Reno 1858 FC Last Dance With Sacramento Republic Ends in A Stalemate

On October 14, 2017, the Greater Nevada Field witnessed the final regular season match between Reno 1858 FC and Sacramento Republic. The game coincided with fan appreciation day, drawing an impressive crowd of over 6,000 enthusiastic supporters. In the 16th minute, Sacramento forward Sammy Ochoa thrilled the fans by scoring the game's opening goal.

Sacramento maintained a 1-0 lead until the 41st minute when rookie sensation Chris Wehan, propelled by an excellent assist from Brent Richards, unleashed a powerful shot to equalize, marking his eighth goal of the season. The second half saw Reno take the lead as Antoine Hoppenot found the back of the net for his 12th goal of the season. However, Sacramento quickly responded, with Sammy Ochoa netting another goal in the 67th minute.

The atmosphere at the Greater Nevada Field was electric, with fans going wild in support of their respective teams. After the game, the announcer shared an impressive statistic, revealing that Reno 1858 FC led the USL league in goals scored throughout the season. Reno 1858 FC concluded their campaign on a high note, finishing 3rd in the Western Conference Standings. The playoffs were set to begin on Saturday, October 21st, marking the start of an exciting postseason journey