsa Roughnecks, notching the second goal of the match before setting up Cameron Iwasa for the match-winning goal.
Forward Thomas Enevoldsen has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 31. This is Enevoldsen’s third time on the TOTW since joining Republic FC in mid-August, having been selected for Weeks 24 and 27.
Enevoldsen had a total of two goals for Week 31. The Dane scored a spectacular goal in Republic FC’s 2-2 draw against LA Galaxy II, and is currently in the running for USL Championship Goal of the Week. Enevoldsen struck again against Tulsa Roughnecks, notching the second goal of the match before setting up Cameron Iwasa for the match-winning goal.
Since joining the club, Enevoldsen’s production rate has been outstanding, scoring eight goals and recording three assists in ten matches played with Sacramento. He’s created a great partnership with Iwasa, with two of his three assists being to the Sacramento native.
Republic FC return to action on Wednesday when they host FC Juarez in an international friendly at Papa Murphy’s Park. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com. There will be no stream, but updates will be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC.
Since joining the club, Enevoldsen’s production rate has been outstanding, scoring eight goals and recording three assists in ten matches played with Sacramento. He’s created a great partnership with Iwasa, with two of his three assists being to the Sacramento native.
Republic FC return to action on Wednesday when they host FC Juarez in an international friendly at Papa Murphy’s Park. Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com. There will be no stream, but updates will be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC.
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 31
USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 31
Three Takeaways from #TULvSAC
On Saturday, the boys in Old Glory Red triumphed over Roughnecks FC, 3-2, and climbed back into the top four of the Western Conference. The business trip for Simon Elliott’s men was a very successful one that yielded plenty of positives to reflect on prior to the final stretch of the regular season.
1. Republic FC is untouchable in Tulsa.
It’s becoming a common theme that Republic FC is simply unbeatable in Tulsa. Over the last few seasons, not once has Sacramento returned home without all three points against Roughnecks FC. Saturday’s win marked the fifth time in five trips that the boys in Old Glory Red have handed Tulsa a loss on their home turf.
In the all-time series in the Sooner State, the Indomitable Club has outscored Roughnecks FC 16 to 5 and 29 to 9 in the all-time overall series. This season alone across both legs, Republic FC netted nine times compared to Tulsa’s two.
On Saturday, the boys in Old Glory Red triumphed over Roughnecks FC, 3-2, and climbed back into the top four of the Western Conference. The business trip for Simon Elliott’s men was a very successful one that yielded plenty of positives to reflect on prior to the final stretch of the regular season.
1. Republic FC is untouchable in Tulsa.
It’s becoming a common theme that Republic FC is simply unbeatable in Tulsa. Over the last few seasons, not once has Sacramento returned home without all three points against Roughnecks FC. Saturday’s win marked the fifth time in five trips that the boys in Old Glory Red have handed Tulsa a loss on their home turf.
In the all-time series in the Sooner State, the Indomitable Club has outscored Roughnecks FC 16 to 5 and 29 to 9 in the all-time overall series. This season alone across both legs, Republic FC netted nine times compared to Tulsa’s two.
2. Enevoldsen extends his scoring streak to three straight.
Since his arrival from Indy Eleven, Thomas Enevoldsen has put on an absolute clinic. Over the last seven matches, the Danish striker has six goals and three assists to his name and has found the back of the net in each of the last three games. Over the recent seven match stretch, Enevoldsen has racked up team-best 30 total shots and 19 shots on target.
Since joining the Indomitable Club in August, SRFC is 5-3-2 with Enevoldsen in the lineup. On the season with Republic FC, the 32-year-old forward has eight goals and three assists in 10 games.
2. Enevoldsen extends his scoring streak to three straight.
Since his arrival from Indy Eleven, Thomas Enevoldsen has put on an absolute clinic. Over the last seven matches, the Danish striker has six goals and three assists to his name and has found the back of the net in each of the last three games. Over the recent seven match stretch, Enevoldsen has racked up team-best 30 total shots and 19 shots on target.
Since joining the Indomitable Club in August, SRFC is 5-3-2 with Enevoldsen in the lineup. On the season with Republic FC, the 32-year-old forward has eight goals and three assists in 10 games.
