Games of the Week – June 3
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. Reno 1868 FC
When: Wednesday May 31, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento
Competition: Open Cup
Additional Info: The first-ever competitive match-up between Sacramento Republic FC and Reno 1868 FC comes with a ton on the line — the winner will advance to the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and host MLS side Real Salt Lake. Expect this midweek fixture to be a competitive one as both sides enter it in fine form. Tickets are available here.
Amateur Game of the Week: San Francisco City FC vs. Fresno Fuego
When: Sunday June 4, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Negoesco Stadium, San Francisco
Competition: PDL
Additional Info: The Premier Development League season is now in full swing, as college players have fully joined all the PDL sides ahead of this Sunday’s Northern Californian Derby between San Francisco City FC and the Fresno Fuego. The Fuego enter this match-up en fuego, after starting the season 3-0-0, while San Francisco City FC have been no slouches themselves, currently standing in fourth place of the PDL’s Southwest Division with a 2-2-1 record. Tickets are available at the gate.
Other Matches:
Saturday June 3:
San Francisco Deltas vs. Indy Eleven (NASL), 7:30 p.m., Kezar Stadium, San Francisco Tickets are available here.
Sacramento Gold vs. Sonoma County Sol (NSPL), 7:00 p.m., Capital Christian High School, Sacramento, Tickets are available at the gate.
Sacramento Republic FC vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros (USL), 8:00 p.m., Papa Murphy’s Park, Sacramento, Tickets are available here.