A second solid effort against a Major League Soccer opponent fell short last Sunday when Sacramento Republic FC dropped a 1-0 match to the expansion Los Angeles FC before a near sellout at Papa Murphy’s Park.
Los Angeles broke a 0-0 tie in the 60th minute with a goal from João Moutinho, who was the overall No. 1 draft pick of the MLS draft in January. Republic FC, now 1-2 after three pre-season games – two against MLS opponents – will continue 2018 preseason play against United Soccer League’s newest team, Fresno FC on Sunday, March 4 at Stanislaus State University. Sacramento’s fifth USL season will open March 10 in Cincinnati with the home opener scheduled for March 17 against San Antonio FC.
Below, you can view a few snapshots from Sunday’s match.
For more information on the 2018 season, visit SacRepublicFC.com.
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It was a beautiful 60 degrees and a near-sellout for the Sunday friendly against the MLS expansion team.![Sacramento’s Fifth USL Season Kicked Off Sunday Versus Los Angeles FC [Photos]](https://sacramentopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sac-Republic-vs-LA-FC2018-02-25-5-720x480.jpg)
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Los Angeles Keeper Tyler Miller makes a key second-half save en route to a 1-0 shutout.![Sacramento’s Fifth USL Season Kicked Off Sunday Versus Los Angeles FC [Photos]](https://sacramentopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sac-Republic-vs-LA-FC2018-02-25-4-720x480.jpg)
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Sacramento’s Tower Bridge Battalion was out in force during Sunday’s near-sellout at Papa Murphy’s Park.![Sacramento’s Fifth USL Season Kicked Off Sunday Versus Los Angeles FC [Photos]](https://sacramentopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sac-Republic-vs-LA-FC2018-02-25-720x473.jpg)
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Sacramento FC Keeper Josh Cohen makes another save during second half action.![Sacramento’s Fifth USL Season Kicked Off Sunday Versus Los Angeles FC [Photos]](https://sacramentopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sac-Republic-vs-LA-FC2018-02-25-1-720x640.jpg)
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LA midfielder Benny Fellhaber keeps his eye on the ball during Sunday’s 1-0 friendly win over Sacramento.![Sacramento’s Fifth USL Season Kicked Off Sunday Versus Los Angeles FC [Photos] via @sacramentopress](https://i1.wp.com/www.sacramentopress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Sac-Republic-vs-LA-FC2018-02-25-3-e1519850816270.jpg?fit=1320%2C884&ssl=1)
