Oct. 13, 2025

S1E238 - Hartford Away: The Sequel Nobody Asked For...

Sacramento Republic fall 3-2 on the road at Hartford, conceding a last-minute goal against the same team that beat us in the USL Cup Final. We recap the match, preview Lexington SC, review playoff-clinching scenarios, and more!

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It was a tough one for Republic FC fans — Sacramento fell 3-2 at Hartford after conceding a last-minute goal in a wild USL Championship match. To make it sting more, it’s the same team that beat Republic FC 1-0 in the USL Cup Final earlier this year. We break down the match, preview Friday’s early 3 PM kickoff vs Lexington SC, dive into the USL standings and what it’ll take for Sac Republic to clinch a home playoff game, plus go through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions and more!

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