Big changes are coming to Sacramento Republic FC. In this episode, we react to the news that President Todd Dunivant is leaving the club after seven years, taking on a new role as Sporting Director for New York City FC. We look back at his impact on the organization, what his departure means for Republic FC, and how the club moves forward from here.

We also go through the full list of players who will not be returning next season and talk about which players are set to come back to Sac Republic for the 2026 USL Championship season.

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We’re dedicating this special bonus episode to the one and only Rodrigo “RoRo” Lopez, a true Sacramento Republic FC legend who recently retired. Sharon brings a treasure trove of photos and memories from RoRo’s early days all the way through his unforgettable years in Sacramento, while Luis and Jared jump in with their own favorite RoRo moments and stories. We also revisit the journey that shaped his incredible career — from the Chivas Academy, to multiple clubs across the U.S., to becoming Sac Republic’s first-ever signing in 2014, and later taking his talents to Ascenso MX and Liga MX. It’s a heartfelt celebration of a player who defined an era and left a permanent mark on the club and its fans.

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Sacramento Republic’s 2025 season has officially come to an end after a 0-0 draw and penalty kick loss at home to Orange County in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. In this episode, we break down the match, talk through the key moments, and include post-match press conference comments from Coach Collins, Lee Desmond, and Nick Ross. We also take a look at how the USL Playoff Conference Finals are set, and reveal the final standings of our season-long prediction contest, Podcast Winner Dinner. Plus, a few closing thoughts as we wrap up another year of Republic FC soccer.

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