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Sacramento Republic FC Re-Sign Elliott Hord

December 13, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC have signed a new contract with Elliott Hord for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval. The defender will commence his first full USL season with Republic FC in 2017.

"I am really pleased with the signing of Elliott Hord," said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. "He came in at a difficult time after we lost Emrah, he had to prove himself, and he did just that. He had some really great performances last season, and they showed me that he has the quality to challenge for a first team spot."

Hord joined Republic FC on Aug. 19, 2016, and he made his debut as a substitute against Orange County Blues FC on Aug. 24. The defender made seven appearances for Republic FC in 2016, including the club's playoff match. Hord recorded his first professional assist against the Blues on Sept. 3, a match-winning assist, and he earned USL Team of the Week honors for the performance. Previously, Hord played with the Fresno Fuego (PDL) and Swedish third division club Yxhults IK after graduating from UC Davis.

Hord is one of four Republic FC players, to-date, that have participated in the club's open tryouts. The others are defender Emrah Klimenta, midfielder Max Alvarez, and forward Mackenzie Pridham. Republic FC's next round of open tryouts takes place Jan. 28-29, 2017 at Cosumnes River College. Players interested in trying out may register at SacRepublicFC.com. For more information on tryouts or to view full player biographies and statistics, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

ABOUT SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC Sacramento Republic FC are the 2014 USL Champions. The club hosts their home matches at Bonney Field located on the grounds of Cal Expo. Sacramento Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play. Through the world's game, the club provides exciting, energetic and inclusive experiences to foster an indomitable movement including their efforts to procure MLS rights and a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

ABOUT USL

The USL is a vital part of soccer in the United States, on and off the field, and has more than doubled in size since 2014. The USL offers the highest level of competition under MLS on a national footprint with strong local ownership groups in major markets positioned for long-term success. With 29 teams in 19 American states and three Canadian provinces, the USL is the largest professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and the world. The 2016 season marks the introduction of six teams - Bethlehem Steel FC, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City B, Rio Grande Valley FC, San Antonio FC and Swope Park Rangers KC. The USL's teams are divided into two conferences - Eastern and Western - with each team playing 30 regular season games. In addition to league play, USL teams compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as various domestic and international exhibitions. The USL is the longest-standing professional affiliate member of U.S. Soccer. Every game of the 2016 USL season can be seen live, free and in HD on Match Center at www.USLSoccer.com, with updates from across the league also available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

- ### - Elliott Hord Position: Defender Height: 5-10 Weight: 162 Born: 8/13/1991 Birthplace: Fresno, California

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