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

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Sac Republic FC

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