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Republic FC began the game on the front foot, using pace and quick movements to open up space and pressure the LA Galaxy’s backline.  Republic FC’s early pressure almost paid off in the 11th minute on a corner kick.  Midfielder Danny Barrera took the corner, finding an unmarked Agustin Cazarez near the top left corner of the box.  Cazarez chested the ball down before firing a left-footed shot on goal, but his shot went just over the bar.

The Galaxy had their best chance of the first half in the 13th minute.  Midfielder Raul Mendiola was able to get past his mark on the right side before sending a ball into the middle.  Mendiola’s cross found forward Jack McInerney right in front of goal, but his show was blocked, but only as far as Ariel Lassiter who was following the play.  The young midfielder was able to strike a second shot toward goal, but his shot rolled just wide right of the goal.

Republic FC had a pair of strong opportunities in the 27th and 41st minutes.  In the 17th minute, forward Wilson Kneeshaw fought hard in the right corner to find an opening before escaping pressure and sending a ball into the middle.  Barrera was able to redirect the cross with an acrobatic pass back to Trevin Caesar in the middle of the box.  The forward attempted to one-time the ball on goal, but his shot went just over the bar.  It was Caesar again in the 41st minute, this time he was played into a one-on-one situation after a hustle play by defender Elliott Hord.  Caesar struck the ball well and it looked destined for the bottom right corner of the goal, but the ball was deflected out of play keeping the match scoreless going into the half.

Republic FC began the game on the front foot, using pace and quick movements to open up space and pressure the LA Galaxy’s backline.  Republic FC’s early pressure almost paid off in the 11th minute on a corner kick.  Midfielder Danny Barrera took the corner, finding an unmarked Agustin Cazarez near the top left corner of the box.  Cazarez chested the ball down before firing a left-footed shot on goal, but his shot went just over the bar.

The Galaxy had their best chance of the first half in the 13th minute.  Midfielder Raul Mendiola was able to get past his mark on the right side before sending a ball into the middle.  Mendiola’s cross found forward Jack McInerney right in front of goal, but his show was blocked, but only as far as Ariel Lassiter who was following the play.  The young midfielder was able to strike a second shot toward goal, but his shot rolled just wide right of the goal.

Republic FC had a pair of strong opportunities in the 27th and 41st minutes.  In the 17th minute, forward Wilson Kneeshaw fought hard in the right corner to find an opening before escaping pressure and sending a ball into the middle.  Barrera was able to redirect the cross with an acrobatic pass back to Trevin Caesar in the middle of the box.  The forward attempted to one-time the ball on goal, but his shot went just over the bar.  It was Caesar again in the 41st minute, this time he was played into a one-on-one situation after a hustle play by defender Elliott Hord.  Caesar struck the ball well and it looked destined for the bottom right corner of the goal, but the ball was deflected out of play keeping the match scoreless going into the half.

LA Galaxy would break the deadlock in the 47th minute.  Forward Jack McInerney was judged to have been tripped up about 25 yards from goal just to the right of the target.  Lassiter stepped up to take the ensuing free kick, sending a left-footed strike on goal that found the upper right corner of the goal, just past the outstretched hands of a diving Evan Newton.

The Galaxy would waste no time adding to their lead, scoring again in the 49th minute.  After a giveaway in Republic FC’s attacking half, midfielder Bradford Jamieson recovered the ball and drove it from nearly midfield to the box.  Jamieson then stepped over the ball a few times before sending a right-footed strike on goal, that deflected off the sliding foot of a Republic FC defender, taking an awkward bounce and trickling into the back of the goal to put Galaxy up 2-0.

Republic FC would fight back valiantly, coming up just short on a few different chances.  In the 64th minute, a long ball from Cazarez went untouched as it floated through the middle of the field, until midfielder Tyler Blackwood was able to run onto the ball on the left side.  Blackwood took the ball to the far left side of the box before cutting it back and centering the ball to Caesar who had found space in the middle of the box.  Caesar shot went just over the bar, however, preserving the 2-0 lead.

In the 74th minute, it looked as though Republic FC had broken through after a long pass down the right side by defender Emrah Klimenta sprung Kneeshaw forward.  The forward touched the ball down before running it down almost to the touchline, before sending it back the middle and to Blackwood who fired on goal, but his shot was blocked and cleared from danger.

“I am extremely proud of the run that we have had in the Cup,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “I was proud of the performance.  It was going to be a big ask for us against a good side, but we certainly deserved to go into the half at 0-0, if not ahead. I felt we had the best chances in the match and we failed to work the goalkeeper, which is unlike us of late.  I am massively proud of how we did in the Cup, and we should take a lot of pride in that.”

