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Traveling for soccer is always rewarding but last week’s trip to the Henny Derby in Richmond was an all-timer. Dan revisits the city of Richmond and looks back on the week that was.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThe USL League One Jägermeister Cup kicked off last night with a spectacular slate of matches. Three of the four ended with penalty kicks, giving fans exciting and important finishes early on in the competition. We’ve got a full recap of the action!
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreUSL League One is back for another season of professional soccer! The division three league featured a ton of great matchups last season and 2024 is sure to feature more of the same - contributors from The USL Show, Walkin90, Talkin Flock, League One Updater, our own One League Under the C and many more weighed in on the games they are hyped to watch this year.
Read MoreThis morning, USL and ESPN announced a renewal of their broadcasting agreement for USL Championship and USL League One. The multi-year media rights agreement will put more than 400 live matches per year of the USL Championship and USL League One onto ESPN platforms, beginning this season. The only remaining coverage question is where the upcoming USL Super League will be broadcast.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreIn an exciting bit of news for USL fans, CBS announces a multi-year media rights deal that will see 100 matches a year shown across multiple CBS properties. Those matches will come from USL Championship and USL League One.
by Dan Vaughn
Read MoreThis is it! We’ve reached the final matchday of the 2023 USL League One season and there is still so much in the balance. The Players Shield and the two first round bye spots are still to be decided as well as the final positioning of 4th and 5th - it could go either way. Lastly, the 6th and final playoff spot has not been cemented and it’s gonna be bye bye birdie either way.
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreWe have now reached the PENULTIMATE match week. While the top four have clinched a playoff spot, their final positioning has yet to be determined; meanwhile, four clubs are playing musical chairs for the final two playoff spots - for one its a long shot, and for another its a looooong long shot, but it all hangs in the balance with just a couple games to go!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreWith only three weeks left in the USL League One regular season, most of the playoff picture has been sorted - however, there are two spots up for grabs and four teams vying for contention. Can it be figured out this week? Additionally, there is the subject of the wooden spoon to discuss - so let’s get stuck in!
by Joshua Duder
Read MoreTop of the Table clashes and midtable battles this week will help make the playoff picture clearer - the matchdays are dwindling and those below the magic line are running out of time! However, no team is mathematically eliminated and in USL League One, anything can happen.
by Joshua Duder
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