Among those playing for Republic FC will be former Jesuit High School midfield standout Conti Kolokotronis, who has played professionally in Greece.
Republic FC won three of four regular season matches last season against Galaxy II, but Los Angeles eliminated Sacramento 1-0 at Bonney Field in the first round of the playoffs before advancing to the USL championship game. Galaxy II lost 2-1 in in extra time to the Rochester Rhinos.