Academy Weekend Preview: Regional Derbies on the Docket Sunday vs. San Jose
Published on October 17, 2023 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release
This week, Republic FC's Academy squads face their toughest test of the 2023/24 season. A regional derby is on the docket, with four games Sunday against the San Jose Earthquakes. The club's youth sides will look to continue their strong start to the season and defend home turf.
The Matchup: SACvSJ
Sunday, October 22
Cosumnes River College, Sacramento, CA
It's always a competitive day against the Bay Area side as each plays for NorCal supremacy. The U-15s and U-17s return to action after a bye week and will look to continue their undefeated start. The last time each took the pitch, both squads went unbeaten against Seattle Sounders FC, earning a draw and a win, and will look to carry that confidence into the weekend.
The U-13s' perfect start will be put to the test; San Jose is likely the strongest opponent they will have faced at this point in the season. The squad has come out of the gates with impressive performances each time out, going a perfect 6-0 and recording four straight clean sheets. The U-14s will look to extend their winning streak to three after bouncing back last weekend with big wins over Ballistic United and Lamorinda Soccer Club. Last season, Sacramento's U-13s went unbeaten in two meetings against San Jose, claiming a win and a draw.
Alongside the regional derby contests, an important road fixture awaits the club's USL Academy U-20's. Saturday, the squad heads south for a matchup against Central Valley Fuego FC - who sits just three points up on Republic FC in the standings. The two sides have split their previous two results, with the Fresno side winning on September 16, and Sacramento taking all three points on October 7.
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