Academy Success: Pros, College and International Competition

Republic FC’s Youth Development Academy has propelled hundreds of young players into the next stage of their soccer journey – climbing the youth development ladder, collegiate soccer and the pro leagues around the world. The Academy fielded its first teams in 2015 and has been among the top development sides in California. Since its third season as a founding member of MLS NEXT – the highest level of youth development in the U.S. – the Indomitable Club’s youth sides have been at the top of its divisions year over year, and often reach the final rounds of the annual MLS NEXT Cup.

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Path to the Pros

As the only youth amateur to pro pathway in Sacramento, Republic FC’s development pipeline offers players different options in their journey as a soccer player. It is the only club that can elevate players into a professional, first-team environment, while allowing players to retain their eligibility to play at the collegiate level.

Highlights

• 29 players have joined the professional ranks in domestic and global leagues
• 9 players have worn Old Glory Red and represented Sacramento
• 4 players have been selected in the MLS SuperDraft 
• 55 academy players have earned USL Academy Contracts, allowing them to train and compete with the First Team while remaining eligible for college 
• Over the last 5 seasons, Academy Alumni have logged over 6,500 minutes across 134 total appearances
• Sacramento’s own Rafael Jauregui is the club’s youngest goal scorer
• Da’vian Kimbrough is the youngest professional in American Pro Soccer

Republic FC Academy Grads on the 2024 Roster

* denotes MLS Superdraft selection
^† denotes player signed a USL Academy contract with Republic FC

Academy Grads on Republic FC Rosters

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Leagues featuring Republic FC Academy Graduates

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Graduates Playing at Other Pro Clubs

* denotes MLS SuperDraft selection
^† denotes player signed a USL Academy contract with Republic FC

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Collegiate Pathway – Top Players, Top Leagues

Highlights

• 86 players have moved on to collegiate soccer across the country
• 36 players have received conference honors from Big Ten, Pac-12, MVC, United Soccer Coaches, Big 8, Ivy League, and more including academic honors from their individual universities
• Five players have been selected in the MLS SuperDraft, with one player earning the prestigious Generation adidas designation
• 40+ academy players have earned USL Academy Contracts, allowing them to train and compete with the First Team while remaining eligible for college 

Academy Players on the International Stage

Highlights

• Over 70 academy players have been invited to join a national team program
• Republic FC often sends over a dozen players to the regional US Team ID Center program annually, making up over a quarter of the invitees