The USL Way

By Benjamin Zimmermann

What's The USL Way about?

The Only Way, is The USL WayWe cover everything involving the USL Championship. Come for the news and reports, stay for the beauty of the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The USL Way episodes:

05.22.2024
The USL Way: See You Soon
In today's episode, we have some unfortunate news going forward. We still get to some games, but you'll catch on as you listen. Thanks to everyone who has tuned in the past couple of years, and for giving me the space...
05.15.2024
The USL Way: Week 10 Madness as Louisville Dominate, Birmingham Surprise, and Las Vegas Fall Flat
What an action packed week of USL Championship soccer it's been. Hell, there was even a game going on when we recorded this and there is a game the day we're releasing this! We're truly into the summer madness and...
05.01.2024
Power Rankings WK 8: Tampa Bay pick up the pace
Happy Wednesday Y'all! Our first power rankings episode has arrived, as we take a closer look at the top 10 teams that have impressed us throughout not only this match week, but the season as a whole so far!...
04.29.2024
The USL Way: Indy is Forever USL
It's Monday! And boy has it been a weekend, some would say a weekend of blowouts. With multiple multi-goal games, and no draws throughout the weekend, it feels as though we saw the best of what some teams can offer,...
04.22.2024
The USL Way: Let everybody know that we're BACK up.
We have returned! It's been around four weeks since our last emergency episode, and we're back with a 2 and a half hour, absolutely loaded episode. We've also laid out our plans going forward, and what to expect through...
03.29.2024
Emergency Episode: USL Championship expansion in Buffalo
Happy Friday Morning! This week we had the exciting news that an ownership group in Buffalo was eyeing the possibility of a 2026 start for a USL Championship team in the Queen City, so I hopped on for an...
03.24.2024
Summer Of USL 2: Peoria City
Episode 1 has arrived! With Summer of USL2, our goal is to highlight lower league, USL soccer. It builds communities, friendships, and legends as time goes on. It's truly special, so please enjoy episode 1 with VP at...
03.19.2024
USL Way: Where do El Paso go from here?
It has been a WILD first two weeks. El Paso winless in 3, Pittsburgh goalless in three?? We knew they had problems, but it's still surprising. Today we hit on all those points, as well as the full slate...
03.12.2024
63: GK goal on the first day? Yea, Match-week 1 delivered.
Colin Shutler scored a goal, and I'm still in shock. We can't get to caught up though, it was a monumental weekend as many teams started off on the right foot, including Hartford who won away(!!) at El Paso,...
03.06.2024
62: Matchweek 1 coming in HOT
Wednesday Episode! Today, me and Noah simply dive into all the remaining match week 1 games we were not able to get to last week. Between a tasty opening tie between New Mexico and Pittsburgh, and a late...
02.27.2024
61: All Aboard The Vegas Train?
Another Tuesday, another episode. Just as promised ! :) You'll hear this in the episode, but still a massive thank you to everyone who continues to tune, we're so excited continuing forward and so grateful people have been enjoying...
02.13.2024
Episode 60: The Las Vegas roster build is ON
3 Episodes in a week :) and we have got even more coming. Also, a big thank you to everyone for the support recently, it's been a monumental month for us here at The USL Way. For today's...
02.10.2024
Episode 59: Sit down with Chattanooga RedWolves Head Coach Scott Mackenzie
For this weeks end of week episode, we have a delightful sit down with Head Coach of the Chattanooga RedWolves, Scott Mackenzie. Not only do we cover how he got there and his plans for the future, we also...
02.06.2024
The USL Way Episode 58: Warm Front Heading East
In today's episode, myself and Noah are once again back and jump in early covering Monterey Bay FC's new youth academy setup and how other sides in the league could follow suit. Also in today's episode... -Pre-season starts for a...
01.30.2024
The USL Way Episode 57: Western Conference Delight
Tuesday Funday! We are back for episode 57 which includes, -Our thoughts on the USL Forward DEI program -Making sense of Augi Williams to Indy and Remi Cabral Phoenix -Pittsburgh are taking the college route to a whole new level'...
01.23.2024
The USL Way Episode 56: Brand New
All Access USL has been put on the shelf, and The USL Way is now introduced. Don't you worry though, it's still the same guys and the same talk from All Access USL, just with a cleaner look and more...
01.07.2024
All Access USL: Coaching Merry-Go-Round and Short Form Episodes Debut
Welcome back from the Holiday Break! Starting this week, episodes will be in a short-form layout, all being around 20 minutes long. Episodes will also be out every 2-3 days! This is something I've wanted to try for...
12.23.2023
All Access USL Episode 54: So Long, RGV :(
Well, this past week we had the unfortunate news of saying goodbye to RGV after they revealed they would cease all soccer operations. We hit on that here, as well as what the Open Cup debacle meant for the league....
12.06.2023
All Access USL Episode 53: Transfer Season = In Full Swing
So many transfers we had to split it into two episodes! So far, we've seen Rhode Island hit on nearly every signing, Hartford start yet another rebuild, Monterey Bay stick to their roots, and so much more. Also,...
11.17.2023
All Access USL Episode 52: Rhode Island start the roster build, and Miami FC give a shot to the new Italian on the block
