At a Glance: SACvPHX
- Saturday, April 27
- 7:30 p.m. PT kickoff
- Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, Calif.
- How to watch: KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento, ESPN+
- Purchase Tickets >
At a Glance: SACvPHX
- Saturday, April 27
- 7:30 p.m. PT kickoff
- Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, Calif.
- How to watch: KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento, ESPN+
- Purchase Tickets >
What’s the latest on the team?
Republic FC (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts) return to league play this Saturday after having a bye last week. In the absence of a USL game, Republic FC faced off against the Stanford University Men’s Soccer Team last weekend and beat the recent College Cup winners 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Elliott Hord. The game gave Head Coach Simon Elliott an opportunity to rest key players, such as forward Cameron Iwasa, while giving some much-needed minutes to other members of the squad.
In their last home match, Republic FC defeated Austin Bold FC 1-0 thanks to a late goal from midfielder Jaime Villarreal. The Inglewood, Calif., native is back to full fitness after suffering a season-ending foot injury last August against his former club, LA Galaxy II.
“I'm delighted for Jaime to score,” said Elliott after the match. “Thought he played really well tonight and it's good to have him back. He's been working really hard to get back to full fitness.”
How about the other guys?
Phoenix Rising FC (2W-1L-4D, 10 pts) are into their first season of the post-Didier Drogba era. Despite no longer counting on the former Chelsea striker, Rising FC’s offense continues to produce—with 14 goals so far this season, Rising FC is currently for the fourth best tally in the entire league and third best in the West.
Fans at Papa Murphy's Park might also see some familiar faces on Saturday. Rising FC forward Adam Jahn played for Republic FC during the 2014 and 2016 seasons while on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes. The visitors also have forward Shaft Brewer Jr. among their ranks on loan from LAFC. A Sacramento native, Brewer Jr. previously played for Republic FC's youth academy in 2015 where he was the club's top scorer that season.
Head-to-Head
Sacramento and Phoenix enter Saturday’s contest even on points (10), albeit with different records, with the latter also having a game in hand.
Head-to-head, Republic FC is currently 6-2-4 all-time against their Arizona rivals and are currently undefeated against Rising FC when playing in front the Papa Murphy’s Park faithful (3-0-3).
- Overall: 6-2-4
- Home: 3-0-3
- Away: 3-2-1
How to Watch & Follow
Saturday’s match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish) and ESPN+ (online). Updates online will also be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvPHX. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.
In case you haven’t heard….
Fire Up the (Gas-Powered) Grill
Tailgating has arrived to Republic FC home matches! The Raley’s Tailgate Zone will open at 5 p.m. You can reserve your spot by visiting https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/tailgating.
What’s the latest on the team?
Republic FC (3W-2L-1D, 10 pts) return to league play this Saturday after having a bye last week. In the absence of a USL game, Republic FC faced off against the Stanford University Men’s Soccer Team last weekend and beat the recent College Cup winners 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Elliott Hord. The game gave Head Coach Simon Elliott an opportunity to rest key players, such as forward Cameron Iwasa, while giving some much-needed minutes to other members of the squad.
In their last home match, Republic FC defeated Austin Bold FC 1-0 thanks to a late goal from midfielder Jaime Villarreal. The Inglewood, Calif., native is back to full fitness after suffering a season-ending foot injury last August against his former club, LA Galaxy II.
“I’m delighted for Jaime to score,” said Elliott after the match. “Thought he played really well tonight and it’s good to have him back. He’s been working really hard to get back to full fitness.”
How about the other guys?
Phoenix Rising FC (2W-1L-4D, 10 pts) are into their first season of the post-Didier Drogba era. Despite no longer counting on the former Chelsea striker, Rising FC’s offense continues to produce—with 14 goals so far this season, Rising FC is currently for the fourth best tally in the entire league and third best in the West.
Fans at Papa Murphy’s Park might also see some familiar faces on Saturday. Rising FC forward Adam Jahn played for Republic FC during the 2014 and 2016 seasons while on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes. The visitors also have forward Shaft Brewer Jr. among their ranks on loan from LAFC. A Sacramento native, Brewer Jr. previously played for Republic FC’s youth academy in 2015 where he was the club’s top scorer that season.
Head-to-Head
Sacramento and Phoenix enter Saturday’s contest even on points (10), albeit with different records, with the latter also having a game in hand.
Head-to-head, Republic FC is currently 6-2-4 all-time against their Arizona rivals and are currently undefeated against Rising FC when playing in front the Papa Murphy’s Park faithful (3-0-3).
- Overall: 6-2-4
- Home: 3-0-3
- Away: 3-2-1
How to Watch & Follow
Saturday’s match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish) and ESPN+ (online). Updates online will also be provided via Twitter at @SacRepublicFC or by following #SACvPHX. To see more matchday information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/matchday-guide.
In case you haven’t heard….
Fire Up the (Gas-Powered) Grill
Tailgating has arrived to Republic FC home matches! The Raley’s Tailgate Zone will open at 5 p.m. You can reserve your spot by visiting https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/tailgating.
New Kids Zone
New to Republic FC home matches this season is the Smiles Generation Kids Zone. Located near the southwest corner of the stadium, the Smiles Generation Kids Zone features a mini soccer pitch that will host youth clinics, as well as offering children’s activities such as face painting and poster making.
New Kids Zone
New to Republic FC home matches this season is the Smiles Generation Kids Zone. Located near the southwest corner of the stadium, the Smiles Generation Kids Zone features a mini soccer pitch that will host youth clinics, as well as offering children’s activities such as face painting and poster making.
