Goal.com: ‘We’re loyal to the soil’ – How a Native American tribe reclaimed its roots by buying USL Championship club Sacramento Republic
Wilton Rancheria made history, becoming the first Native American tribe to take majority ownership of a men’s sports franchise For Native American tribe Wilton Rancheria, what seemed to be a slightly outrageous idea came together reasonably quickly in the end. In January 2024, Chris Franklin, chief operating officer of the Sacramento-area tribe, raised a concept […]
Sacramento Bee: Sacramento tribe becomes first to own men’s pro sports team. What it means for Wilton Rancheria
Wilton Rancheria has become the first Northern American tribe to be a majority owner of a men’s professional sports team after taking over Sacramento Republic FC. The tribe has taken majority ownership from Chairman Kevin Nagle, who will stay a managing partner and continue to be involved in the club’s operation. Jesus Tarango Jr., the […]
Sacramento Bee: Deal struck for Sacramento soccer stadium. Wilton Rancheria now owns majority of Republic FC
Republic FC and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced Wilton Rancheria will take majority ownership of team, build Railyards stadium by 2027. By David Caraccio and Hector Amezcua After making their stadium plans public more than two years ago, Sacramento Republic FC and the mayor’s office have announced plans for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art […]