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Sacramento Republic FC presents The Breakaway, a podcast that gives listeners an inside look at SRFC players, coaches, staff, and others in the Sacramento soccer community. Each week, host Connor Sutton will talk with various guests from around the soccer and Sacramento community to discuss the beautiful game with players, technical staff, and front office staff.

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    • Jun 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 272 EPISODES

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    The Breakaway: A Republic FC Podcast is an exceptional podcast hosted by the talented Connor. Not only is he an amazing MC, but it turns out he's also a pretty good podcast host! Listening to this podcast, you can hear and feel the passion that Connor has not only for Sacramento Republic FC, but for soccer in general. It's evident that he truly cares about the club and its success.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Connor's ability to capture the essence of Sacramento Republic FC and its culture. As a new fan, listening to this podcast has helped me get a deeper view of the club and understand why it has become so special in our community. The first episode featuring Mark Briggs was particularly amazing, providing insightful information and anecdotes about the team. I'm excited to continue learning more about the club through this podcast and delving into the rich history and traditions that make Sacramento Republic FC unique.

    Another great aspect of The Breakaway is Connor's dedication to providing a platform for guests to share their stories and experiences. The addition of guests adds an extra layer of depth and excitement to each episode. It's always interesting to hear from players, coaches, and other individuals involved with Sacramento Republic FC, as they provide valuable insights into what goes on behind the scenes. These interviews offer fans a chance to connect with their favorite players on a more personal level and gain a better understanding of their journey.

    Overall, The Breakaway: A Republic FC Podcast is a fantastic listen for any Sacramento Republic FC fan or soccer lover in general. It not only provides valuable information about the club but also captures the passion and love that fans have for their team. Connor does an excellent job as a host, making each episode engaging, informative, and enjoyable. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the world of Sac Republic, this podcast is definitely worth checking out!



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    Latest episodes from The Breakaway: A Republic FC Podcast

    Defender Jared Timmer previews next round of USL Cup and talks team travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 33:42


    On this episode of The Breakaway, defender Jared Timmer talks about team travel, the big win over Rhode Island, and looks ahead to the next Jagermeister Cup match against Orange County.

    Jared Mazzola returns to the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:37


    On this episode of The Breakaway, goalkeeper Jared Mazzola returns to talk life in Sacramento, team trips, and answers questions from Ryan Spaulding.

    Club President Todd Dunivant joins the show following stadium vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 29:54


    On this episode of The Breakaway, club president Todd Dunivant joins Connor after the Sacramento City Council unanimously voted to approve the stadium project in the Sacramento Railyards.

    Coach Neill Collins talks USL Cup run, upcoming matches, and team form

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 28:03


    On this episode of The Breakaway, head coach Neill Collins joins Connor to discuss the recent wins over Las Vegas, the upcoming matches, and the team culture.

    Cristian Parano talks learning English and playing for the Sacramento Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 27:56


    On this episode of The Breakaway, star attacker Cristian Parano returns to the show to talk his relationship with his teammates, how much he's enjoyed playing for the club, and working on his English during his time in the US.

    Republic defender Jack Gurr joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 35:13


    On this episode of The Breakaway, fullback Jack Gurr joins Connor to talk recent form, stories from team trips, and how his family reacts to him playing in the US.

    Captain Rodrigo Lopez talks recovery, team mentality, and 2025 season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 33:16


    On this episode of The Breakaway, club captain Rodrigo Lopez joins Connor to discuss his return to the pitch, the team's mentality, plus RoRo is asked questions by some special guests.

    USL Broadcaster Devon Kerr joins ahead of Oakland Roots matchup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 25:09


    On this episode of The Breakaway, USL analyst Devon Kerr joins Connor to talk Republic's form so far this season ahead of Sunday's match against Oakland Roots.

    New winger AJ Edwards joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 30:36


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic winger AJ Edwards talks about his time so far in Sacramento, playing in new positions, and looks ahead to returning to San Jose to play his former team in the US Open Cup.

    Assistant coach Eric Wilde talks analytics and tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 25:30


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic assistant coach Eric Wilde dives into his unique soccer background, how analytics and technology have changed coaching, and the club's recent run of form.

    Danny Vitiello and Russell Cicerone join the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 33:13


    On this episode of The Breakaway, goalkeeper Danny Vitiello and forward Russell Cicerone join Connor Sutton to talk their friendship, Danny taking the captain's armband, and Russell's recent run of form.

    New Republic winger Dominik Wanner talks club culture and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 27:31


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by winger Dominik Wanner. Wanner talks the differences between German and American soccer, traveling to Tulsa, and the many accents on the team.

    Midfielder Blake Willey joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 27:19


    On this episode of The Breakaway, home grown midfielder Blake Willey joins the show to talk his performance against New Mexico United, joining the team from the club's academy, and developing his own playing style.

