We’re dedicating this special bonus episode to the one and only Rodrigo “RoRo” Lopez, a true Sacramento Republic FC legend who recently retired. Sharon brings a treasure trove of photos and memories from RoRo’s early days all the way through his unforgettable years in Sacramento, while Luis and Jared jump in with their own favorite RoRo moments and stories. We also revisit the journey that shaped his incredible career — from the Chivas Academy, to multiple clubs across the U.S., to becoming Sac Republic’s first-ever signing in 2014, and later taking his talents to Ascenso MX and Liga MX. It’s a heartfelt celebration of a player who defined an era and left a permanent mark on the club and its fans. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Sacramento Republic’s 2025 season has officially come to an end after a 0-0 draw and penalty kick loss at home to Orange County in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. In this episode, we break down the match, talk through the key moments, and include post-match press conference comments from Coach Collins, Lee Desmond, and Nick Ross. We also take a look at how the USL Playoff Conference Finals are set, and reveal the final standings of our season-long prediction contest, Podcast Winner Dinner. Plus, a few closing thoughts as we wrap up another year of Republic FC soccer. 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
It’s playoff time! 🎉 In this episode, we recap Sacramento Republic’s 1-0 win over Charleston Battery, a huge result that secured 2nd place in the Western Conference and 4th overall in the USL. We also look back on the 1-0 loss to Miami FC in the regular season finale — a night that was all about celebrating club legend Rodrigo “RoRo” Lopez and his incredible career (though he’s not done yet — RoRo’s ready for the playoffs!). Plus, we break down our Western Conference Quarterfinal matchup vs Orange County, go over the USL Playoff brackets, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
What a comeback! Sacramento Republic battled back from a 2-0 deficit at Lexington SC to earn a 2-2 draw — and nearly pulled off the win if not for a controversial offside call in the final moments. We break down the wild match, preview the final two regular-season home games against Charleston Battery and Miami FC, and talk about who Sac Republic could face in the first round of the playoffs. Plus, we go over the weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
It was a tough one for Republic FC fans — Sacramento fell 3-2 at Hartford after conceding a last-minute goal in a wild USL Championship match. To make it sting more, it’s the same team that beat Republic FC 1-0 in the USL Cup Final earlier this year. We break down the match, preview Friday’s early 3 PM kickoff vs Lexington SC, dive into the USL standings and what it’ll take for Sac Republic to clinch a home playoff game, plus go through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
On this episode we cover Sac Republic's 2-1 win vs Orange County in USL Championship and the 1-0 USL Cup Final loss vs Hartford! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
In this episode, we break down Sacramento Republic’s tough 1-0 loss at Monterey Bay FC in USL Championship play. We also preview the upcoming league matchup with Orange County SC, look ahead to the massive USL Cup Final at home vs Hartford Athletic, and go over the standings to see what Republic FC needs to do to clinch the playoffs. Plus, our usual discussions, insights, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Sacramento Republic went on the road to the high elevation of Colorado Springs and came away with a huge 2-0 win over the Switchbacks! ⚽️ With two incredible goals from Lewis Jamieson and Russell Cicerone, Republic FC showed grit and class in a tough place to play. We also look ahead to the upcoming matchup with Monterey Bay, check in on our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Republic FC are heading to the USL Cup Final! 💪 Sacramento battled Rhode Island on the road and came away with a 3-0 penalty shootout win to punch their ticket to the Final on October 4 at Heart Health Park vs Hartford. We also recap Saturday’s 2-2 league draw at home vs Phoenix Rising (with co-host Jared back in Sacramento for the match!), preview the upcoming league showdown with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, run through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
In this episode, we celebrate Sacramento Republic’s historic first-ever win at Tampa Bay, defeating the Rowdies 2-0! We also look ahead to Wednesday’s massive USL Cup Semifinal clash with Rhode Island, preview Saturday’s showdown with Phoenix Rising (with co-host Jared Slaff coming to Sacramento for the match!), run through our weekly Podcast Winner Dinner predictions, and plenty more!Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
