At a Glance: #SACvRNO
- Sunday, July 19
- 6:00 p.m. PT kickoff
- Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, California
- How to Watch: ESPN 2
- RSVP for Virtual Watch Party
At a Glance: #SACvRNO
- Sunday, July 19
- 6:00 p.m. PT kickoff
- Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, California
- How to Watch: ESPN 2
- RSVP for Virtual Watch Party
What's the latest on the team?
Republic FC (0-0-2, 2 pts) remain unbeaten on the young and recently restructured 2020 USL Championship regular season heading into Sunday’s showdown against Reno 1868 FC at Papa Murphy’s Park.
What’s the latest on the team?
Republic FC (0-0-2, 2 pts) remain unbeaten on the young and recently restructured 2020 USL Championship regular season heading into Sunday’s showdown against Reno 1868 FC at Papa Murphy’s Park.
The Indomitable Club earned a point in the Division A standings Monday night against Tacoma Defiance following a 3-3 result and built on its impressive unbeaten streak at home against the Pacific Northwest club. In ten regular season contests in Sacramento, not once has Defiance downed the boys in Old Glory Red.
The Indomitable Club earned a point in the Division A standings Monday night against Tacoma Defiance following a 3-3 result and built on its impressive unbeaten streak at home against the Pacific Northwest club. In ten regular season contests in Sacramento, not once has Defiance downed the boys in Old Glory Red.
The game was both clubs’ first fixture returning to play, and the match was the first live professional team sporting event in the state of California since the pandemic.
Tacoma took an early lead in Monday’s match before Mark Briggs’ men responded with three straight first half strikes. After Rodrigo Lopez was fouled in the box, Dariusz Formella stepped up to the penalty spot and slotted home his first career penalty kick goal with the Indomitable Club to level the score 1-1.
The game was both clubs’ first fixture returning to play, and the match was the first live professional team sporting event in the state of California since the pandemic.
Tacoma took an early lead in Monday’s match before Mark Briggs’ men responded with three straight first half strikes. After Rodrigo Lopez was fouled in the box, Dariusz Formella stepped up to the penalty spot and slotted home his first career penalty kick goal with the Indomitable Club to level the score 1-1.
The boys in Old Glory Red doubled their lead 15 minutes later when RoRo’s corner kick found Tomas Hilliard-Arce who powered a header into the back of the net his first career goal with SRFC. Formella bagged his first brace of his Republic FC career when the Polish playmaker slammed his shot by the visiting goalkeeper to lift his side to a 3-1 lead.
The boys in Old Glory Red doubled their lead 15 minutes later when RoRo’s corner kick found Tomas Hilliard-Arce who powered a header into the back of the net his first career goal with SRFC. Formella bagged his first brace of his Republic FC career when the Polish playmaker slammed his shot by the visiting goalkeeper to lift his side to a 3-1 lead.
Defiance netted two second half strikes to round out the 3-3 draw as Republic FC remain unbeaten in the all-time series at home against Tacoma posting a 9-0-1 record.
Defiance netted two second half strikes to round out the 3-3 draw as Republic FC remain unbeaten in the all-time series at home against Tacoma posting a 9-0-1 record.
What about the visitors?
Reno 1868 FC (1-0-0, 3 pts) opened the 2020 Championship regular season with a 3-1 road victory over Tacoma Defiance prior to the four-month hiatus.The 2019 Western Conference regular season runners-up gave up an early goal before responding with three unanswered strikes to claim three points on the road against a fellow Division A opponent.
What about the visitors?
Reno 1868 FC (1-0-0, 3 pts) opened the 2020 Championship regular season with a 3-1 road victory over Tacoma Defiance prior to the four-month hiatus.The 2019 Western Conference regular season runners-up gave up an early goal before responding with three unanswered strikes to claim three points on the road against a fellow Division A opponent.
A newcomer that was instrumental in the comeback win was Christiano Francois who joined 1868 FC from Ottawa Fury this offseason. Francois collected a goal and an assist in his debut and will be looking to replicate that performance on Sunday which will be Reno’s first match returning to competitive play since the pandemic.
A newcomer that was instrumental in the comeback win was Christiano Francois who joined 1868 FC from Ottawa Fury this offseason. Francois collected a goal and an assist in his debut and will be looking to replicate that performance on Sunday which will be Reno’s first match returning to competitive play since the pandemic.
Head Coach Ian Russell’s side sit atop Division A with three points from one match and his team should be feeling pretty confident heading into the restructured season given the club’s 2019 performances against the rest of the division. Last year, 1868 FC boasted a +9 goal differential in six regular season contests against Div-A teams with a 4-1-1 record.
Reno is hoping to build off last season’s franchise-best 60 points and with star striker Corey Hertzog – who currently has the fourth-most goals in league history with 62 – leading the frontline alongside offseason acquisition Foster Langsdorf from Portland Timbers 2, 1868 FC’s dynamic attack makes the Nevadan club a force to be reckoned with this season.
