SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC

Sacramento Republic FC & head coach Mark Briggs to part ways

Nov 4, 2024, 10:40 AM | Updated: 10:41 am

Head coach Mark Briggs of the Sacramento Republic FC looks on after losing 0-3 against Orlando City...

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The Sacramento Republic FC are making a head coaching change.

Mark Briggs will not return next season, as both sides have announced a mutual separation that will take place immediately. Sacramento Republic FC’s season came to an end on Friday night in Las Vegas in a 3-0 loss during the opening round of the USL Playoffs.

Briggs, 42, has been with Sacramento Republic FC since 2019, starting as an Acadamy Director before being hired as the fourth head coach in club history.

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“As always these are tough decisions. I can’t say enough about Mark, both in his coaching and his desire to win.,” said Republic FC Chairman and Owner Kevin Nagle. “I wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors”

“Mark will always have a special place in Republic history, and in particular, by leading our team to unprecedented heights for the 2022 US Open Cup final,” said Republic FC General Manager & President Todd Dunivant. “We wish Mark and his family well in his next chapter. We will now turn our attention toward a comprehensive head coaching search and building a championship roster for 2025 and beyond.”

“Sacramento is a very special place, with a one-of-a-kind club and incredible fans. I’d like to thank the players who’ve been a part of the past five years, the front office who’ve been incredibly supportive, and the fans who welcomed me into the club with tremendous passion and vigor,” said Mark Briggs. “I’m grateful for my time here and it has been an honor to be a part of this community.”

Per the Republic FC’s release, the club will announce its preliminary roster transactions for the 2025 season, as well as new player acquisitions in the coming weeks.

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