Republic FC Sign Villyan Bijev, Justin Schmidt
Feb 5, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:23 am
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Sacramento Republic FC added two new players over the weekend.
The club has signed midfielder Villyan Bijev and defender Justin Schmidt.
Republic FC General Manager Todd Dunivant says:
“Bijev is a natural goal scorer that will add firepower to our attack. He is a player we were really happy to bring back and someone that our fans know very well both from the time he has played with us and with T2.”
BREAKING: Republic FC Sign Midfielder Villyan Bijev. The
2017 Portland loanee returns for 2018 season. Led T2 in goals and led USL in assists.“Bijev is a natural goal scorer that will add firepower to our attack.” GM @ToddDunivant
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— Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 4, 2018
Dunivant says of Schmidt:
“Justin was born to compete. He brings a fire to our backline and will be key to organizing our entire group.”
BREAKING: Republic FC sign former @RealSaltLake player Justin Schmidt. Defender made 9 MLS appearances and was a standout at UW with 9 goals and 19 assists.
“Justin was born to compete.” – GM @ToddDunivant
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— Republic FC (@SacRepublicFC) February 4, 2018
Here are their stats, according to the Sacramento Republic FC website:
Villyan Bijev
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Born: 1/3/1993
Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
Justin Schmidt
Position: Defender
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200
Born: 11/02/1993
Birthplace: Everett, Washington