3. Sacramento can still snag a first-round home playoff game.
The boys in Old Glory Red are still in contention for the fourth and final playoff-hosting spot following Saturday’s result. The victory lifted SRFC up to fourth place in the Western Conference with 48 points from 32 matches and officially solidified Sacramento a spot in the postseason. Despite currently possessing a place in the top four, the Indomitable Club does not have full control over their playoff-hosting destiny.
Hot on Republic FC’s tail is Orange County SC in fifth place with 48 points from 31 games. Sacramento still has one final home match against Orange County on Saturday, October 12 then travel to Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19 for Republic FC’s regular season finale. Monarchs currently occupies sixth place with 46 points from 30 games and plays Orange County this Wednesday. If OCSC and Monarchs draw midweek and the boys in Old Glory Red win their final two matches, Sacramento is almost a lock for a home playoff game.
Republic FC would still need some results from two Texan clubs to go in their favor as well. Both El Paso Locomotive FC (8th, 46 pts, 31 games played) and Austin Bold FC (7th, 46 pts, 31 games played) have the potential to leapfrog SRFC and grab fourth place if they can manage to win a few more matches. The two teams from the Lone Star State go head-to-head Wednesday night and if the match ends in a draw, Republic FC can finish in fourth if they win out.
Next up for playoff-bound Republic FC is an international friendly on Wednesday, October 9 at Papa Murphy’s Park against FC Juarez of Mexico’s top flight, Liga MX. Following the friendly, the boys in Old Glory Red return to league play on Saturday, October 12 when Orange County visits Sacramento for the final regular season home game of the year.
3. Sacramento can still snag a first-round home playoff game.
The boys in Old Glory Red are still in contention for the fourth and final playoff-hosting spot following Saturday’s result. The victory lifted SRFC up to fourth place in the Western Conference with 48 points from 32 matches and officially solidified Sacramento a spot in the postseason. Despite currently possessing a place in the top four, the Indomitable Club does not have full control over their playoff-hosting destiny.
Hot on Republic FC’s tail is Orange County SC in fifth place with 48 points from 31 games. Sacramento still has one final home match against Orange County on Saturday, October 12 then travel to Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19 for Republic FC’s regular season finale. Monarchs currently occupies sixth place with 46 points from 30 games and plays Orange County this Wednesday. If OCSC and Monarchs draw midweek and the boys in Old Glory Red win their final two matches, Sacramento is almost a lock for a home playoff game.
Republic FC would still need some results from two Texan clubs to go in their favor as well. Both El Paso Locomotive FC (8th, 46 pts, 31 games played) and Austin Bold FC (7th, 46 pts, 31 games played) have the potential to leapfrog SRFC and grab fourth place if they can manage to win a few more matches. The two teams from the Lone Star State go head-to-head Wednesday night and if the match ends in a draw, Republic FC can finish in fourth if they win out.
Next up for playoff-bound Republic FC is an international friendly on Wednesday, October 9 at Papa Murphy’s Park against FC Juarez of Mexico’s top flight, Liga MX. Following the friendly, the boys in Old Glory Red return to league play on Saturday, October 12 when Orange County visits Sacramento for the final regular season home game of the year.
Republic FC Defender Juan Barahona Called Up to El Salvador Men’s National Team
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC defender Juan Barahona has been called up to the El Salvador Men’s National Team, the club announced today. Barahona will represent El Salvador as they compete in the 2019-2020 Concacaf Nations League from October 7 to October 16 against Monserrat and Saint Lucia.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC defender Juan Barahona has been called up to the El Salvador Men’s National Team, the club announced today. Barahona will represent El Salvador as they compete in the 2019-2020 Concacaf Nations League from October 7 to October 16 against Monserrat and Saint Lucia.
Born in the capital city of San Salvador, the 23-year-old has already been capped 20 times by the El Salvador National Team, including five World Cup qualifiers. Barahona signed with SRFC in May of this season and has made 18 appearances with the club including 15 starts and has contributed two assists in league play.
Prior to joining the Indomitable Club, Barahona spent six years with Santa Tecla in El Salvador’s first division. The fullback, who primarily plays on the left, lifted four league titles and two domestic cups during his six-year spell with Santa Tecla. Barahona has also featured with the Central American club in the Concacaf Champions League.
The Republic FC left back will return to Sacramento in time for the regular season finale against Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19, but will miss the international friendly against FC Juarez (Oct. 9) as well as the final home game of the regular season against Orange County SC (Oct. 12).
