Sacramento Republic FC defender Mitchell Taintor vs. the Swope Park Rangers

Republic FC's Season Comes to a Close with 2-1 Loss in Western Conference Quarterfinals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Republic FC scored first but fell 2-1 to visiting Swope Park Rangers in the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2018 ULS Cup Playoffs. Sacramento enjoyed a dream start thanks to Shannon Gomez and Villyan Bijev. In the 16th minute, Gomez charged up the left wing and beat his man to the ball at the touchline before whipping a last-ditch cross into the box. A poor clearance from the Swope Park defense ... Full Story