Match Preview: Miami FC vs Sacramento Republic FC 

#MIAvSAC Quick Facts 

• Date: 3/16/24 
• Kickoff: 7:00 P.M. EST 
• Venue: FIU Stadium 
• Watch: TV33 (Local), CBS Miami App (Local), Pluto TV (Local), ESPN+ (Nationwide), & YouTube (International) 
• Tickets: miamifc.com/tickets/  
• Due to the Miami-Dade Youth Fair’s opening week, parking will take place in the South Stadium Lot for this match only, as pictured below. 

Overview 

Following a 2-0 win against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, Miami FC continues their season at home facing last season’s Western Conference title champs Sacramento Republic FC. Miami’s last game in the 2023 regular season was against Sacramento, losing by one, they missed out on playoffs by one point in the first ever matchup between the two teams. 

Miami FC 

The young team of newcomers surprised most when they took the win at their home opener. With the lower possession of the game, Miami was still able to secure two goals and came out on top.  

In the 16^th minute, South Florida’s own, Andrew Booth, scored from outside the box in his Miami FC debut. 

16’ | VAMOSSSSSS @Andrew_Booth_ puts one away for the first goal of the 2024 Season 🔥🔥🔥#MIAvCOS | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/ZYvIrYm9Ev

— Miami FC (@TheMiamiFC) March 10, 2024

In the second half, a foul on David Mejia resulted in a penalty being awarded to the home team. Manuel Botta scored the penalty making for his first USL Championship goal. 

85’ | MANUEL BOTTA FROM THE SPOT 🎯#MIAvCOS | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/XTS1maGj5O

— Miami FC (@TheMiamiFC) March 10, 2024

Starting off the season strong, team captain Nicolas Cardona was awarded a spot on the first 2024 USL Championship Season Team of the Week. Cardona had six tackles, 62.5% completion, and thirteen duels won.  

Opponent: Sacramento Republic FC 

Sacramento started off their 2024 season with a 2-2 draw to Orange County SC at home, with the brace scored by Trevor Amann in his debut with the club.  

Sacramento led the game with 54% possession, when Amann scored a header in the 28^th minute. Amann came back in the second half and scored one from inside the box after an assist from Nick Ross in the 77^th minute. Russell Cicerone, another player to watch out for, scored the winning goal for Sacramento’s game against Miami in 2023 ending their season. 

Match Notes 

• Last Meeting: 1-0 to Sacramento at home. 
• This will be the second ever matchup between the two, first hosted by Miami.