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(1) FC Tulsa 15-9-5 / 54 pts (2) Sacramento Republic FC 12-9-7 / 45 pts (3) New Mexico United 13-5-10 / 44 pts (4) El Paso Locomotive FC 10-11-8 / 41 pts (5) Phoenix Rising FC 9-12-8 / 39 pts (6) San Antonio FC
10-7-12 / 37 pts | (7) Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 10-7-12 / 37 pts (8) Orange County SC 9-9-11 / 36 pts (9) Lexington SC 9-9-11 / 36 pts (10) Oakland Roots SC 7-7-14 / 28 pts (11) Monterey Bay FC 7-7-15 / 28 pts (12) Las Vegas Lights FC 6-8-15 / 26 pts | ||
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(1) Louisville City FC 21-7-1 / 70 pts (2) Charleston Battery 18-5-5 / 59 pts (3) Hartford Athletic 13-5-11 / 44 pts (4) Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 12-7-10 / 43 pts (5) Loudoun United FC 12-6-11 / 42 pts (6) North Carolina FC 12-6-11 / 42 pts | (7) Rhode Island FC 10-8-11 / 38 pts (8) Detroit City FC 9-9-11 / 36 pts (9) Indy Eleven 10-5-14 / 35 pts (10) Tampa Bay Rowdies 9-6-14 / 33 pts (11) Birmingham Legion FC 5-12-11 / 27 pts (12) Miami FC 6-6-16 / 24 pts | ||
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Ten Game Recap
 | • Oct 22, 2025 • Victory Locked In Sacramento Sacramento Republic FC (1) vs Charleston Battery (0) Sacramento, CA - In front of a lively crowd at Heart Health Park, Sacramento Republic FC delivered a polished and controlled performance to clinch a vital 1-0 win over Charleston Battery, securing the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed. The breakthrough came early in the second half when Lee Desmond’s cross found Khori Bennett, who finished his fifth goal of the season in the sixth-yard box. The shutout was anchored by Danny Vitiello, whose three saves not only preserved the result but tied him with the all-time regular-season record of 58 shutouts in the league. Sacramento allowed few clear chances, and when Charleston threatened late, Vitiello was there again to deny Rubio Rubín at point-blank range. With disciplined defending, strong set-piece organization, and timely execution, the home side did what good teams do: keep it tight, keep it simple, and strike when it matters. Next up is a showdown with Miami FC to wrap up the regular season and prepare for the postseason. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • Oct 17, 2025 • Late Surge Keeps the Struggle Alive Sacramento Republic FC (2) @ Lexington FC (2) Lexington, KY - The Sacramento Republic FC found themselves in the classic underdog moment, down two goals with time slipping away, yet somehow pulled out a gritty 2–2 draw at Lexington SC on Friday night. After a lightning quick opener where Cory Burke met Marcus Epps’ cross in the fourth minute, Lexington surged ahead again through Epps himself in the 64th minute. Sacramento’s back line looked tentative, but then the spark: Cristian Parano halved the deficit in the 85th minute, and just when it seemed the deficit would hold, Juan Sebastián Herrera delivered a thunderous stoppage time header in the 90+4 minute to rescue the point. The comeback showcased resilience that the team will need in the chase for playoff positioning, though the first 65 minutes remain a concern. The result gives Sacramento something to build on, they didn’t win, but they refused to lose, and proves that in the Western Conference race, it’s never over until the final whistle. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • Oct 11, 2025 • Hartford Hands Another Heartbreak Sacramento Republic FC (2) vs Hartford Athletic (3) Hartford, CT - Sacramento Republic FC’s bid for silver ended in gutting fashion, falling 3–2 to Hartford Athletic in stoppage time. Hartford struck early with goals from Sebastian Anderson and Michee Ngalina before halftime, but Sacramento clawed back in the second half to level the contest. Just when it looked like the Republic might force extra time, Jonathan Jimenez fired in the winner in the dying moments, turning elation into agony for Sac. The match, dubbed a “grudge match” by Hartford, will sting for Sacramento supporters, especially after a season of promise and a narrow 1–0 loss in last week’s final. The Quails showed heart, mounting strong rallies and holding possession in stretches, but couldn’t overcome Hartford’s late surge. It was a crushing finish to a thrilling, high-stakes showdown un the New England skies. