Why on earth did we just transfer Barrera to Fresno? http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news_article/show/879035
Well, I sure hope we're getting a new #10... Barrera may never be the same since his injury anyway, but there were times when he was our best player on the field, and he'll be missed. Geeze what is that now, 3 or 4 of our players who are now at Fresno? Going to be weird playing them this season.
Though he was ostensibly an offensive player earlier in his career, he's a #8 now. He should be a solid piece for you guys.
Cool, thanks for the insight. While I'm the last person to root for the Galaxy, I hope Klimenta shows well for you guys
My ticketmates I were constantly frustrated with him. His first instinct was always to look back, not push the offense. My wife who is new to soccer even noticed it and became frustrated with him.
New defender signed BREAKING: Republic FC strengthen the backline as the club acquires defender Mitchell Taintor for the 2018 @USL season. Welcome, @Mitch_Taintor!📝 | https://t.co/e9qDH3rC0j pic.twitter.com/5bAr49izEY— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) January 25, 2018 http://www.uslsoccer.com/mitchell-taintor 6'2, 185 lbs. It looks like he played both centrally and on the right in a 3-man back line last year.
It's raining defenders... BREAKING: Republic FC add defender Cole Seiler to the roster as the club solidifies the backline in preparation of the 2018 @USL season. Welcome to Sacramento, Cole!📝 | https://t.co/AIIrzw4QFs pic.twitter.com/vsg25rf8AE— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) January 25, 2018 6'1 and 181 lbs. Picked 16th in round 1 by Vancouver in the 2016 MLS Superdraft. Spent the last two seasons with Whitecaps II. It looks like he mostly played right CB. http://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news_article/show/879913
Losing Christian wouldn't upset me. He's basically a good defender but would sometimes make a bad decision, leaving Klimenta in a bad spot. If I were Kiffe, I'd really try to at least get on with a 2 squad so that he'd get a closer look over a longer period, or a chance to play with the sr. squad in some open cup games. Maybe he needs the prolonged look for a MLS side to really appreciate him.
Any news on Blackwood guys? He's from my town and I always keep a look out. Weird I haven't seen his name pop up anywhere. He's not trying his luck back in England as far as I can see and haven't seen him linked with any other USL team. Maybe he's returning to Sac?
From what I understand Buckle really liked him and the fans liked having him on the field, I'd love to have him back and see him continue to develop. I think we should find out in the next couple of weeks since we'll have a friendly in the middle of February we'll need to have the roster mostly sorted out.
Harry Williams is gone.... I just want to say a huge thankyou to the fans and people of Sacramento. You welcomed me into your city and made the last 2 years very special. Hope to visit and see you again in the near future! pic.twitter.com/kf7W9dvTNW— Harry Williams (@HJRW_) February 3, 2018
Seen on Twitter it's being reported unofficially that Blackwood is on trial with a team in Ireland....bit of a weird option to explore if I am honest, it's not really seen as a good league in Europe and with USL improving I'd think USL would be a better option.
It looks like Bijev is back Look who’s back and hungry to score. 👇📽 @villbijev pic.twitter.com/pNsFFXUiqN— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 4, 2018 Big plus
It's official, with a club option for 2019 BREAKING: Republic FC Sign Midfielder Villyan Bijev. The2017 Portland loanee returns for 2018 season. Led T2 in goals and led USL in assists.“Bijev is a natural goal scorer that will add firepower to our attack.” GM @ToddDunivant 📝| https://t.co/OixnnKOiCk pic.twitter.com/cqGSFm8mpa— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 4, 2018
Second round pick in 2017 MLS Superdraft. Made nine appearances with Real and five with the Monarchs before injuring his foot late in the season. BREAKING: Republic FC sign former @RealSaltLake player Justin Schmidt. Defender made 9 MLS appearances and was a standout at UW with 9 goals and 19 assists. “Justin was born to compete.” - GM @ToddDunivant 📝 | https://t.co/SuULC57RTU pic.twitter.com/orY7PhgVnM— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 4, 2018
NEWS: Republic FC add another goalkeeper to the roster with the signing of former New York Red Bulls player Rafael Díaz. Welcome, Rafael!📝 | https://t.co/6qKDtyzbbi pic.twitter.com/lXuTJJSO0q— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 6, 2018 "Raf has had three years in the Red Bull system, both with the first team and Red Bulls II, and is a great addition to our goalkeeping corp," said Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant. "His experience in an MLS locker room will be integral to setting the culture for our club." Díaz joins Republic FC following three successful seasons with the New York Red Bulls organization. The goalkeeper originally joined Red Bulls II after playing the 2014 season with Orlando City SC. He spent two seasons with Red Bulls II before moving to the MLS club in 2017. Díaz made 23 USL appearances over four seasons, recording a 1.29 goals against average.
Current roster stands at 18 plus two announced trialists, one forward and one MF. GK - 2 D - 5 MF - 8 F- 3
Another defender signed. Spent the last two years under under contract with NYCFC. Only real playing time was last season on loan to Pittsburgh. NEWS: The roster moves continue as Republic FC add versatile Trinidad and Tobago National Team player Shannon Gomez ahead of the 2018 @USL season. Welcome to Sacramento, @shannongomez02!📝 | https://t.co/tDNmy0Vo9D pic.twitter.com/XHdMq1tjpM— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 7, 2018
Damn this is the most new faces since the club started in 2014. This is a huge turnover year, I’m sure there will be more goodbyes and more additions with what has and hasn’t been announced yet. Latest addition of a GK pretty much says Jakubek is gone right? We’ve never had 3 keepers on the roster.