In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s dramatic 1–1 draw on the road against Brooklyn FC, highlighted by a last-minute penalty kick goal to secure the point in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. We break down the match and key moments from a hard-fought game in Brooklyn.

Before diving into the match, we’re joined by returning guest Jon Crawford, who made the trip to New York and shares what it was like being at the stadium and experiencing the atmosphere firsthand.

We also go over the USL Cup format as the tournament gets underway and preview Sacramento’s upcoming Cup match against Spokane Velocity FC, the club’s first game in the competition this season.

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s intense 0–0 draw against Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 32. After a hard-fought match that went through regulation and extra time, it all came down to penalties, where Sacramento came up just short in a 9–8 shootout. We break down the key moments, the defensive battle, and how the game unfolded all the way to the dramatic finish.

We also share our thoughts on what this performance says about Republic FC competing against MLS opposition and what positives can be taken despite the result.

Plus, we look ahead to Sacramento’s next USL Championship matchup against Brooklyn FC and what to expect as the team shifts focus back to league play.

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–1 draw on the road against Las Vegas Lights FC. It was a match that didn’t feature many major moments beyond the goals, and we discuss whether Sacramento may have been managing energy with a bigger matchup ahead.

We then turn our focus to the upcoming U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 clash against Minnesota United FC, breaking down what to expect from the MLS side and what Republic will need to do to advance.

We also dive into the circulating MLS expansion rumors, including talk of Vancouver Whitecaps FC potentially leaving the league and what that could mean for Sacramento Republic’s chances — especially with the club’s new stadium planned for 2028.

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s 2–0 win at home over Phoenix Rising FC. It was another strong defensive performance, earning a clean sheet for Danny Vitiello, along with a career first goal for Blake Willey and a second consecutive goal for Dominik Wanner. We break down the key moments and what stood out from the match.

We also include post-match press conference comments from Neill Collins, Dominik Wanner, and Blake Willey.

Plus, we preview the upcoming league match against Las Vegas Lights FC, where Republic will face former goalkeeper Jared Mazzola, a key figure in last season’s run to the USL Cup Final.

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we recap Sacramento Republic FC’s impressive 4–0 win over Valley 559 FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round 2 match played in Clovis. Sharon and Luis were on-site for the match and share what it was like being there — the atmosphere, how the game played out in person, and what stood out from Republic’s performance.

We also talk about the upcoming U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 draw, including how the format works and what to expect — even though by the time you’re listening, Sacramento’s next opponent will already be set.

Plus, we go over this week’s Podcast Winner Dinner results, with plenty of points handed out following the Open Cup match, and more Republic FC talk!

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s first loss of the season, a 2–1 result at home against El Paso Locomotive FC. We go through the key moments from the match, what went wrong for Republic FC, and what can be learned moving forward.

We also discuss the latest stadium news, including updated plans featuring a 20,000-seat capacity and a revised timeline with the stadium now expected to be ready in 2028.

Plus, we preview Sacramento’s upcoming U.S. Open Cup Round 2 matchup against Valley 559 FC, which will now be played in Clovis, and share our thoughts heading into the match.

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–1 draw against Monterey Bay FC, highlighted by a huge late penalty kick save from Danny Vitiello against former Republic player Nick Ross to secure the point. We break down the key moments from the match and what stood out from the performance.

We also include post-match press conference comments from Neill Collins, Danny Crisostomo, and Arturo Rodríguez.

Plus, we talk about the latest stadium news, preview Sacramento’s upcoming U.S. Open Cup matchup against Valley 559 FC, and look ahead to the next USL Championship game vs El Paso Locomotive FC. We also go through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions and more!

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In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s dramatic 2–0 extra time win over El Farolito in the First Round of the U.S. Open Cup. We talk through the key moments from the match, how Republic FC finally broke through in extra time, and what the result means moving forward in the tournament.

We also discuss the post-match brawl and chaotic scenes, including the confrontation involving El Farolito players and fans, and share our thoughts on how everything unfolded. Plus, we go over this week’s Podcast Winner Dinner results, with plenty of points up for grabs in this Open Cup matchup, and more!

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