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • Oct 2, 2025 • Last-Second Spark Snatches Victory for Republic Sacramento Republic FC (2) vs Orange County SC (1) Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Republic edged out Orange County SC 2–1 in a roller-coaster affair that locked in a playoff berth yet again. Dominik Wanner struck early in the 7th minute, pouncing on a rebound after Blake Willey’s initial effort to give the hosts an early lead. OCSC responded midway through the second half when Ethan Zubak calmly converted a penalty in the 52nd minute, leveling the score and shifting momentum. Both sides traded blows and chances, but neither could find a winner until the 87th minute, when Khori Bennett delivered a dagger. Jack Gurr picked out Bennett in the box, and he buried the finish to restore the lead. Sacramento held on amidst late pressure, with goalkeeper Danny Vitiello making timely saves to preserve the margin. The win isn’t just three points, it’s another confirmation of the Republic’s consistency as they punch their ticket to the postseason once more. Coach Neill Collins will surely rest easy tonight, though the jittery finish might keep his heart rate up until game’s end. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • SAT SEP 27, 2025 • Flight Plan Disrupted in Monterey Sacramento Republic FC (0) @ Monterey Bay FC (1) Monterey, CA - Sacramento Republic FC’s road momentum came to a halt with a narrow 1–0 loss to Monterey Bay, as Adrian Rebollar delivered the game’s lone goal in the 71st minute. It was a match largely defined by tight midfield battles and limited space in the final third, with both teams trading early chances. Sacramento looked the more aggressive side in the first half, testing Monterey keeper Nico Campuzano with a flurry of crosses and a close-range effort from Russell Cicerone just before halftime. Campuzano's sharp reflexes preserved the deadlock until Rebollar capitalized on a defensive lapse midway through the second half. After conceding, Sacramento upped the tempo in search of an equalizer but found Monterey’s back line too compact to breach. The loss ends a solid road run and underscores the need for clinical finishing as the regular season winds down. With the playoff picture tightening, every match looms larger, and Sacramento will be aiming to right the ship quickly when they return home. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • SAT SEP 20, 2025 • Republic Stays Clean, Keeps Momentum Rolling Sacramento Republic FC (2) @ Colorado Springs Switchbacks (0) Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Republic FC flipped the switch when it counted, notching a 2–0 win over Colorado Springs with a performance equal parts guts and guile. The spark came from substitute Lewis Jamieson, whose return from injury proved timely as he both scored the opener in the 67th minute and helped tee up the second in the 84th, setting up Russell Cicerone to bury the dagger with composure. Cicerone, on a heater, now boasts three goals in three straight matches. Defensively, it was as tidy as could be as the side nabbed its 11th clean sheet of the season, extending the club’s internal mark for shutouts held by Danny Vitiello. The Switchbacks tried to lean on possession early and pepper Sacramento with chances, but strong backline cohesion and timely interventions kept them off the scoreboard. In the balance of the match, Sacramento’s patience paid off, controlling transitions and waiting for the break in a tense, physical contest. With this result, the Republic not only extend a road-winning streak but also reinforce their momentum in the race. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • SAT SEP 13, 2025 • Quails Drop Early Lead as Phoenix Snatches a Draw Sacramento Republic FC (2) vs Phoenix Rising (2) Sacramento, CA - Sacramento looked poised for a comfortable win after a dominant first half against Phoenix Rising. Russell Cicerone popped the opener in the 20th minute, slicing through the defense and slotting home with composure. Things got even better when Phoenix defender Noble Okello accidentally turned a dangerous cross from Ryan Spaulding into his own net in the 32nd minute, giving Republic a tidy 2-0 cushion going into halftime. But like many classic soccer comebacks, the second half flipped the script. Phoenix earned a penalty in the 59th minute which Rémi Cabral converted to pull one back, and seventeen minutes later Ihsan Sacko levelled, finishing off a precise cross from Hope Avayevu. To make matters worse for Sacramento, Khori Bennett saw red after picking up a second yellow in the 75th, leaving his team to try and hold on with ten men. In the end the final whistle blew on a 2-2 draw, leaving the hosts frustrated after surrendering a two-goal lead. Still, Sacramento’s unbeaten streak extends, but the question now is whether this is a warning shot or sign of fatigue with the playoff push looming. