State of the Republic
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S1E246 - 5 GOALS against the Quakes 2!

Sac Republic rolls to a 5–2 preseason win and adds MLS experience with the signings of Mark-Anthony Kaye and Memo Rodriguez. Plus, Sharon shares insight into a possible new front office addition.

In this episode of State of the Republic, we break down Sacramento Republic FC’s impressive 5–2 preseason win over the San Jose Earthquakes II side and what we learned from the performance heading into the 2026 season.

We also talk about the Meet the Team event that followed and the growing excitement surrounding this year’s squad.

Plus, we talk about Republic’s newest signings — two midfielders with extensive Major League Soccer experience:

  • Mark-Anthony Kaye
  • Memo Rodríguez

And Sharon shares insight into a possible new addition to the club’s front office.

All that and more as Sacramento continues its preparations for the upcoming season.

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