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Triple Crown Winner

April 23, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Another MASL season done and another crown for Chihuahua Savage. After a spirited battle with San Diego Sockers, the Savage finished the season with another Ron Newman Cup to add to the trophy case.

by Dan Vaughn

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April 23, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
MASL
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The Magic of the Cup!

April 17, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Round three of the US Open Cup wrapped up last night and delivered plenty of fun soccer, minus many cupsets. Soccer fans got can’t-miss match after can’t-miss match. Honestly, the magic of the cup is alive and well!

by Dan Vaughn

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April 17, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
US Open Cup, coverage
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Paradise Found: Early Season Success for FC Naples

April 16, 2025 by Joshua Duder

After six league games played, FC Naples find themselves atop the USL League One table; they also head into their third match of the 2025 US Open Cup as underdogs but with as good a chance as they come to move onto the Round of 32 - all while being unbeaten in Paradise.

by Josh Duder

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April 16, 2025 /Joshua Duder
USL, coverage, USL League One, Matt Poland, FC Naples
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Circle the Date: US Open Cup, 2025 - Third Round Proper

April 15, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Sixteen teams were knocked out in Round Two and sixteen new teams enter Round Three. We lost all but one of the amateur sides, with El Farolito FC earning the purse for longest-lasting non-pro side. Only two MLSNP teams remain and the rest of the USL Championship get’s loaded into the fray. This is the last round of games before MLS gets involved and we’ll see which 2nd and 3rd division pro teams get to that draw.

by Protagonist and Guests

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April 15, 2025 /Joshua Duder
coverage, US Open Cup, USOC First Round
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Super League Sync

April 14, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

A weekend full of goals, but none for the Golden Boot front-runners. Dan’s got thoughts on the weekend and what we know about the upcoming playoff race in the USL Super League.

by Dan Vaughn

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April 14, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, USL Super League
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Super League Sync

April 02, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Two matches last week, four this week, including one that kicks off tonight. Here’s a quick catchup on what’s going on in the USL Super League.

by Dan Vaughn

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April 02, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, USL Super League
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One Chattanooga

April 01, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

While the majority of lower league soccer finally got the matchup it’s been waiting for, Chattanooga FC fans are less inclined to be excited about the USOC Round Two matchup with Chattanooga Red Wolves. The reasons are in the history between these two clubs, but the future looks very different for them.

by Dan Vaughn

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April 01, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
coverage, Chattanooga FC, USOC
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Circle the Date: US Open Cup, 2025 - Second Round Proper

March 31, 2025 by Joshua Duder

Round one gave us some surprises, some “cupsets,” and in some cases, met our expectations - whether that’s good or bad, probably depends on where your allegiances lay. Please enjoy the following pieces of writing, generously donated by the folks who dedicate their time, week in and week out, to sharing the details about soccer at the most interesting levels in the United States.

by Protagonist and Guests

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March 31, 2025 /Joshua Duder
coverage, US Open Cup, USOC First Round
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All For It

March 29, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

Having grown up in England, Chandler O’Dwyer knows about rivalries. Now playing for the Richmond Kickers, he’s been involved with the best rivalry in lower league soccer, the Henny Derby.

by Dan Vaughn

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March 29, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
RIchmond Kickers, Henny Derby, USL League One, coverage
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Super League Sync

March 28, 2025 by Dan Vaughn

As the weekend nears, we’ve got two matches coming up with big playoff implications. Plus a look at a new role for Spokane Zephyr.

by Dan Vaughn

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March 28, 2025 /Dan Vaughn
USL Super League, coverage
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