Jared Timmer Undergoes Hip Surgery After Battling Through Difficult Season
Republic FC defender Jared Timmer confirmed this week that he has undergone successful hip surgery, closing the book on what he described as the most difficult season of his professional career.
Timmer missed a stretch of matches late in the campaign due to the injury, returning only in the final weeks as the club pushed to close out the regular season. Earlier in the year, it was rumored the defender might opt for season-ending surgery, but instead he elected to play through the pain and finish the season alongside his teammates.
Despite the physical toll, Timmer remained a steady presence when available. He made 19 appearances, all of them starts, logging 1,527 minutes. Defensively, he continued to do the hard work in the trenches: 11 tackles, 12 interceptions, 124 total duels with a 56% win rate, and 30 fouls won. On the ball, he maintained his reliability in possession, completing 948 passes with 85.9% accuracy (79.1% in the opponent’s half), illustrating the calm and control he brings as a central defender.
In a statement posted to Instagram, Timmer opened up about what this year meant for him:
“Season 6 was the most difficult season I have had both physically and mentally. I gave everything I could for this team.
I had a successful surgery on my hip this past week. So thankful for Sacramento Republic, the doctors and medical staff, who helped me through this season.
Lastly thank you to my amazing wife who has been with me all season, supporting and taking care of everything I need.”
A Season Defined by Grit
For a club that has prided itself on resilience since day one, Timmer’s determination—to keep stepping onto the pitch, to compete at a high level while playing through pain—fit directly into the identity Sacramento supporters value.
Even as injuries reshaped the back line during stretches of the year, Timmer’s presence offered stability. His communication, positional awareness, and willingness to step into challenges were key pieces of Republic FC’s defensive structure throughout the matches he played.
Looking Ahead
Recovery timelines for hip surgeries can vary, but the tone of Timmer’s message suggests confidence and clarity: this is a step forward, not backward. The expectation is that he will return to full training once his rehabilitation is complete.
For Sacramento, the hope is simple: a fully healthy Jared Timmer is a difference-maker.
Whether anchoring the back line or supporting teammates with the composure he’s known for, his influence is felt beyond his statistical contributions.
A Message Worth Acknowledging
There’s a human element here that deserves to be said plainly.
Professional athletes are often celebrated for the highlight moments—goals, trophies, celebrations. But seasons like this one, where a player pushes through pain, drains every ounce of himself, and only afterward seeks the surgery he needed… these seasons demonstrate character.
Timmer gave everything he had to Sacramento this year. Now, the club and the supporters will wait for him to return—not just as a defender—but as someone who has earned even greater respect.
Wishing him a speedy recovery!