After off season expansion of the USL from 24 to 31 teams, Sacramento Republic FC moved to the new Western Conference.
The 2015 season was riddled with emotional setbacks, MLS decided on Minnesota as its newest expansion over Sacramento.
The club picked up Nike as their kit manufacturers, redesigned the team jersey and, on December 2, Sacramento city council approved the Republic's MLS stadium plan with a unanimous vote.
Their hopes were once again revitalized three days later, when the MLS board announced its decision to once again expand the league from 24 to 28 teams.
continued their off season productivity by extending several players contracts, including fan-favorite, Octavio Guzmán and hometown hero, Cameron Iwasa.