Sacramento Republic FC News Release -- www.sacrepublicfc.com
Friday, February 28, 2014
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC issued the following statement regarding Cal Expo Board of Directors' unanimous vote at today’s board meeting to approve the agreement between California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) and Ovations Fanfare, LLC:
“Today’s vote by the Cal Expo Board of Directors approving the creation of a multi-use sports facility on its grounds, not only enables Sacramento Republic FC to host one of the largest soccer pitches in the country, but also provides this region as a whole with the opportunity to enjoy an additional civic amenity,” said Sacramento Republic FC President Warren Smith. “This private-public collaboration among Cal Expo, Ovations and Sacramento Republic FC provides a means to generate incremental revenue for Cal Expo, more jobs through Ovations and a home pitch for our indomitable city and club."
The 2014 Inaugural USL PRO Home Opener taking place on April 26 will be held at Hughes Stadium on the campus of Sacramento City College. During the past few weeks, Ovations and Republic FC officials met with numerous engineers, contractors and vendors to explore all potential options to accelerate construction timelines. Based on a variety of factors and the revised timelines for completion of the Cal Expo facility, it was concluded that the first home match would take place at Hughes Stadium with subsequent additional matches to be announced as details become available.