The Republic are in the 2015 playoffs, I repeat, the Republic are now in the 2015 playoffs. Your beloved Republic now have a four game unbeaten streak and are looking very much like a contender. The best part is, Ivan Mirkovic’s suspension is over now as well, so the club will only get stronger in the last 3 games of the season. The Republic can now breathe easy and re-focus on getting home field advantage and if things go right, maybe even go for first place in the conference.
GAME RECAPS:
- Indomitable City Soccer: Sacramento Republic FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
- SRFC: Match Recap: Sacramento Republic FC 2, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 1
- The Sacramento Bee: Republic FC earns playoff spot with win over Vancouver.
- Davis Enterprise: Republic playoff bound after Braun-y performance.
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Prost Amerika: Sacramento Republic at Whitecaps FC 2 gallery
WHAT IS THE OTHER SIDE SAYING?
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 Official site: Bustos scores but Whitecaps FC 2 fall 2-1 to Sacramento Republic FC
- Eighty Six Forever: USL Match Report: WFC2 1 - 2 Sacramento Republic
WHO’S NEXT:
- Saturday September 12th - @Portland Timbers FC 2
- Wednesday September 16th - @Orange County Blues FC
- Saturday September 19th - Arizona United SC
STANDINGS:
| Western Conference | GP | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| * OKC Energy FC | 26 | 43 |
| * Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 25 | 42 |
| * LA Galaxy II | 26 | 42 |
| * Orange County Blues FC | 25 | 42 |
| * Sacramento Republic FC | 25 | 41 |
| Tulsa Roughnecks FC | 28 | 39 |
| Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 26 | 39 |
| Portland Timbers 2 | 26 | 32 |
| Arizona United SC | 25 | 31 |
| Austin Aztex | 25 | 30 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 | 26 | 29 |
| Real Monarchs SLC | 27 | 26 |
Do we know anything about the potential playoff schedule yet? At least, when the first games will be played? I’m concerned about fatigue. 3 games in 7 days, with quite a bit of travel involved. The nice thing is, all the games are on the West Coast. No trips to OKC or anything. Taking over the number 1 spot in the West would be an awesome accomplishment, given the Republic’s midseason changes and struggles. And with that #1 position, home field advantage. But, looking ahead to the start of the playoffs, I would prefer a healthy and rested team.
Three games in 7 days may actually be a blessing, too. It couldn’t be a better time for the team and Coach Buckle to really figure out how they work best together. Hopefully they will hit their stride and completely develop into a cohesive unit, becoming a feared team right before playoffs. My hope is for the boys to make it through these last three games healthy and with a head of steam as they push for another championship, and a second star above the crest.
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The first playoff games will be played the weekend after the regular season ends. The 2015 Media Guide says: “The playoffs will
be played during four (4) weekends (one round per weekend) beginning the weekend
after the regular season finishes.”
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