Republic tops Tulsa, takes conference lead

Republic FC moved into first place in the USL’s Western Division with a 3-1 victory over the host Tulsa Roughnecks on Thursday night.

Sacramento (9-6-1) has 28 points, one more than idle Colorado Springs (9-5-0). Tulsa fell to 4-7-3.

Midfielder Rodrigo Lopez scored twice and forward David Estrada once for Republic FC. One of Lopez’s goals came on a free kick, and midfielder Octavio Guzman assisted on the other two goals.

Republic defender Emrah Klimenta was helped off the field in the 69th minute.

This story was originally published June 25, 2015 at 9:30 PM with the headline "Republic tops Tulsa, takes conference lead."