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Everything you need to know about Sacramento's big MLS day

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Sacramento Republic FC is expected to be named the 29th team to join Major League Soccer on Monday as part of series of soccer-themed events taking over the capital city.From announcements to celebrations to road closure, below is everything you need to know about the big MLS day in Sacramento: The Big AnnouncementMLS Commissioner Don Garber will officially welcome Sacramento to the league Monday at 11 a.m.The announcement will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Bank in downtown Sacramento. Ron Burkle, Matt Alvarez, Kevin Nagle, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Gov. Gavin Newsom are expected to to attend.While this deal has been years in the making, Garber said Sunday that the MLS never lost faith in Sacramento."I don't think we ever doubted it. There were some or those that did. We always believed in the city, really passionate fans here. And once we got a great ownership group in place, it all came together," he said.There was a flurry of activity at The Bank Monday morning as AV workers scrambled to get ready to broadcast the announcement. There was also a table covered in soccer scarfs that bear the MLS logo and Sacramento Republic FC.Downtown celebration and road closuresSacramento Republic FC is hosting a block party that kicks off at 4 p.m. Monday at Fourth Street and Capitol Mall.The event is free and open to the public.For Monday's MLS event, Capitol Mall will be closed between Third and Fifth streets. Fourth Street will be closed from L to N streets.The closures began Sunday and will continue until the end of the event Monday evening, according to the Sacramento Police Department.Breakfast With The CupFestivities began 6 a.m. Monday morning at Solomon’s Delicatessen, where the K Street restaurant hosted the Sacramento Republic FC and toasted fans with a soccer-themed menu.“We have our pastrami fries, which are called 'The Goal,'” said chef Mike Atwater from Solomon’s Deli. “Our matzo ball soup, which is a classic and favorite, is now the 'Soccer Ball Soup.'"The MLS cup was also on display for fans, who were encouraged to take pictures.

Sacramento Republic FC is expected to be named the 29th team to join Major League Soccer on Monday as part of series of soccer-themed events taking over the capital city. From announcements to celebrations to road closures, below is everything you need to know about the big MLS day in Sacramento:


The Big Announcement MLS Commissioner Don Garber will officially welcome Sacramento to the league. The announcement will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Bank in downtown Sacramento. Ron Burkle, Matt Alvarez, Kevin Nagle, Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Gov. Gavin Newsom are expected to attend. There was a flurry of activity at The Bank Monday morning as workers scrambled to get ready to broadcast the announcement. There was also a table covered in soccer scarves that say MLS and Sacramento.

MLS Commissioner Speaks While this deal has been years in the making, Garber said Sunday that the MLS never lost faith in Sacramento. "I don't think we ever doubted it. There were some or those that did. We always believed in the city, really passionate fans here. And once we got a great ownership group in place, it all came together," he said.

Block Party Information Sacramento Republic FC is hosting a block party that kicks off at 4 p.m. Monday at Fourth Street and Capitol Mall. The event is free and open to the public. It will feature family-friendly fun and games, a beer garden, food trucks and giveaways. The team plans to announce special guests and entertainment.


Road Closures For Monday's MLS event, Capitol Mall will be closed between Third and Fifth streets. Fourth Street will be closed from L to N streets. The closures began Sunday and will continue until the end of the event Monday evening, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Breakfast With The Cup Festivities began 6 a.m. Monday at Solomon’s Delicatessen, where the K Street restaurant hosted the Sacramento Republic FC and toasted fans with a soccer-themed menu. “We have our pastrami fries, which are called 'The Goal,'” said chef Mike Atwater from Solomon’s Deli. “Our matzo ball soup, which is a classic and favorite, is now the 'Soccer Ball Soup.'" The MLS cup was also on display for fans, who were encouraged to take pictures.

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