Head Coach Ian Russell’s side sit atop Division A with three points from one match and his team should be feeling pretty confident heading into the restructured season given the club’s 2019 performances against the rest of the division. Last year, 1868 FC boasted a +9 goal differential in six regular season contests against Div-A teams with a 4-1-1 record.
Reno is hoping to build off last season’s franchise-best 60 points and with star striker Corey Hertzog – who currently has the fourth-most goals in league history with 62 – leading the frontline alongside offseason acquisition Foster Langsdorf from Portland Timbers 2, 1868 FC’s dynamic attack makes the Nevadan club a force to be reckoned with this season.
Head-to-Head
Sunday’s game will be the first of four regular season clashes these two regional rivals have against one another, and Republic FC will be aiming to turn the tide in the all-time USL Championship series.
During regular season Championship play, Republic FC is just 1-5-1 all-time against the regional rival and has yet to beat Reno in Sacramento during a regular season league match.
Head-to-Head
Sunday’s game will be the first of four regular season clashes these two regional rivals have against one another, and Republic FC will be aiming to turn the tide in the all-time USL Championship series.
During regular season Championship play, Republic FC is just 1-5-1 all-time against the regional rival and has yet to beat Reno in Sacramento during a regular season league match.
However, across all competitions in 2019, the series was split 2-2 with SRFC victorious in both ‘knockout’ matches. Despite Reno sweeping the regular season series, the Indomitable Club eliminated 1868 FC from the U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 win and upset the Western Conference second seed in the Championship Cup Quarterfinals, 3-1.
However, across all competitions in 2019, the series was split 2-2 with SRFC victorious in both ‘knockout’ matches. Despite Reno sweeping the regular season series, the Indomitable Club eliminated 1868 FC from the U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 win and upset the Western Conference second seed in the Championship Cup Quarterfinals, 3-1.
The clash between 1-80 rivals this weekend will be the first meeting since SRFC’s quarterfinal win in Nevada.
- Overall (all competitions): 5-5-1 (GF: 15; GA: 17)
- Home: 2-3-0
- Away: 3-2-1
The clash between 1-80 rivals this weekend will be the first meeting since SRFC’s quarterfinal win in Nevada.
- Overall (all competitions): 5-5-1 (GF: 15; GA: 17)
- Home: 2-3-0
- Away: 3-2-1
Nationally Televised Fixture
The Indomitable Club’s clash with Reno 1868 FC at Papa Murphy’s Park on Sunday night will be nationally televised on ESPN 2 with kickoff set for 6 p.m. PT. Soccer fans across the country will be tuning in to see Mark Briggs’ men fight for their first win on the season and leapfrog Reno in Division A to potentially claim the top spot in the standings. Calling the game will be the league’s national play-by-play voice of Mike Watts who will be joined by his regular broadcast partner Devon Kerr as Sunday’s color commentator.
Nationally Televised Fixture
The Indomitable Club’s clash with Reno 1868 FC at Papa Murphy’s Park on Sunday night will be nationally televised on ESPN 2 with kickoff set for 6 p.m. PT. Soccer fans across the country will be tuning in to see Mark Briggs’ men fight for their first win on the season and leapfrog Reno in Division A to potentially claim the top spot in the standings. Calling the game will be the league’s national play-by-play voice of Mike Watts who will be joined by his regular broadcast partner Devon Kerr as Sunday’s color commentator.
Pregame Show and Virtual Watch Party
Watch the match with fellow Republic FC supporters during the Virtual Watch Party simulcast during the contest. Thirty minutes before kickoff, Live from the Pitch with Connor Sutton – the club’s new pregame show on Facebook – will give fans a new matchday perspective with interviews, Q&A with club insiders, and live look-ins to warm-ups.
During the match, fans can join the club’s virtual watch party simulcast where they can interact with other fans, participate in games and contests, and be features in the club’s match telecast while cheering for the boys in Old Glory Red. Fans are encouraged to wear Republic FC gear and have cameras and sound on.
To join a watch party, fans can RSVP at SacRepublic.com/virtual-watch-parties.
Pregame Show and Virtual Watch Party
Watch the match with fellow Republic FC supporters during the Virtual Watch Party simulcast during the contest. Thirty minutes before kickoff, Live from the Pitch with Connor Sutton – the club’s new pregame show on Facebook – will give fans a new matchday perspective with interviews, Q&A with club insiders, and live look-ins to warm-ups.
During the match, fans can join the club’s virtual watch party simulcast where they can interact with other fans, participate in games and contests, and be features in the club’s match telecast while cheering for the boys in Old Glory Red. Fans are encouraged to wear Republic FC gear and have cameras and sound on.
To join a watch party, fans can RSVP at SacRepublic.com/virtual-watch-parties.
