Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic FC is a USL Championship club based in Sacramento, California, majority-owned by the Wilton Rancheria. The club has been among the best-attended in the league since its 2014 debut and plays at Heart Health Park at Cal Expo.

2012: Founded (December 3) by Warren Smith and Joe Wagoner 2014: First season; draws a then-USL-record 20,231 at Hughes Stadium for its home debut (April 26); moves to Bonney Field at Cal Expo; wins the USL Pro title 2017: Bought by Kevin Nagle's ownership group 2019: MLS awards Sacramento an expansion franchise (October 21) 2021: The MLS bid is put on hold after lead investor Ron Burkle withdraws (February 26) 2022: Reaches the U.S. Open Cup final 2024: Announces plans for a 12,000-seat stadium at the Railyards 2025: Reaches the USL Cup final