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Sacramento, Calif. – On Tuesday, the league headquarters announced Republic FC’s Luis Felipe and Duke Lacroix were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 15.

Sacramento, Calif. – On Tuesday, the league headquarters announced Republic FC’s Luis Felipe and Duke Lacroix were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 15.

Felipe recorded the first multi-goal game of his career and his first scores of the season in Republic FC’s 3-1 win over New York Red Bulls II. The midfielder led Sacramento with three interceptions and five tackles, while winning 13 of 19 duels. He is the second Republic FC player to score twice in a single match this season after Tucker Bone recorded a brace in Las Vegas on July 14.

Republic FC defender Duke Lacroix was named to Team of the Week bench after finishing with one assist and two blocked shots.

This is the second Team of the Week selection of the season for Felipe and the first career selection for Lacroix. Republic FC has now had five different players awarded Team of the Week honors this season after Darek Formella and Shannon Gomez in Week Four, and Tucker Bone in Week 13.

Felipe’s 22nd minute score, assisted by defender Duke Lacroix, has been nominated for USL Fan’s Choice Goal of the week. Voting is open now and runs through Thursday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT on USLChampionship.com.

The boys in Old Glory Red are back in action on Thursday, August 5, when the squad travels to Washington for their first meeting of the season with Tacoma Defiance. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Republic FC return home to Heart Health Park on August 14 when they welcome Las Vegas Lights FC for their third meeting of the season. Tickets are available at www.sacrepublicfc.com

Felipe recorded the first multi-goal game of his career and his first scores of the season in Republic FC’s 3-1 win over New York Red Bulls II. The midfielder led Sacramento with three interceptions and five tackles, while winning 13 of 19 duels. He is the second Republic FC player to score twice in a single match this season after Tucker Bone recorded a brace in Las Vegas on July 14.

Republic FC defender Duke Lacroix was named to Team of the Week bench after finishing with one assist and two blocked shots.

This is the second Team of the Week selection of the season for Felipe and the first career selection for Lacroix. Republic FC has now had five different players awarded Team of the Week honors this season after Darek Formella and Shannon Gomez in Week Four, and Tucker Bone in Week 13.

Felipe’s 22nd minute score, assisted by defender Duke Lacroix, has been nominated for USL Fan’s Choice Goal of the week. Voting is open now and runs through Thursday, August 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT on USLChampionship.com.

The boys in Old Glory Red are back in action on Thursday, August 5, when the squad travels to Washington for their first meeting of the season with Tacoma Defiance. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Republic FC return home to Heart Health Park on August 14 when they welcome Las Vegas Lights FC for their third meeting of the season. Tickets are available at www.sacrepublicfc.com

SACRAMENTO, California (July 26, 2021) – Nabi Kibunguchy’s last-second equalizer Saturday at Orange County SC has been nominated for the Week 4 Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week. Saturday’s strike was the first professional goal for Kibunguchy, a homegrown product developed in Republic FC’s academy and at UC Davis. Voting is now open and runs through Thursday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. PT at USLChampionship.com.

SACRAMENTO, California (July 26, 2021) – Nabi Kibunguchy’s last-second equalizer Saturday at Orange County SC has been nominated for the Week 4 Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week. Saturday’s strike was the first professional goal for Kibunguchy, a homegrown product developed in Republic FC’s academy and at UC Davis. Voting is now open and runs through Thursday, July 29th at 9:00 a.m. PT at USLChampionship.com.

After subbing on in the 90th minute, Kibunguchy found open space in the box and headed a cross from Mitchell Taintor into the opposite corner to give Republic FC a well-earned road point and keep the Indomitable Club in the playoff hunt. 

After subbing on in the 90th minute, Kibunguchy found open space in the box and headed a cross from Mitchell Taintor into the opposite corner to give Republic FC a well-earned road point and keep the Indomitable Club in the playoff hunt. 

Kibunguchy’s goal continued the club’s trend of substitutes finding the back of the net late in the match. Taintor gave SRFC a hard-fought road point with a stoppage time equalizer at San Diego Loyal SC back on July 3, and Jaime Villareal secured the second win of the season for the boys in Old Glory Red on May 12 four minutes after subbing on. 

Sacramento Republic FC returns to Heart Health Park on Saturday, July 31 with an 8:00 p.m. kickoff against New York Red Bulls II. 

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Kibunguchy’s goal continued the club’s trend of substitutes finding the back of the net late in the match. Taintor gave SRFC a hard-fought road point with a stoppage time equalizer at San Diego Loyal SC back on July 3, and Jaime Villareal secured the second win of the season for the boys in Old Glory Red on May 12 four minutes after subbing on. 

