The Sacramento Soccer Podcast - State of the Republic Podcast
We talk about all things Sacramento Republic related, with game reviews, interviews, community stories & also Central Valley soccer!
Recent Episodes
S1E242 - SRFC Departures & Returns
Thank You Legend, Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez!
S1E241 - The End of the 2025 Season...
S1E240 - RoRo’s Regular Season Finale & SRFC Playoff Countdown!
S1E239 - An Epic Comeback at Lexington!
S1E238 - Hartford Away: The Sequel Nobody Asked For...
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Recent Blog Posts
2025 Stats Recap FINALE
Ok, it is a bit delayed, but after the holidays, I finally got around to finishing this monster. Before we move into 2026, let's take stock of what happened in 2025 by looking at the numbers and what areas the Republic can improve upon. This is the …
Republic FC Adds Youth to the Backline
Republic FC has announced the addition of academy players Luke Strassburg and Rohan Chivukula to the club's first team roster. The pair of defenders have signed USL Academy contracts that are pending league and federation approval. They will be elig…
Republic FC Adds Pierre Reedy to the Backline
Republic FC have announced another signing with Pierre Reedy set to join the club. This deal is pending league and federation approval. Reedy comes to Sacramento from USL League One side Spokane Velocity. That's where he spent the last two seasons …
About the Hosts
Co-Founder & Host
One of the Co-Founders of the State of the Republic Podcast! Luis is a native to the Central Valley and has been following soccer since the early 2000's. He's been a fan of SRFC since the beginning but wasn't able to attend his first match until 2015. Aside from SRFC, he's a big time supporter of Mexico's Cruz Azul & soccer teams in the Central Valley!
Podcast Mom / Co-Host
Our very own “Podcast Mom”, Sharon! She is known in the soccer community throughout the Sacramento area having played for over 30 years, and worked for the Sacramento Republic FC for several of the Club’s early years. Known for organizing welcome parties she encourages all types of camaraderie; brunches, BBQs, as well as dinners at the Elk Grove Mikuni are among her favorite ways to interact with friends, the squad, and fellow fans.
Co-Host
Sacramento Republic FC's biggest fan in East Texas, and head of the SotR East Texas Bureau! Although he recently moved from Arizona after 14 years there, Jared was born & raised in the Sacramento area, and has been a Sac Republic supporter since the team's foundation. He travels to plenty of SRFC home & away games each season; making him, without a doubt, the person that has traveled the most to see our team.
All Is Quail Blog Author/Co-Host
The “numbers guy”, Riyan! Riyan is a native of Sacramento and has been following the Republic since day one. He has covered the team across different media outlets including now his own, All is Quail Soccer. Aside from putting numbers in spreadsheets, he has a love of video games and finding a good book to put in his ever growing to-read pile.