December 5, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Sacramento Republic FC News Release
Republic FC and Mark Briggs have agreed to a new multi-year contract that will bring the club’s most tenured coach back for his fourth season in Sacramento. The terms of the contract will not be disclosed, per club policy. The Wolverhampton, England native became Republic FC’s fourth coach ahead of the 2020 season.
“Coach Briggs has been a phenomenal leader for our club, both on the field and in the locker room,” said Republic FC Chairman and CEO Kevin Nagle. “So much of the success we’ve seen this year is a direct result of Mark’s hard work and commitment to the organization and our community, and we’re looking forward to having him back for another season.”
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be staying in Sacramento. I love this city, this club, these fans. All aspects are unmatched,” said Republic FC Head Coach Mark Briggs. “Though I’m happy with the progress that has been made from a coaching perspective, I feel as though we have a lot of unfinished business. My work here is definitely not done – it’s just truly starting.”
“Mark is a top class manager and has proven himself to be in the elite of our league,” said Republic FC President and General Manager Todd Dunivant. “He exemplifies our club values of Indomitable, Winning Mentality, and Unified Community and we are delighted he’ll be leading our team for years to come.”
Republic FC’s 2022 season marked Briggs’ third season as the club’s head coach – the first time the league or U.S. Open Cup schedule was not impacted due to the pandemic. Across three competitions this year, Briggs posted a 22-win campaign with a squad that played 43 matches – only trailing New York City FC, and the most of all USL Championship clubs. He was named June Coach of the Month with 70% of the vote from the USL Championship National Media Panel and Technical Committee following a 5-0-0 month that include a win against LA Galaxy in Carson, California.
Overall, he boasts a career 84W-53L-45D record across all competitions, where his teams earn a result at the end of 71% of matches played. In U.S. Open Cup play, Mark’s advance percentage is among the top five coaches in modern era history, including coaching luminaries Peter Vermes and Sigi Schmid.
With 92 matches, he is the most tenured Republic FC coach, and his 38 victories rank second among managers in club history. He also holds the best home record for Republic FC coaches with…
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