Sacramento Republic FC returns to Heart Health Park on Saturday, July 31 with an 8:00 p.m. kickoff against New York Red Bulls II. 

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On Tuesday, the league headquarters announced Republic FC players Shannon Gomez and Darek Formella were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 4. 

The SRFC duo were key contributors in Sacramento’s 3-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at Heart Health Park on May 12. The win was the second in as many matches for the boys in Old Glory Red to kickoff the 2021 regular season. 

On Tuesday, the league headquarters announced Republic FC players Shannon Gomez and Darek Formella were named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for Week 4. 

The SRFC duo were key contributors in Sacramento’s 3-1 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at Heart Health Park on May 12. The win was the second in as many matches for the boys in Old Glory Red to kickoff the 2021 regular season. 

Gomez finished the contest with one assist – setting up his sides’ opening goal – when the defender delivered a ball into the box that found Formella who slammed his strike into the back of the net. Gomez also completed 38 of 42 passes, was credited with two key passes and collected four interceptions against the Pacific Division opponent. 

Gomez finished the contest with one assist – setting up his sides’ opening goal – when the defender delivered a ball into the box that found Formella who slammed his strike into the back of the net. Gomez also completed 38 of 42 passes, was credited with two key passes and collected four interceptions against the Pacific Division opponent. 

This is Gomez’s first Team of the Week selection since earning a spot during the 2018 season for Week 18. 

Formella was also named to this week’s Team of the Week after the Polish playmaker notched one goal, contributed one assist and registered five key passes against Lights FC. Formella’s strike was the opening goal of the game after Shannon Gomez picked out Formella in the box who fired his effort on target and into goal. Darek also set up his sides’ third and final goal when the forward spotted Jaime Villarreal near the penalty spot and Formella delivered a ball that Villarreal merely had to steer on-target. 

This is Gomez’s first Team of the Week selection since earning a spot during the 2018 season for Week 18. 

Formella was also named to this week’s Team of the Week after the Polish playmaker notched one goal, contributed one assist and registered five key passes against Lights FC. Formella’s strike was the opening goal of the game after Shannon Gomez picked out Formella in the box who fired his effort on target and into goal. Darek also set up his sides’ third and final goal when the forward spotted Jaime Villarreal near the penalty spot and Formella delivered a ball that Villarreal merely had to steer on-target. 

This is Darek’s first Team of the Week honor this season after earning the accolade three times in 2020 – Weeks 4, 8 and 15. 

The boys in Old Glory Red are back in action on Saturday, May 22 when the squad travels to Southern California to take on Orange County SC. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish), and ESPN+ (Digital).

This is Darek’s first Team of the Week honor this season after earning the accolade three times in 2020 – Weeks 4, 8 and 15. 

The boys in Old Glory Red are back in action on Saturday, May 22 when the squad travels to Southern California to take on Orange County SC. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV Sacramento (Spanish), and ESPN+ (Digital).

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray listed his top five forwards throughout the entire league, as well as five more names worth keeping tabs on. The Indomitable Club’s Dariusz Formella was listed among the names of dangerous goal scorers.   

Murray mentioned in his article, “After a season of acclimation in 2019, Dariusz Formella took a major step forward last year at the top of Sacramento’s front line to lead the side with eight goals. Finding the same level of production that saw Formella record a 28.6 percent shot conversion rate in the new season would go a long way toward boosting Republic FC’s aim to claim the Western Conference crown…”

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray listed his top five forwards throughout the entire league, as well as five more names worth keeping tabs on. The Indomitable Club’s Dariusz Formella was listed among the names of dangerous goal scorers.   

Murray mentioned in his article, “After a season of acclimation in 2019, Dariusz Formella took a major step forward last year at the top of Sacramento’s front line to lead the side with eight goals. Finding the same level of production that saw Formella record a 28.6 percent shot conversion rate in the new season would go a long way toward boosting Republic FC’s aim to claim the Western Conference crown…”

2020 was a breakout season for Darek in Sacramento, finishing the regular season as the club’s leading goal scorer with eight. The Polish playmaker contributed a trio of multigoal games, registering two braces against Tacoma Defiance and netting the fastest brace in club history.  On October 3 at home against Portland Timbers 2, it took him all of four minutes to find the back of the net twice. 

2020 was a breakout season for Darek in Sacramento, finishing the regular season as the club’s leading goal scorer with eight. The Polish playmaker contributed a trio of multigoal games, registering two braces against Tacoma Defiance and netting the fastest brace in club history.  On October 3 at home against Portland Timbers 2, it took him all of four minutes to find the back of the net twice. 

