UPSL Quarterfinals: Who's In and How To Watch

UPSL National Quaterfinals kick off this weekend with two games on Saturday and two more on Sunday – with all four games available for consumption via ELEVEN Sports

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Saturday, July 24th
Southeast Regional Final 4:00 pm (EST) at Blanchard Woods Park

Kalonji Pro-Profile vs Florida Tropics

The Atlanta-based Kalonji Pro-Profile went undefeated in the Spring 2021 season, drawing only once and earning 28 points from a possible 30. They scored 4 but gave up 2 against LSA Limeno in the Round of 32, but blasted Bowling Green FC 8-0 in the Round of 16 – making their aggregate goal difference on the season +49. It is Florida Tropics, who have earned the frightening opportunity to face Kalonji Pro-Profile in the Quarterfinals this week. The Tropics finished second in their Southeast Conference – Florida West – with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses on the season. They bested CFL Gosa Spurs 3-2 in the Round of 32 and went to penalties with Miami Beach CF, winning 4-3 to advance.

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Saturday, July 24th
Central Regional Final: 8:00 pm (EST) at Allen Lowery Stadium

Capital City SC vs Boise Cutthroats FC

Capital City SC, based in Manchaca, Texas, finished at the top of their Central Conference - Heart - with 20 points from 8 matches. Defeated Houston Dynasty 3-1 in the Round of 32 then Des Moines United FC 3-2 in the Round of 16. They have an aggregate +22 goal difference and show no signs of taking it easy on Boise Cutthroats, who finished 5th in their Western Conference - Mountain - table. Boise, who managed 16 points from 10 matches during the regular season, got to the Quarterfinals through by way of a couple tight wins; 2-1 over Kongo FC in the Round of 32 and 3-2 over Club El Azul in the Round of 16.

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Sunday, July 25th
Northeast Conference Final: 4:00 pm (EST) at Oakland University

New York Contour United vs MPLS City 2

With 29 points from 11 played and not losing in the Spring at all, New York Contour United smashed Lynchburg FC 4-1 in the Round of 32 then bashed Mass United Rush 4-0 in the Round of 16. Their aggregate goal difference is on +37, however their average goals allowed per match, including the playoffs so far, is below 1. MPLS City 2 also went undefeated in their conference, Midwest – West – and only allowed 7 goals during the regular season. To get to the Quarters, the team from Minneapolis beat Granite City FC 3-1 then went to penalties with Iowa Raptors, but were victors 4-3 in the end.

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Sunday, July 25th
Southwest Conference Final: 8:00 pm (EST) at Lake Forest Sport Park

East Valley United Pro vs CAL FC

CAL FC, who finished 6th in their Western Conference table with 12 points from 11 matches and a -5 goal difference, upturned the apple cart by defeating Santa Ana Winds FC 3-2 in the Round of 32. They then turned their sleeping giant powers on Davis Legacy in the Round of 16 last weekend and blew them away 4-1. Conversely, East Valley United Pro, out of the Arizona East Valley, topped their Southwest Conference – Arizona/Nevada – table with 25 points from only 9 matches played. They’ve knocked out Southwest FC 2-0 and Escondido Mayas 3-2 to get to the Quarters with an aggregate goal difference of +22.