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • SAT AUG 23, 2025 • Republic’s Undefeated Run Snapped in Gritty Road Defeat Sacramento Republic FC (0) @ El Paso Locomotive (1) El Paso, TX - Sacramento Republic FC finally hit a wall during their arduous three games in eight days road grind, as El Paso Locomotive FC managed to grind out a 1-0 win to end the Republic’s seven match undefeated streak, not with a razzle-dazzle goal but a lone first half strike by Gabriel Torres that proved enough. Across what felt like a war of attrition, goalkeeper Danny Vitiello stood tall with six saves, making the difference between a clean sheet and a rout. The match left bruises, with 38 fouls showing Sacramento matching El Paso’s physical resolve, not their effectiveness. Even into seven minutes of added time, Republic threw caution to the wind chasing an equalizer: a slick combination involving Cicerone, Wanner, and Parano drew only a breathless miss, and in the dying seconds, a Benitez header flicked back to Bennett was snuffed out by a sharp El Paso keeper. It is a bitter pill to swallow, but this outing leaves the Republic with plenty to chew on as their road slog trudges into Albuquerque next. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
 | • SAT AUG 16, 2025 • Three-Way Standoff Delivers Hollywood-Style Finish Sacramento Republic FC (3) vs Oakland Roots (3) Sacramento, CA - In what could only be described as a wild seesaw with boots instead of swings, Sacramento Republic FC and Oakland Roots squared off in a frenzied face off that ended all square, 3–3. Both sides traded blows like heavyweight contenders, each strike answered with counterpunches, keeping fans glued to their seats. One standout moment came courtesy of Russell Cicerone, who netted his 25th regular season goal for the club, joining an elite trio in Republic history and etching his name even deeper into fans’ memory. Sacramento’s resilience, matched by Oakland’s pluck, made for a duel that had everything: drama, grit, and redemption. By the final whistle, neither team emerged triumphant, but everyone left a winner, especially the supporters who witnessed a thriller of a game that felt more like a rom com than a regular league tilt. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
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 | • SAT AUG 9, 2025 • Midfield Magic Seals Republic’s Sixth Match Unbeaten Run Sacramento Republic FC (1) vs Monterey Bay FC (0) Sacramento, CA - Sacramento Republic FC continued its quiet march toward USL Championship respectability with a tidy 1-0 victory over regional adversaries Monterey Bay FC on the pitch. Despite the expected derby fire, the game did not devolve into chaos as Sacramento steadily asserted control, peppering the visitors with 23 shots, six on target, while Monterey Bay managed only five attempts, just one of which truly tested the keeper. The match-winner came from skipper Rodrigo López, who struck in the 36th minute, marking his first home goal since April 2024 and single-handedly keeping the Indomitable City’s unbeaten streak alive at six games. Monterey Bay fought back in the second half but could not conjure an equalizer despite their best efforts. Sacramento’s dominance was clear not only in the goal column but also in their overall pressure, generating corner after corner by a 10 to 3 margin, drawing fewer cautions, and dictating the tempo from start to finish. With this win in the bag, the Republic looks poised to keep its Western Conference climb rolling, and Rodrigo’s knack for breaking goal droughts is starting to feel like the quiet engine powering this run. Photo: Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC | ||
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