Rehabilitation, Sports in CDCR

Sac Republic FC plays soccer at Folsom prison

Folsom State Prison hosted the Sacramento Republic soccer team. In the background is the historic Graystone Chapel.
Sacramento Republic FC brought their players to Folsom State Prison for a soccer scrimmage against incarcerated players.

The Sacramento Republic FC soccer team brought its entire roster to Folsom State Prison for a scrimmage match.

Republic FC president and general manager Todd Dunivant has been visiting the institution once a month for seven years. During these visits, he brings staffers and select players to connect with the incarcerated population.

This October event was unique as it was the first time the soccer club’s entire roster of nearly 30 players came to train and play. The Sac Republic played against incarcerated players.

In the end, Folsom’s Intergalactico team won the scrimmage 6-1 against the Republic FC.

Learn more about the professional soccer team on their website.

Story and photos by the Office of Public and Employee Communications

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