August 12, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Monterey Bay FC News Release
SEASIDE, California – Monterey Bay F.C. hosts Sacramento Republic FC at Cardinale Stadium in Week 23 of the 2022 USL Championship regular season on Saturday, August 13. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. PT and can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Monterey Bay F.C. vs. Sacramento Republic FC
Cardinale Stadium; Seaside, California
Saturday, August 13, 2022; 7:00 p.m. PT
Game Notes for Saturday’s MBvSAC Match Available Online & by Request
Those seeking the Adobe PDF version of the Match Notes in advance of Saturday’s contest between Monterey Bay F.C. and Sacramento Republic FC can access them here. Media members looking to receive the document as an attachment or have further questions are asked to please contact Steven Vargo in the MBFC Communications Department via email at steven@montereybayfc.com.
Records: Monterey Bay F.C. (8-12-2, 26 points); Republic FC (10-5-7, 37 points)
FiveThirtyEight Predictor: MBFC 32%, SAC 39%, Draw 30%
Head-to-Head: Sacramento Republic FC has the advantage over Monterey Bay F.C. with an all-time record of 2-0-0 in 2 matches played, including a 1-0-0 record at Cardinale Stadium. The previous match between the sides resulted in a defeat for the Union in Seaside on June 25. After scoring the opening goal in the 33rd minute, Monterey Bay conceded two goals just two minutes apart in the second half to fall 2-1.
Connections: Monterey Bay F.C. goalkeeper Rafi Díaz spent the 2018-2021 seasons with Sacramento Republic FC. He recorded nine clean sheets in 27 total appearances for the Northern California club and earned Republic FC’s Save of the Year honors for a double save in a match against El Paso Locomotive FC in September 2021.
Notes: In what will be the 3rd all-time regular season meeting with Sacramento, the Union will aim to extend their home unbeaten run to five matches. Meanwhile, Republic FC enters the match on an overall four-game unbeaten run of their own. Monterey Bay F.C. is 4-4-2 so far this season at home, while Sacramento is 5-4-3 this season on the road.
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