2026 Sacramento Republic FC season
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Sacramento Republic FC 2026 soccer season
Sacramento Republic FC 2026 soccer season
| 2026 season | ||||
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| Owner | Wilton Rancheria | |||
| Head coach | Neill Collins | |||
| Stadium | Heart Health Park | |||
| USL Championship | TBD | |||
| USLC Playoffs | TBD | |||
| U.S. Open Cup | TBD | |||
| USL Cup | TBD | |||
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The 2026 Sacramento Republic FC season is the club's thirteenth season in existence. The club plays in the USL Championship, the second tier of the American soccer pyramid. Sacramento Republic FC competes in the Western Conference of the USL Championship.
Technical staff
- As of January 23, 2026[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Position | Name |
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| General manager |  Todd Dunivant |
| Head coach |  Neill Collins |
| Assistant coach | Martín Vásquez |
| Goalkeeping coach | Bradley Johnson |
| Strength and conditioning coach | Luke Rayfield |
| Head athletic trainer | Dave Redman |
Competitions
USL Championship
Main article: 2026 USL Championship season
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | San Antonio FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 15 | Playoffs |
| 3 | El Paso Locomotive FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 13 | |
| 4 | Sacramento Republic FC | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | +3 | 10 | |
| 5 | Oakland Roots SC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 9 | |
| 6 | Phoenix Rising FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 9 |
Updated to match(es) played on April 21, 2026. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Rules for classification: 1) total wins against conference opponents; 2) goal differential against conference opponents; 3) goals scored against conference opponents; 4) head-to-head points against conference opponents; 5) points per game against conference opponents; 6) points per game against non-conference opponents; 7) fewest disciplinary points; 8) coin toss or drawing of lots
Match results
On December 16, 2025, the USL Championship released the schedule for all 25 teams for both the regular season and the USL Cup.[2][3]
All times are in Pacific Standard Time.
March
Sacramento Republic FC v FC Tulsa
| March 7, 2026 (2026-03-07) 1 | Sacramento Republic FC | 2–0 | FC Tulsa | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 11,569 Referee: Greg Dopka |
Lexington SC v Sacramento Republic FC
| March 14, 2026 (2026-03-14) 2 | Lexington SC | 0–0 | Sacramento Republic FC | Lexington, Kentucky |
| 4:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium Attendance: 5,585 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
Sacramento Republic FC v Monterey Bay FC
| March 21, 2026 (2026-03-21) 3 | Sacramento Republic FC | 1–1 | Monterey Bay FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Ajago  62' |
Report | Leggett 84' |
Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 9,516 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
Sacramento Republic FC v El Paso Locomotive FC
| March 28, 2026 (2026-03-28) 4 | Sacramento Republic FC | 1–2 | El Paso Locomotive FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Benítez 90'+2' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 8,072 Referee: Trevor Wiseman |
April
Sacramento Republic FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| April 4, 2026 (2026-04-04) 5 | Sacramento Republic FC | 2-0 | Phoenix Rising FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Willey 10' Wanner 24' |
Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 9,308 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
Las Vegas Lights FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| April 11, 2026 6 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 1–1 | Sacramento Republic FC | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 7:30 PM | Guillen 20' |
Report | Kaye 30' |
Stadium: Cashman Field Attendance: 3,081 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
Brooklyn FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| April 21, 2026 (2026-04-21) 7 | Brooklyn FC | 1–1 | Sacramento Republic FC | Brooklyn, New York |
| 4:00 PM | Report | Stadium: Maimonides Park Attendance: 628 Referee: John Matto |
May
Sacramento Republic FC v Orange County SC
| May 2, 2026 (2026-05-02) 8 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Orange County SC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
San Antonio FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| April 11, 2026 (2026-04-11) 9 | San Antonio FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | San Antonio, Texas |
| 5:30 PM | Stadium: Toyota Field |
Phoenix Rising FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| May 30, 2026 (2026-05-30) 10 | Phoenix Rising FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Phoenix, Arizona |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium |
June
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| June 13, 2026 (2026-06-13) 11 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Weidner Field |
Sacramento Republic FC v New Mexico United
| June 20, 2026 (2026-06-20) 12 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | New Mexico United | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
July
FC Tulsa v Sacramento Republic FC
| July 4, 2026 (2026-07-04) 13 | FC Tulsa | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 5:30 PM | Stadium: ONEOK Field |
Sacramento Republic FC v Rhode Island FC
| July 8, 2026 (2026-07-08) 14 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Rhode Island FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:30 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Charleston Battery v Sacramento Republic FC
| July 18, 2026 (2026-07-18) 15 | Charleston Battery | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
| 4:30 PM | Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex |
Oakland Roots SC v Sacramento Republic FC
| July 25, 2026 (2026-07-25) 16 | Oakland Roots SC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Oakland, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Oakland Coliseum |
August
Sacramento Republic FC v Sporting Club Jacksonville
| August 1, 2026 (2026-08-01) 17 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Sporting Club Jacksonville | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC v Sacramento Republic FC
| August 8, 2026 (2026-08-08) 18 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 4:00 PM | Stadium: Highmark Stadium |
Sacramento Republic FC v Lexington SC
| August 15, 2026 (2026-08-15) 19 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Lexington SC | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Sacramento Republic FC v Phoenix Rising FC
