We’re joined by Lee Desmond, captain of Sacramento Republic FC, for an in-depth interview about his journey from Ireland to Sacramento, captaining the team, and helping new teammates settle into the club. Lee also reflects on the experience of playing in the 2022 U.S. Open Cup Final, shares highlights from…
In his opening remarks as President & General Manager, Tim Holt shares his vision for the future of Sacramento Republic FC, the direction of the club, and his commitment to the supporters and community that make Republic special. From long-term growth to building on the club’s strong foundation, Tim outlines…
Marek Albert and Hannah Diaz from Stockton Cargo join today's podcast episode to talk about The Yard announcement, Cargo’s impressive season last year, and what supporters can expect this season in USL W. Then we turn our attention to Sacramento Republic FC — breaking down the 1–0 preseason loss to…
In this episode of State of the Republic, we discuss Sacramento Republic FC’s 5–2 preseason win over the San Jose Earthquakes II team and what stood out from the performance. We also talk about the Meet the Team event, the excitement building around the 2026 squad, and Republic’s newest signings…
We’re joined by Brian Danzl from the Tower Bridge Battalion to talk about what’s next for the supporters and Sacramento Republic FC as the club prepares for the 2026 season and looks ahead to the new stadium coming in 2027. We also talk about SRFC’s new midfielder Pep Casas, provide…
On today's episode we interview Adam Smith, former Sacramento Republic FC Assistant Head Coach (2014–2017), current MLS scout for Charlotte FC, and a key part of the effort to bring a new USL club and stadium to Fresno. Adam shares the latest on the Fresno project, reflects on his time…
Sacramento Republic FC is entering a new era. After seven years with the club, President Todd Dunivant is leaving to become Sporting Director at New York City FC. In this episode, we talk about his legacy in Sacramento, and what comes next. We also go through the full list of…
In this bonus episode, we celebrate the incredible career of Rodrigo “RoRo” Lopez, one of the most important players in Sacramento Republic FC history. Sharon shares photos and stories from RoRo’s early years and his time with Republic FC, while Luis and Jared talk about the unforgettable plays, big moments,…
Sacramento Republic’s 2025 season came to a close after a 0-0 match that went to penalties, where Orange County advanced at Heart Health Park. In this episode, we break down the playoff defeat, share post-match comments from Coach Collins, Lee Desmond, and Nick Ross, and take a look at how…
The USL regular season has come to an end, and the playoffs are here! Sacramento Republic took a 1-0 win over Charleston Battery to clinch 2nd place in the Western Conference and 4th overall in USL, then closed out the season with a 1-0 loss to Miami FC in a…
What a finish in Lexington! Sacramento Republic stormed back from 2-0 down to tie the match 2-2 — and nearly grabbed the winner before a questionable offside call stopped the comeback short. In this episode, we relive all the drama from that wild game, preview the final two regular-season home…
Sacramento Republic came up short on the road, falling 3-2 at Hartford after a late goal decided the match. It’s another tough result against the same team that won the USL Cup Final earlier this year. In this episode, we break down the game, look ahead to Friday’s 3 PM…
Sacramento Republic took a 1-0 loss at Monterey Bay FC, but the focus now shifts to some huge upcoming matches. In this episode of the State of the Republic Podcast, we break down the Monterey Bay game, preview the league clash with Orange County SC, and look ahead to the…
💪 Sac Republic proved they can handle the altitude! Traveling to Colorado Springs, Republic FC delivered a strong 2-0 victory over the Switchbacks, with standout goals from Lewis Jamieson and Russell Cicerone sealing the win. ⚽️ In this episode of the State of the Republic Podcast, we break down the…
🔥 On the road and unstoppable! Republic FC punched their ticket to the USL Cup Final with a dramatic 3-0 penalty shootout victory at Rhode Island FC! Now, the stage is set for October 4 at Heart Health Park, where Sacramento will battle Hartford Athletic for the trophy. 🏆 Here’s…
🔥 History made! Sacramento Republic FC earned their first-ever win at Tampa Bay, defeating the Rowdies 2-0! On this episode of the State of the Republic Podcast, we break down the big victory and what it means for the team moving forward. We also dive into: 👉 Wednesday’s massive USL…
💬 This week on the State of the Republic Podcast, we interview Filip Handl, Sacramento Republic FC’s Manager of Youth Soccer Programming, to talk about the amazing work being done with the Sac Republic Unified Team — a program that unites athletes with and without intellectual disabilities. It’s all about…
What a week for Sac Republic! Thanks to some amazing penalty saves from Jared Mazzola, Republic FC is moving on to the USL Cup Semi-Finals! On this episode of the State of the Republic Podcast, we cover all the action and big news around the club. Here’s what we’re talking…
⚽ What a match! Sac Republic and Oakland Roots gave us a 6-goal thriller in the latest I-80 Derby, ending in a 3-3 draw! On this episode of the State of the Republic Podcast, we’re breaking down all the goals, big plays, and drama from Saturday night. Also the post-match…
Last Tuesday the Modesto City Council unanimously voted in favor to proceed with a Letter of Intent (LOI) with USL to establish exclusive negotiations between USL & the city of Modesto, CA! What does this mean? Our podcast host, Luis Urbano, talks more about it and how long it might…
Sharon prepared an amazing Sacramento Republic Mystery Box for the biggest Sac Republic fan and co-host of our podcast, Jared! And here's the unboxing video for it! #SacRepublic #Sacramento #Soccer #Podcast
The SOTR Town Hall is back! We're talking about how Sac Republic did vs San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 of the US Open Cup and our podcast friend, Kaylor Hodges from the Hammering Down Podcast (a Birmingham Legion Fan-Based Podcast) joins us to talk to us about…
Join us this Tuesday, May 2nd at 6pm as we talk to Stockton Cargo President, Lee Neves, & Cargo Coach, Sia, about the Cargo's home opener (& historic first-ever game) in the USL W, vs Oakland Soul! #StocktonCargo #StocktonCA #Stockton #Soccer
Podcast Mom Sharon hosts this SRFC vs SD game day experience video with an appearance of Jared who came to Sacramento to celebrate his birthday! The team got another win 1-0 and continues to be undefeated at home this season! Shout out to Tina for sharing some videos for this…