Despite the pressure from Republic FC, the USL side was unable to break through, ending the match and Republic FC’s U.S. Open Cup run. Republic FC will have to forget the loss quickly, as they host San Antonio FC on Saturday, Jul. 1.  Kickoff is 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.  Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com. 

LA Galaxy would break the deadlock in the 47th minute.  Forward Jack McInerney was judged to have been tripped up about 25 yards from goal just to the right of the target.  Lassiter stepped up to take the ensuing free kick, sending a left-footed strike on goal that found the upper right corner of the goal, just past the outstretched hands of a diving Evan Newton.

The Galaxy would waste no time adding to their lead, scoring again in the 49th minute.  After a giveaway in Republic FC’s attacking half, midfielder Bradford Jamieson recovered the ball and drove it from nearly midfield to the box.  Jamieson then stepped over the ball a few times before sending a right-footed strike on goal, that deflected off the sliding foot of a Republic FC defender, taking an awkward bounce and trickling into the back of the goal to put Galaxy up 2-0.

Republic FC would fight back valiantly, coming up just short on a few different chances.  In the 64th minute, a long ball from Cazarez went untouched as it floated through the middle of the field, until midfielder Tyler Blackwood was able to run onto the ball on the left side.  Blackwood took the ball to the far left side of the box before cutting it back and centering the ball to Caesar who had found space in the middle of the box.  Caesar shot went just over the bar, however, preserving the 2-0 lead.

In the 74th minute, it looked as though Republic FC had broken through after a long pass down the right side by defender Emrah Klimenta sprung Kneeshaw forward.  The forward touched the ball down before running it down almost to the touchline, before sending it back the middle and to Blackwood who fired on goal, but his shot was blocked and cleared from danger.

“I am extremely proud of the run that we have had in the Cup,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “I was proud of the performance.  It was going to be a big ask for us against a good side, but we certainly deserved to go into the half at 0-0, if not ahead. I felt we had the best chances in the match and we failed to work the goalkeeper, which is unlike us of late.  I am massively proud of how we did in the Cup, and we should take a lot of pride in that.”

Despite the pressure from Republic FC, the USL side was unable to break through, ending the match and Republic FC’s U.S. Open Cup run. Republic FC will have to forget the loss quickly, as they host San Antonio FC on Saturday, Jul. 1.  Kickoff is 8 p.m. at Papa Murphy’s Park.  Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com. 

LA Galaxy 2:0 Sacramento Republic FC

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Match

StubHub Center Track Stadium – Carson, CA

June 28, 2017 – Attendance: 2,195

Scoring Summary: LA – Ariel Lassiter 47, Bradford Jaimeson IV (Hugo Arellano) 49.

Misconduct Summary: LA – Nathan Smith (caution) 45; SAC – Chris Christian (caution) 45, James Kiffe (caution) 67.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera, Tyler Blackwood (Sammy Ochoa 84), Trevin Caesar (Harry Williams 73), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 84).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Carlos Rodriguez, Gabe Gissie, Lamin Suma.

Stats: Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 2, Saves: 3, Fouls: 8, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 1.

LA Galaxy – Jon Kempin; Dave Romney (Jelle Van Damme 46), Josh Turnley, Nathan Smith, Hugo Arellano; Rafael Garcia (Jaime Villarreal 58), João Pedro (Jose Villarreal 84), Ariel Lassiter, Raul Mendiola, Bradford Jaimeson; Jack McInerney.

Subs Not Used: Clémont Diop; Emmanuel Boateng, Jack McBean, 63.

Stats: Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 2, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 2.

LA Galaxy 2:0 Sacramento Republic FC

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 Match

StubHub Center Track Stadium – Carson, CA

June 28, 2017 – Attendance: 2,195

Scoring Summary: LA – Ariel Lassiter 47, Bradford Jaimeson IV (Hugo Arellano) 49.

Misconduct Summary: LA – Nathan Smith (caution) 45; SAC – Chris Christian (caution) 45, James Kiffe (caution) 67.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera, Tyler Blackwood (Sammy Ochoa 84), Trevin Caesar (Harry Williams 73), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 84).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Carlos Rodriguez, Gabe Gissie, Lamin Suma.

Stats: Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 2, Saves: 3, Fouls: 8, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 1.