| August 22, 2026 (2026-08-22) 20 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Phoenix Rising FC | Sacramento, California |
| 8:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Monterey Bay FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| August 29, 2026 (2026-08-29) 21 | Monterey Bay FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Seaside, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Cardinale Stadium |
September
Orange County SC v Sacramento Republic FC
| September 5, 2026 (2026-09-05) 22 | Orange County SC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Irvine, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Championship Soccer Stadium |
Sacramento Republic FC v Detroit City FC
| September 12, 2026 (2026-09-12) 23 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Detroit City FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Sacramento Republic FC v San Antonio FC
| September 20, 2026 (2026-09-20) 24 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | San Antonio FC | Sacramento, California |
| 4:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
New Mexico United v Sacramento Republic FC
| September 26, 2026 (2026-09-26) 25 | New Mexico United | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Isotopes Park |
Sacramento Republic FC v Las Vegas Lights FC
| September 30, 2026 (2026-09-30) 26 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Las Vegas Lights FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
October
FC Tulsa v Sacramento Republic FC
| October 3, 2026 (2026-10-03) 27 | FC Tulsa | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: ONEOK Field |
Sacramento Republic FC v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
| October 10, 2026 (2026-10-10) 28 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
El Paso Locomotive FC v Sacramento Republic FC
| October 17, 2026 (2026-10-17) 29 | El Paso Locomotive FC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | El Paso, Texas |
| 6:00 PM | Stadium: Southwest University Park |
Sacramento Republic FC v Oakland Roots SC
| October 24, 2026 (2026-10-24) 30 | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Oakland Roots SC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
US Open Cup
Sacramento Republic entered the 2026 US Open Cup at home against El Farolito, an amateur club that plays in the National Premier Soccer League.[4] Despite the Republic's victory in extra time, the match was marred by controversy after tempers flared both on and off the pitch, and Farolito players entered the stands of Heart Health Park to confront heckling Republic fans.[5][6] Following their first round victory, the Republic were matched up away against Valley 559 FC of Fresno, where they ultimately cruised to a four goal victory.[7] For the Round of 32, the Republic are scheduled at home against first-division MLS club Minnesota United FC.[8]
Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) v El Farolito (NPSL)
| March 18 First Round | Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | El Farolito (NPSL) | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM PT |
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Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 2,430 Referee: Steven Cardozo |
Valley 559 FC (UPSL) 
v Sacramento Republic FC (USLC)
v Sacramento Republic FC (USLC)
| March 31 Second Round | Valley 559 FC (UPSL) | 0–4 | Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) | Clovis, California |
| 7:00 p.m. | Report | Stadium: Clovis East High School Referee: Robert Vincze |
Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) v 
Minnesota United FC (MLS)
| April 14 Round of 32 | Sacramento Republic FC (USLC) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (8–9 p) | Minnesota United FC (MLS) | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM PT | Report | Stadium: Heart Health Park Attendance: 7,513 Referee: Robert Vincze | ||
| Penalties | ||||
USL Cup
Main article: 2026 USL Cup
Sacramento Republic will participate in the third edition of the USL Cup, and the second edition to feature teams from both the USL Championship and League One.[9]
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 2 | Las Vegas Lights FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Monterey Bay FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Oakland Roots SC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Sacramento Republic FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Spokane Velocity FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group stage
Sacramento Republic FC v Spokane Velocity FC
| May 25, 2026 (2026-05-25) | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Spokane Velocity FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
Oakland Roots SC v Sacramento Republic FC
| May 16, 2026 (2026-05-16) | Oakland Roots SC | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Oakland, California |
| 5:00 PM | Stadium: Oakland Coliseum |
Sacramento Republic FC v Monterey Bay FC
| June 6, 2026 (2026-06-06) | Sacramento Republic FC | v | Monterey Bay FC | Sacramento, California |
| 7:00 PM | Stadium: Heart Health Park |
AC Boise v Sacramento Republic FC
| July 11, 2026 (2026-07-11) | AC Boise | v | Sacramento Republic FC | Garden City, Idaho |
| 6:30 PM | Stadium: Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium |
References
- ↑ "Team Roster". sacrepublicfc.com. Sacramento Republic FC. Archived from the original on March 18, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ↑ USLSoccer.com Staff (December 16, 2025). "USL Championship Announces 2026 Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ "2026 Schedule". USL Championship. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
- ↑ USLChampionship Staff (January 27, 2026). "U.S. Soccer announces draw for First Round of 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup". USL League Two. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ↑ Dapper, Michelle (March 19, 2026). "US Open Cup post-match chaos after Sacramento Republic FC beats El Farolito in extra time". KCRA. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Michelena, Liliana (March 19, 2026). "Ugly brawl mars El Farolito soccer team's early exit from U.S. Open Cup". Mission Local. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ Gallo, Alan (April 2, 2026). "2026 US Open Cup Round 2: Sacramento Republic conquer Valley 559 FC to advance". Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Greder, Andy (April 2, 2026). "Loons to head to Sacramento for U.S. Open Cup". Twin Cities. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (December 16, 2025). "THIRD EDITION: Prinx Tires USL Cup kicks off on April 25". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
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