Sacramento Gold FC will face USL side Sacramento Republic FC in a preseason friendly on Wednesday, February 22 at American River College. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. “Both the Gold and Republic FC are excited to play each other on what is definitely the best new natural grass pitch in the region,” said Sacramento Gold FC owner John Nunan. “The proceeds benefit the men’s and women’s soccer programs at American River College. They are our great partners in our efforts
Gonzalez’s goal snaps Gold’s losing streak Sacramento Gold FC snapped its five-game losing streak thanks to a timely goal and a defensive stand in a 1-0 win over the Portland Spartans Saturday at Delta Park. Nico Gonzalez netted the lone goal of the game, while John Connolly stopped every shot he faced, recording the club’s first shutout since March. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez/Sacramento Gold FC Connolly was quickly put to work. In the 16th minute, a Portland cross was sent into the box.
Gold reduced to nine men in stormy loss While a storm raged in the sky, tempers flared on the field Friday, as Sacramento Gold FC finished with nine men in a 3-1 loss to OSA FC at Capital Christian High School. Alex Bettencourt scored Sacramento’s lone goal. Steven Wright tallied two and Mario Dugo got one for OSA. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez Sacramento Gold FC The scoring started in the 26th minute, well after the storm had begun to batter those on and
Gold avenges earlier loss with balanced team effort It was a balanced team effort from Sacramento Gold FC Saturday, with three goals from three different players and a sturdy defensive performance across the board in a 3-0 win over a shorthanded Real San Jose at Capital Christian High School. Erick Vega and Alex Bettencourt scored early for Sacramento, while Chimdum Mez added a third for insurance in the second half. Goalkeeper John Connolly (and substitute Andres Olmedo) pitched the Gold’s second shutout
Sacramento Gold FC forward Jose “Cuco” Martinez has been selected as the first Mitre National Player of the Week for the 2016 NPSL season. Photo Credit: Ruben Dominguez/Sacramento Gold FC The 28-year-old scored two goals and assisted on another in the Gold’s 5-3 win over CD Aguiluchos USA on April 2nd. Those were his first points of the season. “Cuco has established himself as one of the most dynamic offensive players we’ve developed over the years,” Gold head coach Ruben Mora, Jr.
If the first NPSL National Game of the Week this season is any indication, 2016 will be quite an exciting year. Sacramento Gold FC and CD Aguiluchos USA combined for eight goals – six of them in the second half – as the home squad prevailed by a score of 5-3 in a wild affair at Capital Christian High School Saturday. Both Jose “Cuco” Martinez and Diego De Alba scored twice for Sacramento, while Josue Araiza netted the eventual game-winner. Ross Middlemiss,
Gold can’t break through, drop season opener Sacramento Gold FC created plenty of chances to score in its 2016 NPSL regular season opener. However, none went in, as Sacramento fell to Real San Jose 1-0 Saturday at Capital Christian High School. Despite dozens of shots on goal, the Gold was not able to put one past San Jose goalkeeper Jonathan Arellano, who earned Man of the Match honors. Meanwhile, Real took advantage of its best chance in the 69th minute when substitute
Former NASL player to join Gold bench Photo Credit: San Juan Soccer Club Sacramento Gold FC is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Evans to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Evans brings tremendous local, national, and international experience to the Gold. Since 1989, the Guyana native has been a part of San Juan Soccer Club as both a girls and boys coach. Evans has also served as an assistant coach at American River College and earned both a NSCAA
By Ruben Dominguez/NPSL.info Real San Jose moved into first place in the West Region’s Golden Gate Conference with a 3-1 over Sacramento Gold FC at Mt. Pleasant High School in the ISNSoccer.com Game of the Week. San Jose scored early and used the counter attack to topple the Gold, who played with nine men after two red cards in the 53rd minute. Jake Wiffen led San Jose with two goals, while Joseph Kirel added on another. Sacramento’s lone goal came from an own
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