LA Galaxy – Jon Kempin; Dave Romney (Jelle Van Damme 46), Josh Turnley, Nathan Smith, Hugo Arellano; Rafael Garcia (Jaime Villarreal 58), João Pedro (Jose Villarreal 84), Ariel Lassiter, Raul Mendiola, Bradford Jaimeson; Jack McInerney.

Subs Not Used: Clémont Diop; Emmanuel Boateng, Jack McBean, 63.

Stats: Shots: 15, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 2, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 4, Offside: 2.

Sacramento Republic FC picked up right where they left off coming out strong against LA Galaxy II.  In just the 10th minute, Republic FC would earn their first chance in the form of a penalty.  Defender James Kiffe drove past his mark before taking the ball all the way down the left side to the touchline and sending a left-footed cross toward the middle.  Kiffe’s cross did not find a Republic FC player, but instead found the hand of a Los Dos defender, earning Republic FC an early penalty.  Midfielder Jeremy Hall stepped up to take the penalty, hitting a low driven shot toward the right side of the goal.  Los Dos keeper Eric López guessed right and was able to get his hand on the ball, but Hall hit the shot too hard, powering the ball past López and into the net, putting Republic FC ahead 1-0 early.

Republic FC continued to press, doubling their lead just three minutes later.  Midfielder Agustin Cazarez found space on the left side of the field before sending a looping cross toward a streaking Tyler Blackwood in the middle of the box.  The cross bent around the Los Dos defense allowing Blackwood to just stick his foot out and poke the ball into the right side of the net to put Republic FC ahead 2-0.

Defender Elliott Hord helped set up Republic FC’s third goal of the night in just the 18th minute.  Hord drove past the defense on the right side before sending a ball into the box.  Forward Wilson Kneeshaw was able to run onto the ball, sending a one-touch backheel pass to Trevin Caesar, who was trailing the play.  Caesar one-touched his left-footed shot toward the near post past a diving López and into the back of the net to give Republic FC the 3-0 lead.

On the ensuing kickoff Los Dos looked to have struck back.  A long ball seemed to have played Raul Mendiola into a one-on-one situation with Evan Newton.  The Republic FC keeper beat Mendiola to the ball, but was only able to knock the ball.  Newton was quick to his feet and was able to deflect the ball off Tyler Turner who was following the play.  The deflection fell to Adonis Amaya whose shot was blocked by Chris Christian, but the ball found the feet of Justin Dhillon.  The forward’s shot was deemed to have touched the hand of Christian giving Los Dos a penalty.  Amaya stepped up to take the penalty, driving a low left-footed shot just to the left of Newton, but the keeper got down quick to make what proved to be a huge save in the match keeping the score 3-0, which would hold going into the half.

Sacramento Republic FC picked up right where they left off coming out strong against LA Galaxy II.  In just the 10th minute, Republic FC would earn their first chance in the form of a penalty.  Defender James Kiffe drove past his mark before taking the ball all the way down the left side to the touchline and sending a left-footed cross toward the middle.  Kiffe’s cross did not find a Republic FC player, but instead found the hand of a Los Dos defender, earning Republic FC an early penalty.  Midfielder Jeremy Hall stepped up to take the penalty, hitting a low driven shot toward the right side of the goal.  Los Dos keeper Eric López guessed right and was able to get his hand on the ball, but Hall hit the shot too hard, powering the ball past López and into the net, putting Republic FC ahead 1-0 early.

Republic FC continued to press, doubling their lead just three minutes later.  Midfielder Agustin Cazarez found space on the left side of the field before sending a looping cross toward a streaking Tyler Blackwood in the middle of the box.  The cross bent around the Los Dos defense allowing Blackwood to just stick his foot out and poke the ball into the right side of the net to put Republic FC ahead 2-0.

Defender Elliott Hord helped set up Republic FC’s third goal of the night in just the 18th minute.  Hord drove past the defense on the right side before sending a ball into the box.  Forward Wilson Kneeshaw was able to run onto the ball, sending a one-touch backheel pass to Trevin Caesar, who was trailing the play.  Caesar one-touched his left-footed shot toward the near post past a diving López and into the back of the net to give Republic FC the 3-0 lead.

On the ensuing kickoff Los Dos looked to have struck back.  A long ball seemed to have played Raul Mendiola into a one-on-one situation with Evan Newton.  The Republic FC keeper beat Mendiola to the ball, but was only able to knock the ball.  Newton was quick to his feet and was able to deflect the ball off Tyler Turner who was following the play.  The deflection fell to Adonis Amaya whose shot was blocked by Chris Christian, but the ball found the feet of Justin Dhillon.  The forward’s shot was deemed to have touched the hand of Christian giving Los Dos a penalty.  Amaya stepped up to take the penalty, driving a low left-footed shot just to the left of Newton, but the keeper got down quick to make what proved to be a huge save in the match keeping the score 3-0, which would hold going into the half.

