Match Recaps

Playing its second game in five days, Republic FC earned its fifth straight unbeaten result at home with a 2-2 draw against Monterey Bay F.C. on Wednesday night. The two clubs traded goals in each half to split the points with Nick Ross setting a new career high, and Kieran Phillips got on the scoresheet for the seventh straight game.

The visitors got the first shot on goal by either side in the 11th minute as a header clearance fell to Mobi Fehr. He put a shot on frame from the top of the 18-yard box, but Danny Vitiello was there to make the diving stop – his 300th career USL Championship regular season save. 

Republic FC opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Aldair Sanchez sent a cross into the box and Kieran Phillips rose above his defender to flick it on for Cristian Parano on the back post. Parano has now scored two goals this season, both against Monterey Bay F.C. The assist was Phillips’ third of the year, and extends his scoring contribution streak to seven games. 

Monterey Bay would equalize in the 21st minute as Xavi Gnaulati found enough space to send in a left-footed shot from distance. It was the first goal allowed by Republic FC at home in 428 minutes.

Republic FC pulled ahead again in the 79th as Trevor Amann pushed a pocket pass to Russell Cicerone who laid off a backheel for Nick Ross. The Scotsman smashed home a shot from the top of the 18-yard box. The score was his fourth goal of the year, capping off a career season that has already seen a new personal best for assists. 

But with time ticking down, Monterey Bay F.C. would find the back of the net one more time as Morey Doner collected the ball inside the 18-yard box and sent in a shot on the ground. 

The point earned tonight moves Republic FC back into second place in the Western Conference table and within striking distance of clinching a home playoff match this weekend.

The club is back in action on Saturday with a road contest against Memphis 901 FC. Kickoff from AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee is at 5:00 p.m. and the match will be broadcast on Antenna TV 40.2, as well as streaming on FOX40.com and ESPN+.

Game Notes & Milestones

• Cristian Parano – 1 goal, 96% passing
• Nick Ross – 1 goal, has set a new career for single-season goals (4)
• Danny Vitiello – Surpassed 300 USL Championship regular season saves
• Kieran Phillips – 1 assist, has scored or assisted in the last 7 games (4 goals, 3 assists)

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Sacramento Republic FC 2 – 2 Monterey Bay F.C.
USL Championship
Heart Health Park, Sacramento, CA
October 9, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Cristian Parano (Kieran Phillips) 15’, Nick Ross (Russell Cicerone) 79’; MB – Xavi Gnaulati (Adrian Rebollar) 21’, Morey Doner (Kai Greene) 90’+

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Nick Ross (caution) 68’, Russell Cicerone (caution) 89’, Harvey Neville (caution) 90’+; MB – Walmer Martinez (caution) 90’+

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond (C), Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Aldair Sanchez (Damia Viader 40’), Jack Gurr (Harvey Neville 58’), Justin Portillo, Nick Ross, Russell Cicerone (Blake Willey 89’), Cristian Parano (Luis Felipe 66’), Kieran Phillips (Trevor Amann 66’) 

Unused substitutes: Jared Mazzola, Rafael Jauregui, Da’vian Kimbrough

Stats: Shots: 14, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 14, Corner Kicks: 11, Offsides: 1

Monterey Bay F.C.: Carlos Herrera, Carlos Guzman, Alex Lara, Kai Greene (C), Morey Doner, Pierce Gallaway (Miguel Guerrero 77’), Mobi Fehr (Max Glasser 83’), Xavi Gnaulati (Diego Gutierrez 70’)i, Adrian Rebollar (Jerry Ayon 70’), Walmer Martinez, Michael Gonzalez (Anthony Orendain 83’)

Unused Substitutes: Antony Siaha, Ryan Dieter

Stats: Shots: 8, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 17, Corner Kicks: 2, Offsides: 4

Playing in front of a third straight sellout crowd, Republic FC earned its biggest win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Western Conference leader New Mexico United. Luis Felipe led the way with a goal and an assist, while Kieran Phillips scored his 10th goal of the campaign. It was the fourth consecutive shutout win for the Indomitable Club and locked in a new career high for single-season clean sheets for Goalkeeper Danny Vitiello. 

