Academy

Republic FC’s Youth Academy squads have started the 2021-22 campaign, with the goal of once again competing for the end of season prize, MLS NEXT Cup. The elite competition features the best youth players in the country, pulling on the shirt for top clubs, including MLS sides preparing talented prospects to enter the pros directly. 

Republic FC’s Youth Academy squads have started the 2021-22 campaign, with the goal of once again competing for the end of season prize, MLS NEXT Cup. The elite competition features the best youth players in the country, pulling on the shirt for top clubs, including MLS sides preparing talented prospects to enter the pros directly. 

What Happened Last Year?

The club’s academy hit the ground running in the new league last season, which saw Republic FC’s U14, U15, and U17 squads all finish atop their divisions — one of a few teams in the country to qualify all of its eligible teams. The U19 team accompanied the U17 squad to the MLS NEXT Cup semifinals, making Republic FC the only club to advance multiple teams to the final stages of the tournament. 

Following the performance of the academy squads, the club awarded USL Academy Contracts- which allow players to train and compete with the first team while preserving their amateur status- to seven players, and had nine announce their commitments to NCAA soccer programs across the country. After featuring for the U19 squad, academy product Amjot Narang made his professional debut on August 28, logging ten minutes against the Landon Donovan-coached San Diego Loyal SC. 

What Happened Last Year?

The club’s academy hit the ground running in the new league last season, which saw Republic FC’s U14, U15, and U17 squads all finish atop their divisions — one of a few teams in the country to qualify all of its eligible teams. The U19 team accompanied the U17 squad to the MLS NEXT Cup semifinals, making Republic FC the only club to advance multiple teams to the final stages of the tournament. 

Following the performance of the academy squads, the club awarded USL Academy Contracts- which allow players to train and compete with the first team while preserving their amateur status- to seven players, and had nine announce their commitments to NCAA soccer programs across the country. After featuring for the U19 squad, academy product Amjot Narang made his professional debut on August 28, logging ten minutes against the Landon Donovan-coached San Diego Loyal SC. 

Quality Competition 

This season, the players in Republic FC’s youth ranks remain uniquely positioned to benefit from the offerings of the club’s Academy while also striving to continue their on-field success in MLS NEXT. With first team and playoff experience from last season, they’ll have a leg up on the rest of the nation’s best competition, which includes 30 clubs with direct ties to a professional side- and every MLS team- preparing them for the next level of soccer in ways no other club can. 

Ahead of the upcoming campaign, the club has continued efforts to identify talented players and effectively integrate the academy with the first team. These strategic adjustments will be crucial to achieving the club’s goals to evolve and grow the program for the players it serves- especially since each team and season is different than the last. 

Quality Competition 

This season, the players in Republic FC’s youth ranks remain uniquely positioned to benefit from the offerings of the club’s Academy while also striving to continue their on-field success in MLS NEXT. With first team and playoff experience from last season, they’ll have a leg up on the rest of the nation’s best competition, which includes 30 clubs with direct ties to a professional side- and every MLS team- preparing them for the next level of soccer in ways no other club can. 

Ahead of the upcoming campaign, the club has continued efforts to identify talented players and effectively integrate the academy with the first team. These strategic adjustments will be crucial to achieving the club’s goals to evolve and grow the program for the players it serves- especially since each team and season is different than the last. 

Director’s Outlook

Ahead of the season, Academy Director Dennis Sanchez is positive his players will continue to build off last year’s successes. “There’s a lot of momentum coming off of last season,” he said. “We are happy with the success we achieved last season but remain humble and understand we must continue to progress individually and collectively as an academy. We are motivated to better each day and embrace the pressure of improving upon last year.”

Sanchez is also confident that the Academy can continue to develop players capable of contributing at the professional level. “We’ve always believed that our club and academy is capable of being one of the best academies in the US. Our developmental process, learning environment, and player pathway has shown that we are capable of consistently producing professional players and competing on a national level across all age groups. The momentum we have created should only breed more confidence for our players.”

The Republic FC academy squads began their 2021 seasons earlier this month with the U13, U14 and U 19 squads all picking up big wins over Lamorinda SC, while the U15 and U17 squads faced off against Seattle Sounders. For each team, the season will run until December, and resume in January following a break for the holidays. 

