SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC announced on Monday it had agreed to a contract with James Kiffe for the 2017 USL season, pending league and federation approval. Kiffe rejoins Republic FC for his fourth season with the club.

“I am really pleased that we have been able to bring James back for this season,” said Republic FC Head Coach and Technical Director Paul Buckle. “I feel that last season he was a very important part of the team. He had his best season both defending and attacking last year and I believe there is more to come from him.”