Despite Republic FC coming out strong again in the second half, it was Los Dos who were able to get a goal back in the 54th minute.  After a long clearance was batted around in the middle of the field, Amaya was able to recover the ball and play Dhillon free and into a one-on-one scenario with Newton.  Dhillon opted to keep his shot low, beating the on-rushing Newton and into the back of the net, making the score 3-1.

In the 70th minute, Jonathan Hernandez found space on the right side near the center circle before sending a long ball forward ahead of the defense.  Hord was unable to clear the ball away and substitute forward Adrián Vera ran onto the ball into the box, flicking it up and over Newton and into the goal making the score 3-2.

Republic FC looked as though they might put the game away in the 89th minute after substitute forward Gabe Gissie shook off a defender to put himself in a one-on-one situation with López.  Gissie unleashed a rocket shot that beat the keeper, but defender Jean Engola had recovered to cover the back post and was able to slide and deflect the ball away.

Republic FC would finish out the match and move into sole possession of third place in the USL standings.  Republic FC will remain in Southern California as they take on LA Galaxy (MLS) in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wed. Jun. 28.  Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at the StubHub Center Track Stadium.

Despite Republic FC coming out strong again in the second half, it was Los Dos who were able to get a goal back in the 54th minute.  After a long clearance was batted around in the middle of the field, Amaya was able to recover the ball and play Dhillon free and into a one-on-one scenario with Newton.  Dhillon opted to keep his shot low, beating the on-rushing Newton and into the back of the net, making the score 3-1.

In the 70th minute, Jonathan Hernandez found space on the right side near the center circle before sending a long ball forward ahead of the defense.  Hord was unable to clear the ball away and substitute forward Adrián Vera ran onto the ball into the box, flicking it up and over Newton and into the goal making the score 3-2.

Republic FC looked as though they might put the game away in the 89th minute after substitute forward Gabe Gissie shook off a defender to put himself in a one-on-one situation with López.  Gissie unleashed a rocket shot that beat the keeper, but defender Jean Engola had recovered to cover the back post and was able to slide and deflect the ball away.

Republic FC would finish out the match and move into sole possession of third place in the USL standings.  Republic FC will remain in Southern California as they take on LA Galaxy (MLS) in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wed. Jun. 28.  Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at the StubHub Center Track Stadium.

LA Galaxy II 2:3 Sacramento Republic FC

USL Match

StubHub Center Track Stadium – Carson, CA

June 25, 2017 – Attendance: n/a

Scoring Summary: SAC – Jeremy Hall (penalty) 11, Tyler Blackwood (Agustin Cazarez) 14, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 18; LA – Justin Dhillon (Adomis Amaya) 54, Adrián Vera 70.

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Trevin Caesar (caution) 45, Daniel Trickett-Smith (caution) 65; LA – Adrián Vera (caution) 77, Alejandro Covarrubias (caution) 79.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera (Daniel Trickett-Smith 63), Tyler Blackwood; Trevin Caesar (Gabe Gissie 46), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 46).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Peter McGlynn, Harry Williams, Sammy Ochoa.

Stats: Shots: 17, Shots on Goal: 8, Saves: 2, Fouls: 5, Corner Kicks: 7, Offside: 4.

LA Galaxy II – Eric López; Tyler Turner, Josh Turnley, Robert Castellanos, Jean Engola; Alejandro Covarrubias, Jonathan Hernandez, Andre Ulrich Zanga, Raul Mendiola (Ryo Fujii 69); Adonis Amaya (Adrián Vera 69), Justin Dhillon.

Subs Not Used: Bennett Sneddon.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 4, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 1, Offside: 4.

LA Galaxy II 2:3 Sacramento Republic FC

USL Match

StubHub Center Track Stadium – Carson, CA

June 25, 2017 – Attendance: n/a

Scoring Summary: SAC – Jeremy Hall (penalty) 11, Tyler Blackwood (Agustin Cazarez) 14, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 18; LA – Justin Dhillon (Adomis Amaya) 54, Adrián Vera 70.