Sacramento broke the deadlock first. In the 6th minute, Justin Portillo’s corner kick reached Luis Felipe on the far post. Luis Felipe rose above the defender to head the ball into the mix, skipping off Russell Cicerone, redirecting the ball into the back of the net. Cicerone now has five goals on the season.

Luis Felipe would net a goal of his own later in the half, doubling the club’s lead in the 25th minute. The play started when Jared Timmer drove the ball into the attacking third before finding Jack Gurr on the right wing. Gurr’s cross reached Sebastian Herrera inside the 18-yard box and he held his defender off long enough to lay the ball off for Luis Felipe. The Brazilian Midfielder sent a right-footed strike into the corner of the net for his first goal of the USL Championship season. It is the first time since 2017 that he has recorded a goal and an assist in a league game.

Danny Vitiello got his first test of the night in the 36th minute as New Mexico’s Mukwelle Akale sent a free kick over the wall, but Vitiello saw it the entire way and denied the chance at the post. He would post another stellar save just before the break. Greg Hurst had a close-range chance, but Vitiello’s diving save ensured that New Mexico went into halftime scoreless. 

The Indomitable Club continued its high press on the other side of the half. Once again it was Sebastian Herrera who stayed strong to create the opportunity, shielding his defender before turning and sending a strong right-footed shot at Alex Tambakis who made the initial save before the block fell to Aldair Sanchez for his third goal of the year. 

Kieran Phillips kept things going in the 70th minute as Nick Ross split the defenders with a pass to Jack Gurr and Gurr’s cross reached Phillips in the six-yard box for a flying one-touch volley past the goalkeeper. Phillips now leads the club with 10 goals on the season and is the fifth player to reach double-digit scoring in his first year with the club. He has assisted or scored in the last five games. 

Danny Vitiello finished the night with five saves to earn his 13th shutout of the year and set a new career high. Sacramento leads the league with 14 clean sheets on the year. 

With the win, Republic FC has moved back into second place in the Western Conference with five games remaining in the regular season.

The club will be out on the road next Saturday for a contest with San Antonio FC. Kickoff from Toyota Field is set for 5:30 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live in English and Spanish on Antenna TV 40.2, as well as streaming on FOX40.com and ESPN+. 

Game Notes & Milestones

• Luis Felipe: 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 chances created, 3/3 tackles won
• Danny Vitiello: 5 saves, earned his 13th clean sheet of the season, setting a new career high
• Kieran Phillips: scored his 10th goal of the season and leads the team in scoring. He is the 5th Republic FC player to reach double-digit scoring in his first season with the team and has had a goal contribution in the last five games.
• Justin Portillo: made his 250th USL Championship regular season appearance
• Sacramento has not allowed a goal in four straight home games

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Sacramento Republic FC 4 – 0 New Mexico United
USL Championship
Heart Health Park, Sacramento, CA
September 29, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Russell Cicerone (Luis Felipe) 6’, Luis Felipe (Sebastian Herrera) 25’, Aldair Sanchez 54’, Kieran Phillips (Jack Gurr) 69’; NM – none

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Russell Cicerone (caution) 3’, Justin Portillo (caution) 34’, Jared Timmer (caution) 38’; NM – Kalen Ryden (caution) 45’+

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond (C), Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr (Cristian Parano 74’), Aldair Sanchez (Damia Viader 84’), Justin Portillo (Harvey Neville 74’), Luis Felipe, Nick Ross, Russell Cicerone (Trevor Amann 74’), Sebastian Herrera (Kieran Phillips 60’)

Unused substitutes: Jared Mazzola, Blake Willey, Rafael Jauregui, Da’vian Kimbrough

