SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 29, 2017) – Sacramento Republic FC defender Emrah Klimenta and forward Trevin Caesar have been called up to the Montenegro National Team and Trinidad and Tobago National Team, respectively. Both players joined their respective national teams this week and will remain through Sept. 5, missing Republic FC’s match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Sept. 2.

“It is very exciting news for both players and it is a reflection of the form that they have been in,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “Their national teams have been monitoring their performance and it has been at high levels. We are proud to have two internationals players representing their countries and our club on a global stage.”

This is the third time that Klimenta has been called up to the Montenegro National Team. The defender previously joined the National Team from May 20 – 29, 2016 for a friendly match against Turkey and earlier this season from May 24 – Jun. 10 for a World Cup Qualifying Match against Armenia.