Sacramento Republic FC presents The Breakaway, a podcast that gives listeners an inside look at SRFC players, coaches, staff, and others in the Sacramento soccer community. Each week, host Connor Sutton will talk with various guests from around the soccer and Sacramento community to discuss the beautiful game with players, technical staff, and front office staff.
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Blake and Rich are here to talk everything Sacramento Republic FC. The team is joining the MLS in 2023, and we want to follow along every step of the way. Definitely one of the five best Republic podcasts out there!
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A tactical break down of the Sacramento Republic FC. Nolan, Zak and Scott go deep every week into the on and off the field factors that contribute to a successful USL championship club.
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The SOTR Podcast covers everything Sacramento Republic related, with game previews/reviews and interviews & all things soccer in California's Central Valley!
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The DubSportSac talks about the sports scene in Sacramento, CA. While the Sacramento Kings will get their fair share of time the DubSportSac will give Sacramento Republic FC, The Sacramento River Cats, the Sac State Hornets, UC Davis Aggies, Sacramento Area Community Colleges, High Schools, AAU, Pop Warner, Youth Soccer and any other happenings in Sacramento Sports plenty of time as well. Drop us an email at DubSportSac@gmail.com
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All about Sacramento Republic, from the fans perspective.
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America the Beautiful Game is a podcast about soccer in the US and its relationship with Europe. Each week Dan Rutstein, a former sports journalist and diplomat and now head of International at Orange County Soccer Club, sits down with a new guest to discuss the sport and its growth in this country. We have current and former players, coaches, administrators and those from industries linked to soccer - betting, data, marketing and more. America the Beautiful game is a chance to see soccer in ...
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Earlier today we received the news of our Coach Mark Briggs and Sac Republic deciding to part ways so we decided to do a short bonus episode for everyone to talk about it. He was without a doubt, one of the best Republic coaches we've had with a highly notable achievement of taking us to our first-ever US Open Cup Final in 2022! We wish you the bes…
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S1E202 - Back to Vegas for the USL Playoffs!
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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…
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Club President Todd Dunivant talks the teams mentality headed into playoffs
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Republic President and General Manager Todd Dunivant gives us an inside scoop on the teams mentality headed into playoffs, the tough nature of single-elimination matches, and the technical staff's group workouts.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E201 - Drama on the Menu for USL Decision Day?
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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…
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Jared Mazzola talks first Republic season, his teammate's personalities, and more
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On this episode of The Breakaway, goalkeeper Jared Mazzola joins to talk his first season at the club, the various big personalities on the team, and has plenty of questions for Connor Sutton.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E200 - The SOTR 200TH EPISODE! (w/Guest Host: Connor Sutton!)
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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…
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S1E199 - A Men's Warehouse Week for Sac Republic
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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…
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S1E198 - The Away Winless Streak Continues...
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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,…
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On the road: Katy Norton and Luke Rayfield talk training, player recovery, and more at Restore Hyper Wellness
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor Sutton travels to Restore Hyper Wellness to talk to Director of Sports Performance Katy Norton and Performance Coach Luke Rayfield about player recovery, training the team, and being with the club since its inception.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E197 - Republic FC Soars to a HEROIC Victory!
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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…
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Lee Desmond and Nick Ross Talk New Contracts, Travel, Upcoming Matches
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Lee Desmond and Nick Ross join Connor Sutton to discuss their contract extensions, traveling across the US, and what to expect for the club's matchup against New Mexico United.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E196 - What Happened in Vegas (& New Mexico) Will Hopefully Stay There!
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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…
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S1E195 - Phoenix Falling at Heart Health Park!
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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 …
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S1E194 - A Tale of Two Halves in South Carolina...
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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…
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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…
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Nick Ross Talks Two Straight Team of the Week Selections, Republic's Mindset Heading into the Final Third of The Season
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Nick Ross joins the podcast to discuss the change in his role, his war with the crossbar, Republic's bounce back performances and mindset for the remainder of the season
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Matchday 33 - Andrew Fox, Orange County SC defender and trivia legend
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We talk to Andrew Fox, Orange County Soccer Club defender and legendary trivia figure. We talk about his unconventional journey to the USL, playing non-league in England, college scholarship in Texas, back to the English Football League before back to America. We also talk about his red card for Grimsby Town against Crystal Palace - the first playe…
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S1E192 - A MUCH NEEDED Win at Heart Health Park!
