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Match Preview: Miami FC vs Sacramento Republic FC

March 15, 2024 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Miami FC News Release


#MIAvSAC Quick Facts

Date: 3/16/24

Kickoff: 7:00 P.M. EST

Venue: FIU Stadium

Watch: TV33 (Local), CBS Miami App (Local), Pluto TV (Local), ESPN+ (Nationwide), & YouTube (International)

Tickets: miamifc.com/tickets/

Due to the Miami-Dade Youth Fair's opening week, parking will take place in the South Stadium Lot for this match only, as pictured below.

Overview

Following a 2-0 win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Miami FC continues their season at home facing last season's Western Conference title champs Sacramento Republic FC. Miami's last game in the 2023 regular season was against Sacramento, losing by one, they missed out on playoffs by one point in the first ever matchup between the two teams.

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The young team of newcomers surprised most when they took the win at their home opener. With the lower possession of the game, Miami was still able to secure two goals and came out on top.

In the 16th minute, South Florida's own, Andrew Booth, scored from outside the box in his Miami FC debut.

In the second half, a foul on David Mejia resulted in a penalty being awarded to the home team. Manuel Botta scored the penalty making for his first USL Championship goal.

Starting off the season strong, team captain Nicolas Cardona was awarded a spot on the first 2024 USL Championship Season Team of the Week. Cardona had six tackles, 62.5% completion, and thirteen duels won.

Opponent: Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento started off their 2024 season with a 2-2 draw to Orange County SC at home, with the brace scored by Trevor Amann in his debut with the club.

Sacramento led the game with 54% possession, when Amann scored a header in the 28th minute. Amann came back in the second half and scored one from inside the box after an assist from Nick Ross in the 77th minute. Russell Cicerone, another player to watch out for, scored the winning goal for Sacramento's game against Miami in 2023 ending their season.

Match Notes

Last Meeting: 1-0 to Sacramento at home.

This will be the second ever matchup between the two, first hosted by Miami.

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