SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Sacramento Republic FC announced on Tuesday the club had signed striker Forster Ajago ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and ITC, and league and federation approval. Per club policy, the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Ajago spent much of the 2025 season with USL Championship debutant Lexington SC on loan from Real Salt Lake. Across 22 appearances in league and USL Cup play, he led Lexington with seven goals and 18 shots on target.

Earlier in the year, he competed for Real Salt Lake and made eight appearances and scored two goals in Major League Soccer, including the team’s first goal of the 2025 campaign. He also made three appearances with RSL’s MLS NEXT Pro reserve side Real Monarchs.

“Adding to our attack has been a top priority and Forster is exactly the type of player that is going to help us score more goals in 2026,” said Republic FC Head Coach Neill Collins. “He is a young, physical player who can be clinical in front of goal and we look forward to welcoming him to Sacramento.”

The 6-foot-2 striker made his pro debut with Nashville SC in 2024 and recorded his first pro goal in 18 MLS appearances. In addition to a Leagues Cup appearance, he also bagged a brace in the First Round of the Concacaf Champions Cup. He then went on loan to MLS NEXT Pro team Huntsville SC where he had 10 goal contributions in 13 appearances.

“I’m incredibly excited and honored to join Sacramento Republic and get to work with this talented group,” said Ajago. “I can’t wait to get on the pitch, score goals and give everything I have for the Indomitable City as we fight for another Championship.”