In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s gritty 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC in USL Cup action. Despite playing with 10 men after a first-half red card, Republic found a way to earn a result and then secured the extra point with a 5–3 penalty shootout win.

We also review Sacramento’s position in the USL Cup standings, discuss the path to advancing out of the group, preview the upcoming match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, and provide updates on local Central Valley clubs in the USL W League and USL League Two.

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