What ages and program levels does Sacramento Republic FC Academy offer?The full-time academy fields MLS NEXT teams from U13 through U19, including a U19 squad that also plays in the USL Academy League. Younger prospects can enter the part-time U12 Center of Excellence while staying with their current club. The pathway is competitive only—there is no recreational league—and it is built for players aiming at college, USL Academy contracts, or professional soccer with Republic FC.

Where does the academy train and hold tryouts?Annual open tryouts for the 2026–27 season take place at Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823. Day-to-day training sites for rostered teams are assigned by the academy staff and communicated after placement; families should confirm field assignments with the director before traveling.

When are tryouts and how does registration work?Open tryouts for players born in 2008–2015 run Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., with group times released after signup. Registration requires a non-refundable tryout fee, and players must bring their own cleats, socks, shorts, shin guards, and goalkeeper gloves if needed. Email foregel@sacrepublicfc.com for tryout questions or equintanilla@sacrepublicfc.com to discuss academy fit.

What does tryout registration cost?A registration fee applies for academy tryouts and is non-refundable. The club does not publish a fixed season tuition figure in public tryout materials—team fees and payment expectations are shared after roster offers. Contact the academy administration team before tryout day if you need the current fee amount.

What league and training commitment should families expect?Teams compete in MLS NEXT with a season that spans roughly ten months, often August through June or July, and about four training sessions per week plus weekend matches—typically 40–50 games per year depending on age. Academy players generally cannot join outside soccer programs without director approval, though national-team opportunities are encouraged.

How can families contact Sacramento Republic FC Academy?Reach Academy Director Eder Quintanilla at equintanilla@sacrepublicfc.com, tryout coordinator Freddy Oregel at foregel@sacrepublicfc.com, or the general inbox at goal@sacrepublicfc.com. Call (916) 307-6100 for front-office help. Mail goes to 428 J Street, Suite 700, Sacramento, CA 95814. Interested players can also complete the academy player interest form linked from the academy section.