This week's episode brings you the full story of an unforgettable Conference Quarterfinals round, where underdogs roared, favorites fell, and playoff dreams lived and died in the most dramatic fashion. We cover and recap every twist, turn, and talking point from the opening playoff round.
We'll also shine a spotlight on October's Player of the Month nominees, and cover the top 5 USL veterans who would love nothing more to add championship silverware to their trophy cabinet for the first time. Whether you're catching up or reliving the action, this is your complete guide to the playoff chaos and the individual brilliance that defined the month.
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The thrilling final day of the USL Championship regular season is broken down, discussing which teams punched their tickets to the playoffs. The playoff bracket is previewed, the matchups are analyzed, and what to expect in the postseason is discussed. A dive into the individual awards race, discussing the Golden Boot battle between Peter Wilson and Cal Jennings, the Golden Glove contenders including Danny Vitiello's record-tying performance, and the top assist providers of 2025. It's all the drama, storylines, and playoff hype needed heading into the postseason!
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We break down the playoff race as the regular season winds down, reviewing who's clinched, who's still fighting, and which teams control their own destiny in both conferences. We also celebrate September's Player of the Month and dive into the incredible turnaround story of Loudoun United FC, who made history by reaching the playoffs for the first time after years of struggle at the bottom of the standings. Plus, we recap Louisville City FC's second consecutive Players' Shield and the dramatic finishes from Matchweek 29.
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A break down on the USL Jägermeister Cup Final between Sacramento Republic FC and Hartford Athletic, analyzing the battle that unfolded at Heart Health Park. September Player of the Month nominees are out featuring standout performances across the league including Amando Moreno's electric form for El Paso. Plus, catch up on all the playoff race drama, including New Mexico United's clinching scenario and Detroit City's crucial win to strengthen their postseason position.
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We highlight Louisville City's historic achievements as Danny Cruz becomes the fastest and youngest coach to reach 100 wins while Sean Totsch breaks the all-time appearance record in their continuing unbeaten streak. Griffin Hairston incident sends shockwaves through the USL, examining the fallout. Plus, we break down key playoff positioning battles across both conferences and preview the upcoming Jägermeister Cup Final as teams make their final push with less than a month left in the regular season.
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Miami FC's stunning $300 million stadium announcement promises to transform USL's presence in South Florida. FC Tulsa's playoff clinch with a point, Rhode Island's impressive road victory that strengthens their postseason position, and Pittsburgh's chaotic win in Hartford that ended with players walking off the field, and much more!
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A recap of the USL Jägermeister Cup semifinals that set up a Sacramento vs Hartford final showdown, with Sacramento surviving penalties and Hartford powering past Greenville with late heroics. August's Player of the Month is also revealed. We discuss how the past week brought standout performances like Zico Bailey's stunning 55-yard wonder goal in New Mexico's 4-0 demolition of Detroit. We alsotalk multiple 3-3 draws where Charleston saw their home winning streak end against Oakland and Colorado Springs battled back against Tampa Bay Rowdies.
00:00 Intro
05:50 Recap of USL Jägermeister Semifinals
15:30 Breakdown of Matchweek fixtures
30:30 USL standings and next matches
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A break down an action-packed week of USL Championship soccer! We discuss the August Player of the Month nominees and analyze Charleston Battery's playoff-clinching victory, where Cal Jennings' brace pushed him to the top of the Golden Boot race. We cover Sacramento Republic's clinical road win at Tampa Bay, Neill Collins' emotional return to face his former club, and Hartford Athletic's big swing with the Hadji Barry signing. A preview of the USL Jägermeister Cup semifinal as Rhode Island FC hosts Sacramento Republic while Hartford Athletic welcomes Greenville Triumph in what promises to be two thrilling knockout matches with silverware on the line. From playoff implications to Cup fever, this episode covers everything you need to know about the state of USL Championship heading into a pivotal stretch of the season!
00:00 Intro
06:00 Matchweek fixtures
29:00 USL Standings
32:50 Preview Jägermeister Cup SF
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A dramatic weekend of USL Championship action where Louisville City became the first team to clinch a playoff spot after a commanding 3-1 comeback win against rivals Indy Eleven. We'll break down how Colorado Springs shocked the league by ending FC Tulsa's remarkable 14-game unbeaten streak with a disciplined 2-0 victory at Weidner Field. Don't miss our analysis of Hartford Athletic's thrilling stoppage-time winner against North Carolina, extending their own unbeaten run to nine matches. Plus, we'll discuss all the playoff race implications, from Loudoun's surge to third place to the dramatic comebacks that kept several teams' postseason hopes alive, plus much more
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We break down the thrilling Jägermeister Cup quarterfinals where Hartford Athletic stunned San Antonio, Rhode Island FC edged Birmingham, and Sacramento and Greenville advanced through penalties. We'll discuss Hartford's blockbuster sale of striker Mamadou Dieng to Minnesota United FC just days after his crucial Cup goal. Meanwhile, Indy Eleven finally got back on track with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Miami FC in league play, ending their recent slump. Plus, Detroit City FC makes a statement against Tampa Bay Rowdies, goalkeeper transfers shake up the league, and much more!
