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Republic FC Draw Club's 1st Round of 16 Home Match in U.S. Open Cup

May 13, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Sacramento, Calif. - After defeating Phoenix Rising FC 2-0 on Wednesday, the Indomitable Club advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup. Republic FC will host San Jose Earthquakes on May 25th in an elimination match later this month as part of America's longest-running soccer tournament.

This is the third time in club history that Republic FC have reached the Round of 16 and the first time Sacramento will host an MLS opponent in the Round of 16. Republic FC are one of three non-MLS teams remaining in this year's tournament. The 107th edition of the U.S. Open Cup features 103 teams across the country from amateur clubs to the topflight of American soccer.

Republic FC and the Quakes have a history that begins with the Boys in Old Glory Red's first cup quest. All three Open Cup fixtures have been played on San Jose's home turf. But Republic FC hold an all-time 14-1 record at home in U.S. Open Cup play - including two victories over MLS opponents.

In 2014, Republic FC reached the fourth round only to fall 2-1 in San Jose. The following year, Republic FC pushed San Jose to extra time, 2-2, but would fall in the 8th round of a penalty shootout. The third Open Cup matchup in the 2019 Fourth Round opened in spectacular fashion with Sacramento opening the scoring with two goals in the first 15 minutes, but eventually San Jose would rally and advance with a 4-3 win.

San Jose punched their ticket to the Round of 16 after defeating Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. The 1-1 match would reach into the 11th round of a winner-take-all penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Matt Bersano would score the decisive goal in the 11th round to send the visitors past Seattle Sounders FC 10-9.

Before the next cup match, Sacramento will return to league play on Wednesday, May 18, against El Paso Locomotive FC at Southwest University Park. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. and the match will be broadcast live on Antenna TV 40.2, FOX40.com and the FOX40 News App, and streaming on ESPN+.

For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

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