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In last week’s Match to Watch, SC Heat continue its dominant run with a massive win over San Lee FC. So this week’s Match to Watch heads to the DMV Conference where Lynchburg FC hosts Sure Sports FC in a battle for the top of the standings.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreUWS is up and running and Danielle Gawronski has an update from her local club, San Antonio Athenians SC. Two big matches in their opening weekend and Danielle recaps both.
by Danielle Gawronski
Read MoreThere are eight matches left in the whole competition and only three of them really matter to us - otherwise its the end of the road for the teams we can get behind in the 2022 US Open Cup.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreInternational Portland Select went into Seattle and took a massive win home, while Sacramento Gold’s Manolo Pino rode a hat-trick to the top of the NPSL Golden Boot race. Big action in the NPSL, plus a look at this weekend in Northern Ohio!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile Detroit City supporters have always backed the men’s sides in every league they’ve played in, this year’s USL W team is getting a fitting measure of that support as well. It’s what Detroit’s supporter culture is all about, backing your club in every league!
by Danielle Gawronski
Read More“Last fall we took a trip to Denmark so my brother could trial at a few clubs there. On an off day, my mother and I decided to visit a 5th division teams field where they had a cup match against the top 1st division team. The crowd of 2000 was just about the whole village and the atmosphere was electric.”
Read MoreWhile about a third of the leagues teams have begun play, the rest of USL League Two get underway this weekend. In recognition of that, the hosts from League Two The 2how have created a voting matrix and instituted the USL League 2 POW POW POWER 20
by Josh Duder
Read MoreSometimes the match you pick ends in a blowout. While last week’s UPSL Match to Watch was a lopsided 6-1 thrashing, hope springs eternal for the underdogs when undefeated SC Heat hosts San Lee FC this Saturday.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreWhile Valley United has been a revelation on field in NISA league play, guest writer Michael Battista has uncovered a trove of potential immigration issues facing the expansion side. With both the league and club trying to decide on next steps, Battista breaks down what we know about the situation.
by Michael Battista
Read MoreBig wins for Cleveland, Tulsa Athletic, and Duluth FC mark this week’s NPSL Quick 3+1. Looking forward to this weekend, eyes point towards the Pacific Northwest.
by Dan Vaughn
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