Born in the capital city of San Salvador, the 23-year-old has already been capped 20 times by the El Salvador National Team, including five World Cup qualifiers. Barahona signed with SRFC in May of this season and has made 18 appearances with the club including 15 starts and has contributed two assists in league play.
Prior to joining the Indomitable Club, Barahona spent six years with Santa Tecla in El Salvador’s first division. The fullback, who primarily plays on the left, lifted four league titles and two domestic cups during his six-year spell with Santa Tecla. Barahona has also featured with the Central American club in the Concacaf Champions League.
The Republic FC left back will return to Sacramento in time for the regular season finale against Real Monarchs on Saturday, October 19, but will miss the international friendly against FC Juarez (Oct. 9) as well as the final home game of the regular season against Orange County SC (Oct. 12).
RECAP: Sacramento Republic FC 3-2 Tulsa Roughnecks FC
TULSA, Okla. (October 5, 2019) — Thomas Enevoldsen found the back of the net for the third straight game and Cameron Iwasa scored his 14th goal of the season as the Indomitable Club climb back into contention for hosting a postseason match following Saturday night’s 3-2 win over Tulsa Roughnecks FC at ONEOK Field.
TULSA, Okla. (October 5, 2019) — Thomas Enevoldsen found the back of the net for the third straight game and Cameron Iwasa scored his 14th goal of the season as the Indomitable Club climb back into contention for hosting a postseason match following Saturday night’s 3-2 win over Tulsa Roughnecks FC at ONEOK Field.
The win lifted the boys in Old Glory Red up to fourth place in the Western Conference with 48 points from 32 games.
Simon Elliott’s men are now unbeaten on the road in their last three straight games (2-0-1) and when it comes to the all-time series against Roughnecks FC, Sacramento is a flawless five wins from five trips. SRFC has also outscored the opposition 16 to 5 all-time in the Sooner State.
It was all Republic FC to start the match and the visitors would find their breakthrough by way of a Villyan Bijev strike in the 13th minute. The Bulgarian-born winger punished the Roughnecks from close range after Tulsa defender Cyprian Hedrick misjudged a Dekel Keinan longball that Bijev chested down and cooly slotted past goalkeeper Sean Lewis.
The Indomitable Club took a 2-0 lead when winger Sam Werner picked out midfielder Drew Skundrich who drove his first touch across the top of the box. Iwasa’s well-played dummy run allowed Enevoldsen to slam a right-footed effort into the back of the net and double SRFC’s lead.
The hosts cut Republic FC’s lead in half off of a set piece when Rodrigo da Costa set up a Marlon header in the 31st minute. Tulsa tied the match in the 40th minute when da Costa dished out his team-leading 13th assist of the season to Janu Silva.
The boys in Old Glory Red reclaimed the lead in the 59th minute when a poor clearance from the Roughnecks FC defense made its way to an open Enevoldsen outside the top of the box. The Danish striker directed a header towards the far post that snuck through the entire defense and found an open Iwasa who tapped his shot by the Tulsa goalkeeper for the game-winner.
Prior to Saturday’s regular season finale, Republic FC will host FC Juarez of Mexico’s Liga MX in an international friendly match this Wednesday, October 9 at Papa Murphy’s Park.
The Indomitable Club will then return to league play on Saturday, October 12 when Orange County visit Papa Murphy’s Park for SRFC’s final regular season home game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Sacramento Republic FC 3-2 Tulsa Roughnecks FC
USL Championship Match
ONEOK Field, Tulsa, Oklahoma
October 5, 2019
Scoring Summary: SAC – Villyan Bijev (Dekel Keinan) 13, Thomas Enevoldsen (Drew Skundrich) 19, Cameron Iwasa (Thomas Enevoldsen) 59; TUL – Marlon (Rodrigo da Costa) 31, Janu Silva (Rodrigo da Costa) 40.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Sam Werner (caution) 42; TUL – Mallan Roberts (caution) 45.
Sacramento Republic FC – Bobby Shuttleworth; Jordan McCrary, Dekel Keinan, Charalampos Chantzopoulos, Juan Barahona (Hayden Partain 45); Jaime Villarreal, Drew Skundrich, Villyan Bijev (Keven Aleman 73), Sam Werner; Thomas Enevoldsen (Stefano Bonomo 86), Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafael Diaz, Hayden Sargis, Ray Saari, Dariusz Formella.
