Two Republic FC Players Named to Team of the Week, Bennett Awarded Player of the Week

The following release is courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC Communications

Today, USL Championship announced the Week 26 Team of the Week. Sacramento Republic FC Forward Khori Bennett was selected as the Player of the Week after scoring both goals in Sacramento’s 2-0 win over New Mexico United on Saturday. Teammate Rodrigo Lopez also earned a spot on the Team of the Week roster with his fifth assist of the season.

Bennett challenged New Mexico’s backline throughout the night, setting the tone early with his first of four shots on target in the fourth minute.

He put the Indomitable Club on the board in the 52^nd minute as Sacramento Republic FC stifled a New Mexico attack. Rodrigo Lopez’s outlet pass reached Bennett near the center pitch, and he was given plenty of space to carry the ball forward without pressure until he sent off a right-footed shot from 20 yards that curled past the keeper.

Two spots secured for @USLChampionship Team of the Week! 🔥🔥

Rodrigo Lopez earns his fourth selection of the year with another assist!

Khori Bennett not only claims a spot on TOTW, but also takes home POTW after netting two goals in Saturday night’s win.

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— Sacramento Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) September 2, 2025

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The Jamaican striker doubled the lead in the 69^th minute when Michel Benitez jumped on a soft pass from New Mexico’s backline and with a first-touch pass put the ball into a dangerous area for Bennett to control and slot past the keeper. The brace is Bennett’s first for Republic FC and the first for the club since August of last year.

Lopez has now added a goal contribution in his last four appearances (2 goals, 3 assists) and leads the team with five assists on the season. The veteran midfielder also finished the match with four duels won and a 90% passing accuracy. His impressive form has earned recognition from the league with three Team of the Week selections over the past four weeks.

This is Bennett’s first Team of the Week selection since joining Sacramento Republic FC in July, and his second career Player of the Week honor. He is the second Sacramento player to earn the recognition this year, joining the ranks of Lewis Jamieson who was the Week 1 Player of the Week.

The Indomitable Club is now undefeated in eight of its last nine matches and, with Saturday’s win, has gained ground on first-place FC Tulsa with nine regular-season games remaining.

This Saturday, Sacramento Republic FC will open another busy stretch of three games in eight days as the team heads east to take on the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kick off from Al Lang Stadium is at 4:00 p.m. PT and the match will be broadcast on Antenna TV 40.2, as well as streaming on FOX40+ and ESPN+.

On Wednesday, September 10, Sacramento Republic FC will take on Rhode Island FC in the USL Jägermeister Cup Semifinals. That contest kicks off from Centreville Bank Stadium at 4:00 p.m. PT.

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