Sacramento Republic FC Hire New Head Coach

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Sacramento Republic FC announced the hiring of Simon Elliott as head coach. Elliott will start in his new role effective immediately as the club prepares for the 2018 season.

In 2015, Elliott joined Republic FC’s Academy serving as the U-15/16 and U-17 head coach. Elliott was named USSDA Western Conference U-15/16 Coach of the Year for the 2016-2017 season. Seven Academy players to date have been called up to national teams under the coaching of Elliott.

Sacramento Republic FC began training camp on Feb. 1 and will host their first  friendly on Feb. 15 against MLS side Seattle Sounders FC followed by MLS newcomers Los Angeles Football Club on Feb. 25.

For the full press release on the hiring click here.

BREAKING: Republic FC hire former MLS, EPL and World Cup player Simon Elliott as Head Coach. The former New Zealand National Team captain previously served as Republic FC Academy coach for the U17s.

Congratulations, Coach! 👏👏👏

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— Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 1, 2018

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