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Saturday night is/was the long-awaited home opener for Sacramento Republic FC, the expansion team in USL Pro, with hopes of one day being awarded an MLS franchise. The home opener is supposedly sold out, 20,000 strong. I look forward to being their casual fan for as long as I live in this terrible city and/or associated suburbia.
In other news...
Huddersfield's Adam Clayton wins at life, beard, and the pursuit of happiness | SB Nation
And it's for charity, so kudos to you, Adam of House Clayton.
Here's Dark Lord Jonjo's ridiculous shot into the upper V from almost the halfway line | SB Nation
Avada Kedavra, Brad Guzan, Avada... Kedavra...
Ummm... uh... Glory, glory, Sacramento! I learned a chant.
FOOTBALL (all times BST):
12.00: Premier League, 20th vs. 19th: Sunderland vs. Cardiff City
13.30: Eredivisie, 4th vs. 13th: Vitesse vs. Go Ahead Eagles
14.00: FA Women's Cup, sixth round: Manchester City LFC vs. Chelsea LFC (hey, that's us)
14.05: Premier League, 1st vs. 2nd: Liverpool vs. Chelsea (hey, that's us!)
16.00: La Liga: Valencia vs. Atlético Madrid
16.10: Premier League, 11th vs. 3rd: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City
20.00: La Liga, 7th vs. 3rd: Villareal vs. Barcelona
20.00: Ligue 1, 3rd vs. 7th: Lille vs. Bordeaux