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Trevin Caesar (caution) 45, Daniel Trickett-Smith (caution) 65; LA – Adrián Vera (caution) 77, Alejandro Covarrubias (caution) 79.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera (Daniel Trickett-Smith 63), Tyler Blackwood; Trevin Caesar (Gabe Gissie 46), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 46).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Peter McGlynn, Harry Williams, Sammy Ochoa.

Stats: Shots: 17, Shots on Goal: 8, Saves: 2, Fouls: 5, Corner Kicks: 7, Offside: 4.

LA Galaxy II – Eric López; Tyler Turner, Josh Turnley, Robert Castellanos, Jean Engola; Alejandro Covarrubias, Jonathan Hernandez, Andre Ulrich Zanga, Raul Mendiola (Ryo Fujii 69); Adonis Amaya (Adrián Vera 69), Justin Dhillon.

Subs Not Used: Bennett Sneddon.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 4, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 1, Offside: 4.

Although Republic FC had the upper hand for most of the match, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros nearly grabbed an early lead in the 2nd minute off of a set piece. Defender Robert Sagel trudged up field and found himself with an open header on the cross, but could not redirect it on frame as he missed the target wide left.

Republic FC’s first chance came in the 11th minute when forward Trevin Caesar was able to find space in the attacking third. Casear slid a pass into the box for Tyler Blackwood who sent a one-timed shot on goal. The Toros keeper Borja Angoitia was in good position as he went down to the ground and secured the save. Angoitia made another strong save in the 14th minute on a screaming shot from Wilson Kneeshaw that he blocked out of play with a headlong dive.

Republic FC found the breakthrough goal in the 19th minute when midfielder Agustin Cazarez sent a perfect through ball to Kneeshaw. The forward picked his head up as he was running onto the ball and spotted Angoitia charging off of his line. Kneeshaw beat the keeper to the ball and sent a brilliantly flicked chip shot up and over Angoitia before bouncing into an empty net for the one-goal lead.

The home side grabbed a second goal shortly after in the 27th minute when Caesar found Blackwood again in open space. This time Blackwood did not waste his chance as he poked a right-footed shot past Angoitia and into the back of the net for the 2-0 lead for Republic FC.

Caesar would add a goal of his own just before halftime. Kneeshaw found a streaking Caesar in the 42nd minute and the speedster did the rest. Caesar used two shot fakes and some fancy footwork to evade three Toros defenders before beating Angoitia near post with a crafty right-footed finish. Caesar’s efforts gave Republic FC the commanding 3-0 halftime lead.

Although Republic FC had the upper hand for most of the match, Rio Grande Valley FC Toros nearly grabbed an early lead in the 2nd minute off of a set piece. Defender Robert Sagel trudged up field and found himself with an open header on the cross, but could not redirect it on frame as he missed the target wide left.

Republic FC’s first chance came in the 11th minute when forward Trevin Caesar was able to find space in the attacking third. Casear slid a pass into the box for Tyler Blackwood who sent a one-timed shot on goal. The Toros keeper Borja Angoitia was in good position as he went down to the ground and secured the save. Angoitia made another strong save in the 14th minute on a screaming shot from Wilson Kneeshaw that he blocked out of play with a headlong dive.

Republic FC found the breakthrough goal in the 19th minute when midfielder Agustin Cazarez sent a perfect through ball to Kneeshaw. The forward picked his head up as he was running onto the ball and spotted Angoitia charging off of his line. Kneeshaw beat the keeper to the ball and sent a brilliantly flicked chip shot up and over Angoitia before bouncing into an empty net for the one-goal lead.

The home side grabbed a second goal shortly after in the 27th minute when Caesar found Blackwood again in open space. This time Blackwood did not waste his chance as he poked a right-footed shot past Angoitia and into the back of the net for the 2-0 lead for Republic FC.

Caesar would add a goal of his own just before halftime. Kneeshaw found a streaking Caesar in the 42nd minute and the speedster did the rest. Caesar used two shot fakes and some fancy footwork to evade three Toros defenders before beating Angoitia near post with a crafty right-footed finish. Caesar’s efforts gave Republic FC the commanding 3-0 halftime lead.

Kneeshaw and Caesar linked up again in the 57th minute with a lovely combination play. The two forwards touched the ball to each other all the way through the attacking third before Kneeshaw slid a perfect through ball in front of Caesar. Caesar sent a rocketed right-footed shot that blazed past Angioitia to give him his second goal of the match.

The Toros pulled one goal back in the 64th minute in the form of a free kick from midfielder Robert Casner. The right footed strike from Casner stayed low and went around the wall to beat a diving attempt from Republic FC keeper Evan Newton.