Stats: Shots: 17, Shots on Goal: 7, Saves: 5, Fouls: 16, Corner Kicks: 5, Offsides: 2

New Mexico United: Alex Tambakis, Chris Gloster, Sergio Rivas, Talen Maples, Harry Swartz (Will Seymore 65’), Kalen Ryden (C) (Anthony Herbert 81’), Abdi Mohamed (Nicky Hernandez 50’), Nanan Houssou, Greg Hurst (Daniel Bruce 65’), Jacobo Reyes (Marlon Vargas 65’) , Mukwelle Akale

Unused Substitutes: Kristopher Shakes

Stats: Shots: 11, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 16, Corner Kicks: 3, Offsides: 3

Republic FC bested Phoenix Rising FC 2-0 on Saturday night in front of the club’s second straight sellout crowd. Jack Gurr led the charge with two assists, as Sebastian Herrera and Kieran Phillips both found the back of the net in the club’s third consecutive home win. Goalkeeper Danny Vitiello recorded three saves to secure his 50th career clean sheet – his 12th in 2024.

Sacramento continues to hold onto the second seed in the Western Conference with eight regular season games remaining. The Indomitable Club has two matchups remaining against conference leaders New Mexico. 

Republic FC put the pressure on early and ended Rising FC’s four-game shutout streak in the eighth minute. Russell Cicerone forced the defense to converge as he carried the ball in the 18-yard box, giving space for Jack Gurr to open up on the right flank. Gurr sent a cross to the back post. Sebastian Herrera crashed the goal and put the opening score on the board with his head. It was the second league goal for Herrera –  his first start since June 15.

It was another strong first half from Republic FC’s backline, holding the opponent scoreless with no shots on target through the first 45 minutes – the second time in as many weeks. 

Phoenix started the second half with an early chance. Jearl Margaritha found space on the left flank and sent a right-footed shot toward goal, but hit the crossbar. The visitors kept the pressure up and would have another chance in the 64th minute. Tomas Angel broke through the line and wound up for a shot, but Chibi Ukaegbu’s slide was enough to send the ball out for a corner. 

The Indomitable Club doubled the lead with a goal from Kieran Phillips, who scored his eighth goal of the season just 65 seconds after stepping on the pitch as a substitute. The assist came from Gurr, who now leads the squad with seven assists. The pair marks the second two-assist game of the season for Gurr. 

Republic FC has held opponents scoreless in three straight home matches. Tonight’s clean sheet is the 13th for the club this year and Danny Vitiello’s 50th career shutout. The reigning Goalkeeper of the Year has earned 12 this season, tying his single-season career high. He finished the night with three saves, including a Save of the Week-worthy stop in the 88th minute. Pape Mar Boye was on the far post to receive a cross and headed the ball on target, but an all-out diving effort from Vitiello kept the ball out of the back of the net. 

The squad’s busy week continues with a midweek road match against conference leader New Mexico United. The two clubs have been at the top of the table for nine consecutive weeks and will finally meet head-to-head for the first time on Wednesday night. Kickoff from Isotopes Park is at 6:00 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast live on Antenna TV 40.2, as well as streaming on FOX40.com and ESPN+.

Game Notes & Milestones

• Jack Gurr recorded his second two-assist game of the year. He now leads the team with seven assists. 
• Danny Vitiello recorded his 50th career shutout across all competitions. He has earned 12 clean sheets this season, tying his single-season career high (set in 2023)
• Harvey Neville made his home debut and created two chances

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Sacramento Republic FC 2 -0 Phoenix Rising FC
USL Championship
Heart Health Park, Sacramento, CA
September 14, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Sebastian Herrera (Jack Gurr) 8’, Kieran Phillips (Jack Gurr 68’); PHX – none

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Sebastian Herrera (caution) 25’, Luis Felipe (caution) 27’, Aldair Sanchez (caution) 73’, Danny Vitiello (caution) 78;; PHX – Laurence Wyke (caution) 25’, Alejandro Fuenmayor (caution) 50’, Jorge Hernandez (caution) 77’, Dariusz Formella (caution) 90’, Mohamed Traore (caution) 90’

