Sacramento mayor pens Republic FC watch party ‘excuse note’ for historic US Open Cup Final
Updated: 5:22 PM PDT Sep 6, 2022
Sacramento mayor pens Republic FC watch party ‘excuse note’ for historic US Open Cup Final
Updated: 5:22 PM PDT Sep 6, 2022
BIG TIME EXCITEMENT FOR LOCAL SOCCER FANS. THE SAC REPUBLIC F.C. IS A DAY AWAY FROM THE U.S. OPEN CUP FINAL. ONE MORE SLEEP. ANDREA: KCRA 3’S MICHELLE DAPPER JOINS US LIVE FROM ORLANDO, WHERE THE TEAM IS GEARING UP FOR ITS HUGE MATCH. WHAT IS THE MOOD LIKE OUT THERE? >> THERE ARE PEOPLE WALKING AROUND EVERYWHERE AND REPUBLIC FANS ARE HERE ALREADY, GETTING READY FOR THE BIG GAME. WE ARE 24 HOURS AWAY FROM THE KICKOFF BUT THE REPUBLIC FC TEAMED UP WITH THEIR OPPONENT AND THEIR MESSAGE IS IT’S MUCH BIGGER THAN THE GAME. IN A FIRST OF ITS KIND COLLABORATION, THE REPUBLIC AND ORLANDO CITY CAME TOGETHER OFF THE PITCH TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY BEFORE THEIR U.S. OPEN FINAL CLASH ON THE FIELD TOMORROW. VOLUNTEERS FROM BOTH ORGANIZATIONS WORKED TOGETHER THIS MORNING TO REVITALIZE AND PLANT POLLINATOR GARDENS IN AN ORLANDO PARK. THE GARDENS WILL PROVIDE HABITATS FOR ESSENTIAL POLLINATOR INSECTS WHICH ARE A CRUCIAL PART OF THE ECOSYSTEM, AND CROP PRODUCTION. >> NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE DOING, COMMUNITY IS SO IMPORTANT TO WHO WE ARE AS A CLUB, SO THIS WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTNER UP WITH ORLANDO. BIG CREDIT TO SCOTT AND KEVIN FOR SETTING THIS UP AND TEEING US UP FOR A GREAT DAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE ORLANDO COMMUNITY. >> ONE OF OUR CLUB VALUES IS A UNIFIED COMMUNITY. FOR US TO ALL GATHERED TOGETHER AND TEAM UP WITH THE ORLANDO CITY FRONT OFFICE TO DO SOMETHING TOGETHER IS THE LEAST WE CAN DO. >> THE INDOMITABLE CLUB DOES IT ONCE AGAIN, WE’VE SEEN THE TOY DRIVES, FOOD DELIVERIES, AND ALL THE REPUBLIC HAVE DONE FOR -- IT’S ALL BIGGER FOR THE GAME. BUT I BET IT WON’T BE SO FRIENDLY WHEN THE GAME KICKS OFF 8 P.M. ON THE EAST COAST. IT’S GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE. GET EXCITED. ANDREA: WE ARE VERY EXCITED, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY SHOW UP. >> THEY ARE HERE. MY HOTEL IS FULL OF THEM. LISA: HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK TOMORROW. ANDREA: IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE BIG MATCH TOMORROW WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHER FANS. THE TEAM’S WATCH PARTY HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS BECAUSE OF THE HEAT. IT WILL NOW BE AT THE SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER, IN EXHIBIT HALLS B, C, AND D. IT’S A FREE PARTY. BUT YOU HAVE TO RSVP ON THEIR WEBSITE. DOORS WILL OPEN AT FOUR. THE MATCH KICKS OFF AT 5:00 IN ORLAND
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Sacramento mayor pens Republic FC watch party ‘excuse note’ for historic US Open Cup Final
Updated: 5:22 PM PDT Sep 6, 2022
You’re officially excused from the responsibilities of life to cheer on the Sacramento Republic FC on Wednesday, according to the mayor. Mayor Darrell Steinberg penned an official-looking “excuse note” for people to get out of work and school obligations to attend a watch party for the Republic’s historic match in the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament on Wednesday evening. Here’s the full note: Please excuse ________________ from work, school, or any prior arrangements the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. This will be a massive day for Sacramento as our Indomitable City steps into the national spotlight.I understand that this may be an inconvenience, but I assure you that this is for a good cause – Republic FC is playing MLS team, Orlando City FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, the biggest game in club history.We need the support of the entire city, which means it is an absolute necessity that __________________ attends the Watch Party at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Additionally, you should lead by example and come to the watch party, too. Please consider this your very official excuse note.4:00 p.m. at 14th and J Streets – Main Event Hall. See you there! Admission is free but RSVP is required.(RSVP here)The U.S. Open Cup is the oldest American domestic soccer tournament and where Major League Soccer teams like Orlando City compete against lower-division teams like Republic, a USL Championship squad. The Republic FC head to the final after beating three other MLS teams — San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City.| RELATED | Sacramento Republic FC watch party for US Open Cup final is moving indoors to SAFE Credit Union Convention CenterSteinberg also tweeted a wager with Orlando’s mayor about the outcome of the match. The losing team will have to fly the winning team’s flag over city hall for a day and the losing mayor must donate to the winning team’s charity.| MORE LIKE THIS | Sac Republic FC coach: Underdog status at US Open Cup final ‘gives us a little chip on our shoulder’
You’re officially excused from the responsibilities of life to cheer on the Sacramento Republic FC on Wednesday, according to the mayor.
Mayor Darrell Steinberg penned an official-looking “excuse note” for people to get out of work and school obligations to attend a watch party for the Republic’s historic match in the final of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament on Wednesday evening.
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Here’s the full note:
Please excuse ________________ from work, school, or any prior arrangements the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. This will be a massive day for Sacramento as our Indomitable City steps into the national spotlight.
I understand that this may be an inconvenience, but I assure you that this is for a good cause – Republic FC is playing MLS team, Orlando City FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final, the biggest game in club history.
We need the support of the entire city, which means it is an absolute necessity that __________________ attends the Watch Party at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center.
Additionally, you should lead by example and come to the watch party, too. Please consider this your very official excuse note.
4:00 p.m. at 14th and J Streets – Main Event Hall. See you there!
Admission is free but RSVP is required.
(RSVP here)
The U.S. Open Cup is the oldest American domestic soccer tournament and where Major League Soccer teams like Orlando City compete against lower-division teams like Republic, a USL Championship squad. The Republic FC head to the final after beating three other MLS teams — San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy and Sporting Kansas City.
Steinberg also tweeted a wager with Orlando’s mayor about the outcome of the match.
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The losing team will have to fly the winning team’s flag over city hall for a day and the losing mayor must donate to the winning team’s charity.
| MORE LIKE THIS | Sac Republic FC coach: Underdog status at US Open Cup final ‘gives us a little chip on our shoulder’