Caesar would complete his hat trick in the 72nd minute after beating another Toros defender with his speed. Jeremy Hall sent a long ball over the defenders’ heads and Casear ran past them all and controlled the ball on his way to goal. Caesar slotted home his third of the match past a helpless Angoitia to give Republic FC the 5-1 lead.

Substitute Daniel Trickett-Smith added the sixth and final goal for Republic FC in the 87th minute. Christian Chaney’s cross fell right to the feet of Trickett-Smith who settled the ball and lined up a side-volley that sailed through everyone and into the back of the net.

The Toros would pull another goal back in the 90th minute, with Kyle Murphy scoring and Kai Greene assisting leaving the final score 6-2.

“We got it right from the start,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “You know you’re up against a well organized team. We ripped them apart.” 

Republic FC’s six goals on the night tied the club record for most goals in a match.  Interestingly enough, both of Republic FC’s six goal performances included a hat trick, as the other performance was a 6-1 victory over Orange County Blues FC (now Orange County SC) on Aug. 17, 2014, a match that included Thomas Stewart’s hat trick.

Republic FC will travel down south to take on LA Galaxy II for the first time this season on Sunday, Jun. 25.  Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. at the StubHub Center.

Kneeshaw and Caesar linked up again in the 57th minute with a lovely combination play. The two forwards touched the ball to each other all the way through the attacking third before Kneeshaw slid a perfect through ball in front of Caesar. Caesar sent a rocketed right-footed shot that blazed past Angioitia to give him his second goal of the match.

The Toros pulled one goal back in the 64th minute in the form of a free kick from midfielder Robert Casner. The right footed strike from Casner stayed low and went around the wall to beat a diving attempt from Republic FC keeper Evan Newton.

Caesar would complete his hat trick in the 72nd minute after beating another Toros defender with his speed. Jeremy Hall sent a long ball over the defenders’ heads and Casear ran past them all and controlled the ball on his way to goal. Caesar slotted home his third of the match past a helpless Angoitia to give Republic FC the 5-1 lead.

Substitute Daniel Trickett-Smith added the sixth and final goal for Republic FC in the 87th minute. Christian Chaney’s cross fell right to the feet of Trickett-Smith who settled the ball and lined up a side-volley that sailed through everyone and into the back of the net.

The Toros would pull another goal back in the 90th minute, with Kyle Murphy scoring and Kai Greene assisting leaving the final score 6-2.

“We got it right from the start,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “You know you’re up against a well organized team. We ripped them apart.” 

Republic FC’s six goals on the night tied the club record for most goals in a match.  Interestingly enough, both of Republic FC’s six goal performances included a hat trick, as the other performance was a 6-1 victory over Orange County Blues FC (now Orange County SC) on Aug. 17, 2014, a match that included Thomas Stewart’s hat trick.

Republic FC will travel down south to take on LA Galaxy II for the first time this season on Sunday, Jun. 25.  Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. at the StubHub Center.

Sacramento Republic FC 6:2 Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

USL Match

Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA

June 21, 2017 – Attendance: 11,569 (sellout)

 

Scoring Summary: SRFC – Wilson Kneeshaw (Agustin Cazarez) 19, Tyler Blackwood (Trevin Caesar) 27, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 42, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 57, Trevin Caesar (Jeremy Hall) 72, Daniel Trickett-Smith (Christian Chaney) 87 RGV – Robert Casner 64, Kyle Murphy (Kai Greene) 90

Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Chris Christian (caution) 23, Jeremy Hall (caution) 64, James Kiffe (caution) 90; RGV – Todd Wharton (caution) 60

Rio Grande Valley FC Toros – Borja Angoitia; Robert Sagel, Ivan Magalhaes, Victor Garza, Kai Greene; Robert Casner, Charlie Ward, Emilio Garcia (Ruben Luna 69), Eric Bird (Christian Lucatero 78), Jose Escalante (Kyle Murphy 74); Todd Wharton.

Subs Not Used: Marco Carducci, Leo Ayala, Juan Garcia.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 4, Fouls: 5, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 0.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera (Daniel Trickett-Smith 60), Tyler Blackwood, Trevin Caesar (Gabe Gissie 78), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 87).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Peter McGlynn, Harry Williams, Sammy Ochoa.

Stats: Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 10, Saves: 2, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 0.

