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USL Preview: LA Galaxy II vs. Sacramento Republic FC

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 05/06/16, 9:17AM EDT

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Playoff rematch sees California rivals clash with Galaxy II still undefeated

CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy II will try to continue their undefeated start to the season when they host northern California rival Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday night at the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

Matchcenter: http://www.uslsoccer.com/game/show/13218144

LA Galaxy II news and notes

  • Current record: 4-0-4, 16 points
  • The Galaxy II will look to earn a third consecutive victory on Saturday night after defeating Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 3-2 on Wednesday night.
  • Jack McBean had his first professional hat trick to lead Los Dos to victory against the Switchbacks, before the side had to hold off a late rally.
  • McBean now leads the USL with nine goals in eight games this season. He also became the 24th player in USL history to record 20 regular-season goals in his career on Wednesday.
  • Wednesday night also saw Raul Mendiola record his second assist in as many games since returning from injury.

Sacramento Republic FC news and notes

  • Current record: 2-3-1, 7 points
  • Sacramento was sent to its third consecutive 1-0 defeat last Saturday as it fell to Orange County Blues FC at Bonney Field.
  • Republic FC has been held scoreless in each of its past four games, and enters Saturday’s game on a 366-minute scoreless streak.
  • Goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek remains tied for the league-lead with a 0.50 goals-against average.
  • Sacramento is tied for sixth-fewest shots on goal in the USL with 19 in six games.

2016 Team leaders

  • Goals: Los Angeles – Jack McBean, 9; Sacramento – Cameron Iwasa, Tommy Stewart, 1
  • Assists: Los Angeles – Raul Mendiola, 2; Sacramento – James Kiffe, 1

Series notes

  • Sacramento has held the upper hand over the past two years with a 6-3-1 record against the Galaxy II, with the teams splitting two meetings in the USL Playoffs.

Officials

  • REF: Alex Chilowicz
  • AR1: Eduardo Jeff
  • AR2: Osvaldo Delgado-Landeros
  • 4TH: Vincent Apple-Chiarella

Game hashtag:

  • #LAvSAC

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