Being such a formidable force adding to SRFC’s creative and relentless attack, Formella was voted on by his teammates as the 2020 Team MVP.

Formella and the boys in Old Glory Red will be kicking off the 2021 USL Championship season in southern California on April 30 against LA Galaxy II. 

Being such a formidable force adding to SRFC’s creative and relentless attack, Formella was voted on by his teammates as the 2020 Team MVP.

Formella and the boys in Old Glory Red will be kicking off the 2021 USL Championship season in southern California on April 30 against LA Galaxy II. 

Don't miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.

Don’t miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray named the league’s five best defensive midfielders and five more to watch this coming campaign and the Indomitable Club’s Fatai Alashe was honored as a name to keep tabs on in 2021. 

Murray noted in his article, “A new season brings a new path for Fatai Alashe, who will be hoping his arrival at Sacramento Republic FC gives him a chance to reassert himself as a strong central midfield presence. The 27-year-old isn’t the only likely new face in Republic FC’s midfield – Sacramento also snapped up fellow former San Jose Earthquakes player Luis Felipe Fernandes as well – but the quality that saw Alashe once called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s January camp could be a gamechanger…”

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray named the league’s five best defensive midfielders and five more to watch this coming campaign and the Indomitable Club’s Fatai Alashe was honored as a name to keep tabs on in 2021. 

Murray noted in his article, “A new season brings a new path for Fatai Alashe, who will be hoping his arrival at Sacramento Republic FC gives him a chance to reassert himself as a strong central midfield presence. The 27-year-old isn’t the only likely new face in Republic FC’s midfield – Sacramento also snapped up fellow former San Jose Earthquakes player Luis Felipe Fernandes as well – but the quality that saw Alashe once called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s January camp could be a gamechanger…”

Alashe signed with the boys in Old Glory Red on March 24 after hoisting the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew SC in 2020. The 4thoverall selection in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft made eight appearances – six of which were starts – and scored once last season in Ohio. Prior to playing for Columbus, Alashe spent four seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes and made 85 appearances for the South Bay club. 

Alashe signed with the boys in Old Glory Red on March 24 after hoisting the MLS Cup with Columbus Crew SC in 2020. The 4thoverall selection in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft made eight appearances – six of which were starts – and scored once last season in Ohio. Prior to playing for Columbus, Alashe spent four seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes and made 85 appearances for the South Bay club. 

Alashe and the Indomitable Club will begin the 2021 USL Championship campaign against LA Galaxy II on April 30 in southern California.  

Alashe and the Indomitable Club will begin the 2021 USL Championship campaign against LA Galaxy II on April 30 in southern California.  

Don't miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.

Don’t miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray listed his top five fullbacks across the entire league as well as five more to watch in 2021 and sure enough, Republic FC’s newest defender Duke Lacroix was mentioned in the exclusive group.

On Tuesday, the USL Championship’s Nicholas Murray listed his top five fullbacks across the entire league as well as five more to watch in 2021 and sure enough, Republic FC’s newest defender Duke Lacroix was mentioned in the exclusive group.

Murray noted in his article, “Duke Lacroix was a more attacking player early in his career before finding a new home on the back line. He’s fit in well to that role, too, recording four goals and 10 assists in the past three seasons while making 458 recoveries and posting a 71.2 tackle success rate. He could make an important contribution in Sacramento this season.” 

Murray noted in his article, “Duke Lacroix was a more attacking player early in his career before finding a new home on the back line. He’s fit in well to that role, too, recording four goals and 10 assists in the past three seasons while making 458 recoveries and posting a 71.2 tackle success rate. He could make an important contribution in Sacramento this season.” 

Lacroix signed with Sacramento in December and will be entering his first campaign with the boys in Old Glory Red after spending the 2020 season with Charlotte Independence where he started every fixture for the Eastern Conference quarterfinalists. 

Duke and the Indomitable Club will be kicking off the 2021 USL Championship season in southern California on April 30 against LA Galaxy II. 

Lacroix signed with Sacramento in December and will be entering his first campaign with the boys in Old Glory Red after spending the 2020 season with Charlotte Independence where he started every fixture for the Eastern Conference quarterfinalists. 

Duke and the Indomitable Club will be kicking off the 2021 USL Championship season in southern California on April 30 against LA Galaxy II. 

Don't miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.

Don’t miss a minute of the action this season. Join our Republic and become an Indomitable Member today! Visit www.sacrepublicfc.com/becomeamember for more information about how you can join us for the 2021 USL Championship season, Join us for another unforgettable year and enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, benefits, and more.