Sacramento Republic FC 6:2 Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

USL Match

Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA

June 21, 2017 – Attendance: 11,569 (sellout)

 

Scoring Summary: SRFC – Wilson Kneeshaw (Agustin Cazarez) 19, Tyler Blackwood (Trevin Caesar) 27, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 42, Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw) 57, Trevin Caesar (Jeremy Hall) 72, Daniel Trickett-Smith (Christian Chaney) 87 RGV – Robert Casner 64, Kyle Murphy (Kai Greene) 90

Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Chris Christian (caution) 23, Jeremy Hall (caution) 64, James Kiffe (caution) 90; RGV – Todd Wharton (caution) 60

Rio Grande Valley FC Toros – Borja Angoitia; Robert Sagel, Ivan Magalhaes, Victor Garza, Kai Greene; Robert Casner, Charlie Ward, Emilio Garcia (Ruben Luna 69), Eric Bird (Christian Lucatero 78), Jose Escalante (Kyle Murphy 74); Todd Wharton.

Subs Not Used: Marco Carducci, Leo Ayala, Juan Garcia.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 4, Fouls: 5, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 0.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Chris Christian, Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe, Agustin Cazarez, Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera (Daniel Trickett-Smith 60), Tyler Blackwood, Trevin Caesar (Gabe Gissie 78), Wilson Kneeshaw (Christian Chaney 87).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek, Peter McGlynn, Harry Williams, Sammy Ochoa.

Stats: Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 10, Saves: 2, Fouls: 9, Corner Kicks: 3, Offside: 0.

After an absolute barrage of corner kicks, Sacramento Republic FC broke through in the 29th minute of the match when Danny Barrera and Trevin Caesar linked up for a brilliant goal. Defender James Kiffe sent a strong left-footed cross to the far post where Barrera had made his run. Republic FC’s captain was able to lay the ball off to Caesar with a perfect drop header. Caesar wasted no time in swinging his right foot directly through the ball for a blistering side-volley that blasted into the back of the net.

Real Salt Lake would find an equalizer shortly after in the 35th minute. After a turnover in the midfield by Harry Williams, RSL midfielder Omar Holness scooped up the loose ball and sent a through ball in the path of Ricardo Velazco. The RSL midfielder controlled the ball before sending a shot past a diving Evan Newton and into the back of the net evening the score 1-1.

Republic FC would counter back and take a resounding 3-1 lead into halftime with two goals in the final 3 minutes of the first half. Barrera was able to send a cross into the box for midfielder Agustin Cazarez, who did not waste his chance as he put the home side ahead with his strike in the 43rd minute. Jeremy Hall added the third in the form of a penalty kick in the 45th minute. Hall slotted a perfectly placed right-footed shot into the left corner of the net past a diving attempt from RSL keeper Lalo Fernandez.

After an absolute barrage of corner kicks, Sacramento Republic FC broke through in the 29th minute of the match when Danny Barrera and Trevin Caesar linked up for a brilliant goal. Defender James Kiffe sent a strong left-footed cross to the far post where Barrera had made his run. Republic FC’s captain was able to lay the ball off to Caesar with a perfect drop header. Caesar wasted no time in swinging his right foot directly through the ball for a blistering side-volley that blasted into the back of the net.

Real Salt Lake would find an equalizer shortly after in the 35th minute. After a turnover in the midfield by Harry Williams, RSL midfielder Omar Holness scooped up the loose ball and sent a through ball in the path of Ricardo Velazco. The RSL midfielder controlled the ball before sending a shot past a diving Evan Newton and into the back of the net evening the score 1-1.

Republic FC would counter back and take a resounding 3-1 lead into halftime with two goals in the final 3 minutes of the first half. Barrera was able to send a cross into the box for midfielder Agustin Cazarez, who did not waste his chance as he put the home side ahead with his strike in the 43rd minute. Jeremy Hall added the third in the form of a penalty kick in the 45th minute. Hall slotted a perfectly placed right-footed shot into the left corner of the net past a diving attempt from RSL keeper Lalo Fernandez.

RSL put the pressure on in the second half of play but Republic FC was ready for it. Kiffe was forced to make a last-second clearance in the 60th minute after a dangerous pass gave Velazco a chance on goal. Kiffe came in strong and cleared the ball out of play, much to the delight of Newton.

