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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.
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.
Oct 22, 2026
5 min read
10/17: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
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
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.
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 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 24, 2026
08/01: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
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.
Sep 17, 2026
09/12: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
Sep 16, 2026
1 min read
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 10, 2026
7 min read
09/05: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
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.
Sep 3, 2026
Sacramento draw the worst team in the West
Aug 27, 2026
08/22: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
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 14, 2026
08/08: Sacramento’s lineup, tactics, and numbers, and what comes next
