RENO, Nev. — Reno 1868 FC, one of the hottest clubs in all of U.S. professional soccer, looks to build on a dominant stretch at home as it hosts Sacramento Republic FC in a USL Western Conference showdown.

Reno, a team that is unbeaten in its last six USL matches, is coming off a 3-2 win against Rio Grande Valley FC and boasts one of the top offensive attacks in the league.

Led by forward Dane Kelly (11 goals), Reno has scored 26 USL goals this season with more than half of them coming at Greater Nevada Field.

Reno has outscored its opponents 22-7 during its unbeaten USL streak. 

Since mid-April, Reno 1868 FC has gone from the bottom of the USL standings to playoff contender.

Reno jumped to sixth in the Western Conference standings this week.

Reno’s only loss since April 15 was to Sacramento Republic FC in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup on May 31 at Papa Murphy’s Park.

Despite two previous meetings this year, Saturday’s match will be the first official USL match between the clubs with an important three points on the line.

Sacramento is coming off back-to-back draws in USL play but have seen a resurgence thanks to Harry Williams and Trevin Caesar.

Sacramento also brings the top chance creator in the USL, midfielder Danny Barrera, to Greater Nevada Field.

Danny Barrera has 37 chances created this season while Reno midfielder Chris Wehan also ranks in the Top 10 with 20 chances created.

The first 1,868 fans through the rotunda entrance on Saturday will receive a free hat. Tickets for that match and future matches can be purchased at reno1868fc.com/tickets.