Sacramento Republic FC travel to face Arizona United SC this Saturday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Republic FC come into the match off a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley FC Toros and will be looking to keep their seven-match unbeaten streak going and extend their three-match win streak.
Ahead of Saturday’s road match, here’s everything you need to know about Arizona United SC that’s happened since Republic FC’s 1-0 win against Arizona United SC in Republic FC’s home opener on April 2.
KEY PLAYERS
Forward Long Tan continues to be one of the driving forces for Arizona United SC’s offense. Tan was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 13—the same week Republic FC forward Cameron Iwasa won Player of the Week— for his match-winning goal in Arizona’s 2-1 win over Saint Louis FC. Tan has two goals and one assist in 13 matches for Arizona this season.
Meanwhile, Midfielder Luke Rooney, who made the jump to the United States right before the start of the 2016 USL season, has proven to be a valuable addition to Arizona United SC’s roster this season. The English midfielder was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 4. In his first season with Arizona United SC, Rooney has recorded one goal and three assists in nine appearances.
Defender Julian Ringhof is currently one of two players on the squad that have played all 13 matches this season. Ringhof signed with Arizona United SC ahead of the 2016 season after having spent part of the 2015 season with USL defending champions the Rochester Rhinos. The 27-year-old defender has one goal on record this season.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Most recently, Arizona United SC signed defender Adam West on June 23, just days ahead of Saturday’s match against Republic FC. The veteran defender has played for a number of American clubs, including the Tacoma Tide, Rochester Rhinos, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and most recently with USL Eastern Conference leader Louisville City FC, where he made 10 appearances in 2015. West was also a part of the then USL Pro side Seattle Sounders FC, winning the USL First Division Championship with the club in 2007. West played collegiately at the University of Washington.
Midfielder Minh Vu signed with Arizona United SC on June 6. The Phoenix native most recently played with PDL club FC Tucson, recording three goals in four appearances this season. This is not Vu’s first USL season, having played his rookie year with the Rochester Rhinos during the 2014 season. Vu scored two goals during his 20 appearances with the Rhinos. He played collegiately at Penn State University.
Arizona United SC acquired Matheus Silva on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes on May 13. The 19-year-old defender signed with the Quakes on July 15, becoming the youngest player on the roster at 18-years-old. He appeared in the Quakes’ International Champions Cup match against Manchester United on July 21, 2015. He made his first appearance for Arizona United SC in their friendly against the U-20 Mexico National Team on April 17, 2016.
2016 SEASON SO FAR
Arizona United SC sits in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 4-5-3. The season started off with five straight road matches for Arizona United SC, including a 0-1 loss to Republic FC on April 2 in the club’s home opener at Bonney Field. Arizona recovered in their next match, defeating Real Monarchs SLC 1-0 and going on to draw in their next three matches. The club recorded losses on May 21 and May 28 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and LA Galaxy II, respectively.
The club is currently on a three-match unbeaten streak, defeating Orange County Blues FC and Saint Louis FC, and tying against Rio Grande Valley FC in their last three matches.
SATURDAY’S MATCH
Fans can attend Saturday’s official Republic FC vs Arizona United SC watch party at de Vere’s Irish Pub in downtown Sacramento. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The match will be live streamed at https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday/ and fans can follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #AZvSAC.
Sacramento Republic FC travel to face Arizona United SC this Saturday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Republic FC come into the match off a 3-2 win over Rio Grande Valley FC Toros and will be looking to keep their seven-match unbeaten streak going and extend their three-match win streak.
Ahead of Saturday’s road match, here’s everything you need to know about Arizona United SC that’s happened since Republic FC’s 1-0 win against Arizona United SC in Republic FC’s home opener on April 2.
KEY PLAYERS
Forward Long Tan continues to be one of the driving forces for Arizona United SC’s offense. Tan was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 13—the same week Republic FC forward Cameron Iwasa won Player of the Week— for his match-winning goal in Arizona’s 2-1 win over Saint Louis FC. Tan has two goals and one assist in 13 matches for Arizona this season.
Meanwhile, Midfielder Luke Rooney, who made the jump to the United States right before the start of the 2016 USL season, has proven to be a valuable addition to Arizona United SC’s roster this season. The English midfielder was named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 4. In his first season with Arizona United SC, Rooney has recorded one goal and three assists in nine appearances.
Defender Julian Ringhof is currently one of two players on the squad that have played all 13 matches this season. Ringhof signed with Arizona United SC ahead of the 2016 season after having spent part of the 2015 season with USL defending champions the Rochester Rhinos. The 27-year-old defender has one goal on record this season.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Most recently, Arizona United SC signed defender Adam West on June 23, just days ahead of Saturday’s match against Republic FC. The veteran defender has played for a number of American clubs, including the Tacoma Tide, Rochester Rhinos, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and most recently with USL Eastern Conference leader Louisville City FC, where he made 10 appearances in 2015. West was also a part of the then USL Pro side Seattle Sounders FC, winning the USL First Division Championship with the club in 2007. West played collegiately at the University of Washington.
Midfielder Minh Vu signed with Arizona United SC on June 6. The Phoenix native most recently played with PDL club FC Tucson, recording three goals in four appearances this season. This is not Vu’s first USL season, having played his rookie year with the Rochester Rhinos during the 2014 season. Vu scored two goals during his 20 appearances with the Rhinos. He played collegiately at Penn State University.
Arizona United SC acquired Matheus Silva on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes on May 13. The 19-year-old defender signed with the Quakes on July 15, becoming the youngest player on the roster at 18-years-old. He appeared in the Quakes’ International Champions Cup match against Manchester United on July 21, 2015. He made his first appearance for Arizona United SC in their friendly against the U-20 Mexico National Team on April 17, 2016.
2016 SEASON SO FAR
Arizona United SC sits in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, with a record of 4-5-3. The season started off with five straight road matches for Arizona United SC, including a 0-1 loss to Republic FC on April 2 in the club’s home opener at Bonney Field. Arizona recovered in their next match, defeating Real Monarchs SLC 1-0 and going on to draw in their next three matches. The club recorded losses on May 21 and May 28 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and LA Galaxy II, respectively.
The club is currently on a three-match unbeaten streak, defeating Orange County Blues FC and Saint Louis FC, and tying against Rio Grande Valley FC in their last three matches.
SATURDAY’S MATCH
Fans can attend Saturday’s official Republic FC vs Arizona United SC watch party at de Vere’s Irish Pub in downtown Sacramento. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The match will be live streamed at https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday/ and fans can follow live updates on Twitter @SacRepublicFC or by using the hashtag #AZvSAC.
