News

Unbeaten in their last six matches, Sacramento Republic FC will look to extend their streak Wednesday night on the road when they face off with Saint Louis FC at Toyota Stadium.

Prior to Wednesday’s match, refresh your memory and reacquaint yourself with Saint Louis FC.

2018 SEASON SO FAR

Falling a point back of eighth-place Swope Park Rangers, Saint Louis FC remains on the outside looking in. Their 32 points on the season currently only prove good enough for ninth place in the Western Conference. However, with a win the club would have an opportunity to jump into seventh place. A six-game unbeaten streak paced Saint Louis FC in the early season, moving to a 3-1-4 record before surrendering 13 goals in their next four matches. Since their draw with Sacramento in late June, Saint Louis has recorded a winning record, picking up victories in their last three contests against Reno 1868 FC, Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Las Vegas Lights FC.

Last time they Met

Last time the two teams met was back on June 23 at Papa Murphy’s Park where Saint Louis FC was able to snag a late equalizer for a 2-2 draw. Cameron Iwasa netted himself a brace, his first goal coming off a counterattack in the 28th minute before adding his second just minutes into the second half. The pair of left-footed strikes marked his sixth and seventh on the season respectively, but Republic FC’s night was upended by Saint Louis’s late comeback bid. A rapid succession of three chances in the 72nd minute allowed Albert Dikwa to put a ball in the net before midfielder Wal Fall snagged the spoiler in the final minute of regulation. A foul on the edge of the 18 begot a free-kick goal bent into the upper corner leading to a points split on the night.

HOME VS AWAY SPLITS

Saint Louis FC has maintained relatively even splits at home and on the road this season, but an additional pair of wins place the club with a 5-2-4 record at Toyota Stadium, while a 3-4-4 record on the road has netted the team a total of 32 points.

KEY PLAYER

On August 9th, Saint Louis FC added a new signee, Austin Jepson, to the team’s roster. The midfielder, out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has yet to appear for the USL side this season but comes with a track record of goal-scoring success at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the PDL’s Des Moines Menace. Jepson scored 25 goals in his 69 collegiate appearances and took home the Horizon League’s Offensive Player of the Year award during his 2017 senior campaign. In his time with Des Moines, Jepson has converted six times in 16 appearances for the Menace while also notching six assists along the way. Should Jepson see playing time, the USL rookie could make some noise as an attacking midfielder.

WEDNESday’s MATCH

Republic FC and Saint Louis FC will kick off at Toyota Stadium Wednesday night at 5:30 pm. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN3. 

Unbeaten in their last six matches, Sacramento Republic FC will look to extend their streak Wednesday night on the road when they face off with Saint Louis FC at Toyota Stadium.

Prior to Wednesday’s match, refresh your memory and reacquaint yourself with Saint Louis FC.

2018 SEASON SO FAR

Falling a point back of eighth-place Swope Park Rangers, Saint Louis FC remains on the outside looking in. Their 32 points on the season currently only prove good enough for ninth place in the Western Conference. However, with a win the club would have an opportunity to jump into seventh place. A six-game unbeaten streak paced Saint Louis FC in the early season, moving to a 3-1-4 record before surrendering 13 goals in their next four matches. Since their draw with Sacramento in late June, Saint Louis has recorded a winning record, picking up victories in their last three contests against Reno 1868 FC, Seattle Sounders FC 2 and Las Vegas Lights FC.

Last time they Met

Last time the two teams met was back on June 23 at Papa Murphy’s Park where Saint Louis FC was able to snag a late equalizer for a 2-2 draw. Cameron Iwasa netted himself a brace, his first goal coming off a counterattack in the 28th minute before adding his second just minutes into the second half. The pair of left-footed strikes marked his sixth and seventh on the season respectively, but Republic FC’s night was upended by Saint Louis’s late comeback bid. A rapid succession of three chances in the 72nd minute allowed Albert Dikwa to put a ball in the net before midfielder Wal Fall snagged the spoiler in the final minute of regulation. A foul on the edge of the 18 begot a free-kick goal bent into the upper corner leading to a points split on the night.

