S1E283 - First, Third, Fourth… SECOND in 2026 USL West! What a Finale!
Sacramento Republic closes out the regular season with a wild 3–2 win over Oakland Roots, surviving a roller coaster of standings changes to finish second in the Western Conference behind New Mexico United. We review the final USL standings and playoff br
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PocketCasts In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s dramatic 3–2 win over Oakland Roots in the regular-season finale! It was a wild night in the Western Conference standings, with Republic moving from first to third, then fourth, before the victory pushed Sacramento back up to second place, behind New Mexico United, who finished in first. Talk about a roller coaster!
We break down the thrilling finale, look at the final USL Championship standings, and review how the playoff picture came together in both the Western and Eastern Conferences.
Now, the regular season is over, and it’s time for playoff soccer! Sacramento will host FC Tulsa on Sunday, November 1, at 6 p.m. in the USL Championship playoffs. We preview the matchup and talk about what Republic needs to do to keep its season alive and make a run toward the championship.
The stakes are higher, the games matter even more, and the road to the title starts at home!
Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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