Last Saturday we missed hosting the first playoff game because of one goal, but qualified to the USL Playoffs (unlike Uncle Ruckus!) and our first stop is in Vegas! The SOTR team talks about the fan appreciation match vs Colorado, our upcoming rival Las Vegas, the USL Playoff bracket, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for th…

A tie is all we needed (and still do!) last Saturday to guarantee home field advantage in the first round of USL Playoffs, and unfortunately we didn't get it. The SOTR team talks about the 2-1 loss at El Paso, how the USL Standings are looking like for the last regular season week (drama on the menu home field advantage?), a statement that Jermaine…

The long-awaited 200th special podcast episode! Our guest host for the episode is a familiar voice to anyone who's been to a Sac Republic home game and/or has listened to The Breakaway Podcast, Connor Sutton (Senior Director, Event Operations & Entertainment at Sacramento Republic FC)! Connor interviews the SOTR team about a variety of SRFC and Pod…

This week SRFC played two games which resulted in ties (return of the Men's Warehouse sponsorship?) 2-2 vs Monterey Bay (in an unfortunate last minute tie) and a 0-0 tie away at Memphis! Both games are reviewed, Podcast Winner Dinner update, and we talk about Central Valley Fuego Coach, Jermaine Jones league suspension. Intro/Outro Music: The follo…

Despite winning 1-0 at halftime, we ended up losing 2-1 at San Antonio, although the positive after the match was Sac Republic clinching playoffs! Jared talks about his adventure going to the game (including his post game adventures having an amazing burger in San Antonio!), and we talk about the game in general, how podcast winner dinner is going,…

Last Sunday we witnessed one of the best home games of the season as Sac Republic beat first place New Mexico, 4-0! The SOTR team talks about a 25k seat stadium on the way to Sac (could it be SRFC's future home?), game day experience, the actual game, the USL Standings and what we need to qualify for playoffs (and also host at least one playoff gam…

The last two games this past week were not what we had hoped for. We lost 3-1 at New Mexico, and 2-1 at Las Vegas and now have to be focused to not lose any points and risk losing home advantage for the playoffs. Our two special guests tonight, Nick and Wendy, share their story taking a trip to both cities to support Sac Republic. Also the SOTR tea…

In what was a must-win match because of our standings and what had happened last year in playoffs, Sac Republic beat Phoenix Rising (or should we say Falling this time?) 2-0! The SOTR team talks about this match, our upcoming opponents New Mexico (midweek game!) & Las Vegas Lights (on Saturday), and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was …

Last Saturday's game unfortunately ended with a loss in the final minutes of 2-1 at Charleston. The SOTR team talks about the game, the recent loan transfer to Sac Republic (Harvey Neville), and news of USL interest in a team/stadium in Modesto, CA! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project:Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere…

After going through a streak of not winning at home, we're now back to winning ways at Heart Health Park, with a 1-0 win vs San Antonio (also known as Uncle Ruckus FC)! The SOTR team talks about the win, our upcoming opponent Charleston Battery, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project:Music: Blockbuster Atmo…

YES, Sac Republic finally won again at Heart Health Park, 2-0 vs El Paso! The SOTR team talks about this game (Welcome back Sharon!), our upcoming opponent San Antonio (aka "Uncle Ruckus FC"), statistics on team leaders, Podcast Winner Dinner, & more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project:Music: Blockbuster Atmosphe…

In what ended up being a goal fest with Sac Republic and Louisville trading leading scores at one point, ultimately resulted in us losing the game at the last minute, 4-3. With that also our streak of not losing away since last year ended and we now return to play at home vs last place El Paso. Sharon wasn't able to join the pod today so our specia…

After a good two consecutive win run away at Hayward and Detroit, we returned home to continue with our losing points streak with a 1-0 loss vs the Riverhounds. The SOTR team talks about the game, the condition of the pitch (which if not taken care properly will be even more worrisome next month), the return of USL Unsolved Mysteries, Central Valle…

After being out for about two months, Russell returned with Sac Republic only to score a goal within 15 minutes of being subbed in! (And scoring it in his home state of Michigan too!) The SOTR team talks about Sac's late 1-0 win away at Detroit, Women's soccer in the Olympics (Canada spying just like Orlando City?), and a new Podcast Winner Dinner …

Last Sunday we witnessed a true festival of goals in the biggest Sac Republic win vs Oakland (or should we say Hayward?) Roots. Sharon and Luis attended the match (along with more SRFC fans) and share the memorable moments of the match before and after the game, as well as talk about the match itself and the unfortunate broadcast situation that Jar…