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Director’s Outlook

Ahead of the season, Academy Director Dennis Sanchez is positive his players will continue to build off last year’s successes. “There’s a lot of momentum coming off of last season,” he said. “We are happy with the success we achieved last season but remain humble and understand we must continue to progress individually and collectively as an academy. We are motivated to better each day and embrace the pressure of improving upon last year.”

Sanchez is also confident that the Academy can continue to develop players capable of contributing at the professional level. “We’ve always believed that our club and academy is capable of being one of the best academies in the US. Our developmental process, learning environment, and player pathway has shown that we are capable of consistently producing professional players and competing on a national level across all age groups. The momentum we have created should only breed more confidence for our players.”

The Republic FC academy squads began their 2021 seasons earlier this month with the U13, U14 and U 19 squads all picking up big wins over Lamorinda SC, while the U15 and U17 squads faced off against Seattle Sounders. For each team, the season will run until December, and resume in January following a break for the holidays. 

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Nine players from the Sacramento Republic FC Academy will take their talents to college soccer this coming year and join the ranks of 40+ former SRFC Academy players to show at the collegiate level.  These nine players will showcase for elite college all across the country and carry on Republic FC’s tradition of sending Academy players to the next level of college and professional soccer.

Nine players from the Sacramento Republic FC Academy will take their talents to college soccer this coming year and join the ranks of 40+ former SRFC Academy players to show at the collegiate level.  These nine players will showcase for elite college all across the country and carry on Republic FC’s tradition of sending Academy players to the next level of college and professional soccer.

All nine players in this year’s class are members of the U19 squad that advanced to the semifinals of July’s MLS NEXT Playoffs in Dallas, Texas. 

“We could not be prouder of the work these young men have put in to develop themselves and represent our club both on and off the field,” SRFC Academy Director Dennis Sanchez said. “Their commitment and desire to continually grow as a group culminated at last month’s fantastic showing at the MLS NEXT Cup. The strength and reputation of this Academy that precedes itself continues to hold true, and we look forward to seeing these young men carry on our proud tradition of representing Sacramento Republic FC at the next level.”

Republic FC has built a name for itself in producing homegrown talent as a result of our developmental process led by our technical staff, as well as the rich pool of talent in the region and valuable competition model created in and outside of our environment. The Academy continues to support all individual pathways – professional and collegiate – to help each player reach their full potential.  

Current first team teammates and SRFC Academy products Mario Penagos, Hayden Sargis and Rafa Jauregui are a testament to the Academy’s ability to provide a pathway to the professional ranks. The nine members of this year’s U19 squad are set to showcase for top-tier colleges across the country beginning this fall. 

All nine players in this year’s class are members of the U19 squad that advanced to the semifinals of July’s MLS NEXT Playoffs in Dallas, Texas. 

“We could not be prouder of the work these young men have put in to develop themselves and represent our club both on and off the field,” SRFC Academy Director Dennis Sanchez said. “Their commitment and desire to continually grow as a group culminated at last month’s fantastic showing at the MLS NEXT Cup. The strength and reputation of this Academy that precedes itself continues to hold true, and we look forward to seeing these young men carry on our proud tradition of representing Sacramento Republic FC at the next level.”

Republic FC has built a name for itself in producing homegrown talent as a result of our developmental process led by our technical staff, as well as the rich pool of talent in the region and valuable competition model created in and outside of our environment. The Academy continues to support all individual pathways – professional and collegiate – to help each player reach their full potential.  

Current first team teammates and SRFC Academy products Mario Penagos, Hayden Sargis and Rafa Jauregui are a testament to the Academy’s ability to provide a pathway to the professional ranks. The nine members of this year’s U19 squad are set to showcase for top-tier colleges across the country beginning this fall. 

Meet the Signees

Meet the Signees

Amjot Narang, a tactically gifted first-team call up from El Dorado Hills with high intelligence and decision-making skills, will head south and compete in the soccer tradition-rich Pac-12 for UCLA. One of two Pac-12-bound Academy products this year, Narang signed a USL Academy contract and was selected for every match of division play in Dallas as well as the MLS NEXT Cup. Narang is joined in the Pac-12 by 2020 conference runner up Washington-bound Ulises Esquivel, who also signed a USL Academy contract earlier this year and wore the captain’s armband at MLS NEXT. Esquivel and Narang will reunite on the pitch as opponents when the Bruins travel to the Pacific Northwest on October 3.