Barrera added an emphatic goal to his stellar performance in the match when he got on the end of an inch-perfect cross from Kiffe. The defender is known for his left-footed crosses from the wing and he did not disappoint with his effort in the 71st minute. The cross sailed through the entire RSL defense before curling right to the forehead of Barrera who snapped a redirected header past Fernandez and into the back of the net for the convincing 4-1 score line. Republic FC was able to protect the lead for the final 20 minutes as the final whistle blew and they advanced to the next round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

“It was an electric atmosphere tonight and it was important for the players to respond to that and we did,“ said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “I was delighted with the performance. We were dangerous down to every man.“

The win marks the first victory for Republic FC in a competitive match over an MLS club and the first time the club has advanced to the Fifth Round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Republic FC will return to USL action when they host Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Saturday, Jun. 17 at Papa Murphy’s Park.  Kickoff is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

RSL put the pressure on in the second half of play but Republic FC was ready for it. Kiffe was forced to make a last-second clearance in the 60th minute after a dangerous pass gave Velazco a chance on goal. Kiffe came in strong and cleared the ball out of play, much to the delight of Newton.

Barrera added an emphatic goal to his stellar performance in the match when he got on the end of an inch-perfect cross from Kiffe. The defender is known for his left-footed crosses from the wing and he did not disappoint with his effort in the 71st minute. The cross sailed through the entire RSL defense before curling right to the forehead of Barrera who snapped a redirected header past Fernandez and into the back of the net for the convincing 4-1 score line. Republic FC was able to protect the lead for the final 20 minutes as the final whistle blew and they advanced to the next round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

“It was an electric atmosphere tonight and it was important for the players to respond to that and we did,“ said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “I was delighted with the performance. We were dangerous down to every man.“

The win marks the first victory for Republic FC in a competitive match over an MLS club and the first time the club has advanced to the Fifth Round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Republic FC will return to USL action when they host Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Saturday, Jun. 17 at Papa Murphy’s Park.  Kickoff is 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.

Sacramento Republic FC 4:1 Real Salt Lake

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA

June 14, 2017 – Attendance: 11,569 (sellout)

 

Scoring Summary: SRFC – Trevin Caesar (Danny Barrera) 29, Agustin Cazarez (Danny Barrera) 43, Jeremy Hall (penalty) 45, Danny Barrera (James Kiffe) 71; RSL – Ricardo Velazco (Omar Holness) 35

Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Harry Williams (caution) 20, Danny Barrera (caution) 70

Real Salt Lake – Lalo Fernandez; Jordan Allen (Brooks Lennon 46), Reagan Dunk (Andrew Brody 82), Max Lachowecki, Justin Schmidt; Nick Besler, Jose Hernandez (Daniel Haber 67), Omar Holness, James Moberg, Ricardo Velazco; Sebastian Saucedo.

Subs Not Used: Connor Sparrow; Luke Mulholland, Kyle Curinga, Michael Gallagher.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 2, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 6, Offside: 2.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Emrah Klimenta, Chris Christian, James Kiffe; Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera, Agustin Cazarez, Tyler Blackwood (Christian Chaney 87); Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw 67), Harry Williams (Gabe Gissie 85).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek; Peter McGlynn, Sammy Ochoa, Lamin Suma.

Stats: Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 3, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 8, Offside: 5.

Sacramento Republic FC 4:1 Real Salt Lake

2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Papa Murphy’s Park – Sacramento, CA

June 14, 2017 – Attendance: 11,569 (sellout)

 

Scoring Summary: SRFC – Trevin Caesar (Danny Barrera) 29, Agustin Cazarez (Danny Barrera) 43, Jeremy Hall (penalty) 45, Danny Barrera (James Kiffe) 71; RSL – Ricardo Velazco (Omar Holness) 35

Misconduct Summary: SRFC – Harry Williams (caution) 20, Danny Barrera (caution) 70

Real Salt Lake – Lalo Fernandez; Jordan Allen (Brooks Lennon 46), Reagan Dunk (Andrew Brody 82), Max Lachowecki, Justin Schmidt; Nick Besler, Jose Hernandez (Daniel Haber 67), Omar Holness, James Moberg, Ricardo Velazco; Sebastian Saucedo.

Subs Not Used: Connor Sparrow; Luke Mulholland, Kyle Curinga, Michael Gallagher.

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 2, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 6, Offside: 2.

Sacramento Republic FC – Evan Newton; Elliott Hord, Emrah Klimenta, Chris Christian, James Kiffe; Jeremy Hall, Danny Barrera, Agustin Cazarez, Tyler Blackwood (Christian Chaney 87); Trevin Caesar (Wilson Kneeshaw 67), Harry Williams (Gabe Gissie 85).

Subs Not Used: Dominik Jakubek; Peter McGlynn, Sammy Ochoa, Lamin Suma.

Stats: Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 3, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 8, Offside: 5.