On April 8, Sacramento Republic Football Club defender Freddy Kleemann was selected to the USL Championship Week 5 Team of the Week. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - On April 8, USL Championship announced the Week 5 Team of the Week. After earning his first selection in Week 4, Republic Football Club (FC) defender Freddy Kleemann was once again named to the league’s weekly top squad. 

During the April 5 match against the 2024 Players’ Shield winners, Louisville City FC, Kleemann anchored the center of the defense. He led Republic FC with 13 clearances, won 10 of 13 duels on the night, including winning five aerial duels. Kleemann also looked to contribute on offense with 79% passing accuracy (31/39 passes) and two entries into the final third. 

Kleemann earned his second career Team of the Week selection after a strong performance on the road against Tulsa in Week 4. This is the fifth Team of the Week selection for Republic FC this year.

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