Matchday Preview: Republic FC vs Indy Eleven
Match Details
Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM PT
Venue: Heart Health Park – Sacramento, CA
Competition: USL Championship
Watch: FOX 40, FOX40+ App, CBS Sports Golazo Network
Recent Form
Sacramento Republic FC
Last 5 (All Competitions): W-D-W-W-L
Most Recent Match: 1-2 loss vs San Jose Earthquakes (U.S. Open Cup)
Last League Match: 1-0 win vs Oakland Roots
League Position: 8th in the Western Conference, building momentum after first clean sheet in league play
Indy Eleven
Last 5 (All Competitions): W-L-W-D-L
Most Recent Match: 1-1 (4-5 on pens) loss vs Philadelphia Union (U.S. Open Cup)
Last League Match: 2-2 draw vs Detroit City
League Position: 8th in the Eastern Conference, slipping after promising start, looking to snap winless run in league play
Head-to-Head
All-Time Meetings: 2
Record: 1 Draw, 1 Republic FC Win
Last Meeting: 2024 – 1-1 draw at Indy
Squad News & Availability
Republic FC
Sebastián Herrera is nearing a major career milestone: 1 goal shy of 100 career goals. He has scored in all three competitions this season.
Russell Cicerone remains the club’s top scorer in league play with three goals and two assists.
Freddy Kleemann is building a Defender of the Year case with league-leading stats in clearances (65) and aerial duels won (47).
Expect some squad rotation following a physical midweek Open Cup loss in San Jose.
Indy Eleven
Elvis Amoh is in electric form with six goals in his last four games. He’s also scored and assisted against Sacramento in past seasons with Colorado Springs and Hartford.
Hayden White will be unavailable due to suspension (red card last match).
Likely some tired legs after going the distance midweek and losing in a penalty shootout.
Tactical Preview & Key Matchups
Amoh vs Kleemann
One of the league’s hottest strikers takes on one of the league’s most dominant defenders. Amoh’s physicality and ability to find space will test Kleemann’s aerial dominance and positioning.
Sacramento’s Midfield vs Indy’s Transitions
With Indy likely sitting deeper after a long week, Sacramento’s midfield trio–including Blake Willey and Luis Felipe–will be key to controlling tempo and cutting off counterattacks. Expect Rodrigo López to make a creative impact off the bench.
Herrera & Cicerone vs Indy’s Backline
Herrera’s hold-up play and Cicerone’s movement will challenge an Indy backline that has conceded early in several matches this season. With White suspended, they may be vulnerable.
Final Thoughts
Saturday’s match marks a pivotal moment in Sacramento’s season. With four straight league matches at home–plus one Jägermeister Cup fixture also at Heart Health Park–this is a golden stretch for Republic FC to climb the standings in a tight Western Conference. Their early U.S. Open Cup exit, while disappointing, clears the schedule and allows the squad to focus fully on league and Jägermeister Cup play.
After a less-than-inspiring start to the year, this homestand represents the best opportunity yet for Neill Collins’ side to push forward, build momentum, and start shaping a season that is still just a quarter of the way through. A second straight league win would be a strong signal that Republic FC intends to take advantage.
Prediction
Ryan Hodek: 1-0 Republic FC
Valor Nash: 2-1 Republic FC
Daniel Tyree: 2-0 Republic FC
Rachael: 1-0 Republic FC
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