    Lewis Jamieson talks his debut, being named player of the week, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 22:30


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by new player Lewis Jamieson. Jamieson talks through scoring in his debut, being named USL Player of the Week, and adjusting to the US.

    The Breakaway en español: Armando Botello y Milton Moreno adelantan la próxima temporada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 17:55


    En este episodio de The Breakaway en español, los comentaristas Armando Botello y Milton Moreno analizan la noche inaugural, qué esperar del nuevo entrenador Neill Collins y más.

    Rob McAllister and Adam Moffat preview upcoming 2025 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 33:32


    On this episode of The Breakaway, announcers Rob McAllister and Adam Moffat join Connor to discuss upcoming 2025 season and home opener against New Mexico United.

    The Breakaway en español: El nuevo jugador Michel Benítez se suma al espectáculo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 18:19


    En este episodio de The Breakaway en español, Armando Botello y Milton Moreno se unen al nuevo fichaje Michel Benítez para hablar sobre la próxima temporada, los nuevos compañeros de equipo y el cuerpo técnico.

    Defender Freddy Kleemann on joining the club, living in Sacramento, and new teammates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 30:33


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by new defender Freddy Kleemann. Kleemann talks playing for coach Neill Collins in Tampa Bay, his new teammates, and adjusting to Sacramento.

    New Signing Ryan Spaulding on coach Neill Collins, upcoming season, and joining the club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 30:30


    On this episode of The Breakaway, new signing Ryan Spaulding talks coach Neill Collins, his first few weeks in Sacramento, and his career from France to Tampa.

    New Republic Head Coach Neill Collins joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 35:12


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by new head coach Neill Collins. Neill talks his first couple weeks in Sacramento, the process of joining the club, and interacting with players and fans.

    Academy Director Eder Quintanilla on academy players, coaching in Spain, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 24:32


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor is joined by club Academy Director Eder Quintanilla. Eder talks academy players on the first team, players signing for Division I programs, and his background coaching in Spain.

    Chibi Ukaegbu on new coach, new players, and team chemistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 20:43


    On this episode of The Breakaway Podcast, Connor is joined by homegrown star Chibi Ukaegbu to talk new coach Neill Collins, new additions to the team, and team chemistry

    Club President Todd Dunivant talks new coach, new signings, and 2025 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 24:03


    Republic President and GM Todd Dunivant joins Connor to discuss new coach Neill Collins, signing new players, and what to expect from the 2025 season

    Todd Dunivant Returns to Talk Latest Signing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 10:49


    Club President and General Manager Todd Dunivant is back on The Breakaway to discuss the newest Republic signing, Dominik Wanner.

    Club President Todd Dunivant on Interviewing Coaches, New Signings, and Stadium News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 22:14


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic President and General Manager Todd Dunivant talks interviewing coaching candidates, re-signing players, and the new stadium news.

    Managing Partner Kevin Nagle on Stadium and Partnership News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 19:40


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC Managing Partner Kevin Nagle discusses the recent stadium news, how the partnership with Wilton Rancheria came together, and the next steps.

    SPECIAL EPISODE with Wilton Rancheria Chairman Jesus Tarango and Chief Operating Officer Chris Franklin alongside Republic President & GM Todd Dunivant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 17:17


    Following Thursday's press conference and news, Wilton Rancheria Chairman Jesus Tarango and Chief Operating Officer Chris Franklin join the podcast along Republic President and GM Todd Dunivant to discuss the new partnership and the future of Republic FC.

    Club President Todd Dunivant talks the teams mentality headed into playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 19:21


    Republic President and General Manager Todd Dunivant gives us an inside scoop on the teams mentality headed into playoffs, the tough nature of single-elimination matches, and the technical staff's group workouts.

    Jared Mazzola talks first Republic season, his teammate's personalities, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 30:18


    On this episode of The Breakaway, goalkeeper Jared Mazzola joins to talk his first season at the club, the various big personalities on the team, and has plenty of questions for Connor Sutton.

    On the road: Katy Norton and Luke Rayfield talk training, player recovery, and more at Restore Hyper Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 27:18


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Connor Sutton travels to Restore Hyper Wellness to talk to Director of Sports Performance Katy Norton and Performance Coach Luke Rayfield about player recovery, training the team, and being with the club since its inception.

    Lee Desmond and Nick Ross Talk New Contracts, Travel, Upcoming Matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 37:22


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Lee Desmond and Nick Ross join Connor Sutton to discuss their contract extensions, traveling across the US, and what to expect for the club's matchup against New Mexico United.

    Nick Ross Talks Two Straight Team of the Week Selections, Republic's Mindset Heading into the Final Third of The Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 45:55


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Nick Ross joins the podcast to discuss the change in his role, his war with the crossbar, Republic's bounce back performances and mindset for the remainder of the season

    Republic Back on Track, Recapping the 2-0 Win and Look Ahead with Adam Moffat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 31:10


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic broadcaster Adam Moffat discusses the 2-0 win over El Paso, some of the key players in the match, and what keys are moving through the remainder of the season.