Amjot Narang, a tactically gifted first-team call up from El Dorado Hills with high intelligence and decision-making skills, will head south and compete in the soccer tradition-rich Pac-12 for UCLA. One of two Pac-12-bound Academy products this year, Narang signed a USL Academy contract and was selected for every match of division play in Dallas as well as the MLS NEXT Cup. Narang is joined in the Pac-12 by 2020 conference runner up Washington-bound Ulises Esquivel, who also signed a USL Academy contract earlier this year and wore the captain’s armband at MLS NEXT. Esquivel and Narang will reunite on the pitch as opponents when the Bruins travel to the Pacific Northwest on October 3.

Jorge Galvan and Erik Centeno (also has USL Academy contract) will remain teammates, as both are headed just down the road to the University of the Pacific. Armando Jimenez (Sacramento State), Maxwell Johnson (UC Santa Barbara) and USL Academy Contract signee Aris Yang (Cal State Fullerton) will all face off against each other at the next level when the trio competes in the Big West Conference. 

Jimenez converted a Panenka penalty in the club’s quarterfinal matchup against Cedar Stars, while Yang cemented SRFC’s spot in the semifinal with the winning penalty. Yang, whose winning penalty was his first touch of the game, was subbed on in the 88th minute just so he could be available from the spot – showing U19 head coach Ivan Mirkovic’s confidence in the future Titan. 

Jorge Galvan and Erik Centeno (also has USL Academy contract) will remain teammates, as both are headed just down the road to the University of the Pacific. Armando Jimenez (Sacramento State), Maxwell Johnson (UC Santa Barbara) and USL Academy Contract signee Aris Yang (Cal State Fullerton) will all face off against each other at the next level when the trio competes in the Big West Conference. 

Jimenez converted a Panenka penalty in the club’s quarterfinal matchup against Cedar Stars, while Yang cemented SRFC’s spot in the semifinal with the winning penalty. Yang, whose winning penalty was his first touch of the game, was subbed on in the 88th minute just so he could be available from the spot – showing U19 head coach Ivan Mirkovic’s confidence in the future Titan. 

On Thursday, both the Sacramento Republic FC U17 and U19 Academy teams valiantly competed in the semifinals of the inaugural MLS Next Playoffs in Dallas, Texas. 

Republic FC was the only club to advance two teams to the semi-finals in the 17s & 19s age groups and both sides prevailed in penalty kicks to march through the Quarterfinal round. 

The first of the two fixtures featured the U19 team in action against Solar SC of Dallas. After trailing by two goals, Sacramento struck back in resilient fashion.  Jorge Galvan rifled a towering and perfectly weighted long-ball to JP Cortez who picked out Alex Medina on a well-placed cross. Medina nodded the header by the opposing goalkeeper to cut the deficit in half, 2-1. Republic FC was knocking on the doorstep throughout the second half, but a late game breakaway goal for Solar SC sealed the result. 

On Thursday, both the Sacramento Republic FC U17 and U19 Academy teams valiantly competed in the semifinals of the inaugural MLS Next Playoffs in Dallas, Texas. 

Republic FC was the only club to advance two teams to the semi-finals in the 17s & 19s age groups and both sides prevailed in penalty kicks to march through the Quarterfinal round. 

The first of the two fixtures featured the U19 team in action against Solar SC of Dallas. After trailing by two goals, Sacramento struck back in resilient fashion.  Jorge Galvan rifled a towering and perfectly weighted long-ball to JP Cortez who picked out Alex Medina on a well-placed cross. Medina nodded the header by the opposing goalkeeper to cut the deficit in half, 2-1. Republic FC was knocking on the doorstep throughout the second half, but a late game breakaway goal for Solar SC sealed the result. 

The night cap matched featured the U17s squad against Orlando City SC. The Floridian club scored twice to open the match, but a resilient SRFC side pulled one back on a Rafael Jauregui sliding goal. The Sacramento attack involved some nifty passing throughout the night, creating dangerous opportunities after the first goal through the end of the match. 

