LA Galaxy II vs. Sacramento Republic FC
StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016
2016 USL Regular Season
7:30 p.m. PT
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After struggling through a five-game road stretch, LA Galaxy II (10-7-9, 39 points) return to StubHub Center to take on their biggest rival, Sacramento Republic FC (13-6-8, 47 points). The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Sept. 10. and will be streamed live on www.lagalaxy.com/2.
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In their first game back at StubHub Center in over a month, Los Dos are set to host the Western Conference’s 1st place side. In what was a crowded top of the Western Conference table, Sacramento has distanced itself from the pack behind an eight-game unbeaten streak. Four of those were road games, and Republic FC went 3-0-1 in those matches.
In addition to being unbeaten in their last eight, Sacramento is unbeaten against Los Dos this season. In their first meeting of the season, Los Dos lost 0-2 to Republic FC at home on May 7 – Los Dos’ first home loss of the season. On June 4, they drew 2-2 with Sacramento at Bonney Field.
In that match, the Villarreal brothers filled the score sheet for LA. Both Jaime and Jose Villarreal scored with Jo. Villarreal assisting on Ja. Villarreal’s goal. Jo. Villarreal, co-leader in goals for the team, and Ja. Villarreal, co-leader in assists for the team, will be imperative to Los Dos’ success on Saturday night.
Also key for Los Dos will be the return of one of their top defenders, Jefrey Payeras. Payeras missed the team’s last two outings after being called up by the Guatemalan National Team for their World Cup Qualifiers against St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Trinidad and Tobago. Payeras went 90 minutes in both games.
All-time, LA has struggled against Sacramento. The team has managed only a 1-8-1 record against the Northern Californian side. LA has never beaten Sacramento at StubHub Center.
LAST MATCH
Colorado Springs Switchbacks 3 | LA Galaxy 0: LA Galaxy II (10-7-9, 39 points) were defeated 3-0 by Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (15-10-4, 43 points) on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Switchbacks Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The loss was the last match of a five-game road stretch for Los Dos.
Shutout for the sixth time of the season, it was a night to forget for LA Galaxy II. After going down early in the match, Los Dos struggled to threaten the Colorado Springs’ defense as their deficit grew.
Sacramento Republic FC 2, Orange County Blues FC 1: Sacramento Republic FC clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 victory over Orange County Blues FC. The win maintained Republic FC’s first place standing in the USL Western Conference and extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches. OC Blues held a 1-0 lead at halftime, but the lead didn’t last long as Republic FC found the equalizer just after halftime in the 48th minute. In that minute, midfielder Matt LaGrassa scored his first professional goal on an assist from captain Danny Barrera. Substitute Harry Williams went on to earn the game-winner late in the second half.
2015 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 14-11-3
Sacramento Republic FC: 13-8-7
2016 RECORD
LA Galaxy II: 10-7-9, 39 points
Sacramento Republic FC: 13-6-8, 47 points
LAST YEAR
LA Galaxy II 2, Sacramento Republic FC 3 (StubHub Center) – March 28, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 3, LA Galaxy II 1 (Bonney Field) – April 11, 2015
LA Galaxy II 0, Sacramento Republic FC 1 (StubHub Center) – May 17, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 4, LA Galaxy II 0 (Bonney Field) – July 11, 2015
Sacramento Republic FC 0, LA Galaxy II 1 (Bonney Field) – September 26, 2015
THIS YEAR
LA Galaxy II 0, Sacramento Republic FC 2 (StubHub Center) – May 7, 2016
LA Galaxy II 2, Sacramento Republic FC 2 (Bonney Field) – Saturday, June 4
Sacramento Republic FC at LA Galaxy II (StubHub Center) – Saturday, September 10
LA Galaxy II at Sacramento Republic FC (Bonney Field)– Saturday, September 17
GAME NOTES
- LA Galaxy are 0-1-1 against Sacramento Republic FC this season. Sacramento has outscored LA 4-2 in those two games combined.
- LA are 1-8-1 all-time against Sacramento Republic FC. LA has never beaten Sacramento at home.
- In LA’s most recent match with Sacramento on June 4, the Villarreal brothers filled the score sheet. Both Jaime and Jose Villarreal scored, and Jo. Villarreal assisted on his younger brother’s goal.
- LA Galaxy II have never beaten Sacramento Republic FC at StubHub Center.
- Bradley Diallo made his second straight start for LA Galaxy II against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC after returning from a knee injury that had kept him sidelined since preseason.
- 15 players have scored for LA Galaxy II in 2016, the most of any Western Conference team.
- Los Dos are 6-2-4 at home on the season. Sacramento are 6-3-4 on the road.
- LA Galaxy II’s Jefrey Payeras returns after returning from international duty with the Guatemalan National Team.
- Los Dos lead the Western Conference in goals scored (46).
- Jose Villarreal and Ariel Lassiter lead the team in goals (6).
- aime Villarreal, Jose Villarreal and Josh Turnley co-lead the team with four assists.
- ]Next, Los Dos return to StubHub Center Track & Field Stadium midweek for a fixture with 2nd place Rio Grande Valley FC (12-5-9, 45 points). The match will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
2016 LA Galaxy II Endless Soccer Ticket Packages for the remainder of the 2016 USL season are available for purchase now. Fans should visit //www.lagalaxy.com/tickets/endlesssoccer to secure their seats or call 877-3GALAXY (342-5299). For single-game tickets, visit www.lagalaxy.com/schedule/2.
