Danny Vitiello was nominated for the United Soccer League’s Goalkeeper of the Year for the third consecutive year. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced the finalists for the 2025 individual league awards on Nov. 14. On the heels of an All-League Second Team selection, Republic FC’s Danny Vitiello has been nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year for the third consecutive year. 

Already Sacramento’s all-time clean sheets leader heading into the 2025 campaign, Vitiello continued to add to his decorated career and cement himself as one of the top goalkeepers in league history.

For the second consecutive year, Vitiello led the league in clean sheets (12) and was tied for the league lead with just 18 goals conceded. Vitiello’s 0.9 goals-against average mark extended a perfect record of never conceding an average of one goal per game in his seven-season career. 

The 2023 Goalkeeper of the Year and two-time Golden Glove winner was Sacramento’s ironman, featuring for all 2,700 regular season minutes. Vitiello was the only goalkeeper to reach the milestone and the first Republic FC player to do so since 2017.

Vitiello’s performance gained recognition throughout the year. Vitiello earned two Team of the Week selections and was a two-time Player of the Month finalist, claiming the honor for the first time in his career in July. Vitiello wrapped up the season tied for the USL Championship’s all-time record in regular season clean sheets (58). 

The United Soccer League will announce the winners of its annual end of season awards leading up to the 2025 USL Championship Final after press time. 

Season ticket memberships are now on sale for the 2026 season. For more information or to buy a membership, visit SacRepublicFC.com/Memberships.