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13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough Sets North American Record with Historic Pro Soccer Debut
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13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough Sets North American Record with Historic Pro Soccer Debut

Da'vian Kimbrough, a 13-year-old forward for the Sacramento Republic, made his professional debut, becoming the youngest North American soccer player to do so. Kimbrough signed a first-team contract with the club in August, making him the youngest American to agree to a professional deal. He appeared in the 87th minute of the team's 2-0 win against the Las Vegas Lights. With two games left in the regular season, Sacramento is currently in first place in the USL Championship Western Conference standings.

San Diego Loyal Soccer Club to Disband After 2023 Season
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San Diego Loyal Soccer Club to Disband After 2023 Season

San Diego Loyal, a second-division professional soccer club, will cease operations at the end of the season due to the impending arrival of a Major League Soccer franchise in 2025. Owner Andrew Vassiliadis made the emotional announcement, citing his unwillingness to provide an inferior product and his love for the city. The Loyal have explored options for staying in the area but faced economic challenges, including losses of over $20 million. The team gained attention for walking off the field and forfeiting games in response to racial and homophobic slurs. The USL Championship will transition the Loyal's franchise rights, but no specific details were provided regarding new ownership or relocation.

"13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough becomes youngest pro soccer player in U.S. history with Sacramento Republic"
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"13-year-old Da'vian Kimbrough becomes youngest pro soccer player in U.S. history with Sacramento Republic"

Sacramento Republic has signed 13-year-old Da’vian Kimbrough, making him the youngest professional soccer player in U.S. history. Kimbrough, a forward, surpassed the previous records set by Maximo Carrizo and Melanie Barcenas. He joined Sacramento's player academy at 11 and has excelled in various age groups, scoring a total of 61 goals. While multiple MLS academies were interested in signing him, Kimbrough will remain with Sacramento Republic for now, with the possibility of a future move to Europe. He will be eligible to compete in USL Championship matches and will continue his studies alongside his professional training.

Pro Soccer Teams and New Stadium Set for Northwest Arkansas
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Pro Soccer Teams and New Stadium Set for Northwest Arkansas

Two professional soccer teams, a men's team and a women's team, are planned to play in Rogers, Northwest Arkansas. The men's team will compete in the USL Championship, while the women's team aims to play in the USL Super League. The teams are expected to be ready by summer 2026 and fall 2026, respectively. A new soccer stadium with over 5,000 seats will be built in the Pinnacle Hills entertainment district in Rogers.

"Kings NBA Playoff Game Impacts Sacramento Sports Schedule"
sports2 years ago

"Kings NBA Playoff Game Impacts Sacramento Sports Schedule"

The Sacramento Republic FC has shifted its kickoff time from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. to allow fans to watch the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Playoffs. The Kings are facing off against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, and the game begins at 5:30 p.m. The Republic FC is currently in first place in the USL Championship Western Conference with three wins and two draws.

U.S. Open Cup Third Round matchups announced for 2023 season.
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U.S. Open Cup Third Round matchups announced for 2023 season.

FC Cincinnati will host Louisville City FC in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on April 26 at TQL Stadium. The event welcomes 18 MLS clubs, including FC Cincinnati, into the annual, single-elimination competition. FC Cincinnati will meet their old USL foes for the first time since the 2019 U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round, when the Orange and Blue defeated Louisville City FC 2-1 after extra time at Nippert Stadium.