This week, get to know two Sacramento Republic FC midfielders, Octavio Guzman and Chase Minter, a little bit better off the pitch.
This week, get to know two Sacramento Republic FC midfielders, Octavio Guzman and Chase Minter, a little bit better off the pitch.

Octavio Guzman
1. You’re stuck on a deserted island with one teammate. Which teammate do you chose and why?
That’s tough, I’d choose probably Mac [Pridham], I’ll go with Mac because he’s an outdoor guy. We can go fishing together and set up camp, so we’ll be good.
2. How do you keep your hair so perfect?
Just taking care of it daily with shampoo and conditioner.
3. Who is your go-to team when you play FIFA?
I usually play with Bayern Munich.
4. What’s the best piece of soccer advice you’ve ever received?
You get out what you put in.
5. What’s your favorite thing about playing for Republic FC?
The fans and the community, everything about them!
Octavio Guzman
1. You’re stuck on a deserted island with one teammate. Which teammate do you chose and why?
That’s tough, I’d choose probably Mac [Pridham], I’ll go with Mac because he’s an outdoor guy. We can go fishing together and set up camp, so we’ll be good.
2. How do you keep your hair so perfect?
Just taking care of it daily with shampoo and conditioner.
3. Who is your go-to team when you play FIFA?
I usually play with Bayern Munich.
4. What’s the best piece of soccer advice you’ve ever received?
You get out what you put in.
5. What’s your favorite thing about playing for Republic FC?
The fans and the community, everything about them!
Chase Minter
1. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time when you’re not training?
Sleep.
2. What are your favorite sports teams outside of soccer?
Dallas Mavericks. NBA is the main thing I watch outside of soccer, not too many others.
3. What is one thing most fans don’t know about you?
I’m the youngest of three siblings, all boys.
4. If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
The French Riviera because I hear it’s absolutely amazing.
5. What’s your favorite place in Sacramento?
Firestone Public House.
Chase Minter
1. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time when you’re not training?
Sleep.
2. What are your favorite sports teams outside of soccer?
Dallas Mavericks. NBA is the main thing I watch outside of soccer, not too many others.
3. What is one thing most fans don’t know about you?
I’m the youngest of three siblings, all boys.
4. If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why?
The French Riviera because I hear it’s absolutely amazing.
5. What’s your favorite place in Sacramento?
Firestone Public House.
