diff --git a/routes/api.py b/routes/api.py
index bdc67c5..0b2e8d2 100644
--- a/routes/api.py
+++ b/routes/api.py
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ def get_pending_command():
     build_cmd   = _fetch_pending_of_type(c, 'build', player_id)
     recruit_cmd = _fetch_pending_of_type(c, 'recruit', player_id)
     market_cmd  = _fetch_pending_of_type(c, 'market_offer', player_id)
+    sync_req    = _check_and_reset_sync(c, player_id)
 
     conn.commit()
     conn.close()
@@ -106,7 +107,7 @@ def get_pending_command():
         'build':   build_cmd,
         'recruit': recruit_cmd,
         'market':  market_cmd,
-        'sync_requested': _check_and_reset_sync(c, player_id)
+        'sync_requested': sync_req
     })
 
 def _check_and_reset_sync(c, player_id):