State of the Republic

We once again get a win in the USL after getting a 2-0 away win at Monterey Bay, which marks the 2nd consecutive game in which we beat them 2-0 (last one being in Open Cup). Although the match stream had its issues, our SOTR team member Sharon, went to the game and talks to us about what it was like. Thankfully the highlights were available so the SOTR team talks about the goals, Danny's amazing saves, Jack's unnecessary red card, 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

It took us 6 months out of this year to see our first loss 0-1 vs Tampa Bay Rowdies. The SOTR team talks about how this loss happened, our upcoming opponent Monterey Bay FC, and an update on our favorite local USL W/League 1/ League 2 teams! 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday we witnessed the first game of the year in which we didn't score a goal, but just as the game was about to end, the ref gave us something to talk about. The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's 0-0 tie vs Birmingham Legion, our upcoming opponent Tampa Bay Rowdies, and how our local USL W/League One/League Two teams are doing. 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

After an EPIC Open Cup game vs the Quakes, Sac Republic hosts Birmingham Legion this Saturday! The SOTR Team and our returning special guest, Kaylor Hodges from the Hammering Down Podcast (a Birmingham Legion Fan-based Podcast) talk about both games and react to the Open Cup Quarter-Finals draw! KICK IT SOCCER 3v3 Tournament happening on June 1st, 2024 in Rancho Cordova! Sign up your team (up to 6 players) and use COUPON CODE: SOTR15 to SAVE 15% off your team registration! Visit https://kickitsoccer.com/sacramento-ca-kick-it-3v3-soccer-6-1-2024 for more information & to register! 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday we rescued a point away at Rhode Island in extra time! The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's Open Cup win 2-0 vs Monterey, our 2-2 tie in a historic first game vs Rhode Island, we interview Evan Ream, author of the recently listed on Amazon book titled "Not When, But If How Sacramento Republic FC Rose From the Ashes of a Half Century of Failed Local Soccer Experiments to Win a Championship, Galvanize the City, and Become an MLS Expansion Favorite", and more! Purchase Evan Ream's Sac Republic book "Not When, But If?" at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D33XZML6 KICK IT SOCCER 3v3 Tournament happening on June 1st, 2024 in Rancho Cordova! Sign up your team (up to 6 players) and use COUPON CODE: SOTR15 to SAVE 15% off your team registration! Visit https://kickitsoccer.com/sacramento-ca-kick-it-3v3-soccer-6-1-2024 for more information & to register! 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's 1-1 tie at Phoenix, our upcoming cup opponent Monterey Bay, interview Dan Stratford from Kick It Soccer (a new sponsor for SOTR) and Matt/Ryan from the RIFC Nation Podcast to talk about our upcoming league opponent Rhode Island FC, and more! KICK IT SOCCER 3v3 Tournament happening on June 1st, 2024 in Rancho Cordova! Sign up your team (up to 6 players) and use COUPON CODE: SOTR15 to SAVE 15% off your team registration! Visit https://kickitsoccer.com/sacramento-ca-kick-it-3v3-soccer-6-1-2024 for more information & to register! 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday our recent loan received from our sibling team, Huddersfield Town, Kieran Phillips, left quite an impression, scoring a brace and helping Sac Republic get the 3 points at home and continue being the leader in the West! The SOTR team talks about the win vs Loudoun United, our upcoming opponent Phoenix Rising, our local USLW teams starting their season, 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday we obtained valuable 3 points that not only gives us the tie-break advantage over Orange County, but also moves us to being first place in the West! The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's 2-0 win away at OC, our upcoming opponent Loudoun, Open Cup news, 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 Image: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday we tied at home 1-1 vs Tulsa, in a game that we should've won since they had gotten a red card, but ended up with a tie, thus it felt more like we lost than tied. The SOTR team talks about this game, our upcoming opponent OCSC, USL Standings, & 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday Sac Republic got a valuable away win at a venue that has been a tough place for us typically, Colorado Springs. Trevor got another goal, and Russell scored his first of the season! Sharon, Jared, & special guest and listener of our podcast, Nick, talk about the game, our upcoming opponent FC Tulsa, Podcast Winner Dinner, & 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In our second game at home this season, we got our first win at home with a 1-0 score vs Memphis! The SOTR Team and Jon talk about this game, our upcoming opponent Colorado Springs, Huddersfield Town, an update on the new Republic stadium, and more! Intro/Outro Music: Imagefilm 048 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12273-imagefilm-048 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Last Saturday, Sac Republic tied 1-1 at Indy Eleven, and an unusual thing happened, an own goal which could be dubbed as the "karma own goal". The SOTR team talks about this game, our upcoming opponent Memphis 901 (back at home!), Open Cup 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Trevor continues to score goals, this time scoring his third at Miami and helping Sac Republic get a 1-0 win in their first ever visit to Miami FC. The SOTR team and special guest, Riyan Lacara from All Is Quail Blog, talk about the away win in Florida, our local USL W teams and their schedules, our upcoming opponent (Indy Eleven), & 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Even though the game didn't end like we wanted (it's unbelievable that the ref added 5 minutes of extra time when there wasn't much time lost in the 2nd half), we saw Trevor Amann score a brace in his first game with Sac Republic! The SOTR team talks about how this game went, our upcoming opponent Miami FC, results of Week 1 of Podcast Winner Dinner, & 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 Image: Sac Republic Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com 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 2-1 Sac Republic win vs Monterey Bay, in what was the last pre-season game before our season opener next Saturday! The SOTR team talks about the game, the SRFC training kit (and other kits), a blizzard soccer game in MLS, Podcast Winner Dinner 2024, & 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 Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

It's less than two weeks until the last preseason game vs Monterey Bay and today Sharon shares her observations of SRFC players from the Open Training day for members. We also talk about what has happened with the Open Cup lately, our thoughts on the new SRFC jerseys/logo, and an update on our sibling team, Huddersfield Town by Jon Crawford! 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 Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

In the first episode of 2024, we talk about the news of Central Valley players moving to major clubs and one of them retiring from pro soccer, the latest SRFC updates, a potential referee strike going on in MLS, and Jared informs us on the latest news with Sac Republic's sibling team across the pond, Huddersfield Town! 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 Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

This past week we found out what the SRFC schedule will be like for 2024 in the USL Championship season, we've had roster updates over the past few weeks, a new WPSL team that will be another rival for the Storm, and MLS looking to not be a part of the 2024 Open Cup. The SOTR team talks about these topics in our last episode of 2023! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Chase by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5766-chase 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 Cover: Sac Republic Facebook Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On today's episode we have a lot of Sac Republic player news, wish lists (including who we'd let go from the team too), and Sharon shares some interviews she had with a few SRFC players & one of our special guests on the podcast in the past, Jorge Gutierrez, while visiting Elite Soccer camp! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Chase by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5766-chase 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 Cover: ABC10 Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

The end to the 2023 season unfortunately didn't end the way we wanted and the game changed in a matter of 10 minutes or so. The SOTR team talks about the 2-1 defeat vs Phoenix, the final results of the Podcast Winner Dinner, and what's next for Sac Republic/USL/the SOTR Podcast! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project: Music: Chase by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5766-chase 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 Cover: SacRepublicFC.com Sounds: Sound from Zapsplat.com Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic