July 11, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release
Republic FC wraps up its July home calendar with one of the club’s favorite traditions – the annual California State Fair match. During the State Fair’s Opening Weekend, The Quails return to Heart Health Park to face off against the Eastern Conference side and North Carolina FC. The Cary based side returns to USL Championship after a three-year hiatus in League One.
At a Glance: #SACvNC
Saturday, July 13 – 8:30 PM kickoff
Heart Health Park, Sacramento, California
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State Fair Night: All ticket holders receive free entry into the State Fair
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The Boys in Old Glory Red looked to add to the club’s rich U.S. Open Cup history. Four-time Open Cup Champion Seattle Sounders, in pursuit of a record-setting fifth title for an MLS side, looked to avenge the loss from its 2018 cup campaign. The Sounders roster sheet featured its full complement of players, including 9 national team players.
Against Seattle’s top lineup, Sacramento would fight the full ninety minutes, including threatening in the final moments of the game, only to be thwarted by an offside flag. After going down two goals in the first half, the Indomitable Club pushed for the entire final 45, with substitute Sebastian Herrera pulling a goal back in front of the sellout crowd in the 49th minute.
The loss is only the second time an MLS club has visit Heart Health Park and gone home the victors. Overall, the Indomitable Club continues to sit among the best in Open Cup home history, 21-3 including the 2022 win over Sporting Kansas City. Head Coach Mark Briggs remains in the top five in win percentage in cup play (minimum eight games.)
Know Your Opponent
North Carolina enters Saturday’s match fresh off of a 4-1 win against Miami FC. With the win, the Tar Heels State side improved to 5-6-6 on 21 points, enough to bring them into the eight spot above the playoff line. Saturday night’s tilt secured the season series against Miami and locked in their first come-from-behind win.
Forward Evan Conway leads the club with six goals in his 13 appearances. He nabbed a brace in 90 seconds against Miami to put the match out of reach. Midfielder Louis Perez has been drawing attention in the final third, with two goals and four assists while creating a team-leading 35 chances.
Match Notes
The Eastern Conference club previously played in the league in 2019 and…
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