Sports stats



USL Sacramento Republic FC

Charity Shootout, Special Olympics, and Backpack Giveaways - August 2023 Community Recap

September 3, 2023 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Even with the team on the road for most of the month, Republic FC continued to connect with its fans and the community through a variety of activities, engagements, and more. The club celebrated a decade of soccer excellence with an exciting charity shootout during halftime of the 10th Season Celebration Match at Hughes Stadium, promoted inclusivity with player appearances alongside Special Olympics athletes, and supported the Yolo County Children's Alliance with soccer darts at a backpack giveaway.

$10k for 10 Seasons

During halftime of the club's 10th Season Celebration Match on August 26, an electrifying charity shootout took center stage, continuing Republic FC's long-standing commitment to the community and setting the stage for the next 10 seasons.

In a thrilling halftime contest, the club honored 10 local non-profits, donating a total of $10,000 to support the various initiatives and causes that they champion right here in the Sacramento community.

Read more about Republic FC's community involvement in the past 10 years!

Republic FC x Special Olympics Unified Team

After a successful kickoff clinic, the Republic FC Unified Team held its first official practice in August with forwards Luther Archimede and Russell Cicerone in attendance to take in all the action. Formed in July, the team is a collaboration between Republic FC and Special Olympics Northern California that brings people with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding.

Check out FOX40's story on the practice!

Yolo County Children's Alliance Backpack Giveaway

Ahead of the start of the new school year, Republic FC teamed up with the Yolo County Children's Alliance for a backpack giveaway. As over a thousand families picked up new school supplies, the Indomitable Club was on hand to provide some family fun activities and free club swag.

Community Tickets

Every home match, Republic FC hosts dozens of non-profits to a free matchday experience. And the club's August 26 match at Hughes Stadium was no different as 1,800 people from 90 charity organizations were among the 20,231 fans who got to be a part of the largest crowd that USL Championship has seen this season. For more information on the community ticket program, visit SacRepublicFC.com/community.

Check out the Sacramento Republic FC Statistics

• Discuss this story on the United Soccer League Championship message board...

United Soccer League Championship Stories from September 3, 2023


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central