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Republic FC Sign Goalkeeper Thomas Olsen on Loan

August 3, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Goalkeeper Thomas Olsen
Goalkeeper Thomas Olsen
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Thomas Olsen on loan through September 14.

"Thomas is a welcome addition to reinforce our goalkeeping unit," said Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant. "We look forward to integrating him into the locker room and on the field."

Olsen will add depth to Republic FC's roster after goalkeeper Rafael Diaz was ruled out for four-to-six weeks following an injury sustained at training recently.

A native of Las Vegas, Olsen joins Republic FC on loan after spending the first part of the 2018 season with fellow United Soccer League (USL) side Las Vegas Lights FC. The rookie goalkeeper originally joined the Nevadan club after being selected by Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids in the Third Round of the 2018 SuperDraft.

Prior to joining Lights FC, Olsen enjoyed a successful collegiate career at the University of San Diego, where he ranks second in program history in career games started in goal (70), third in career saves (203), three times earned All-West Coast Conference honors and was the league's Freshman of the Year in 2014. His performances earned him a call-up to the U-20 U.S. Men's National Team that played in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Republic FC return to action on Saturday, August 4, against Fresno FC in what is the second of five #5YearsOfGlory Celebration matches. Kickoff at Papa Murphy's Park is scheduled for 8 p.m. and tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com. The match will be broadcast live on KQCA My58, Estrella TV 58.3 and ESPN+.

Thomas Olsen

Age: 23

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 190

Birth Date: February 14, 1995

Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada

About Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC is a record-breaking USL franchise and the 2014 USL Champion. Through an unrivaled level of support from its fans and community, the club is leading a movement to secure MLS rights and build a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. Launched during Sac Soccer Day in 2013, Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play through the beautiful game. For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

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