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
S1E234 - Sac Republic Moves On To The USL Cup Final!
S1E233 - A Historic First Win in Tampa Bay!
S1E232 - A Bennett Brace in New Mexico!
S1E231 - Mazzola’s Gloves of Glory: The Republic March On!
S1E230 - A Goal-Fest in the I-80 Derby!
S1E229 - The 3 Point RoRo Goal at Home!!
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Recent Blog Posts
2025 Match Recap: Sacramento Republic FC 2, Phoenix Rising FC 2
After a successful road trip, Sacramento had a quick stop at home to take on Western Conference rivals Phoenix Rising. Sacramento got the lead at halftime thanks to a goal from Russell Cicerone and an own goal. But Phoenix battled their way back to …
2025 USL Cup Recap: Rhode Island FC 0(0), Sacramento Republic FC 0(3)
They say the semi-final is the hardest game to coach in knockout competitions. That was the task ahead of both coaches as both teams set out to claim their spot in the USL Cup Finals. Rhode Island were fighting in the regular season for the playoff…
Know Your Opponent: Rhode Island FC
A trip to the USL Cup finals is at stake as Sacramento ventures out to Rhode Island. Thanks to a little bit of cup magic and the hands of Jared Mazzola, Sacramento came away with the victory via a penalty shootout versus Loudoun. On the other hand,…
About the Hosts
Luis Urbano
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!
Sharon Anderson
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.
Jared Slaff
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.
Riyan Lacara
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.