USL Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC to Host Atlas FC on July 6

June 11, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 11, 2014) - Sacramento Republic FC will host Mexican Liga MX members Atlas FC on July 6, 2014 in a friendly match at Bonney Field in Sacramento, Calif. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm.

Tickets will go on-sale for the general public on June 17 via Ticketmaster.com. Republic FC Season Ticket Holders will receive tickets to the match through their season ticket package. The match will be broadcast live via YouTube.com and available for viewing on SacRepublicFC.com.

"The opportunity that the match versus Atlas FC provides for our fans should not be underestimated," said Republic FC Technical Director Graham Smith. "A different brand of football, played by a diverse group of international players, who will be in their final preparatory phase for the start of the Mexican season should ensure an interesting and entertaining night."

Atlas FC was founded on August 15, 1916 by a group of young men with the objective of bringing professional soccer to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Atlas FC won the 1951 Mexican League, four Mexico Cup titles and operates one of the most important soccer academies in Mexico for the development of young talent. Atlas FC plays at the 60,000-seat Jalisco Stadium that has hosted matches in both the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cups. Brazil's semi-final and quarterfinal victories in 1970 World Cup were played in Jalisco Stadium. In 2013, Grupo Salinas acquired the club. Atlas FC is currently a member of Liga MX, the first division of the Mexican football league system.

The match versus Atlas FC is one of at least three friendlies hosted by Republic FC during the 2014 season. Future friendlies to be announced. For a full schedule and additional details, visit SacRepublicFC.com.

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