USL Sacramento Republic FC

Republic FC to Host FC Anahuac in Lamar Hunt U.

Published on May 11, 2017 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC will enter the 104th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup when they host FC Anahuac (UPSL) in a Second Round Match on Wednesday, May 17 at Papa Murphy's Park. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the match are still available on Ticketmaster.com.

Last year, Sacramento Republic FC advanced to the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup by defeating CD Aguiluchos USA (UPSL) 5-0 on May 18, 2016. Republic FC were eliminated from the tournament on June 1, 2016 when they fell 3-1 to the Kitsap Pumas (PDL).

FC Anahuac won their First Round match 5-4 on penalties after tying the Sonoma County Sol (NPSL) 1-1 in extra time. FC Anahuac are the 2016 Fall Season UPSL Champion, going 13-1-1 on the season. Originally founded in 1966, FC Anahuac is based in Las Vegas, Nev. and are the first amateur team from the state of Nevada to compete in the U.S. Open Cup since 1995.

The U.S. Open Cup is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. and the world's third-longest-running open soccer tournament. Entering its 104th year of competition, this year's U.S. Open Cup will feature a record 99 teams participating in the tiered-bracket and single-game knockout tournament. 18 USL, 6 NASL and 19 MLS teams join 56 lower division teams in the tournament.

The winning team of the U.S. Open Cup will receive a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League for the next season, have their name engraved on the historic Dewar Challenge Trophy and receive a cash prize. FC Dallas (MLS) are the defending U.S. Open Cup champions.

ABOUT SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC Sacramento Republic FC are the 2014 USL Champions and the 2016 Western Conference Regular Season Champions. Sacramento Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play. Through the world's game, the club provides exciting, energetic and inclusive experiences to foster an indomitable movement including their efforts to procure MLS rights and a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

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