Why was it unusual? Because we tied 0-0 and state fair games have typically been much better than what we witnessed last Saturday. The SOTR team talks about the game and interviews Sac Republic Academy player, Ezekiel "Zeke" Padilla, who most of you might remember played in a few games last season with Republic. They also talk about our upcoming op…

Just like during last year's Open Cup elimination, Republic in true Indomitable spirit, played a game that could've easily been a tie that would have taken it to extra time. The SOTR team talks about their 2-1 loss in the quarter-finals (Sharon got the prediction!), our upcoming rival North Carolina FC (State Fair Match!), and more! Intro/Outro Mus…

Although we played at home, Las Vegas felt like a local too (hottest game this season!) and ended up winning 1-0 for the first time at Heart Health Park. As tough as it is for us to talk about a Sac Republic loss like this, we talk about the game and what went wrong. The SOTR team also talks about our upcoming opponent, Seattle Sounders, in the Ope…

Last Saturday we were able to obtain a win at home for the first time in June in a game that could be best described with the following: "Moo" , "Cat-like reflex saves", "Final minutes goal". The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's 1-0 win vs Hartford, our upcoming opponent Las Vegas Lights, a review of our favorite teams in USL W/League 1/League …

Last Saturday's 0-0 tie vs FC Tulsa, now marks the 7th tie of the season for Sac Republic which also means we have the most ties in the West (is this the sign of another Men's Warehouse Sponsorship?) The SOTR team talks about the game, our upcoming rival Hartford Athletic, USLW/League One/League Two updates, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The followi…

On the podcast today is Stockton Cargo Head Coach, Adrienne Sorenson! She talks to us about Cargo's 2024 USLW season, their critical upcoming game vs Cal Storm this Wednesday, the Cargo's record attendance game, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project:Music: Blockbuster Atmosphere 8 (Action) by Sascha EndeFr…

It didn't take long for us to get our second loss at home but there were a few missed opportunities that could've led Republic to a win. The SOTR team talks about the 3-2 loss at home vs Oakland, our upcoming opponent FC Tulsa, and the latest updates on our favorite teams from USL W/League One/League Two. Intro/Outro Music: The following music was …

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 …

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 (Acti…

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/Ou…

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, …

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 Centu…

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…

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 start…

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…

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: Blockbu…

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…

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 EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12273-imagefi…

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 At…

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/Ou…

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 Dinne…

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 p…

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/…

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 followi…

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 Mu…

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 follow…

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:…

In what was likely one of our best games in recent playoff history, we beat San Antonio FC, in a 3-1 win at Heart Health Park! The SOTR team and our returning special guest, Jorge Gutierrez, talk about the match, our opponent in the West Final (Phoenix Rising), & more! Intro/Outro Music:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Cha…

After having multiple opportunities throughout the season, Conor Donovan's first goal made an appearance at the best time possible, the USL playoffs! The SOTR team talks about Sac Republic's 1-0 win vs New Mexico, our upcoming playoff opponent, the return of USL Unsolved Mysteries (hosted by Jared again), & more! Intro/Outro Music:The following mus…

We officially ended the 2023 USL Regular Season with a 1-0 win vs Miami FC, in the first time we host Miami. The SOTR team talks about the win, our playoff opponent (New Mexico), Podcast Winner Dinner statistics, & more! Intro/Outro Music:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Chase by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://fi…

On this special episode, we welcome back on SOTR, a former Sac Republic FC Forward back in 2015-2016, and soon-to-be rival this Saturday vs Miami FC, Joaquin Rivas! Intro/Outro Music:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Chase by Alexander NakaradaFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5766-chaseLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://f…

In our last away game in the West of the season, we witnessed SRFC obtain a win after being down in the scoreline twice! This not only meant 3 points but also that we won the regular season title in the Western Conference, and also guaranteed a Top 3 overall finish in USL standings! The SOTR team talks about the match, a listener appreciation prize…

Last Sunday we not only saw us win 2-0 against last place Las Vegas, but also witness the historic debut of Da'vian Kimbrough at just 13 years of age! The SOTR team talks all about this match, the Podcast Winner Dinner competition, USL Unsolved Mysteries, & more! Intro/Outro Music:The following music was used for this media project:Music: Chase by …

After last week's win, we were only able to secure one point and had an unfortunate loss in Colorado that included having to receive two goals that are surely candidates for goal of the season. Luis, Sharon, and Jon (substituting Jared in this episode) talk about the past two games & the latest on our sibling team, Huddersfield Town! Intro/Outro Mu…

After a week-long break (USL please don't do that again) of no Republic games, we were able to witness SRFC get another win, but this time with an epic, last-minute goal by Luis Felipe! (which also meant that we have now officially clinched playoffs!) The SOTR team talks about the 1-0 win vs El Paso, a call-up to the Mexico national team for a Repu…