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond (C), Chibi Ukaegbu (Conor Donovajn 66’), Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr (Damia Viader 83’), Aldair Sanchez, Justin Portillo, Luis Felipe, Nick Ross (Blake Willey 90’), Russell Cicerone (Harvey Neville 66’), Sebastian Herrera (Kieran Phillips 66’)

Unused substitutes: Jared Mazzola, Rafael Jauregui, Da’vian Kimbrough 

Stats: Shots: 13, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 3, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 7, Offsides: 2

Charleston Battery: Rocco Rios Novo, Papa Mar Boye, Laurence Wyke (Mohamed Traore 71’), Alejandro Fuenmayor, Edgardo Rito (Darius Johnson 59’), Giulio Doratiotto (Remi Cabral 59’), Jose Hernandez, Renzo Zambrano (C), Emil Cuello (Gabi Torres 71’), Jearl Margaritha, Tomas Angel (Dariusz Formella 79’)

Unused Substitutes: Patrick Rakovsky, JP Scearce

Stats: Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 1, Fouls: 13, Corner Kicks: 6, Offsides: 2

Smithfield, R.I. – Republic FC split the points on Saturday night with league debutant Rhode Island FC, playing to a 2-2 draw to stay unbeaten on the year across all competitions. Defender Jonathan Ricketts scored his second goal off the bench this season in the third minute of second-half stoppage time, bringing Republic FC level after being down a goal. 

Saturday’s match utilized the depth of Republic FC’s roster. At the end of a run of three matches in eight days, including Tuesday’s Open Cup win, the Indomitable Club called Blake Willey, Shane Weidt, and Jared Mazzola into the starting lineup. Wiedt made his first start of the season and surpassed 10,000 USL Championship minutes in the contest, while Academy product and Sacramento native Willey also featured in the club’s starting XI for the first time this season. Goalkeeper Mazzola earned the start for the second time this season in relief of Danny Vitiello. 

Rhode Island pressed early, generating a trio of opportunities in the fifth minute to push Sacramento back. The New England club challenged Jared Mazzola in goal a few minutes later in the 10th, but a strong save from Sacramento’s keeper between the sticks sent a swerving attempt by Rhode Island over the bar. 

The hosts opened the scoring just after the half hour mark. After a long ball forward was fielded at the top of the penalty area, Rhode Island’s Stephen Turnbull put it through at the near post. Sacramento answered with a goal of their own in the 38th minute – after a switch to Jack Gurr on the right flank, service into the box was headed in by Trevor Amann for the equalizer, and his sixth goal this season. 

Rhode Island took the lead back before the break, finding the net on a set piece opportunity just four minutes after the Quails’ equalizer. 

Changes off the bench helped Sacramento threaten as time ticked down, with Rafa Jauregui, Kieran Phillips, and Jonathan Ricketts entering the match and putting pressure on the opposing backline. Forward Sebastian Herrera made his season debut after recovering from a preseason injury. Late in stoppage time, Ricketts found the equalizer, putting in his second score of the season on the follow-up – also his second score as a substitute this season. 

The club returns to action on May 21 when MLS side San Jose Earthquakes visit Heart Health Park for the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. Kickoff for the match is set for 7:00 p.m., with the winner securing a spot in the Quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament. Tickets are available now at SacRepublicFC.com/tickets.

