Sacramento Republic FC

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David vs. Goliath duel pits Sacramento and Orlando City in U.S. Open Cup soccer final

11:25am September 07, 2022

by Tom Goldman

Underdog Sacramento Republic FC, which plays in the lower-division USL, is trying to do what hasn't been done since 1999 — topple a Major League Soccer team in the U.S. Open Cup final.

Sacramento Republic FC Players celebrate their U.S. Open semifinal overtime win. Sac Republic defeated MLS mainstay Sporting KC 5-4 in penalty kicks.

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A Major League Soccer 'Cupset' as Sacramento Republic advances to U.S. Open Cup Final

7:17am July 29, 2022

by Tom Goldman

Sacramento continues its dream run as the first lower-division soccer team to get to the final since 2008 - with a chance to become the first non-MLS champion since 1999.

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