Stats – Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 1, Fouls: 15, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 3.
Tulsa Roughnecks FC – Sean Lewis; Matt Rogers (Anthony Legendre 55), Matthew Sheldon, Cyprian Hedrick, Mallan Roberts; Rodrigo da Costa, Manny Gonzalez, Marlon (Panin Boakye-Mensa 73), Brayan Reyes; Cristhian Altamirano, Janu Silva (Fredlin Mompremier 76).
Subs Not Used: Nicholas Prasad, AJ Ajeakwa, Mason Stajduhar, Walid Yacoubou.
Stats – Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 4, Fouls: 8, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 0.
The win lifted the boys in Old Glory Red up to fourth place in the Western Conference with 48 points from 32 games.
Simon Elliott’s men are now unbeaten on the road in their last three straight games (2-0-1) and when it comes to the all-time series against Roughnecks FC, Sacramento is a flawless five wins from five trips. SRFC has also outscored the opposition 16 to 5 all-time in the Sooner State.
It was all Republic FC to start the match and the visitors would find their breakthrough by way of a Villyan Bijev strike in the 13th minute. The Bulgarian-born winger punished the Roughnecks from close range after Tulsa defender Cyprian Hedrick misjudged a Dekel Keinan longball that Bijev chested down and cooly slotted past goalkeeper Sean Lewis.
The Indomitable Club took a 2-0 lead when winger Sam Werner picked out midfielder Drew Skundrich who drove his first touch across the top of the box. Iwasa’s well-played dummy run allowed Enevoldsen to slam a right-footed effort into the back of the net and double SRFC’s lead.
The hosts cut Republic FC’s lead in half off of a set piece when Rodrigo da Costa set up a Marlon header in the 31st minute. Tulsa tied the match in the 40th minute when da Costa dished out his team-leading 13th assist of the season to Janu Silva.
The boys in Old Glory Red reclaimed the lead in the 59th minute when a poor clearance from the Roughnecks FC defense made its way to an open Enevoldsen outside the top of the box. The Danish striker directed a header towards the far post that snuck through the entire defense and found an open Iwasa who tapped his shot by the Tulsa goalkeeper for the game-winner.
Prior to Saturday’s regular season finale, Republic FC will host FC Juarez of Mexico’s Liga MX in an international friendly match this Wednesday, October 9 at Papa Murphy’s Park.
The Indomitable Club will then return to league play on Saturday, October 12 when Orange County visit Papa Murphy’s Park for SRFC’s final regular season home game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
Sacramento Republic FC 3-2 Tulsa Roughnecks FC
USL Championship Match
ONEOK Field, Tulsa, Oklahoma
October 5, 2019
Scoring Summary: SAC – Villyan Bijev (Dekel Keinan) 13, Thomas Enevoldsen (Drew Skundrich) 19, Cameron Iwasa (Thomas Enevoldsen) 59; TUL – Marlon (Rodrigo da Costa) 31, Janu Silva (Rodrigo da Costa) 40.
Misconduct Summary: SAC – Sam Werner (caution) 42; TUL – Mallan Roberts (caution) 45.
Sacramento Republic FC – Bobby Shuttleworth; Jordan McCrary, Dekel Keinan, Charalampos Chantzopoulos, Juan Barahona (Hayden Partain 45); Jaime Villarreal, Drew Skundrich, Villyan Bijev (Keven Aleman 73), Sam Werner; Thomas Enevoldsen (Stefano Bonomo 86), Cameron Iwasa.
Subs Not Used: Rafael Diaz, Hayden Sargis, Ray Saari, Dariusz Formella.
Stats – Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 1, Fouls: 15, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 3.
Tulsa Roughnecks FC – Sean Lewis; Matt Rogers (Anthony Legendre 55), Matthew Sheldon, Cyprian Hedrick, Mallan Roberts; Rodrigo da Costa, Manny Gonzalez, Marlon (Panin Boakye-Mensa 73), Brayan Reyes; Cristhian Altamirano, Janu Silva (Fredlin Mompremier 76).
Subs Not Used: Nicholas Prasad, AJ Ajeakwa, Mason Stajduhar, Walid Yacoubou.
Stats – Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 4, Fouls: 8, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 0.
