Hartford Athletic Wins First USL Jägermeister Cup With 1-0 Victory Over Sacramento Republic

Hartford Athletic won their first-ever trophy by defeating Sacramento Republic FC 1-0 in the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup final. The decisive goal was scored by Samuel Careaga in the 51st minute following an assist from Sebastian Anderson. Despite dominating possession with 65%, Sacramento failed to convert multiple chances and was unable to score, including missed opportunities from corner kicks late in the match. The victory marked Hartford's first-ever win against Sacramento Republic and secured the Jägermeister Cup, a season-long tournament involving USL clubs. Sacramento hosted their first championship game in over a decade but fell short in their bid for the title. Both teams will meet again in the regular season, with Hartford traveling to face Sacramento on October 11th.