Detroit City Wire

Detroit City FC will return to Keyworth Stadium this Saturday for an inter-conference match against Sacramento Republic FC. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM EDT and will be streamed live on ESPN+ and broadcast locally on Detroit50 (WKBD-TV). Michigan-based supporters can stream the match for free at www.cbsnews.com/detroit.

Detroit City FC, also known as Le Rouge, comes into this match following a 1-1 road draw against North Carolina FC. Despite North Carolina being reduced to ten men five minutes into the game, Detroit struggled with possession throughout the match. They managed to equalize in the third minute of second-half stoppage time when Victor Bezerra scored, securing a point on the road.

With this draw, Detroit has accumulated only five points in their last five matches, with their sole win coming against Miami FC three weeks ago. Currently, Detroit City sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, level on points with fifth-place Birmingham Legion FC.

Sacramento Republic FC enters this match positioned second in the Western Conference, three points behind top-of-the-table New Mexico United. Sacramento secured a significant victory on Sunday by defeating Oakland Roots SC 5-2 on the road. Goals from Kieran Phillips, Shane Wiedt, and Nick Ross gave them a 3-0 lead at halftime. Phillips added his second goal of the game just seconds into the second half, and Trevor Amann concluded Sacramento's scoring in the 85th minute.

The attacking duo of Kieran Phillips and Trevor Amann leads Sacramento Republic FC; they have collectively scored 14 of the team's 26 goals this season.

Detroit City and Sacramento Republic FC have faced each other twice previously, with Sacramento winning both encounters. In their most recent matchup in April 2023, Luis Fernandes scored early in the ninth minute to secure a victory for Sacramento.

Looking ahead, Detroit City has a short week as they travel to Connecticut next Wednesday to face Hartford Athletic. Le Rouge will then return to Keyworth next weekend for a nationally broadcast game against Rhode Island FC on CBS. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m., and tickets are available at www.detcityfc.com/tickets.