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Oct 27, 2026
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3 min read
New Mexico claims the Western Conference crown in stoppage time, Sacramento climbs to second, and the final playoff places are decided as the Championship turns toward the postseason.
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Oct 26, 2026
6 min read
Two late goals complete a 3-2 comeback over the Roots as Sacramento extends its unbeaten streak to 13 matches and secures the Western Conference’s second seed heading into the playoffs.
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Oct 20, 2026
Sacramento shakes up the Western Conference title race, Tampa Bay claims the Players’ Shield, and the battle for the final playoff positions heads into the last weekend.
Oct 19, 2026
5 min read
A late winner from Memo Rodríguez, a long-awaited return for Mark-Anthony Kaye, and a record-breaking unbeaten streak have Sacramento heading into the postseason with momentum.
The Quail Call
Oct 15, 2026
1 min read
Republic FC is playoff-bound, but the real work is just beginning.
Oct 13, 2026
Sacramento, Louisville, Pittsburgh and Lexington secure postseason berths, while Tampa Bay and El Paso hold their conference leads with two weeks remaining.
Oct 12, 2026
4 min read
Sacramento’s 1-1 draw with Colorado Springs extends its unbeaten run to 11 matches and locks up a postseason place, but the final two games will determine where the club begins its playoff run.
Oct 6, 2026
Miami crashes back into the Eastern Conference race, while Lexington knocks off the West leader and the battle for positioning tightens with three weeks remaining.
Oct 5, 2026
Sacramento stretches its unbeaten run to 10 matches after Rodriguez’s 89th-minute free kick salvages a 1-1 draw at ONEOK Field.
Oct 1, 2026
Sacramento erased two deficits, scored three goals for the second consecutive match and leaned on Memo Rodriguez and Kyle Edwards once again in a 3-2 win at Heart Health Park.
Sep 30, 2026
Breaking down Sacramento’s 3–2 win in New Mexico and what comes next for Republic FC.
Sep 29, 2026
The East begins to settle while Sacramento, Lexington and a crowded Western Conference turn up the pressure heading into October.
Sep 28, 2026
Sacramento surrendered possession, embraced the transition game and finally turned a strong performance into three points with one of its biggest road wins of the season.
Sep 21, 2026
Sacramento extended its unbeaten run to seven and recorded another clean sheet, but 21 shots and three trips off the woodwork weren’t enough to turn a dominant night into three points.
USL Premier
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Sep 18, 2026
8 min read
USL’s push toward Division One is being accompanied by major changes to how clubs share revenue, employ players and invest for the future
Sep 16, 2026
The Quail Call tackles the Detroit win, the final seven and Sacramento’s playoff outlook
Sep 15, 2026
Seven matches remain, and Sacramento’s game in hand and head-to-head meetings with Western Conference contenders could turn a crowded playoff race into a top-four finish.
Sep 14, 2026
Jared Timmer’s first half goal gave Sacramento a much needed three points, but with seven matches remaining, Republic’s inability to consistently finish chances remains a concern.
Sep 8, 2026
Cal Jennings makes an immediate impact as Republic battles familiar late-game struggles, while the crew talks kits, squad depth, and what’s next.
MLS
Sep 4, 2026
All 27 U.S.-based MLS clubs will return in 2027 as a new 96-team format gives Republic another road to the country’s biggest knockout stage.
Transfers
Aug 21, 2026
2 min read
After five years in Sacramento’s system, the 19-year-old defender takes the next step with Houston Dynamo.
Aug 17, 2026
Three matches in seven days gave Sacramento Republic another chance to prove where they stand—and plenty for us to unpack.
Aug 12, 2026
Former USL Championship Golden Boot contender joins Sacramento as club addresses its biggest need with just 12 matches remaining.
Aug 3, 2026
After weeks of encouraging performances without the finishing touch, Republic FC erupted for five goals in its most dominant display of the 2026 season.
Jul 31, 2026
Former Bundesliga and MLS defender joins Sacramento on a 25-day contract as the club enters a pivotal stretch of the season.
