Local media haven’t talked up Sacramento Republic FC leaving USL and joining MLS since the Austin FC and Columbus Crew matter got settled. New ownership ensured that Columbus Crew SC will stay home. And MLS announced a clear path for Austin to get their own team.
So they’re quiet. But nothing’s been forgotten. They’re steadily building up steam.
Sacramento’s taking the tack of further strengthening their soccer culture, bottom to top. It started with an announcement this summer.
Took some portraits of my talented friend Lin Fei Fei, an artist who, though she is from China, has became an indelible part of our community and is one of the reasons why I love calling Sacramento home.