S1E259 - 2026 USL Game of the Year!?
Sacramento Republic pulls off an unforgettable 3–2 comeback win over Orange County in one of the wildest matches of the season so far. We break down all the drama, preview Oakland in the USL Cup, and talk about the new 2026 away kit.
In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s wild 3–2 comeback win over Orange County SC at home — a match packed with drama from start to finish. From saved penalty kicks to a late handball that gave Sacramento the chance to complete the comeback, this one had no shortage of unforgettable moments. We break down all the chaos and how Republic found a way to get all three points.
We also look ahead to Sacramento’s upcoming USL Cup matchup against Oakland Roots SC, set to be played in two weeks at the historic Oakland Coliseum, and discuss what to expect from that rivalry matchup.
Plus, we talk about Sacramento’s brand-new 2026 away jersey, which made its debut in the win over Orange County, and give our thoughts on the new jersey.
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