Sacramento Republic FC Sign Top Prospect from PDL
August 12, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release
View Online: http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news/2016/08/12/srfc-sign-christian-chaney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Eddie Ralph, Media Relations Coordinator C: (916) 628-1418 E: eralph@sacrepublicfc.com
Sacramento Republic FC Sign Top Prospect from PDL, Forward Christian Chaney Chaney was named top PDL prospect by uslpdl.com after scoring 13 goals with Fresno Fuego this season.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with forward Christian Chaney for the remainder of the 2016 USL season. Chaney spent the 2016 PDL season with the Fresno Fuego and was the top ranked prospect in the PDL after scoring 13 goals this season.
"Christian proved himself as a perfect opportunist at the PDL level, scoring enough goals to propel himself to the top of the scoring charts," said Republic FC Director of Football Graham Smith. "Our scouting and coaching staff watched him several times during the course of his season. Christian came on trial and was prepared to be assessed --always a positive sign of a player's intent to succeed. He has a strong belief in his ability and is not frightened to work in those areas around the box that are so vital to a striker."
"Together with the other young strikers at the club, Christian should benefit immensely from the vast experience of Carlton Cole," continued Smith. "We now need to see whether or not he can step up to USL level and produce similar results. There are exciting times ahead for them all!"
Chaney scored a remarkable 13 goals and added an assist in just 1,008 minutes during his 12 PDL matches with the Fuego. Chaney had two multiple goal matches this season, including a four-goal performance in just 69 minutes played against the Las Vegas Mobsters on May 19. He also scored a goal in the Fuego's lone playoff match against Burlingame Dragons FC on July 19. Chaney was second in the PDL in scoring, trailing Ocean City Nor'easters' Chevaughn Walsh's 14 goals, although Walsh had two more appearances and played 180 more minutes than Chaney.
Chaney has joined Republic FC, but will not travel with the club for their match against Saint Louis FC on Saturday, August 13. Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Saint Louis. The match will be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday and YouTube.com/USL.
ABOUT SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC Sacramento Republic FC are the 2014 USL Champions. The club hosts their home matches at Bonney Field located on the grounds of Cal Expo. 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 an MLS franchise and soccer-specific stadium. For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com.
ABOUT USL
The USL is a vital part of soccer in the United States, on and off the field, and has more than doubled in size since 2014. The USL offers the highest level of competition under MLS on a national footprint with strong local ownership groups in major markets positioned for long-term success. With 29 teams in 19 American states and three Canadian provinces, the USL is the largest professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and the world. The 2016 season marks the introduction of six teams - Bethlehem Steel FC, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City B, Rio Grande Valley FC, San Antonio FC and Swope Park Rangers KC. The USL's teams are divided into two conferences - Eastern and Western - with each team playing 30 regular season games. In addition to league play, USL teams compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as various domestic and international exhibitions. The USL is the longest-standing professional affiliate member of U.S. Soccer. Every game of the 2016 USL season can be seen live, free and in HD on Match Center at www.USLSoccer.com, with updates from across the league also available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT:
Eddie Ralph, Media Relations Coordinator
C: (916) 628-1418
E: eralph@sacrepublicfc.com
Sacramento Republic FC Sign Top Prospect from PDL, Forward Christian Chaney
Chaney was named top PDL prospect by uslpdl.com after scoring 13 goals with Fresno Fuego this season.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento Republic FC have agreed to a contract with forward Christian Chaney for the remainder of the 2016 USL season. Chaney spent the 2016 PDL season with the Fresno Fuego and was the top ranked prospect in the PDL after scoring 13 goals this season.
"Christian proved himself as a perfect opportunist at the PDL level, scoring enough goals to propel himself to the top of the scoring charts," said Republic FC Director of Football Graham Smith. "Our scouting and coaching staff watched him several times during the course of his season. Christian came on trial and was prepared to be assessed --always a positive sign of a player's intent to succeed. He has a strong belief in his ability and is not frightened to work in those areas around the box that are so vital to a striker."
"Together with the other young strikers at the club, Christian should benefit immensely from the vast experience of Carlton Cole," continued Smith. "We now need to see whether or not he can step up to USL level and produce similar results. There are exciting times ahead for them all!"
Chaney scored a remarkable 13 goals and added an assist in just 1,008 minutes during his 12 PDL matches with the Fuego. Chaney had two multiple goal matches this season, including a four-goal performance in just 69 minutes played against the Las Vegas Mobsters on May 19. He also scored a goal in the Fuego's lone playoff match against Burlingame Dragons FC on July 19. Chaney was second in the PDL in scoring, trailing Ocean City Nor'easters' Chevaughn Walsh's 14 goals, although Walsh had two more appearances and played 180 more minutes than Chaney.
Chaney has joined Republic FC, but will not travel with the club for their match against Saint Louis FC on Saturday, August 13. Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Saint Louis. The match will be streamed live at SacRepublicFC.com/matchday and YouTube.com/USL.
ABOUT SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC
Sacramento Republic FC are the 2014 USL Champions. The club hosts their home matches at Bonney Field located on the grounds of Cal Expo. 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 an MLS franchise and soccer-specific stadium. For more information, visit SacRepublicFC.com .
ABOUT USL
The USL is a vital part of soccer in the United States, on and off the field, and has more than doubled in size since 2014. The USL offers the highest level of competition under MLS on a national footprint with strong local ownership groups in major markets positioned for long-term success. With 29 teams in 19 American states and three Canadian provinces, the USL is the largest professional soccer league in the United States and Canada, and the world. The 2016 season marks the introduction of six teams - Bethlehem Steel FC, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City B, Rio Grande Valley FC, San Antonio FC and Swope Park Rangers KC. The USL's teams are divided into two conferences - Eastern and Western - with each team playing 30 regular season games. In addition to league play, USL teams compete in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as well as various domestic and international exhibitions. The USL is the longest-standing professional affiliate member of U.S. Soccer. Every game of the 2016 USL season can be seen live, free and in HD on Match Center at www.USLSoccer.com, with updates from across the league also available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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