Games of the Week – April 1
Looking for high-quality local soccer to watch LIVE, but don’t know where to start? NorCal Premier Soccer has you covered with our games of the week.
As it’s our belief that soccer should be supported at every level, NorCal will look to highlight the top professional, college, and amateur games in the region.
“He knows it is ‘player number twelve’ who stirs up the winds of fervor that propel the ball when she falls asleep, just as the other eleven players know that playing without their fans is like dancing without music.” – Eduardo Galeano
If your club isn’t listed below and you would like it to be, or you’re aware of a game you think should be featured, please email eream@norcalpremier.com.
But without further ado, here are this week’s listings:
Professional Game of the Week: Sacramento Republic FC vs. Orange County SC
When: Saturday April 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento
Competition: USL
Additional Info: After scoring a 2-1 season-opening victory over Western Conference rivals Seattle Sounders FC 2, Sacramento Republic FC heads home for their first home game of their fourth season. Returning to the field for the Republic is Emrah Klimenta, the former Mustang player and current Montenegrin international, who scored the winner last weekend on his first game back from an ACL tear. Tickets to this match are available here, but a sellout is expected, so make sure to get them ASAP.
Amateur Game of the Week: Sonoma County Sol vs. East Bay FC Stompers 
When: Saturday April 1, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Casa Grande High School, Petaluma
Competition: NPSL
Additional Info: Former NPSL national title winners Sonoma County Sol open up their 2017 home slate with a matchup against the always tough East Bay FC Stompers. The 1-0-0 Sol are looking to continue their a good start to the season that saw the club defeat fellow former national title winners Sacramento Gold FC this past weekend. Both sides currently trail 2-0-0 CD Aguiluchos USA in the standings as East Bay are still looking for their first point in what’s expected to be a tough Golden Gate Conference season. Tickets to the match are available at the gate.
Saturday April 1:
Napa Valley 1839 FC vs. Sacramento Gold, Memorial Stadium, Napa, 7:00 p.m. (NPSL) Tickets available at the gate.
