SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC announced on Tuesday the club had signed a new contract with Elliott Hord for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval. The defender will commence his first full USL season with Republic FC in 2017.

“I am really pleased with the signing of Elliott Hord,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “He came in at a difficult time after we lost Emrah, he had to prove himself, and he did just that. He had some really great performances last season, and they showed me that he has the quality to challenge for a first team spot.”