The Indomitable Club nearly found its equalizer in the second half as Sean Battistessa powered an effort on target that the OCSC goalkeeper managed to deflect over his own net for a corner kick. Despite its constantly efforts to push forward and level the match, the Semifinal showdown ended 2-1 and brought Sacramento’s sensational playoff run to a halt. 

The night cap matched featured the U17s squad against Orlando City SC. The Floridian club scored twice to open the match, but a resilient SRFC side pulled one back on a Rafael Jauregui sliding goal. The Sacramento attack involved some nifty passing throughout the night, creating dangerous opportunities after the first goal through the end of the match. 

The Indomitable Club nearly found its equalizer in the second half as Sean Battistessa powered an effort on target that the OCSC goalkeeper managed to deflect over his own net for a corner kick. Despite its constantly efforts to push forward and level the match, the Semifinal showdown ended 2-1 and brought Sacramento’s sensational playoff run to a halt. 

The temperatures in Texas might be scorching hot but ice is running through the veins of the Republic FC Youth Academy U17 and U19 teams. Tuesday’s pair of wins showcased their courage under pressure during a penalty kick shootout in each of the sides’ MLS Next Playoffs Quarterfinal contests. The Indomitable Club marches on to the semi-finals this Thursday. 

The U19s fell behind 8-seed CSA-Bergen when the New-Jersey based club found the back of the net in the 12th minute off of a precision header from a corner kick. Julian Lomeli brought Republic FC level when he rifled home a shot in the 42nd minute. Both sides exchanged chances in regulation before the fixture found its way to a penalty kick shootout. 

19s Captain Ulises Esquivel opened the shootout and lifted his side to an early advantage. CSA-Bergen’s first penalty taker tried to match, but SRFC netminder Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez came up big with a crucial stop to gift his team the early advantage. 

Cool and calm goals from the PK spot were delivered by Republic FC’s Alexander Medina and Nathan Jimenez before Armando Jimenez fired a flawless panenka by the goalkeeper to put Sacramento in the driver’s seat with a chance to win it with the next kick. The opponent netted each of its remaining attempts and after CSA-Bergen scored to survive in the fifth round, Aris Yang solidified the dramatic victory by steering his shot into the back of the net to send his side into the competition’s Semifinals. 

The temperatures in Texas might be scorching hot but ice is running through the veins of the Republic FC Youth Academy U17 and U19 teams. Tuesday’s pair of wins showcased their courage under pressure during a penalty kick shootout in each of the sides’ MLS Next Playoffs Quarterfinal contests. The Indomitable Club marches on to the semi-finals this Thursday. 

The U19s fell behind 8-seed CSA-Bergen when the New-Jersey based club found the back of the net in the 12th minute off of a precision header from a corner kick. Julian Lomeli brought Republic FC level when he rifled home a shot in the 42nd minute. Both sides exchanged chances in regulation before the fixture found its way to a penalty kick shootout. 

19s Captain Ulises Esquivel opened the shootout and lifted his side to an early advantage. CSA-Bergen’s first penalty taker tried to match, but SRFC netminder Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez came up big with a crucial stop to gift his team the early advantage. 

Cool and calm goals from the PK spot were delivered by Republic FC’s Alexander Medina and Nathan Jimenez before Armando Jimenez fired a flawless panenka by the goalkeeper to put Sacramento in the driver’s seat with a chance to win it with the next kick. The opponent netted each of its remaining attempts and after CSA-Bergen scored to survive in the fifth round, Aris Yang solidified the dramatic victory by steering his shot into the back of the net to send his side into the competition’s Semifinals. 

The U17s played a morning thriller and earned an emotional Quarterfinal win over Colorado Rapids. 

Sacramento opened the scoring in the 39th minute when Josemaria Barrera netted from the penalty spot. Colorado leveled the score in the 71st minute and managed to take the lead eight minutes later. But a resilient Republic FC side stormed back and in the 90th minute and equalized through Alan Gutierrez, who beat the Rapids’ shot-stopper leveling the game. After a full 90 minutes, the match headed to penalty kicks. The game was the second straight game the U17s were forced to find a win following a PK shootout. 

Both teams, slotted home shots in the first round, but Republic FC goalkeeper Adan Corona comes up huge with a save in the second round. An unfortunate fourth round miss brought the teams even, but Corona held the line. His save to open the fifth round put Republic FC in the driver seat. Goalscorer Alan Gutierrez stepped up to the spot and punched Republic FC’s ticket to the semis with a right-footed finish into the back of the net. 

