Sacramento Republic FC is moving on! Republic defeats FC Tulsa 1–0 in the Western Conference Quarterfinals thanks to a late goal from Academy player Blake Willey! And what a moment for the young player — Willey becomes the youngest player to score in a USL Championship playoff match!
In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down the playoff victory, talk about Blake’s historic goal, and celebrate Republic’s continued run toward the championship.
But the job isn't finished! Sacramento now faces El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference Semifinals. We preview the matchup and discuss what Republic needs to do to keep advancing.
We also review the other USL playoff results and see who's moving on across both conferences.
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