HOME VS AWAY SPLITS

Saint Louis FC has maintained relatively even splits at home and on the road this season, but an additional pair of wins place the club with a 5-2-4 record at Toyota Stadium, while a 3-4-4 record on the road has netted the team a total of 32 points.

KEY PLAYER

On August 9th, Saint Louis FC added a new signee, Austin Jepson, to the team’s roster. The midfielder, out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, has yet to appear for the USL side this season but comes with a track record of goal-scoring success at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the PDL’s Des Moines Menace. Jepson scored 25 goals in his 69 collegiate appearances and took home the Horizon League’s Offensive Player of the Year award during his 2017 senior campaign. In his time with Des Moines, Jepson has converted six times in 16 appearances for the Menace while also notching six assists along the way. Should Jepson see playing time, the USL rookie could make some noise as an attacking midfielder.

WEDNESday’s MATCH

Republic FC and Saint Louis FC will kick off at Toyota Stadium Wednesday night at 5:30 pm. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN3. 

Sacramento Republic FC battled back from an early Rio Grande Valley FC goal to take a 2-1 in on Saturday at Papa Murphy's Park. The visitors took the lead just a minute into the match as Republic FC's backline was caught off guard and Carlos Small capitalized on the play to put RGV up immediately after kick off. 

A re-energized Republic FC came out in the second half, searching out a goal to get on even terms. It would be Cameron Iwasa in the 61st who would not only get the equalizer but also his 27th all-time goal with Republic FC, making him the club's all-time leading goal scorer. Jeremy Hall then made it two goals off set pieces, heading home a free kick from Keven Alemán to secure all three points for the boys in red. 

Sacramento Republic FC battled back from an early Rio Grande Valley FC goal to take a 2-1 in on Saturday at Papa Murphy’s Park. The visitors took the lead just a minute into the match as Republic FC’s backline was caught off guard and Carlos Small capitalized on the play to put RGV up immediately after kick off. 

A re-energized Republic FC came out in the second half, searching out a goal to get on even terms. It would be Cameron Iwasa in the 61st who would not only get the equalizer but also his 27th all-time goal with Republic FC, making him the club’s all-time leading goal scorer. Jeremy Hall then made it two goals off set pieces, heading home a free kick from Keven Alemán to secure all three points for the boys in red. 

Highlights

Highlights

Stats

Stats

Recaps

Recaps

via Sacramento Republic FC

via Indomitable City Soccer

via USL Soccer

via Sacramento Republic FC

via Indomitable City Soccer

via USL Soccer

Social Buzz

Social Buzz

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Next Match

Next Match

Unbeaten in their past five matches, Republic FC returns to Papa Murphy’s Park Saturday night to take on Rio Grande Valley FC.

Prior to the match, reacquaint yourself with the RGVFC Toros.

2018 SEASON So Far

After a 0-3-2 start to the season, RGVFC nabbed their first victory of 2018 with a 2-0 result over Orange County SC before pulling together a string of five consecutive draws. Three straight losses against Real Monarchs SLC, Portland Timbers 2 and OKC Energy then prefaced a six-game unbeaten streak, before taking a 1-0 loss to Las Vegas Lights Saturday night at Cashman Field.

HOME VS AWAY SPLITS

All three of Rio Grande Valley FC’s wins have come at HEB-Park this season where they’ve racked up a 3-1-8 record good for 17 points. The team has earned three points on the road but have yet to snag a victory in an away match, playing to a record of 0-6-3.

KEY PLAYERS

Twenty-three-year-old  Aldo Quintanilla has led RGVFC on the scoring forefront this season, converting four of his thirteen shots on target in his 1202 minutes played thus far. His 23 chances created are only second on the team to Todd Wharton’s 41 and has accumulated three assists this season, marking a club high.

