
UC Davis Health System Announced as MLS Kit Partner
Sacramento Republic FC announced on July 22 a new partnership with UC Davis Health System, establishing them as the founding kit sponsor should Republic FC procure MLS rights.
The partnership builds upon on the already well-established relationship between the club and UC Davis Health System. UC Davis Children’s Hospital serves as the USL kit partner since the club’s inaugural season and most recently on the Academy kits.
“Since our very first match, our players and our fans have proudly worn UC Davis Children’s Hospital over our hearts and across our kits, an organization that truly shares the vision and values of our club,” said Republic FC President and Co-Founder Warren Smith. “As we look to MLS, Republic FC could not ask for a more committed and community-minded kit partner.”
UC Davis Health System Announced as MLS Kit Partner
Sacramento Republic FC announced on July 22 a new partnership with UC Davis Health System, establishing them as the founding kit sponsor should Republic FC procure MLS rights.
The partnership builds upon on the already well-established relationship between the club and UC Davis Health System. UC Davis Children’s Hospital serves as the USL kit partner since the club’s inaugural season and most recently on the Academy kits.
“Since our very first match, our players and our fans have proudly worn UC Davis Children’s Hospital over our hearts and across our kits, an organization that truly shares the vision and values of our club,” said Republic FC President and Co-Founder Warren Smith. “As we look to MLS, Republic FC could not ask for a more committed and community-minded kit partner.”
The announcement was made at a community event on the premises of UC Davis Medical Center with the entire Republic FC team, city leaders and UC Davis Health System employees in attendance. The event featured games, food trucks and music, as well as an inflatable soccer field courtesy of Street Soccer USA.
The announcement was made at a community event on the premises of UC Davis Medical Center with the entire Republic FC team, city leaders and UC Davis Health System employees in attendance. The event featured games, food trucks and music, as well as an inflatable soccer field courtesy of Street Soccer USA.

With the new partnership, Republic FC and UC Davis Health System also launched the Built for Health Initiative that seeks to position Republic FC among the most innovative and forward-looking professional soccer organizations in the U.S. on issues of health and wellness.
“Republic FC offers a unique platform to extend the scope and reach of our work to improve lives and transform health care across the Sacramento region,” said Ann Madden Rice, CEO of UC Davis Medical Center. “Our partnership to date has been incredibly beneficial in terms of enhancing institutional pride, deepening engagement with our workforce, and strengthening our relationship with children and families across Sacramento. We look forward to building on that work as Republic FC seeks entry to MLS and launches their exciting new Built for Health Initiative.“
With the new partnership, Republic FC and UC Davis Health System also launched the Built for Health Initiative that seeks to position Republic FC among the most innovative and forward-looking professional soccer organizations in the U.S. on issues of health and wellness.
“Republic FC offers a unique platform to extend the scope and reach of our work to improve lives and transform health care across the Sacramento region,” said Ann Madden Rice, CEO of UC Davis Medical Center. “Our partnership to date has been incredibly beneficial in terms of enhancing institutional pride, deepening engagement with our workforce, and strengthening our relationship with children and families across Sacramento. We look forward to building on that work as Republic FC seeks entry to MLS and launches their exciting new Built for Health Initiative.“