S1E262 - The Worst Sac Away Game in 2026?
Sacramento Republic falls 2–0 at Phoenix, suffering a second straight road loss. We also preview the USL Cup matchup against Monterey Bay, review the league standings, a new goalkeeper trialist, and local Central Valley soccer results.
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PocketCasts 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 reaches an important stretch.
Plus, we preview Republic’s upcoming USL Cup matchup against Monterey Bay FC, discuss the club’s new goalkeeper who has joined on a 25-day trial, and check in on the recent results of local Central Valley clubs competing in USL W League and USL League Two.
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