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Detroit City FC's announces more plans of their new $150M privately financed stadium, AlumniFi Field, opening in 2027 in the Corktown District. We recap the matchweek action, including Valentin Noel's impressive goal against his former team, a 3-3 thriller in the Sacramento Oakland california rivalry, and Charleston getting the job done against Pittsburgh, plus much more!
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An action-packed matchweek where Louisville City FC reasserted their dominance with a stunning 4-1 victory over Charleston Battery in front of a record crowd. We'll celebrate Sacramento's Danny Vitiello, the July Player of the Month who posted clean sheets in all three appearances. Hartford Athletic and Colorado Springs Switchbacks make significant moves up their respective conference tables with crucial wins. Plus, we'll analyze Las Vegas Lights FC's appointment of Devin Rensing as Head Coach and Tulsa's continued historic season after their thrilling comeback victory at Monterey Bay.
00:00 Intro
02:27 News
09:00 Matchweek fixtures
29:56 USL Standings
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FC Tulsa continues their unstoppable run while El Paso and Hartford deliver statement wins with impressive scorelines. Our July Player of the Month nominees feature breakout performers who've dominated the summer schedule. We spotlight USL alumni making waves across global leagues from Portugal to New Zealand, proving the Championship's value as a launching pad for international careers. Plus, we break down the last-second equalizer for Pittsburgh and Ethan Zubak's masterclass performance in Orange County's decisive victory.
00:00 Intro
04:34 July POTM Nominees
07:14 USL News - alumni
10:24 Matchweek 17/18 recap
40:29 USL standings
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The USL Jägermeister Cup group stage has concluded with shocking results, as Sacramento Republic and Indy Eleven are among the group winners advancing to the quarterfinals—but who else made the cut? And which two clubs secured the hotly contested wild card spots by the narrowest of margins? We'll dive into a major transfer shakeup involving Valentin Noël that has fans buzzing, plus examine how several other high-profile player movements could reshape the league's competitive landscape. Tune in as we analyze these dramatic developments and speculate on what might happen next as the knockout rounds approach in August.
00:00 Intro
12:50 USL Jägermeister Cup Recap
30:00 Quarterfinals preview
33:34 Next USL championship matches
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A break down Matchweek 18's biggest storylines, including the nationally televised "El Clamico" between Rhode Island FC and Hartford Athletic that delivered plenty of drama (and nine yellow cards!) but no goals on CBS. Plus, we discuss how Tampa Bay is getting on track with a crucial 1-0 win as "Hartford blew it," and examine FC Tulsa's remarkable rise to the top of the Western Conference. Don't miss the attendance tracker from John Morrissey analysis showing how new venues are boosting USL Championship numbers in 2025!
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Matchweek 16/17 delivered drama across the USL Championship with Tampa Bay suffering heartbreak via a 95th-minute San Antonio winner in Dominic Casciato's coaching debut. Charleston Battery secured an impressive road victory against New Mexico in a compelling East-West showdown. Monterey Bay returned to winning ways by completing their season sweep against Orange County. The week also featured Hartford's surprising road win, Phoenix Rising breaking their scoring drought, Tulsa edging Las Vegas in a seven-goal thriller, and much more!
00:00 Intro
04:31 Matchweek 16/17 breakdown
21:55 USL standings
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A jam-packed Independence Day weekend edition of TalkUSL where we break down all the action from Matchweek 15's fireworks both on and off the pitch. We'll dive into the June Player of the Month nominees, featuring standouts like Louisville's Phillip Goodrum and New Mexico's Luiz Fernando, while analyzing how the USL Jägermeister Cup standings are shaping up as the group stage heats up. Plus, we'll explore Diego Luna's meteoric rise from USL standout to Gold Cup hero and how Miami's Bonfiglio continues to make waves across the league.
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This week in the USL Championship showed us why we play the games — with league leaders falling, home underdogs rising, and surprising heroes emerging. Louisville's perfect season? Gone. Detroit's winless streak? Snapped. This was the week of reversals and revelations. From Finn Sundstrom's breakthrough header to Sebastian Tregarthen's late heroics, new faces left their mark while tactical tweaks and home atmospheres proved decisive across the league.
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This week on TalkUSL, we discuss Las Vegas Lights FC's decision to part ways with Antonio Nocerino after a five-game losing streak, marking the third coaching change this season. We break down how twelve USL players are set to represent six nations in the upcoming Gold Cup, including standouts like Jearl Margaritha. Furthermore a closer look at Louisville City FC's statement victory over Rhode Island FC, which propelled them to the top of the Eastern Conference, while also analyzing results from across the league like the OC away performance at El Paso and much more!
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We dive into a loaded Matchweek featuring FC Tulsa’s win over Sacramento Republic, Phoenix Rising’s fourth straight W, and a clutch return for Cameron Lancaster in LouCity’s record-setting streak. We also spotlight the Player of the Month finalists for May, announce your Goal of the Round 2 nominees in the USL Jägermeister Cup, and discuss Benny Feilhaber’s appointment at Oakland Roots amid a revolving door of coaches.
Plus, San Antonio FC lights it up in a much-needed 3-0 win, Robbie Mertz joins Pittsburgh’s exclusive 20/20 club, much more!
00:00 Intro
02:43 Latest news, POTM nominees
16:14 Matchweek recap
39:08 USL standings and preview
Don’t miss our take on who’s hot, who’s not, and what’s next as we preview upcoming fixtures and look at key storylines shaping the table.
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