How a California Tribal Nation is growing a groundbreaking football club

While the FIFA World Cup has taken most of the football attention around the globe, a Tribal Nation in Sacramento has launched a bold plan to grow its footprint. Republic FC, a club in the second tier of American soccer, is building a brand-new stadium. The Wilton Rancheria people made history in 2024 when they became the first Tribe in the United States to buy a majority stake in a professional male sporting franchise. SBS News is Australia's trusted news source for the latest news from Australia and across the world. Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: https://www.twitter.com/SBSNews Follow SBS News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews Apple News: https://trib.al/MTx0gUe For the latest news, visit www.sbs.com.au/news Network Terms & Conditions: https://sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://sbs.com.au/complaints