Influential Iceland midfielder Kari Arnason returned from injury for Aberdeen, replacing ChrisClark, while Ryan Jack was preferred to Rory McArdle in defence.
Algerian striker Mohamed Chalali and youngster Ryan Jack also started for the Dons with Rory McArdle, Scott Vernon and ChrisClark dropping to the bench.
"The Kings organization is awaiting a detailed financing plan from the city of Sacramento, " said team spokesman ChrisClark, which he added was expected soon.