Sacramento Republic FC - San Jose Earthquakes U.S. Open Cup (Wed., 5/25) pre/in/postgame thread [R]

What are we calling this derby?

We’re seeing Hella Cup.

Are we really calling it Hella Cup?

— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) May 13, 2022

The full bracket:

 

So the Quakes would have to win three road games to reach the final...
-Sacramento
-LAG/LAFC winner
-MNUFC/Omaha/SKC/Houston winner

 

Nice... :-( Make that 4 in a row (including the one we just won).

 

which they would host.

 

Another game that should be an easy win but we’ll make it much harder than it should be.

 

The home sites are only set for the next two rounds. There will be another draw for hosting of the semifinals and final.

 

Game is set for 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 25th at Heart Health Park, Sacramento.

 

I was driving home from Tahoe to Modesto that day, so I guess Sacramento is on the way now!

 

Do we know how to get tickets? I am considering.

Edit: I found the site.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/us-ope...EFROM=CFC_SACREPUBLIC_FC_WEB_USOCPAGE_0525-SJ

 

120 miles from PPP and, what, 4-5 hours away during rush hour? Amtrak from SJ Diridon to Sac would be about 3 hours I think. If I was able to go, that's probably what I'd do. At $40 not much more expensive than driving. And stay over and take the train back.

 

Quakes have a busy couple of weeks coming up.



That Sunday, Tuesday Wednesday is killer. Does SKC get our B team or does Sac? Our B team is our A team so it gets even trickier.

 

I think Covelo is going to stick with B team (which is A team) in USOC and A team (which is B team) in MLS games. For starting lineups anyway. Can’t burn out the guys who are doing double duty though so something has to be done about Marie and Remedi. We are getting caught out a bit with lack of depth at outside back. Maybe Salinas can go. And Judson would help a lot too for midfield, and can also play RB (I guess) - not a good spot for him but he can be serviceable.

 

The Quakes need to remember, there are no easy games. Even though the Sacto Repubic is a side from the USL-Championship, they will provide a solid opposition to the Quakes.
Go Quakes!

 

I've got my tickets in 204. I assume those are bleachers. Does anyone who knows the stadium have any idea what the grey square is in 204? Away supporters?

 

Actually, my family was thinking of doing the train too, and staying over. Could be a fun road trip.

Edit: BTW, where did you find that $68 return fare? Amtrak only offered me 2 one-way fares at $40 each.