In the first ever USL Cup game in Sacramento, we saw Sac Republic get a 1-0 win vs League One's newest California team, AV Alta! We talk about this win (another goal for Sebastian Herrera, who has now scored in 4 consecutive games and 3 competitions (USL Championship, US Open Cup, and USL Cup!) and our upcoming opponent next Sunday, in USL Championship, Oakland Roots!

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In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we break down a busy week for Sacramento Republic, starting with a 1-0 victory over El Farolito in the U.S. Open Cup—punching our ticket to the Round of 32, where we’ll face off against MLS side San Jose Earthquakes on May 7th. Then we turn our attention to another tough late-game moment in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Phoenix Rising, as Republic lets another win slip away near the final whistle. We also preview this weekend’s USL Cup opener at home vs. AV Alta FC and dive into other big stories from around the soccer world.

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In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we recap a bizarre and frustrating 2-1 loss on the road to Orange County SC, where Sacramento Republic found the net three times—but unfortunately two were own goals. We talk about the game, what the team can learn from this tough one, and look ahead to a busy week ahead. First up is a US Open Cup clash against NPSL side El Farolito on Wednesday, followed by a big USL Championship showdown against Phoenix Rising on Saturday at Phoenix.

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In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we talk about Sacramento Republic's 1-1 draw against Louisville City—a match that, unfortunately, ended once again with a last-minute goal conceded at home. We analyze what went right, and what went wrong. Also, the post-match press conference has returned! Coach Collins, Rodrigo "RoRo" Lopez, and Jared Timmer are a part of the press conference for this game.

We also share the USL Championship standings, preview our next games against Orange County SC & El Farolito, and are joined by none other than Podcast Magic himself—Villyan Bijev! The former Sac Republic standout catches us up on his life after his soccer player career. Don't miss this one!

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Sacramento Republic’s unbeaten streak against FC Tulsa is no more, as they fall 1-0 in a tough road match. We break down what went wrong and look ahead to their upcoming matchup with Louisville City. Plus, we dive into the latest developments on the Modesto USL soccer project, including potential stadium locations discussed at a recent community event, Central Valley Fuego wins in The League for Clubs, and more!

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In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we break down Sacramento Republic’s 2-2 draw against Colorado Springs Switchbacks, including the controversial penalty calls that cost Sac the win. We also preview the upcoming matchup against FC Tulsa and share our predictions in the latest round of Podcast Winner Dinner! Plus, we dive into USL’s groundbreaking announcement about promotion and relegation shaking up the American soccer landscape. Don’t miss this action-packed episode filled with analysis, predictions, and all things Sac Republic!

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We started the 2025 season with a 2-1 win vs the 2024 first place team, New Mexico, and had a sold out game too! The SOTR Team and guest, Editor for Qual City Soccer, Ryan Hodek, talk about Sac Republic's home opener win, our upcoming rival Colorado Springs Switchbacks, our USL Western Conference standings predictions, and more!

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The wait is finally over! The 2025 USL Championship season begins next Saturday and what better than at home! Sac Republic's rival is New Mexico United, and we talk about the game. We also talk about the new USL jersey font and our season/game predictions for the 2025 Edition of Podcast Winner Dinner competition (Luis won the 2024 & 2022 Season, and Sharon won the 2023, who will win in 2025?)

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