Match Recap | USL Jägermeister Cup – Loudoun United FC vs. Sacramento Republic
Leesburg, VA (August 20th, 2025) – Loudoun United Football Club’s quest for the USL Jägermeister Cup ends in a penalty kick shootout loss to Sacramento Republic FC.
Match Summary
The Red-and-White failed to advance to the semifinals of the USL Jägermeister Cup following a crushing 4-2 penalty kick shootout loss to Sacramento Republic FC at Segra Field. Loudoun and Sacramento both started off hot, testing the opposing backlines and goalkeepers early on. Loudoun United had a few chances in the first half from Quimi Ordóñez and Abdellatif Aboukoura. Despite strong pushes from Sacramento, they failed to record a shot on goal in the first half; Loudoun tallied three. The first half would finish in a 0-0 draw.
Loudoun United came out firing on all cylinders again, creating strong chances inside the Sacramento final third with six shots on target and 26 shots total. The Red-and-White’s best chances came in the later part of the second half, with Zach Ryan and Omari Glasgow coming off the bench to test the Sacramento back line. Despite dominating in shots and chances, Loudoun United was unable to find the back of the net, and the teams would head into a penalty kick shootout following a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.
In round one, Loudoun goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux saved the first penalty kick and Keegan Tingey buried his, giving Loudoun a 1-0 lead heading into round two. In rounds two and three, Loudoun’s Abdellatif Aboukoura and Zach Ryan missed their shots, while Sacramento Republic made both of theirs, and the score flipped to 1-2 in favor of Sacramento. Loudoun was unable to pull back ahead, and in the final round, Sacramento Republic made their shot and sealed the win. Final score of the penalty kick shootout: Loudoun United 2 – 4 Sacramento Republic.
Thoughts from the Club
Head Coach Ryan Martin on a heartbreaking defeat at home:
“We are very proud of the guys tonight. When you put up a quality effort and 20-something shots, it hurts to not walk out with a win. But there is a lot in soccer you can’t control… We now turn our attention to building up momentum in these last ten matches as we look to secure a playoff spot. Next stop, Charleston.”
Notes
Sacramento Republic FC advances to the semi-final of the USL Jägermeister Cup – follow along at the draw tomorrow morning on CBS Sports Golazo at 9:30 am ET.
Goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux made two saves and one penalty kick save in the match.
Quimi Ordóñez made his first start for the Red-and-White tonight.
Loudoun United FC is back in the USL Championship regular season action this Saturday on the road against Charleston Battery.
