The more worrisome thing is why aren't we keeping those guys - either because we can't give them what they're asking for, or we aren't a more attractive option than St Louis/Preki. The only thing that would be better in this scenario is if we are bringing in guys that we're above the skill level of the guys leaving. But that hasn't been the track record thus far.
I'm sure he's going to cherry pick from wherever he can. So far he only has guzman from srfc who was let go before being approached by preki and mirkovic left OC. Kiffe meanwhile turned down an offer from srfc but his destination is anyone's guess
With SJE affiliating with Reno next year, I haven't heard anything about what Republic will be doing. Will we have an affiliate in 2017??
Not quite correct about Kiffe. Doors not closed... but I think he is pondering his career and options. There's lots of respect for SRFC, TBB and fans.
The only MLS clubs without affiliates right now are NYCFC and Minnesota. Can't imagine we'll affiliate with either of those.
Is it possible we exist independently? I know there is a requirement for MLS teams to affiliate with a USL team or have their own, , but not vice versa. With the noise about NASL I think things could be murky for a long time.
Bummer, was hoping this would be at Bonney again. BREAKING: Republic FC to face @SJEarthquakes in a preseason friendly at Avaya Stadium on Feb. 25. Details: https://t.co/pWTcVKNf5b pic.twitter.com/KUqlzhg4wg— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) December 15, 2016
Tickets on sale for SRFC v. SJ REMINDER: On sale at 10am! 😱See the #Quakes74 battle @SacRepublicFC in preseason action February 25 ➡️ https://t.co/unpjoeDo98 pic.twitter.com/H9ox5vhKgK— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) December 21, 2016 Edit: Better link
From the same article I posted on the media thread this a.m: English connection – Buckle continues to build bridges with top soccer clubs in his native England. Buckle spent nine days recently visiting English Premier League clubs Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Manchester City as well as Fulham of the English Football Championship League. He also saw Tottenham play Swansea City and the Queens Park Rangers go against the Wolverhampton Wanderers in league contests. “I packed in quite a bit in a short period of time, but it was fantastic,” Buckle said. “I went to build on relationships we’ve already created and to start a new one with Manchester City. I was looked at royally by all the clubs I visited.” Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/mls/article125237804.html#storylink=cpy "I was looked at royally by all the clubs I visited?" Love those British idioms. Anyway, the Liverpool relationship has born fruit. Let's hope these others do, too. There was also this: "An invitation has been extended to Crystal Palace to come to Sacramento this summer. Last year, the EPL club played at FC Cincinnati, and the match drew 35,000, believed to be the largest crowd ever to witness a soccer match in Ohio."
Is there a chance that the SF Deltas play the Sac Republic? Strange that the investors of that club would play in the NASL, when playing in the USL would provide closer opposition
quite possible that SF Deltas play before Sac Republic - Sac Republic are also a D2 club & are more established
BREAKING: Republic FC will face @fccincinnati on March 4. Details: https://t.co/VVZCxCLrQK pic.twitter.com/dhyZMKKZKS— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) January 12, 2017
Hwy 99 Derby continues with SRFC visiting Fresno Sat., Feb. 18. Kickoff 7PM at Chuckchansi Park. Preseason game schedule so far: Saturday, Feb. 18 – Republic FC @ Fresno Fuego, Kickoff 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 – Republic FC @ San Jose Earthquakes, Kickoff 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 4 – Republic FC vs FC Cincinnati, Kickoff 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 11 – Republic FC @ Reno 1868 FC, Kickoff 4 p.m.
Another preseason match added. Saturday, Mar. 18 - Republic FC @ SF Deltas, Kezar Stadium, Kickoff 7 p.m.
Not exactly off-season news but didn't want to start another thread. Season opener @ Sounders 2 (again) on Sunday 3/26 Home opener v. Orange County on Saturday 4/1