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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…
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Republic Back on Track, Recapping the 2-0 Win and Look Ahead with Adam Moffat
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic broadcaster Adam Moffat discusses the 2-0 win over El Paso, some of the key players in the match, and what keys are moving through the remainder of the season.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E191 - The End of the Unbeaten Away Streak
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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…
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S1E190 - More Points Lost at Heart Health Park...
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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…
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Jared Timmer joins a special episode of The Breakaway: Between Two Con(n)ors with Conor Donovan and Connor Sutton. The guys discuss recent results, golf, playing defense, and more.
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S1E189 - Welcome back, Russell Cicerone!
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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 …
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Willey, Kimbrough, Ukaegbu on their First Team Experience
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC former academy players talk about playing for the first team, balancing school and training, and which Republic stars they look up to in their early career.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E188 - A GOAL Festival at Hayward Roots!
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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…
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Club President & GM Todd Dunivant Midseason Review
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On this episode of The Breakaway, club President & GM Todd Dunivant recaps the side's form so far, discusses the new signings, and talks exciting changes at the club.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E187 - An Unusual Sac Republic State Fair Game
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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…
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New Midfielder Justin Portillo on Joining The Club
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On this episode of The Breakaway, new signing Justin Portillo talks about joining the club, why he wears number 43, and how Mark Briggs has changed over the years.
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S1E186 - An Indomitable Open Cup Loss
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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…
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Matchday 32 - Jim McCarthy, founder of Impresario Strategic Services
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We talk to soccer ticketing consultant Jim McCarthy. We talk about why top football teams aren’t better at ticketing, the Messi and Caitlin Clark impacts in American sport and how Championship teams in England have their models wrong. We discuss stadium seating areas, why ticketing is important and how he has turned bagel knowledge to Goldstar tick…
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S1E185 - Zapped by the Heat and Lights of Las Vegas
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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…
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S1E184 - "Mooing" Our Way to a Home Win in June!
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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 …
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Republic's Recent Play & A Farewell to Producer Emile
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On this episode of The Breakaway, our producer Emile Guzman jumps in front of a microphone to discuss Republic's recent play, his favorite podcast moments since he has been producing on his final episode with Republic FC.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E183 - The Return of the Men's Warehouse Sponsorship (Most Ties in the West)
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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…
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S1E182 - Interview with Stockton Cargo Coach, Adrienne Sorenson!
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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…
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S1E181 - The Second Loss at Home in 2024...
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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 …
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Mark Briggs on Portillo Signing and Road Win Over Monterey Bay
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Head Coach Mark Briggs discusses the win over Monterey Bay, how the Portillo addition fits right in, and behind his coaching decisions against San Jose in the Open Cup.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E180 - The Dos a Cero of the West!
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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 …
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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…
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Kieran Phillips on Adjusting To Sacramento
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC Striker Kieran Phillips talks about his reaction to being loaned to Sacramento, getting acclimated and compares football in England and US.
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S1E178 - The First Scoreless Game of 2024
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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…
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USL Lead Broadcaster Mike Watts on the Open Cup Round of 16, Sacramento's Chances in the Next Round
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USL Lead broadcaster Mike Watts - on the call for last week's U.S. Open Cup match vs. the San Jose Earthquakes - joins Connor to talk where the match ranks for him all-time, Sacramento's quarterfinal draw vs. Seattle, and where the club stands through the first third of the USL Championship season.
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Recapping Sacramento's Big Round of 16 Win with William Hodges
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Connor and TheCup.us contributor William Hodges recap Tuesday night's memorable match and the remarkable vibes at Heart Health Park as Sacramento bested the San Jose Earthquakes 4-3 after extra time in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.
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S1E177 - Legion Preview & Epic Open Cup Game!
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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, …
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S1E176 - A Tie in Rhode Island & A New Sac Republic Book!
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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…
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S1E175 - Phoenix Recap, New Sponsor, Rhode Island Guests!
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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…
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Head Coach Mark Briggs Talks Kieran Phillips' Dazzling Home Debut and Republic FC's Stellar April
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Republic FC Head Coach Mark Briggs is back on The Breakaway to talk about Huddersfield Town loanee Kieran Phillips' memorable home debut brace, his deep squad, and Sacramento's stellar April form.By Sacramento Republic FC
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S1E174 - Welcome to Sacramento, Kieran Phillips!
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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…
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Russell Cicerone on His New Hair, Undefeated Start, And Big Win in OC
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On this episode of The Breakaway, Russell Cicerone discusses his hair in 2024, Republic FC's unbeaten start, how he compares his 1st and 2nd seasons in Sacramento and more.
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S1E173 - 3 Points that Move Us to FIRST In The West!
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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…
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