Sacramento Republic FC 2 – 2 Rhode Island FC

USL Championship

Beirne Stadium, Smithfield, Rhode Island

May 11, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Trevor Amann (Jack Gurr) 38’, Jonathan Ricketts 93’ RI – Stephen Turnbull (Clay Holstad) 31’, Karifa Yao (Jack Panayotou) 42’

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Sebastian Herrera (caution) RI – Gabriel Alves (caution) 62’, Stephen Turnbull (caution) 67’, Karifa Yao (caution) 76’

Sacramento Republic FC: Jared Mazzola, Shane Wiedt (Sebastian Herrera 81’), Conor Donovan (C) (Rafael Jauregui 66’), Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr, Aldair Sanchez (Lee Desmond 45’), Luis Felipe, Nick Ross, Blake Willey (Damià Viader 45’), Russell Cicerone (Kieran Phillips 66’), Trevor Amann (Jonathan Ricketts 89’)

Unused substitutes: Danny Vitiello

Stats – Shots: 10, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 3, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 6, Offsides: 2

Rhode Island FC: Koke Vegas, Gabriel Alvez, Karifa Yao, Frank Nodarse, Prince Saydee (JJ Williams 81’), Marc Ibarra, Jack Panayotou (Isaac Angking 81’), Clay Holstad, Stephen Turnbull (Collin Smith 72’), Noah Fuson (Joe Brito 89’), Albert Dikwa (Jokes Kwizera 72’)

Unused Substitutes: Koft Twumasi, Jackson Lee, Kevin Orduy, 

Stats – Shots: 20, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 3, Fouls: 24, Corner Kicks: 6, Offsides: 3

Republic FC’s undefeated streak climbs to nine matches as the club played to a 1-1 draw on the road against Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday night. With a spectacular free kick goal from Rodrigo Lopez in the first half, the club remains the only team in all of USL Championship to never trail at any point this season.

The Indomitable Club saw its first opportunity just before the 10-minute mark after high pressure pinned down the hosts and forced a mistake. Nick Ross jumped on a bad touch from the Phoenix defender and passed the ball out wide for Trevor Amann. With Russell Cicerone in position on the back post, Amann sent a cross through the box, but the Phoenix goalkeeper was able to intercept.

Phoenix had its own chance to pull ahead after Republic FC was called for a foul in the box in the 24^th minute. After Panos Armenakas’ first attempt was called back, the midfielder sent the second shot wide of the post to keep the match scoreless.

Minutes later, Republic FC found its breakthrough from the foot of Rodrigo Lopez. After Trevor Amann was brought down just outside the box, the Captain stepped up to the spot and sent a right-footed shot through a gap in the Phoenix wall and into the back of the net. The score was the ninth first-half goal for Republic FC this season and set a new club record with 15 consecutive games with at least one goal. Lopez also reached a personal milestone in the match, reaching 10,000 minutes played for Republic FC, just third player in club history to do so.

Phoenix nearly evened up the match just before halftime as Remi Cabral snuck in to put a shot on goal inside the box, but Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello stood his ground to make the save and keep his side on top heading into the break. Vitiello would finish the match with a season-high four saves.

The hosts found their equalizer on the other side of the half as Remi Cabral collected the ball at the top of the box, sending his shot off the bottom of the crossbar and over the line.

Republic FC continues to hold the top spot in the Western Conference and is just one of two teams in the league to remain undefeated through the first nine weeks, matching the club’s all-time record for consecutive matches without a loss to open a season.

Republic FC’s stretch of three contests in seven days continues as the club returns home to host Monterey Bay F.C. in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night. It will mark the first time that the regional rivals will face off in the tournament, with Sacramento posting an all-time Open Cup record of 6 wins and no losses against fellow USL Championship clubs. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are available now at SacRepublicFC.com/tickets. The match will also be streamed live on USOpenCup.com and USLSoccer.com.

The Indomitable Club will return to league play next Saturday, traveling to face USL newcomer Rhode Island FC at 4:30 p.m. PT.

