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Jul 192011
 
July 18, 2011- Sacramento CA—The defending National Premiere Soccer League Champions Sacramento Gold FC (9-3-4) lost 0-1 to Hollywood United FC (11-1-2) on Saturday July 16, 2011 in Southern California. After suffering two early red cards, Sacramento had to play the majority of the encounter with 9 players. Hollywood capitalized off of the circumstance and thus crowned themselves Northwest Division Champions while earning a trip to the NPSL Final Four Championship in Mobile, Alabama.

The loss eliminated Sacramento from pursuing their second NPSL Championship in as many years.

After a long 2011 campaign Sacramento Gold FC began to peak late in the season. Coach Ruben Mora Jr. praised his team and the overall effort put forth by all involved.  Stating,
“The team began to gel together with every game that passed. We began to look like the championship caliber team as the season progressed.  Unfortunately, we could not overcome the two player ejections…..overall I’m proud of the team.”

In addition, we would like to thank all of the staff, coaches, and players for representing Sacramento well during the first two seasons.  As a result of all the hard work Sacramento Gold FC was able to take positive strides as it continues to solidify itself as a national contender.

Thanks for all the support and for keeping the dream alive………..

One Away from NPSL Final Four

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Jul 122011
 

By Marco Lopez

July 12, 2011
SACRAMENTO GOLD FC ONE WIN AWAY FROM NPSL FINAL FOUR TOURNAMENT

(July 9, 2011)-San Diego CA.- Sacramento Gold FC will face off against Hollywood United on Saturday July 16, 2011at 7 pm in Southern California. Up for grabs is the Northwest Divisional Championship and a trip to the National Premiere Soccer League Final Four Tournament in Alabama.

Goals from Fernando Cabadas and Oscar Sandoval against SD Flash helped Sacramento edge their opponent 2-1 on Saturday July 9, 2011 in San Diego.

The defending 2010 NPSL Champions Sacramento Gold FC will hit the road as they face Hollywood for the third time this season. During their first match Sacramento lost 0-3, while tying 1-1 during their second encounter. Hollywood finds themselves in the Northwest Divisional Championship after defeating Santa Ana Winds on Saturday July 9, 2011.

For complete team details and NPSL information contact (916) 842-8745 or visit www.npsl.info.

Gold defeats Sonoma Sol

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May 312011
 

By Marco Lopez

May 31, 2011

West Sacramento CA (May 30, 2011)- – The 2010 defending National Premiere Soccer League Champions Sacramento Gold FC (3-2-3) defeated Sonoma County Sol (3-1-3)
2-0, on Sunday May 29, 2011 at River City High. Both goals where scored by Manolo Piña.

Last time both teams met neither side found the back of the net, as they had to settle for a nil-nil tie. In addition, Sacramento was 0-2 at home during the 2011 campaign. In a seemingly tough position, Gold FC needed the win.

Sonoma had the majority of the first half opportunities but failed to solidify their efforts.  As both teams fought for the lead, they went into the halftime break stuck at zero.

After modifying their line-up Sacramento’ attack grew more aggressive in the second half. The addition of forward Jason Jones and midfielder Fernando Cabadas pressured Sonoma’ defense. Jones, who was signed earlier in the week, paired up well in the attack  with Manolo Piña. Time after time they caught the Sonoma side disorganized but where not able to capitalize. Eventually, in the 65th minute of play Cabadas was able to penetrated Sonoma’ goal box. After drawing much of the attention he was able to find Piña for the opening goal of the match.

Not wanting to re-live the experience of their last encounter versus Hasental FC when Sacramento had a 2-0 first half lead only to be defeated 2-3; the Gold maintained the pressure via a collective defensive effort.

The high defensive pressure proved to be effective as Piña once again capitalized at the expense of a rattled Sonoma backline. Piña was able to settle a pass from Pedro Lupercio and converted in the 85 minute. With the score Piña gave the Sacramento side a two-goal lead while netting for the 6th time this season.