The U17s played a morning thriller and earned an emotional Quarterfinal win over Colorado Rapids. 

Sacramento opened the scoring in the 39th minute when Josemaria Barrera netted from the penalty spot. Colorado leveled the score in the 71st minute and managed to take the lead eight minutes later. But a resilient Republic FC side stormed back and in the 90th minute and equalized through Alan Gutierrez, who beat the Rapids’ shot-stopper leveling the game. After a full 90 minutes, the match headed to penalty kicks. The game was the second straight game the U17s were forced to find a win following a PK shootout. 

Both teams, slotted home shots in the first round, but Republic FC goalkeeper Adan Corona comes up huge with a save in the second round. An unfortunate fourth round miss brought the teams even, but Corona held the line. His save to open the fifth round put Republic FC in the driver seat. Goalscorer Alan Gutierrez stepped up to the spot and punched Republic FC’s ticket to the semis with a right-footed finish into the back of the net. 

Next up for the U19s is a Semifinal showdown against Solar SC on July 1 at 9:05 am PT, while the U17s will face Orlando City SC at 6:05 p.m. PT. The streaming schedule is available at MLSsoccer.com/mlsnext/live. Republic FC is the only club to advance two teams to the semi-finals in the 17s and 19s age groups. 

Next up for the U19s is a Semifinal showdown against Solar SC on July 1 at 9:05 am PT, while the U17s will face Orlando City SC at 6:05 p.m. PT. The streaming schedule is available at MLSsoccer.com/mlsnext/live. Republic FC is the only club to advance two teams to the semi-finals in the 17s and 19s age groups. 

Developmental academies around the country were finally able to return to competitive play in 2021 following the pandemic and the return to play was definitely a positive one for the Sacramento Republic FC Youth Academy sides. 

Developmental academies around the country were finally able to return to competitive play in 2021 following the pandemic and the return to play was definitely a positive one for the Sacramento Republic FC Youth Academy sides. 

All of Republic FC’s eligible teams to compete in the postseason not only solidified their spots in the MLS Next Playoffs, but the U15 and U17 sides stormed through the regular season to snag the top spot in each of their respective divisions. 

The Republic FC U19s join the other two SRFC Academy age groups in the MLS Next Playoffs which kickoff on June 25 in Dallas.

All of Republic FC’s eligible teams to compete in the postseason not only solidified their spots in the MLS Next Playoffs, but the U15 and U17 sides stormed through the regular season to snag the top spot in each of their respective divisions. 

The Republic FC U19s join the other two SRFC Academy age groups in the MLS Next Playoffs which kickoff on June 25 in Dallas.

Even though the U14 age group will not be competing in the postseason in Texas, Republic FC’s U14 team had a sensational regular season and earned first place in its respective division. There is no playoff for the U14 and U13 age groups. 

The SRFC U13s finished the regular season with a positive 6-2-1 record which secured the side fourth place in the Northwest Division. Republic FC’s U13 team also capped off the campaign with a +31 goal differential and the Indomitable Club’s 42 goals scored was third-most in the division. 

Sacramento’s U14 youth team finished fourth overall in the entire country after taking the top spot in the Northwest Division with a 9-1-0 record. In ten games, SRFC allowed just five goals while netting 42 of their own for a goal differential of +37. Of the U14 teams that finished the MLS Next campaign in the top six, Republic FC was the only non-MLS club and one of only three non-MLS clubs in the top ten. 

Even though the U14 age group will not be competing in the postseason in Texas, Republic FC’s U14 team had a sensational regular season and earned first place in its respective division. There is no playoff for the U14 and U13 age groups. 

The SRFC U13s finished the regular season with a positive 6-2-1 record which secured the side fourth place in the Northwest Division. Republic FC’s U13 team also capped off the campaign with a +31 goal differential and the Indomitable Club’s 42 goals scored was third-most in the division. 

Sacramento’s U14 youth team finished fourth overall in the entire country after taking the top spot in the Northwest Division with a 9-1-0 record. In ten games, SRFC allowed just five goals while netting 42 of their own for a goal differential of +37. Of the U14 teams that finished the MLS Next campaign in the top six, Republic FC was the only non-MLS club and one of only three non-MLS clubs in the top ten. 