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Sacramento Republic FC 1 – 1 Phoenix Rising FC

USL Championship

Phoenix Rising Stadium, Phoenix, Arizona

May 4, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Rodrigo Lopez (33’), PHX – Remi Cabral (Gabi Torres 66’)

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Luis Felipe (caution) 62’ ;  PHX – Remi Cabral (caution) 29’, Dariusz Formella (caution) 51’, Emil Cuello (caution) 53’

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond, Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr, Aldair Sanchez (Damia Viader 89’), Luis Felipe, Nick Ross, Rodrigo Lopez (C) (Rafael Jauregui 63’), Russell Cicerone (Kieran Phillips 63’), Trevor Amann (Jonathan Ricketts 79’)

Unused Substitutes: Shane Wiedt, Blake Willey, Jared Mazzola

Stats: Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 2, Saves: 4, Fouls: 14, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 5

Phoenix Rising FC: Rocco Rios Novo, John Stenberg (C), Mohamed Traore, Alejandro Fuenmayor (Laurence Wyke 79’), Giulio Doratiotti, Renzo Zambrano (John Scearce 86’), Juan Azocar (Gabi Torres 60’), Emil Cuello (Federico Varela 61’), Panos Armenakas (Dariusz Formella 79’), Edgardo Rito, Remi Cabral

Unused Substitutes: Pape Boye, Patrick Rakovsky, Zachary Smuch, Christoper Grote

Stats: Shots: 9, Shots on Goal: 5, Saves: 1, Fouls: 11, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 3

Irvine, Calif. – Republic FC bested Orange County SC 2-0 at Championship Soccer Stadium on Saturday night. The victory moves Republic FC into sole possession of the top spot in the conference standings on 15 points and extends its season-opening unbeaten streak to seven matches. The club also recorded its fourth clean sheet of the season and sits as the only remaining undefeated team in the Western Conference. 

Republic FC pulled ahead right away – with Trevor Amann scoring his fifth goal on the season just 15 seconds after the opening kickoff. Off an assist from Rodrigo Lopez, the goal was the fastest in club history, the ninth-fastest in league history, and the fastest goal scored by any player in the USL Championship this season. 

Sacramento doubled its advantage midway through the first half when Aldair Sanchez netted the first goal of his professional career. A long cross from Jack Gurr was met by Sanchez and played on the volley over the head of the keeper and into the back of the net for the club’s second goal of the night. 

The club continued to push for a third score after doubling its advantage. At the 40-minute mark, a one-touch effort from Jack Gurr snuck through traffic but went just wide of the left post. Trevor Amann nearly bagged another goal in the 56th minute but was denied by the keeper from point-blank range after getting in behind Orange County’s backline. 

Sacramento stood tall on the defensive end – keeping Orange County to just a single shot on target for the match. The club’s defensive performance resulted in its fourth clean sheet this season and third shutout in the past four weeks. 

Republic FC returns home to Heart Health Park next Saturday for an inter-conference matchup with Loudoun United FC. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live in English and Spanish on FOX40, Antenna TV 40.2, and streaming on FOX40.com, the FOX40 News mobile app and for free on the CBS Sports Golazo network. 

Sacramento Republic FC 2 – 0 Orange County SC

USL Championship

Championship Soccer Stadium, Irvine, California

April 20, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Trevor Amann (Rodrigo Lopez) 1’, Aldair Sanchez (Jack Gurr) 25’, OC – None

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Luis Felipe (caution) 22’, Lee Desmond (caution) 30’, Russell Cicerone (caution) 52’, Jared Timmer (caution) 59’, Nick Ross (caution) 90+4’ OC – Cameron Dunbar (caution) 29’, Thomas Amang (caution) 34’, Kyle Scott (caution) 70’

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond (Shane Wiedt 33’), Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr, Aldair Sanchez (Jonathan Ricketts 80’), Rodrigo Lopez (C) (Blake Willey 80’), Nick Ross, Luis Felipe, Russell Cicerone (Rafael Jauregui 74’), Trevor Amann (Kieran Phillips 74’)

Unused substitutes: Jared Mazzola, Da’vian Kimbrough

Stats – Shots: 9, Shots on Goal: 3, Saves: 1, Fouls: 17, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 3