With a lot of time left on the clock Sacramento utilized their defensive posture to secure the match.  Led by veteran defender John Jones II, Gold FC was able to out muscle a physical Sonoma side. In the end, Sacramento Gold FC secured the three points and their first home win of the season.

After the game Jones II commented, “We needed to come out strong and physical. We couldn’t repeat our performance from last week.” He further added, “The addition of Jason (Jones) to the attack helped us out defensively. He is a big target up front that knows how to hold and distribute the ball….along with a solid team effort we came out
on top.”

Up next, Sacramento will host San Diego Boca FC (4-0-5) on Sunday June 5, 2011 at River City High School. The match is set to begin at 6pm.

For further team and league details contact (916) 842-8745 or visit www.npsl.info

The GOLD Blows Lead

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May 252011
 

By Marco Lopez

May 25, 2011

SACRAMENTO GOLD BLOWS EARLY LEAD AS THEY FALL TO FC HASENTAL 

(May 23, 2011) –West Sacramento CA.- The defending NPSL Champions Sacramento Gold FC (2-2-3) hosted FC Hasental (3-1-4) on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at River City High School. In their second home game of the season Sacramento started off quick, but eventually fell short of the victory by a final score of 2-3
Sacramento struck early, as the home side took a 1-0 lead after Forward Manolo Piña scored in the 14th minute of play. His goal elevated Sacramento’ performance for the remainder of the first half.  Eventually in 45th minute of action Clemente “Bo” Fonseca dazzled the crowd with a nice little heel shot that left the Hesental defense motionless. Sacramento led 2-0 going into the halftime break.
The second half proved to be much different.  While Sacramento squandered scoring opportunity after opportunity, FC Hasental gained momentum. Ultimately, Hasental found the back of the net in the 70th minute after Jose Garcia put the ball past the Sacramento defense.  In dramatic fashion Hasental stepped up their game as they searched for the equalizer.  Within a five-minute time span Hasental not only managed to tie the game in the 85th minute, but also eventually took a 3-2 lead in the 90th minute of action after back-to-back goals by Hasental mid-fielder Milan Radovich.
Sacramento had plenty of opportunities to score but the team noticed that a lead needs to be conserved.  Manolo Piña added, “There is no reason why we should of lost….when we are up by one, two or three goals we need to keep it that way.”
In the end, Sacramento Gold FC had to swallow a tough 2-3 defeat, as the team searches for their first home win of the season.
Up next, Sacramento will host Sonoma County Sol on Sunday May 29, 2011 at River City High School. Kick off is scheduled for 6 pm.

GOLD BRACING FOR STRETCH RUN

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May 202011
 

By Jim Jenkins

May 20, 2011

Despite several returning players from last year’s inaugural season, the Sacramento Gold is off to a slower-than-hoped-for start in defense of its National Premier Soccer League championship.

Travel weariness and injuries might be factors. The Gold (2-2-2) will play only its second home match at 6 p.m. Sunday (May 22) by hosting FC Hasental (2-4-1) of Thousand Oaks at River City High School.

The Gold roster is led by the NPSL’s 2010 scoring leader, Manolo Pina, but he’s missed three games after a hamstring pull.  Local newcomers include Abrahm Prado from Woodland and Fernando Cabadas, former Major League Soccer player from Sacramento State. The team also is adjusting to the recent death of Gold founder Rich Novoa and a head coaching change, with Ruben Mora Jr. moving up from assistant coach to succeed Rick Caldwell.

Another early challenge for the Gold has been five new Southern California teams in the expanded semi-pro league, led by Hollywood United (7-0-1) which has six shutout victories. The Gold was one of the shutout victims but in a road rematch last week salvaged a 1-1 tie on a late Prado goal.

Pina, however, didn’t play in either game against Hollywood.  “That hurt us because we rely so much on him,” said Mora, confident the Gold will still reach the playoffs in the remaining eight games.–By Jim Jenkins (Courtesy of The Sacramento Bee).

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