State of the Republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC's 2–1 win over El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference Semifinals! In front of a sold-out crowd at Heart Health Park, Republic got the job done and punched its ticket to the USL Championship Western Conference Final. Cal Jennings opened the scoring, and Michel Benitez delivered the go-ahead goal to send Sacramento through! Now, there's just one more opponent standing between Republic and the USL Championship Final: New Mexico United. Sacramento heads to Albuquerque for the Western Conference Final on Sunday, November 15, at 4 p.m. We preview the matchup, discuss New Mexico's recent form, and look back at Republic's head-to-head record against them. We also review the other USL Championship playoff results. The road to the championship continues, and Republic is just one win away from the USL Final! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–0 victory over FC Tulsa in the Western Conference Quarterfinals! It took a late goal to get it done, and who came through? Republic Academy player Blake Willey, scoring in the final minutes to send Sacramento into the next round! Willey also made history, becoming the youngest player to score in a USL Championship playoff match! We break down the big win, celebrate Blake’s incredible moment, and talk about what it means for Republic to keep its playoff run alive. Next up, Sacramento faces El Paso Locomotive FC in the Western Conference Semifinals. We preview the upcoming matchup and look at what Republic will need to do to advance to the Conference Final. We also catch up on the other results from the USL Championship playoffs and see how the bracket is shaping up as the road to the championship continues! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s dramatic 3–2 win over Oakland Roots in the regular-season finale! It was a wild night in the Western Conference standings, with Republic moving from first to third, then fourth, before the victory pushed Sacramento back up to second place, behind New Mexico United, who finished in first. Talk about a roller coaster! We break down the thrilling finale, look at the final USL Championship standings, and review how the playoff picture came together in both the Western and Eastern Conferences. Now, the regular season is over, and it’s time for playoff soccer! Sacramento will host FC Tulsa on Sunday, November 1, at 6 p.m. in the USL Championship playoffs. We preview the matchup and talk about what Republic needs to do to keep its season alive and make a run toward the championship. The stakes are higher, the games matter even more, and the road to the title starts at home! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s massive 1–0 win over first-place El Paso Locomotive FC, sealed by a late goal in the final minutes of the match! This huge road victory means Republic will host its first USL Championship playoff game at home on Sunday, November 1! We break down the dramatic finish and what this result means for Sacramento as the regular season comes to a close. With home-field advantage secured for the first playoff round, Republic still has a chance to climb even higher in the Western Conference standings. We also preview Sacramento’s final regular-season matchup against Oakland Roots and review the latest USL Championship standings. We look at the potential playoff opponents Republic could face and discuss what results would need to happen for Sacramento to finish in first place. Plus, Sharon shares her experience selecting her seats for the new Sacramento Republic FC stadium! Also, one of our listeners, William, shared his thoughts on our upcoming opponent, Oakland Roots: "All right, so hello State of the Republic podcast crew. So this is William speaking, coming from Sacramento, California, after dining with the Diplo's fun run right here in San Francisco. It is a great win for Sacramento Republic FC, takes a single goal win for Jose Memo Rodriguez, thanks to the assist from Mark Anthony Kaye. Now the big question is, I know they're going to have a last long game to face against Oakland Roots. So I know it's Oakland played pretty big miles since I was there in Oakland, California at Oakland Coliseum to face against San Antonio FC, but it did have a bounce back very well when they got a win against FC Tulsa not too long ago. So it's going to be very competitive right here for Sacramento Republic FC. So only time will tell, so looking forward to this Saturday, see ya." Thanks for your comments William! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–1 draw against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks at home. While Republic had to settle for a point, the result was enough to officially secure Sacramento’s spot in the USL Championship playoffs! The playoff ticket is punched, but there’s still plenty to play for. With just two regular-season games remaining, Sacramento is still battling for home-field advantage in the playoffs, and every point could make a difference. We review the latest USL Championship standings and break down the playoff picture as the regular season reaches its final stretch. Finally, we preview a massive upcoming matchup against first-place El Paso Locomotive FC. With the postseason approaching and home-field advantage still undecided, Republic will need to be ready for a tough challenge. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 3–2 win over Las Vegas Lights FC at home and last Saturday’s 1–1 draw against FC Tulsa on the road at the baseball field nobody wants to play at! And once again, Memo Rodriguez is firing rockets! 🚀 Memo has scored in each of these last two games, with both goals looking like absolute missiles. We talk about his recent run of form and the huge contributions he’s making as Republic pushes toward the playoffs. We also review the latest USL Championship standings, where Sacramento is getting very close to officially booking its playoff spot. With the postseason almost secured, we look at where Republic currently sits and what remains to be decided. Finally, we preview the upcoming matchup against the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, talk about the latest new stadium news, and cover more Sacramento Republic FC and USL updates. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 3–2 win over New Mexico United on the road! Playing at New Mexico’s baseball stadium, Republic gets a huge three points in a critical match as Sacramento gets closer to securing a spot in the USL Championship playoffs. With the playoff race heating up, every point matters, and this road victory could be a massive result for Republic as the regular season enters its final stretch. We also look ahead to Sacramento’s next two critical games: a midweek home matchup against Las Vegas Lights FC followed by a Saturday road game against FC Tulsa. With playoff qualification getting closer, Republic will be looking to pick up as many points as possible from both matches. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 0–0 draw against San Antonio FC — or, as we call them on the podcast, Uncle Ruckus. Republic had chances to win the game, but the San Antonio goalkeeper and the goalposts had other plans, forcing Sacramento to settle for a point. With the draw, Republic shares the points with San Antonio and remains right in the middle of a dramatic Western Conference playoff race. Sacramento is getting close to the top three, but is also only four points clear of the playoff line, making every result that much more important as the regular season continues. We review the latest USL Championship standings and break down just how tight the Western Conference has become. Finally, we look ahead to Sacramento’s upcoming matchup against New Mexico United and talk about what Republic will need to do to turn these close games into three points. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC’s 1–0 win over Detroit City FC! After three consecutive ties, Republic finally gets back in the win column and picks up three much-needed points. We break down the Detroit City match, talk about the result, and look at what this win means for Sacramento as the regular season continues to wind down. Next up, it’s another matchup with San Antonio FC — or, as we call them on the podcast, Uncle Ruckus. We preview the upcoming game and talk about what Republic will need to do to come away with another result. We also discuss VAR coming to the USL Cup and what it could mean for the competition, plus more Sacramento Republic FC and USL news! Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In this episode of State of the Republic, we talk about Sacramento Republic FC's 1–1 draw against Orange County SC, giving Republic its third consecutive tie. We break down the match, discuss the latest result, and take a look at what Sacramento needs to do with only eight games remaining in the regular season. We also review the updated USL Championship standings and see where Republic currently sits as the playoff race continues to tighten. Finally, after a long stretch of road games, Sacramento is finally back home! We preview the upcoming matchup against Detroit City FC and talk about what Republic will need to do to turn those recent draws into three points in front of the home crowd. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Podcast Winner Dinner Music: The following music was used for this media project: Fliegen by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2936-fliegen License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Golazos of Gratitude Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Nice Light Of Happiness by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7421-nice-light-of-happiness License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Orange County SC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic