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"Sounders Disappointed in Preseason Finale Ahead of Opener"

The Seattle Sounders ended their preseason with a frustrating 1-0 loss to Sacramento Republic and a 2-0 win over Tacoma Defiance. Coach Brian Schmetzer expressed disappointment with the team's performance, particularly in the lack of scoring from the presumed starters. Despite a strong defensive showing, concerns remain about the team's offensive capabilities. Excitement surrounds the performance of Pedro de la Vega, who showed promise in the limited time he played.

via Sounder At Heart|

#brian-schmetzer #preseason #sacramento-republic

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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.

via ESPN|

#north-american-record #sacramento-republic #soccer

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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.

via The Athletic|

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