Overview

• Samuel Careaga scored the lone goal in the 51st minute, connecting from long distance off a corner kick as reported.
• Sebastian Herrera was ejected after receiving two yellow cards late as Republic FC pressed for an equalizer.
• Head coach Neill Collins said it was painful to see the visitors celebrate a trophy at Heart Health Park.
• Goalkeeper Jared Mazzola took blame for the decisive play, saying he "messed up" on the goal.
• The teams meet again next Saturday in a regular-season match in Hartford, and Sacramento enters having clinched its 11th playoff berth in 12 seasons and sitting second in the Western Conference.