    Between Two Con(n)ors with Jared Timmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 36:14


    Jared Timmer joins a special episode of The Breakaway: Between Two Con(n)ors with Conor Donovan and Connor Sutton. The guys discuss recent results, golf, playing defense, and more.

    Willey, Kimbrough, Ukaegbu on their First Team Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 23:30


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC former academy players talk about playing for the first team, balancing school and training, and which Republic stars they look up to in their early career.

    Club President Todd Dunivant Midseason Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 24:44


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Club President Todd Dunivant recaps the side's form so far, discusses the new signings, and talks exciting changes at the club.

    New Midfielder Justin Portillo on Joining The Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 28:02


    On this episode of The Breakaway, new signing Justin Portillo talks about joining the club, why he wears number 43, and how Mark Briggs has changed over the years.

    Republic's Recent Play & A Farewell to Producer Emile

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 23:58


    On this episode of The Breakaway, our producer Emile Guzman jumps in front of a microphone to discuss Republic's recent play, his favorite podcast moments since he has been producing on his final episode with Republic FC.

    Mark Briggs on Portillo Signing and Road Win Over Monterey Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 33:18


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Head Coach Mark Briggs discusses the win over Monterey Bay, how the Portillo addition fits right in, and behind his coaching decisions against San Jose in the Open Cup.

    Kieran Phillips on Adjusting To Sacramento

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 39:37


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC Striker Kieran Phillips talks about his reaction to being loaned to Sacramento, getting acclimated and compares football in England and US.

    USL Lead Broadcaster Mike Watts on the Open Cup Round of 16, Sacramento's Chances in the Next Round

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 32:40


    USL Lead broadcaster Mike Watts - on the call for last week's U.S. Open Cup match vs. the San Jose Earthquakes - joins Connor to talk where the match ranks for him all-time, Sacramento's quarterfinal draw vs. Seattle, and where the club stands through the first third of the USL Championship season. 

    Recapping Sacramento's Big Round of 16 Win with William Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 28:12


    Connor and TheCup.us contributor William Hodges recap Tuesday night's memorable match and the remarkable vibes at Heart Health Park as Sacramento bested the San Jose Earthquakes 4-3 after extra time in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. 

    Head Coach Mark Briggs Talks Kieran Phillips' Dazzling Home Debut and Republic FC's Stellar April

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 40:16


    Republic FC Head Coach Mark Briggs is back on The Breakaway to talk about Huddersfield Town loanee Kieran Phillips' memorable home debut brace, his deep squad, and Sacramento's stellar April form. 

    Russell Cicerone on His New Hair, Undefeated Start, And Big Win in OC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 25:51


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Russell Cicerone discusses his hair in 2024, Republic FC's unbeaten start, how he compares his 1st and 2nd seasons in Sacramento and more.

    Danny Vitiello Talks About Being a New Dad and Republic FC's Unbeaten Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 38:21


    This week on The Breakaway, goalkeeper Danny Vitiello joins Connor to talk about life as a new dad, recovering from an early-season injury, and Republic FC's unbeaten start to the 2024 season. 

    Trevor Amann Discusses His Hot Start & His New Nickname

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 37:12


    On this episode of The Breakaway, Republic FC Striker Trevor Amann talks about his mentality as a striker, his extremely hot start (4 goals in 5 games), how he has adjusted to Sacramento and more.This podcast was produced by Emile Guzman.

    The Breakaway en español: Martín Vásquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 28:58


    En este episodio de The Breakaway, Armando Botello y Milton Moreno entrevistan a Martín Vásquez sobre su carrera, sus inicios en Sacramento y más.

    Nick Ross and Connor Catch Up, Talk About the Squad's Start to the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 50:08


    This week on The Breakaway, midfielder Nick Ross joins Connor to catch up and talk about the squad's start to the season, his Scottish roots and some of his favorite food spots around Sacramento. 

    Play-by-Play Man Rob McAllister Recaps Week 1 and Talks About his Favorite Home Openers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 28:21


    This week on The Breakaway, Republic FC play-by-play announcer Rob McAllister joins Connor to recap the squad's opening night draw vs. Orange County, Trevor Amann's historic club debut, and rank his favorite home-opener matches in Republic FC history. 

    Lee Desmond on the Squad's Cohesion and Ahead of Opening Night vs. Orange County SC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 39:47


    Defender Lee Desmond joins Connor to catch up on training camp, his offseason, and the squad's competitive spirit ahead of opening night. 

    Jonathan Ricketts Talks Joining Sacramento and Playing at Heart Health Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 28:38


    New Republic FC defender Jonathan Ricketts joins Connor to talk about why he chose to sign with Sacramento in the offseason, playing at Heart Health Park and his thoughts on 2024 training camp. 

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