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Its the winter-time silly season and players are on the move while clubs rearrange their rosters ahead of a busy 2023 USL League One season - plus, the league announced the home openers for year and there’s a few we’re really excited for!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreUnion Omaha had a US Open Cup to remember in 2022. The run inspired lower league soccer fans across the country to believe. Two wins over MLS sides seemed to make this team a team of destiny, even as the run would end in the quarterfinals. This nomination is a salute to believing in the improbable.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreCongratulations to SG Tormenta FC, who win both the USL W as well as League One titles - a phenomenal achievement for the entire organization. The league also announced last week, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, which the USL and USLPA came to terms on.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreIt was all about the home field disadvantage in the USL League One Semifinals - with both #1 Richmond Kickers and #2 Greenville Triumph going out to their respective visitors. Your 2022 Final will be Chattanooga Red Wolves heading to SG Tormenta FC for all the chips.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreThe top seeds re-enter the fray with the “underdogs” looking to make it interesting. SG Tormenta travels to Greenville to take on the Triumph and Chattanooga take the choo choo to Richmond to kick it with the regular season champions.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreSome games go as expected and a couple don’t - Kizza and company come from behind, twice, to advance through penalties and Lindo helps to get Oaktown past a Loyals team who melts down in the Southern Cali sun.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreCan Super Leo Fernandes lead the Rowdies past Floridian foe Miami FC? Do RGV Toros stand a chance against the dynamic duo of Hadji Barry and Cameron Lindley of the Switchbacks? Check out our guide to 2022’s USL Championship Quarterfinals find and when and where to tune in.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreEmiliano Terzaghi is the king of League One… again and Kingsford Tormented the Red Wolves to earn a round-one home playoff match. Who… who has failed to win for over a month but still land in a playoff spot and how did the hail fall out of contention?
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreSupporting soccer is totally for the birds! These athletic aviators are hoping to help you part ways with a little cash in exchange for some patches - proceeds will be donated to the National Audubon Society to help preserve the natural habitat of their namesakes.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreLeague One is coming into the home stretch, and with just two matches left for most clubs, only one of the six playoff positions is clinched. Who else can take care of business this weekend and who is it just too late for?
by Joshua Duder
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