In this episode, we chat with Filip Handl, Sacramento Republic FC’s Manager of Youth Soccer Programming, about the incredible work being done with the Sac Republic Unified team — a squad that brings athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together. The Unified program is all about friendship, teamwork, and inclusion, and it continues to grow nationwide with MLS and USL clubs helping lead the way. We also dive into Republic FC’s 2-0 win on the road at New Mexico, look ahead to a huge clash with the Tampa Bay Rowdies — where Coach Collins returns to a club he once played for and coached — plus go over this week’s Podcast Winner Dinner results and more! Donate to the Sac Republic Unified Team at https://buy.stripe.com/00wdR8fAi62Zdehf2924002 Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Sac Republic is moving on to the semi-finals of the USL Cup thanks to a few penalty saves from Jared Mazzola! The SOTR team talks about last week's groundbreaking event of the new Sac Republic stadium at the Railyards, 0-0 penalty kick win by Sac Republic vs Loudoun, the 1-0 loss at El Paso in USL Championship, our upcoming opponent New Mexico United, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Last Saturday we witnessed a goal-fest in Sac Republic's I-80 Derby vs Oakland Roots with a final score of 3-3! The SOTR team talks about the game, our upcoming opponents Loudon United (USL Cup, Quarter-Finals), and El Paso Locomotive (in USL Championship), Podcast Winner Dinner, and more! This is also the first SOTR podcast episode that is also on video! If you'd like to check out the video recording of it visit www.sacsoccerpod.com/videos/ or check out the SOTR YouTube Channel! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Last Saturday RoRo scored his first home goal of 2025 (that also meant 3 points for the game!). The SOTR team talks about the game, our upcoming opponent Oakland Roots, news about the Modesto USL stadium, and more! 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC 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 Podcast, we break down Sacramento Republic’s impressive 3-1 road win over San Antonio FC—aka “Uncle Ruckus”—highlighted by three absolute golazos, including a great strike from former SA player Cristian Parano. The victory moves Republic FC up to 2nd place in the USL Western Conference, and we dive into what made this performance one of the greatest ones of the season. We also preview this week’s matchup against Monterey Bay FC, go over the latest results in our Podcast Winner Dinner predictions contest, and wrap things up with a off-field story: Jared shares how he got blocked on X (formerly Twitter) by a salty San Antonio FC admin. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
In this episode, the SOTR crew breaks down Sacramento Republic’s crucial 1-0 victory over Spokane Velocity in the USL Cup, with Sharon sharing her in-person experience at ONE Spokane Stadium. They talk about the game (and advancing to the quarter-finals where they'll play vs Loudoun United). There’s also a light look ahead to the next league game against San Antonio FC (aka "Uncle Ruckus") and a recap of the Podcast Winner Dinner contest results from the Spokane match. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
In the last State Fair game of the season we tied 0-0 vs Lexington, in a game that should've been a win for us because of Lexington's red card (therefore we really lost two points). The SOTR team talks about the game, Kris from the TBB Board talks to us about how the TBB Town Hall went. We also talk about our upcoming opponent in the USL Cup, Spokane Velocity, Cal Storm & San Juan's recent games, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
It seems to be like lights bring Sac Republic good luck and thankfully the State Fair delivered the lights at the game this past Saturday! The SOTR team talks about the 3-0 win vs El Paso, the post-match press conference, our upcoming opponent Lexington, the latest Central Valley Soccer results, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
We won yet again vs Las Vegas Lights (3 wins, 11 goals for us, 0 for them). Can we play vs them every week? The SOTR team talks about the 4th of July game vs Las Vegas Lights, our upcoming opponent El Paso, the latest Central Valley Soccer results (Stockton Cargo is in the USL W Western Conference Final!), and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic
Last Saturday we saw yet another post-85th minute goal against us in the 1-0 loss vs Orange County in the USL Cup. The SOTR team talks about the game, next month's USL Cup game vs Spokane, our upcoming game vs Las Vegas Lights, the latest Central Valley USL W/League Two results, and how the Modesto USL Stadium workshop went this past week. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/143-blockbuster-atmosphere-8-action Licensed under 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 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 Image: Sac Republic FC Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic