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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