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USL League One Team of the Week - Week 19
TAMPA, Fla. – USL League One today announced the Team of the Week for Week 19 of the 2023 regular season with Greenville Triumph SC forward Leo Castro named Player of the Week presented by Konami eFootball with the eighth brace of his decorated 15-year professional career. The 34-year-old Castro - a former CAF Champions League winner and longtime Kaizer Chiefs FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC star - has flourished in his first season in Greenville.
USL League One Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week - Week 19
Goals galore in Week 19 of the regular season which included some spectacular moments and finishes across the league. Make sure to cast your vote for your favorite nominee for the USL League One Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week across multiple platforms to earn your favorite finish the weekly award, including through the official USL App. Voting runs through Thursday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m. ET.
Spokane Velocity FC unveils official branding ahead of inaugural 2024 season
“Creating a team name and crest which personifies the strength of the city, the fans and the players in Spokane was our main objective throughout the process,” said Ryan Harnetiaux, Managing Partner for Aequus Sports, LLC. “It was really fun and took many turns along the way – in the end, I believe we will have created an enduring brand for our men's team.” For Treatment Co-Founder Benji Wade, the project was one he was eager to bring to life thanks to his lifelong love of the sport.
Red Wolves add Jonathan Filipe on loan from Hartford
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC announced on Friday the club had acquired attacking midfielder Jonathan Filipe on loan from USL Championship side Hartford Athletic for the remainder of the 2023 USL League One season. “With so many injuries this season we had to look for ways to strengthen our roster and finish strong in 2023.
Red Wolves add Jonathan Filipe on loan from Hartford
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC announced on Friday the club had acquired attacking midfielder Jonathan Filipe on loan from USL Championship side Hartford Athletic for the remainder of the 2023 USL League One season. “With so many injuries this season we had to look for ways to strengthen our roster and finish strong in 2023.
League One Power Rankings - Week 18
The Hailstorm remain at the top after an impressive, six-point Week 18, while Forward Madison FC and North Carolina FC battled to a draw to retain their respective positions behind Northern Colorado in the Power Rankings. Is Tormenta FC starting to turn things around? Can Greenville stay hot? Tell us why your club should rank higher and keep the conversation going on Twitter at @USLLeagueOne.
Talking Points - Week 6
Despite being temporarily dethroned at the top of the table by Dogwood Derby rival NCFC on Friday, the Charlotte Independence (3-0-3, 1st) returned to the top with a four-point Week 6 six consisting of a scoreless draw against Union Omaha (1-1-2, 7th) and a 1-0 victory over Central Valley Fuego FC (1-3-1, 12th). Unbeaten in six straight, the Jacks are enjoying their longest undefeated start to a season in the club's nine-year history.
Match Previews - 4.22.2023
Lexington SC vs. Greenville Triumph SC Venue: Toyota Stadium; Georgetown, Ky. Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Weather: Partly cloudy, 54° Broadcast: ESPN+ Hashtag: #LEXvGVL Series (First Meeting): 0-0-0 (2023) Greenville Triumph SC (1-3-0, 12th) will look to keep its momentum going as it travels to Kentucky for the first time to face expansion side Lexington SC (1-2-1, 8th).
Match Previews - 4.21.2023
One Knoxville SC vs. South Georgia Tormenta FC Venue: Regal Soccer Stadium; Knoxville, Tenn. Kickoff: 6 p.m. ET Weather: Cloudy, 79° Broadcast: ESPN+ Hashtag: #KNXvTRM Series (First Meeting): 0-0-0 (2023) A week after taking on expansion side Lexington SC, South Georgia Tormenta FC (2-3-0, 3rd) will travel to Tennessee to battle first-year League One side One Knoxville SC (1-1-1, 8th) for the first time.
Earth Day Spotlight: One Knoxville SC's Sam Fletcher
As the USL celebrates Earth Day, we had the chance to connect with One Knoxville SC midfielder Sam Fletcher, a sustainability guru and Environmental Studies graduate from UC Santa Barbara. Playing soccer since the age of eight, the Phoenix native attended and played for UC Santa Barbara where his interest in sustainability projects began.
76ers GC vs. NetsGC
By Jacob Lebowitz | RotoWire Choc, NetsGC get Game 1, unable to claim sweep NetsGC took Thursday’s Game 1 against 76ers GC thanks to an exceptional performance from point guard Choc. Unfortunately for Nets GC, Choc got slowed down in Game 2, which allowed 76ers GC to win with ease. Choc started off Game 1 on a tear, notching 14 points (4-of-5 from deep) and three assists in the first quarter, helping to give his team an 11-3 lead right off the bat.
Iowa quietly putting together a solid season - The Daily Cardinal
Iowa’s season seemed to be spinning out of control after back-to-back losses against Michigan and Penn State, despite their hot 4-0 start to the year. In their last two games however, the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-2 Big Ten, 6-2 overall) managed to come away with a couple of important wins over Northwestern and Purdue, and regained their momentum for a matchup against the struggling Wisconsin Badgers (3-2 Big Ten, 6-2 overall).
Northwestern more 'house cat' than 'Wildcat' early in the year - The Daily Cardinal
A slow start to the season for the Northwestern Wildcats (1-2 overall, 0-1 Big Ten) and reigning Big Ten West champions has them tied with Rutgers and Purdue with the worst record in the Big Ten. This Saturday, the Wildcats look to turn their season around against the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers (3-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) at Camp Randall. The Badgers hope to get revenge for a loss last season in Evanston, which put Northwestern in position to beat Wisconsin for the division crown.
Zach Baun, linebackers need to play well in order to stop Michigan's Shae Patterson - The Daily Cardinal
Following another dominant performance for Wisconsin, a 61-0 win over Central Michigan followed by a bye week, the Badgers now face their first true test of the 2019 season. It will be a revenge game for them with the No. 10 ranked Michigan Wolverines (2-0). Last season, when the Badgers visited Ann Arbor, the Wolverines put on a show at home and gave Wisconsin their second loss of the season in a 38-13 blowout, essentially destroying all hopes for a return to the Big Ten Championship game.
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