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Match Preview: Sacramento Republic FC vs Arizona United SC

September 18, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Sacramento Republic FC (13-8-5, 44 pts) finish their home regular season schedule when they take on Arizona United SC (10-16-1, 31 pts) on Saturday, September 19. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. PDT at Bonney Field. The match, presented by Raley's and UC Davis Children's Hospital, will be broadcast on CW31.

Fans attending the match are encouraged to bring donations of healthy, non-perishable food items for families in need throughout the Sacramento region. Fans can drop off their donations in front of the Bonney Field West Gate or bring them to the Republic FC Headquarters located at 2421 17th Street. For a full list of requested donation items and additional information about how to donate please visit SacRepublicFC.com.

The match will be the second and final time the two sides will meet this season. Republic FC won the first matchup by a score 2-1 on June 13 at Scottsdale Stadium. Republic FC lead the all-time series 3-1-1 and have won the last three matchups.

Republic FC enter the match on a three-match win streak and undefeated in their last five matches. During their recent win streak, Republic FC have outscored their opponents 8-2, shutting out Portland Timbers 2 in their last match on Saturday, September 12.

Captain Justin Braun had his second consecutive two-goal match against T2, his second career brace with Republic FC. He has now doubled his scoring output from last season and sits just two goals behind Rodrigo Lopez, who holds the club lead with 10 this season.

Lopez scored his club leading tenth goal against Portland, reaching double digits for the second straight season. The goal was the first for Lopez since he scored a brace against Tulsa Roughnecks FC on June 25. Lopez is now just one goal behind the club record of 11 USL goals in a season set by forward Thomas Stewart last season.

Goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek recorded his first shutout of the 2015 season against T2 on Saturday. The shutout was the seventh this season by Republic FC. Jakubek has allowed only one goal in his two USL starts this season.

Arizona United SC enter the match on a three-match losing streak after falling 0-1 against Oklahoma City Energy FC on Wednesday, September 16. Arizona has struggled on the road this season, going 4-9-0 as the visitor. Arizona has allowed a Western Conference leading 34 goals on the road this season, while they have scored only 12.

Arizona is led on offense by forward Long Tan, whose 14 goals leads the club. Tan also leads Arizona with 55 shots, 29 shots on goal and has also recorded 2 assists, one behind the club lead.

Defender Scott Morrison and goalkeeper Carl Woszczynski have been the defensive pillars for Arizona, with both appearing in 26 of their 27 matches. Woszczynski's 2,340 minutes leads the club with Morrison (1,943) coming in third behind Tan (2,333).

The match will be broadcast live on CW 31 and KHTK Sports 1140 AM. The match will also be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday. Updates of the match will be provided via Twitter @SacRepublicFC or using #SACvAZ.

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