LAST TIME THEY MET

Sacramento Republic FC will look to extend their all-time undefeated record against RGV in USL play on Saturday, which they preserved in their last meeting on March 31. Facing a 2-0 deficit in the closing minutes of the game, Cameron Iwasa headed a ball home before a dangerous stoppage-time play in front of the net begot an own goal by RGV defender Conor Donovan, gifting the Indomitable Club a road point.

Saturday’s MATCH

Saturday’s match between Republic FC and Rio Grande Valley will kick off at 8:00 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.

Updates will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or using SACvRGV.

Unbeaten in their past five matches, Republic FC returns to Papa Murphy’s Park Saturday night to take on Rio Grande Valley FC.

Prior to the match, reacquaint yourself with the RGVFC Toros.

2018 SEASON So Far

After a 0-3-2 start to the season, RGVFC nabbed their first victory of 2018 with a 2-0 result over Orange County SC before pulling together a string of five consecutive draws. Three straight losses against Real Monarchs SLC, Portland Timbers 2 and OKC Energy then prefaced a six-game unbeaten streak, before taking a 1-0 loss to Las Vegas Lights Saturday night at Cashman Field.

HOME VS AWAY SPLITS

All three of Rio Grande Valley FC’s wins have come at HEB-Park this season where they’ve racked up a 3-1-8 record good for 17 points. The team has earned three points on the road but have yet to snag a victory in an away match, playing to a record of 0-6-3.

KEY PLAYERS

Twenty-three-year-old  Aldo Quintanilla has led RGVFC on the scoring forefront this season, converting four of his thirteen shots on target in his 1202 minutes played thus far. His 23 chances created are only second on the team to Todd Wharton’s 41 and has accumulated three assists this season, marking a club high.

LAST TIME THEY MET

Sacramento Republic FC will look to extend their all-time undefeated record against RGV in USL play on Saturday, which they preserved in their last meeting on March 31. Facing a 2-0 deficit in the closing minutes of the game, Cameron Iwasa headed a ball home before a dangerous stoppage-time play in front of the net begot an own goal by RGV defender Conor Donovan, gifting the Indomitable Club a road point.

Saturday’s MATCH

Saturday’s match between Republic FC and Rio Grande Valley will kick off at 8:00 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.

Updates will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or using SACvRGV.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 10, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC will look to remain undefeated against Rio Grande Valley FC when the Toros come to town on Saturday, August 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Saturday’s match is the second and final time Republic FC and Rio Grande Valley FC will face off during the regular season. Sacramento rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with RGVFC in their visit to H-E-B Park earlier this season. Republic FC is unbeaten against the Toros since the Texan side began USL play in 2016 (3-0-3).

Republic FC (11-5-7, 40 points) enter the match on a five-game unbeaten streak following a 1-0 win at home over Fresno FC last weekend. Villyan Bijev scored his fourth goal of the season—a stunning strike from the edge of the box—to clinch the season series against the Foxes. His performance against his hometown club earned him USL Team of the Week honors for the second time this season.

Sacramento’s Cameron Iwasa comes into the match tied with Rodrigo Lopez for the all-time record for most goals scored across all competitions in club history (26). If he scores again on Saturday night, Iwasa will become sole owner of the record.

Republic FC has lost just once at home this season, a 3-2 loss to Reno 1868 FC back on May 12. The club is currently 5-1-5 in league play at Papa Murphy's Park.

Rio Grande Valley FC (3-7-11, 20 points) arrive in Sacramento after falling 1-0 to Las Vegas Lights FC on the road, which marked their first loss since June 16. Aldo Quintanilla leads the club in both goals (4) and assists (3) this season.

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvRGV. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 10, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC will look to remain undefeated against Rio Grande Valley FC when the Toros come to town on Saturday, August 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Saturday’s match is the second and final time Republic FC and Rio Grande Valley FC will face off during the regular season. Sacramento rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with RGVFC in their visit to H-E-B Park earlier this season. Republic FC is unbeaten against the Toros since the Texan side began USL play in 2016 (3-0-3).