            National U14 Rankings
1          LAFC                                      10-0-0
2          Philadelphia Union        10-0-0
3          FC Cincinnati                    10-0-1
4          Republic FC                        9-1-0

            National U14 Rankings
1          LAFC                                      10-0-0
2          Philadelphia Union        10-0-0
3          FC Cincinnati                    10-0-1
4          Republic FC                        9-1-0

Republic FC’s U15s claimed first place in the Northwest CA Division with a 4-1-0 record and a +14 goal differential. Prior to heading into the upcoming postseason, the U15s are currently ranked 10thin the entire nation and are one of just four non-MLS clubs in the top ten. 

Sacramento’s U17 team recently finished the regular season ranked 8thin the entire nation heading into the playoffs after the squad overcame a 3-1 deficit to score three goals in the closing twelve minutes of play to solidify first place in the Northwest CA Division. 

Republic FC’s U15s claimed first place in the Northwest CA Division with a 4-1-0 record and a +14 goal differential. Prior to heading into the upcoming postseason, the U15s are currently ranked 10thin the entire nation and are one of just four non-MLS clubs in the top ten. 

Sacramento’s U17 team recently finished the regular season ranked 8thin the entire nation heading into the playoffs after the squad overcame a 3-1 deficit to score three goals in the closing twelve minutes of play to solidify first place in the Northwest CA Division. 

             National U17 Rankings
1          Albion SC                             8-0-0
2          Seattle Sounders             2-0-0
3          Cedar Stars Academy   7-0-1
4          FC Dallas                              8-1-1
5          Orlando City SC              11-2-1
6          Republic FC                       4-1-0

             National U17 Rankings
1          Albion SC                             8-0-0
2          Seattle Sounders             2-0-0
3          Cedar Stars Academy   7-0-1
4          FC Dallas                              8-1-1
5          Orlando City SC              11-2-1
6          Republic FC                       4-1-0

Sacramento’s U19s finished the campaign second in the Northwest CA Division with an unbeaten 2-0-2 record. In four fixtures, the U19 team surrendered just a single goal and finished the season ranked 16thin the entire nation.  

The postseason competition will take place at Toyota Park for four age groups – U15, U16, U17 and U19. During the tournament, 25 fixtures will be streamed on MLSSoccer.com and six games are slated to take place on FC Dallas’ home pitch in Frisco, Texas. The tournament is a single-elimination bracket with 32 clubs in each group. 

The Indomitable Club is the only Northern California club with a direct pathway to playing at the professional level with an academy that plays in the country’s premier youth soccer platform, MLS Next.

Three SRFC Academy players are currently logging first team minutes as professionals and five current academy players are earning priceless developmental opportunities in first team training and are also eligible to compete in USL Championship matches. Earlier this season, fourteen academy players were selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Youth National Regional Identification Center in San Jose, CA, where players earn an opportunity to be identified by U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers. 

Sacramento’s U19s finished the campaign second in the Northwest CA Division with an unbeaten 2-0-2 record. In four fixtures, the U19 team surrendered just a single goal and finished the season ranked 16thin the entire nation.  

The postseason competition will take place at Toyota Park for four age groups – U15, U16, U17 and U19. During the tournament, 25 fixtures will be streamed on MLSSoccer.com and six games are slated to take place on FC Dallas’ home pitch in Frisco, Texas. The tournament is a single-elimination bracket with 32 clubs in each group. 

The Indomitable Club is the only Northern California club with a direct pathway to playing at the professional level with an academy that plays in the country’s premier youth soccer platform, MLS Next.

Three SRFC Academy players are currently logging first team minutes as professionals and five current academy players are earning priceless developmental opportunities in first team training and are also eligible to compete in USL Championship matches. Earlier this season, fourteen academy players were selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Youth National Regional Identification Center in San Jose, CA, where players earn an opportunity to be identified by U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers. 

It’s been a positive past few weeks for the Indomitable Club’s Youth Academy. 

On May 12, fourteen Republic FC academy players were selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Regional Identification Center in San Jose. 

It’s been a positive past few weeks for the Indomitable Club’s Youth Academy. 

