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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...

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 scenar...

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...

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! Follow the podcast @TalkUSL across all social media channels (Ins...

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 alsotal...

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...

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 st...

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...

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! Follow the podcast @TalkU...

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...

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...

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 sev...

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 m...

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 Har...

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...

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...

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 Isl...

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 rev...

We break down the leftover USL championship fixtures including, the jaw-dropping 8-goal thriller between Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic and breakdown USL Jägermeiseter cup action including Rhode Island revenge on Pittsburgh, and discuss Monterrey Bay's impressive back-to-back wins that have solidified a solid standing in the Jagermeister Cup. Plus much more! 00:00 Intro and USLC games 11:01 USL...

We cover a packed Matchweek 11, starting with Charleston Battery’s growing dominance and a pivotal breakthrough win for Birmingham Legion under Mark Briggs. Pittsburgh’s U.S. Open Cup run comes to an end against MLS opposition, but not without a moment to remember, while New Mexico United continues to impress out West with another commanding performance. We spotlight key individual performances, d...

Matchweek 10 saw many shutouts across the league and some suprise results. Rhode Island FC's back to form with their road victory against Birmingham Legion and Tampa Bay, continuing their unbeaten streak when scoring first. We analyze El Paso Locomotive's remarkable turnaround this season with their convincing 3-1 win over Indy Eleven, Phoenix Rising's long-awaited return to home victory after nin...

In Episode 50 of TalkUSL, we dive deep into a dramatic US Open Cup Round of 32 that saw Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge as the sole USL Championship survivor among eight challengers, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory over NYCFC. We analyze Rhode Island FC's historic night against New England Revolution, marking the competition's return to Pawtucket for the first time since the inaugural 1914 final. T...

A major coaching change at Birmingham Legion FC took place last week as veteran manager Mark Briggs takes the helm, bringing his impressive track record of 109 Championship victories to the club. We celebrate El Paso's first ever hat-trick hero and break down the historic opening of Centerville Bank Stadium, which saw Rhode Island FC battle to a spirited 0-0 draw against San Antonio FC. Plus, get...

An action-packed week in USL Championship soccer, featuring the thrilling kickoff of the USL Jägermeister Cup's first round where all 38 clubs across Championship and League One faced off. The episode highlights San Antonio FC's remarkable comeback against Colorado Springs, New Mexico United's continued dominance with their fifth consecutive win, and Las Vegas Lights' impressive 3-1 victory over O...

So many games that are taking place in the calendar month of April with league play, U.S. Open Cup, and soon the USL Jägermeister Cup. Games are coming fast and heavy. We cover an exciting third round of the U.S. Open Cup that featured a Derby Del Camino Real and many penalty kick shootouts. There is only 1 team remaining who are undefeated in the 2025 USL Championship season, do you know who it i...