Orange County SC: Duran Ferree, Ashish Chattha (Bryce Jamison 80’), Andrew Fox, Ashton Miles, Owen Lambe, Kevin Partida (C) (Seth Casiple 70’), Cameron Dunbar (Ethan Zubak 55’), Kyle Scott, Sofiane Djeffal (Christian Sorto 55’), Brian Iloski, Thomas Amang

Unused Substitutes: Colin Shutler, Benjamin Barjolo, Ryan Ayoub, Benjamin Norris

Stats – Shots: 5, Shots on Goal: 1, Saves: 1, Fouls: 14, Corner Kicks: 2, Offsides: 1

Indianapolis, Ind. – Republic FC split the points in a 1-1 draw with Indy Eleven on Saturday night. The Indomitable Club returns home undefeated through three matches, and with four more tough points on the road against Eastern Conference opponents. Through three matches, Sacramento has yet to trail and taken command of the ball, dominating the possession metrics.

The Indomitable Club scored first after constant pressure resulted in an own goal from the hosts in the 31st minute. Indy netted the equalizer three minutes later, and the scoreline would hold for the remainder of the match with each club securing a point. Sacramento finished the match with 12 total shots, putting four on target, while again holding the edge in possession at 57%. 

The two clubs traded chances in the second half. Russell Cicerone again came close to finding net just after the break as Sacramento put the pressure on. Indy would look to take the lead, with their closest chance denied by the woodwork. Sacramento came close to finding a winner with less than five minutes remaining through combination play between Rafael Jauregui and Trevor Amann, but Indy’s defense held firm for a point.

Saturday’s match marked a notable milestone for two Republic FC players. Midfielder Luis Felipe his 100th career appearance for Republic FC since joining the club in 2021. He is just the sixth player to reach the century mark, joining Cameron Iwasa (174), Rodrigo Lopez (127), Emrah Klimenta, James Kiffe (102), and Jaime Villarreal (101). Upon entering in the 70th minute, Rodrigo Lopez’s appearance in the match marked the 350th of his professional career. 

Next week, Republic FC returns home to face Memphis 901 FC at Heart Health Park for Wellness Night presented by UC Davis Health. Tickets are available at SacRepublicFC.com/tickets, and the match will be broadcast live on FOX40, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News mobile app, and streaming for free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. 

Sacramento Republic FC 1 – 1 Indy Eleven

USL Championship

I.U. Michael A. Carroll Stadium

March 23, 2024

Scoring Summary: SAC – Callum Chapman-Page (own goal) 31’ IND – Augustine Williams (Max Schnieder) 34’

Misconduct Summary: SAC – Jared Timmer (caution) 83’ IND – Adrian Diz Pe (caution) 71’, Max Schneider (caution) 79’

Sacramento Republic FC: Danny Vitiello, Lee Desmond (C), Conor Donovan, Jared Timmer, Jack Gurr (Rafael Jauregui 81’), Aldair Sanchez (Shane Wiedt 87’), Luis Felipe (Rodrigo Lopez 70’), Nick Ross, Trevor Amann, Cristian Parano (Jonathan Ricketts 70’), Russell Cicerone

Unused substitutes: Jared Mazzola, Chibuike Ukaegbu, Blake Willey

Stats – Shots: 12, Shots on Goal: 4, Saves: 0, Fouls: 12, Corner Kicks: 5, Offsides: 2

Indy Eleven: Yannick Oettl, Aedan Stanley, Daniel Barbir, Callum Chapman-Page (Adrian Diz Pe 60’), Josh O’Brien (Younes Boudadi, 60’) Tyler Gibson (C) (Tega Ikoba 61’), Jack Blake, Sebastian Guenzatti, Cam Lindley, Max Schnieder (Elliott Collier 82’), Augustine Williams

Unused Substitutes: Karsen Henderlong, Nikola Ivetic, Macauley King, Cayden Crawford, Maverick McCoy

Stats – Shots: 7, Shots on Goal: 1, Saves: 3, Fouls: 18, Corner Kicks: 4, Offsides: 2