On May 12, fourteen Republic FC academy players were selected to participate in the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team Regional Identification Center in San Jose. 

The IDCs are a chance to identify top young talent in different domestic regions. SRFC’s players trained and competed against players from other youth clubs in a single day split into two separate sessions for different age groups – players born in 2004 to 2005 was one group and the other was players born 2006 to 2007 – under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers.

The IDCs are a chance to identify top young talent in different domestic regions. SRFC’s players trained and competed against players from other youth clubs in a single day split into two separate sessions for different age groups – players born in 2004 to 2005 was one group and the other was players born 2006 to 2007 – under the direction of U.S. Soccer Talent Identification Managers.

With the youth playoffs in Dallas right around the corner in June, the Republic FC Youth Academies are hoping to hit their peak form at just the right time. 

Most notably, the U13 and U14 have been soaring as of late. 

On May 15, the SRFC U13s cruised to a 12-0 victory over Napa United and followed up the triumph with a 5-0 win over Sheriffs FC the following day. The squad continued its success the very next weekend with back-to-back 6-0 wins at home over Lamorinda SC this past Saturday followed by another six-goal shutout victory on Sunday over Ballistic United. The U13s currently sit in third place with a 5-0-1 record and have only surrendered three goals all season. 

The U14s sit in first place with a flawless 6-0-0 record and like the U13s, have only allowed three goals over the course of the entire campaign which is the fewest in the division. The squad snagged a 5-0 win over Napa United on May 15 before downing Sheriffs FC 7-0 on May 16. On May 22, the U14s earned a 7-1 victory over Lamorinda SC before securing a 3-0 win over Ballistic United at home this past Sunday. 

The U15s, U17s, and U19s also secured victories over Ballistic United with 4-0, 4-1, and 1-0 wins respectively. This continues to place the U15 and U17 groups in first place, with the U19s currently in second. 

The Academy will take the pitch against San Jose Earthquake’s Academy teams on June 12. 

The Indomitable Club is the only Northern California club with a direct pathway to playing at the professional level with an academy that plays in the country’s premier youth soccer platform, MLS Next. 

On Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, Republic FC’s Academy will host open tryouts for players born in 2005/2006 (U17) and 2003/2004 (U19). The tryout is an opportunity for elite youth soccer players to be evaluated by SRFC Academy coaches and first team technical staff and additional information on registration can be found here. 

A full link to each age group’s schedule can be found here: MLS NEXT Official Schedule & Standings Portal

With the youth playoffs in Dallas right around the corner in June, the Republic FC Youth Academies are hoping to hit their peak form at just the right time. 

Most notably, the U13 and U14 have been soaring as of late. 

On May 15, the SRFC U13s cruised to a 12-0 victory over Napa United and followed up the triumph with a 5-0 win over Sheriffs FC the following day. The squad continued its success the very next weekend with back-to-back 6-0 wins at home over Lamorinda SC this past Saturday followed by another six-goal shutout victory on Sunday over Ballistic United. The U13s currently sit in third place with a 5-0-1 record and have only surrendered three goals all season. 

The U14s sit in first place with a flawless 6-0-0 record and like the U13s, have only allowed three goals over the course of the entire campaign which is the fewest in the division. The squad snagged a 5-0 win over Napa United on May 15 before downing Sheriffs FC 7-0 on May 16. On May 22, the U14s earned a 7-1 victory over Lamorinda SC before securing a 3-0 win over Ballistic United at home this past Sunday. 

The U15s, U17s, and U19s also secured victories over Ballistic United with 4-0, 4-1, and 1-0 wins respectively. This continues to place the U15 and U17 groups in first place, with the U19s currently in second. 

The Academy will take the pitch against San Jose Earthquake’s Academy teams on June 12. 

The Indomitable Club is the only Northern California club with a direct pathway to playing at the professional level with an academy that plays in the country’s premier youth soccer platform, MLS Next. 

On Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, Republic FC’s Academy will host open tryouts for players born in 2005/2006 (U17) and 2003/2004 (U19). The tryout is an opportunity for elite youth soccer players to be evaluated by SRFC Academy coaches and first team technical staff and additional information on registration can be found here. 

A full link to each age group’s schedule can be found here: MLS NEXT Official Schedule & Standings Portal