Republic FC (11-5-7, 40 points) enter the match on a five-game unbeaten streak following a 1-0 win at home over Fresno FC last weekend. Villyan Bijev scored his fourth goal of the season—a stunning strike from the edge of the box—to clinch the season series against the Foxes. His performance against his hometown club earned him USL Team of the Week honors for the second time this season.

Sacramento’s Cameron Iwasa comes into the match tied with Rodrigo Lopez for the all-time record for most goals scored across all competitions in club history (26). If he scores again on Saturday night, Iwasa will become sole owner of the record.

Republic FC has lost just once at home this season, a 3-2 loss to Reno 1868 FC back on May 12. The club is currently 5-1-5 in league play at Papa Murphy’s Park.

Rio Grande Valley FC (3-7-11, 20 points) arrive in Sacramento after falling 1-0 to Las Vegas Lights FC on the road, which marked their first loss since June 16. Aldo Quintanilla leads the club in both goals (4) and assists (3) this season.

Updates on the match will be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvRGV. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.

Sacramento Republic FC closed out the regular season series against Fresno FC on Saturday with a 1-0 win, clinching the first-ever series between the two sides. Villyan Bijev struck a perfectly placed shot to nab all three points and keep Republic FC undefeated in their last five matches. 

Sacramento Republic FC closed out the regular season series against Fresno FC on Saturday with a 1-0 win, clinching the first-ever series between the two sides. Villyan Bijev struck a perfectly placed shot to nab all three points and keep Republic FC undefeated in their last five matches. 

Highlights

Highlights

Stats

Stats

Recaps

Recaps

via Sacramento Republic FC

via Indomitable City Soccer

via USL Soccer

via Sacramento Republic FC

via Indomitable City Soccer

via USL Soccer

Social Buzz

Social Buzz

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Next Match

Next Match

Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Villyan Bijev has been named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 21. This is Bijev's second time this season on the TOTW, having previously been named in Week 6. Bijev joins Mitchell Taintor as the only two Republic FC players to have been recognized twice this season on the TOTW. 

Bijev brought fans at Papa Murphy's Park to their feet in the 76th minute with a stunning goal from outside the box, bringing his season total to four. The goal would clinch all three points for Republic FC and the regular season series against Fresno, as Sacramento took a 1-0 win. Along with the goal, Bijev recorded four key passes in the match. 

“It’s always exciting to score,” said Bijev. “I love Fresno because that’s where I grew up and that’s where my family is and where my roots are. But when we come on the pitch, I play for the crest that I wear. It felt great to score a goal and luckily it was a fantastic goal and one that we needed to get the three points, which is what’s most important to me.”

The goal is also currently up for USL Goal of the Week, with voting open till 9 a.m. on Thursday. You can vote through the link below. 

Sacramento Republic FC midfielder Villyan Bijev has been named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 21. This is Bijev’s second time this season on the TOTW, having previously been named in Week 6. Bijev joins Mitchell Taintor as the only two Republic FC players to have been recognized twice this season on the TOTW. 

Bijev brought fans at Papa Murphy’s Park to their feet in the 76th minute with a stunning goal from outside the box, bringing his season total to four. The goal would clinch all three points for Republic FC and the regular season series against Fresno, as Sacramento took a 1-0 win. Along with the goal, Bijev recorded four key passes in the match. 

“It’s always exciting to score,” said Bijev. “I love Fresno because that’s where I grew up and that’s where my family is and where my roots are. But when we come on the pitch, I play for the crest that I wear. It felt great to score a goal and luckily it was a fantastic goal and one that we needed to get the three points, which is what’s most important to me.”

The goal is also currently up for USL Goal of the Week, with voting open till 9 a.m. on Thursday. You can vote through the link below. 

Republic FC return to Papa Murphy's Park this Saturday when they host Rio Grande Valley FC. Kickoff is 8 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. 

Republic FC return to Papa Murphy’s Park this Saturday when they host Rio Grande Valley FC. Kickoff is 8 p.m. and gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. 

USL Team of the Week – Week 21

USL Team of the Week – Week 21