State of the Republic

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s dramatic 3–2 win over Oakland Roots in the regular-season finale! It was a wild night in the Western Conference standings, with Republic moving from first to third, then fourth, before the victory pushed Sacramento back up to second place , behind New Mexico United, who finished in first. Talk about a roller coaster!...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s massive 1–0 win over first-place El Paso Locomotive FC , sealed by a late goal in the final minutes of the match! This huge road victory means Republic will host its first USL Championship playoff game at home on Sunday, November 1! We break down the dramatic finish and what this result means for Sacramento as the re...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–1 draw against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at home. While Republic had to settle for a point, the result was enough to officially secure Sacramento’s spot in the USL Championship playoffs! The playoff ticket is punched, but there’s still plenty to play for. With just two regular-season games remaining, Sacrame...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 3–2 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at home and last Saturday’s 1–1 draw against FC Tulsa on the road at the baseball field nobody wants to play at! And once again, Memo Rodriguez is firing rockets! 🚀 Memo has scored in each of these last two games, with both goals looking like absolute missiles. We talk about his rece...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 3–2 win over New Mexico United on the road! Playing at New Mexico’s baseball stadium, Republic gets a huge three points in a critical match as Sacramento gets closer to securing a spot in the USL Championship playoffs. With the playoff race heating up, every point matters, and this road victory could be a massive res...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 0–0 draw against San Antonio FC — or, as we call them on the podcast, Uncle Ruckus . Republic had chances to win the game, but the San Antonio goalkeeper and the goalposts had other plans, forcing Sacramento to settle for a point. With the draw, Republic shares the points with San Antonio and remains right in the mid...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–0 win over Detroit City FC! After three consecutive ties, Republic finally gets back in the win column and picks up three much-needed points. We break down the Detroit City match, talk about the result, and look at what this win means for Sacramento as the regular season continues to wind down. Next up, it’s anothe...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we talk about Sacramento Republic FC's 1–1 draw against Orange County SC , giving Republic its third consecutive tie . We break down the match, discuss the latest result, and take a look at what Sacramento needs to do with only eight games remaining in the regular season. We also review the updated USL Championship standings and see where Republic current...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay on the road. Luis was there in person at Cardinale Stadium , so he shares what it was like attending the match, including the stadium atmosphere and his overall experience watching Republic play in Monterey. We also review the latest USL Championship standings and where Sacramento curren...

In this special episode of State of the Republic , we talk with Chibuike “Chibi” Ukaegbu , recently transferred from Sacramento Republic FC to Houston Dynamo 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. Chibi takes us through his journey from joining the Sacramento Republic Academy to making his first-team debut, sharing what it was like making that jump and becoming part of the first team. He also talks about his experien...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 2–2 home draw against Phoenix Rising FC in a match that felt like three points were there for the taking. Republic took the lead just before halftime and looked to be in position to finish the job, but Phoenix found the equalizer late in the second half to leave Sacramento with just one point. We talk about the misse...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we celebrate Sacramento Republic FC's important 1–0 home victory over Lexington SC in a crucial matchup against a team close to Republic in the standings. The winning goal once again came from Kyle Edwards off the bench , but this one was especially memorable—Edwards somehow managed to score with what looked like practically his toenail! 😂 We break down...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we recap a difficult week on the road for Sacramento Republic FC, starting with a 1–0 loss at FC Tulsa last Wednesday. We then look back at Saturday's 0–0 draw at the Pittsburgh Riverhounds , giving Republic a scoreless week across two away matches and just one point from the six available. We also take a look at the latest USL Championship standings and...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC's dominant 5–0 victory over Sporting JAX in front of a packed crowd during the annual California State Fair Match . It was one of Republic's most complete performances in recent memory, highlighted by Tyler Wolff's first hat trick for the club (or as Sharon accidentally calls him... "Josh!" 😂), Lee Desmond s...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC's impressive 3–1 road win over Oakland Roots at the historic Oakland Coliseum . If this truly was Sacramento's final match at the Coliseum, Republic went out in style—improving to a perfect 3-0-0 record at the venue. We discuss the biggest moments from the victory, the standout performances, and what this result means...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC's 1–1 road draw against Charleston Battery , a hard-earned point against one of the top teams in the USL Championship. We discuss the key moments from the match, the performances that stood out, and what the result means as Republic continues its push through the season. We also talk about some important club news, inc...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s disappointing 2–0 loss to Athletic Club Boise in the final USL Cup group stage match. The result eliminates Sacramento from this year's tournament, a tough ending after Republic's memorable run to the USL Cup Final last season. We discuss what went wrong, what the result means, and where the team goes from here. Our...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we're back talking Sacramento Republic FC after a couple of weeks focused on World Cup action! We break down Sacramento’s 2–1 home win over Rhode Island FC , discussing the key moments, standout performances, and what the victory means as Republic returns to league play. We also take a look at the latest USL Championship standings , where Sacramento sits...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s tough 1–0 home loss to New Mexico United . Despite one of the best saves you'll see from Danny Vitiello , a costly mistake proved decisive in a tightly contested match. We discuss the key moments, what went right, what went wrong, and how Sacramento can respond moving forward. We also include the post-match press co...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s hard-fought 1–0 road win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC . The victory not only secured three valuable points, but also snapped Sacramento’s recent stretch of away frustrations after back-to-back road losses. We discuss the key moments from the match, what stood out from the performance, and what this result co...

Welcome to the first State of the Republic World Cup Bonus Episode! Throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 , we'll be releasing special episodes covering the biggest stories, matches, and moments from the tournament, with a special focus on the United States and Mexico . In this episode, we break down the USA's impressive 4–1 victory over Paraguay , discussing the standout performances and what the re...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s resilient 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC in USL Cup play. After going down to 10 men following a first-half red card, Sacramento battled back to earn a point in regulation before claiming the extra point with a 5–3 penalty shootout victory , giving Republic two valuable points in the group standings. We also take...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s 2–0 road loss to Phoenix Rising FC , marking Sacramento’s second consecutive away defeat. We discuss the key moments from the match, what challenged Republic FC, and what the team will need to do to get back on track. We also review the latest USL Championship standings and where Sacramento sits as the season reache...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s 2–1 road loss to San Antonio FC . We discuss the key moments from the match, where things went wrong for Republic FC, and what the team can take away moving forward. We also take a look at the latest USL Championship standings and where Sacramento currently sits as the season continues to heat up. Plus, we preview t...

In this episode of State of the Republic , we break down Sacramento Republic FC ’s 1–0 win over Oakland Roots SC at the Oakland Coliseum in USL Cup play. Sacramento earns its second win of the tournament , and we talk about the key moments from the rivalry matchup and what stood out from Republic’s performance on the road. We also take a look at the current USL Cup group standings and discuss wher...