It's Episode 52, and we are SO back. First, let's talk about the boys on the block, we've got two new head coaches in Tampa Bay and Miami. Next, what do we make of the league awards...
11.14.2023
All Access USL Episode 51: The Final comes, and The Final goes
Would you believe it! We're back again! Listen as I explain where I was, why, and what's next for the pod. Oh, and their may have been a USL Championship Final this past Sunday, listen as I cover that...
10.20.2023
All Access USL Episode 50: Playoffs, you've finally arrived.
With the playoffs comes uncertainty, excitement, disappointment, and so many emotions its hard to explain. In this episode, Ben and Noah go over what to expect in the coming weeks, as well as going over every match in the...
09.27.2023
All Access USL Episode 49: Episode 49, can you believe it?
Wow, what a weekend it turned out to be. From Gnaulati's late equalizer and winner away to Monterey Bay, to San Antonio's dismantling of Orange County, there's just so much to talk about. In this episode, we cover who...
09.18.2023
All Access USL Episode 48: Charleston Battery, YOU are a playoff team!
To start, we layout what the playoff picture looks like so far with four teams already qualified, and then determine what teams look poised for the off-season lower down the table Next up, we talk about the unfortunate loss of...
08.04.2023
All Access USL Episode 47 with Special Guest Justin Wilson of Peoria City SC
For this weeks midweek episode, I am joined by Peoria City Forward Justin Wilson, who most recently played this summer in USL2 for the first time. Listen as we dive in to what life is like playing USL2 and...
08.01.2023
All Access USL Episode 46: THE RESULTS ARE JUST. SO. GOOD.
What. A. Weekend. From Indy walking out with three goals and three points at Pittsburgh, and RGV laying the smackdown on El Paso, this truly was a wild weekend for the Championship. In other news, some big deals were made,...
07.24.2023
All Access USL Episode 45: What are Memphis even doing?!?!?!
Soooo.... Two reds for Memphis 901, and a devastating 4-3 loss? Difficult times after the weeks they have had before. Also in today's episode: Grading four teams seasons so far In depth on Orange County/Memphis and Louisville/Birmingham Welcoming Spokane Velocity...
07.11.2023
All Access USL Episode 44: Neill Collins head to Barnsley, San Antonio roll on, and Hartford continue their run for the lowest points tally
Looking back at the Week 18 games, with the big one being Miami's big win against Phoenix. Why are Hartford and Las Vegas far and away at the bottom of the table? Is there something special brewing in...
07.03.2023
All Access USL Episode 43 Part 2: TAB IS GONE AT HARTFORD
Here's what we get to for Part 2! Going through the rest of the results from this past weekend, and then touching on Tabs departure as Head Coach of Hartford Athletic. Also, quickly touching on some USL League 2...
07.03.2023
All Access USL Episode 43 Part 1: Back from the month long break :)
In this first part, we discuss why we ended up taking such a long break from the pod. We then jump into Queensboro FC, Orange County/ Monterey Bay, and Phoenix Rising/Memphis 901 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
05.31.2023
All Access USL Episode 42: Special Episode with Monterey Bay Forward Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez
In this special episode, I am joined by Chuy Enriquez of Monterey Bay, we touch on topics such as his time at Reno and what it was like to be apart of a club that folded, his time at RGV...
05.30.2023
All Access USL Episode 41: Detroit on... fire? Tulsa look good with Goodrum, and what could be next expansion wise?
TWO Open Cup games including the Birmingham Legion and Pittsburgh Riverhounds coming up. Once again looking back at this past weekends games and dissecting a select few. What cities currently represented by the USL Championship could move to MLS, and...
05.23.2023
All Access USL Episode 40: Goodrum to Tulsa and Rodrigo Da Costa to Memphis, just a casual massive intra league trade on this fine monday
So Tulsa have Goodrum and Memphis have Da Costa, what does that mean for the players and the teams? Taking a crack at who we think are the current favorites to win it all a third of the way...
05.19.2023
All Access USL Special Episode 2, with Union Omaha and Comoros Defender Alexis Souahy
Today for this special edition I am joined by Comoros International and Union Omaha defender Alexis Souahy to talk about topics ranging from his time in Omaha so far, to how life was like at New Mexico United and in...
05.16.2023
All Access USL Episode 39: PITTSBURGH. DROP. THE. REVS.
Pittsburgh have dropped the New England Revolution from the U.S. Open Cup, while the Birmingham Legion cruise past Memphis as the two only USL Championship representatives left Covering this past weekends CRAZY results including Charleston's humiliation at the hands of...
05.10.2023
All Access USL Special: Interview with Peoria City Soccer Head Coach and General Manager Tim Regan
Special episode with Head Coach and General Manager at Peoria City Soccer, Tim Regan Big thanks to him and the club, make sure to catch them as USL League 2 play runs through the summer! Hosted on Acast. See...
05.08.2023
All Access USL Episode 38: Noah is BACK, seeing how the weekend shaped out, and what to expect from the Open Cup this week.
Noah from mbfc_discussion is BACK, especially after his Monterey Bay FC came back twice to draw against the 'Hounds Games in focus: Tampa/Phoenix - Detroit/Tulsa - Birmingham/Oakland - Switchbacks/El Paso Other news: Is Adam Armour on the verge of...
05.02.2023
All Access USL Episode 37: Chaplow out at Orange County and San Antonio continue to bolster the squad
Richard Chaplow sacked by Orange County San Antonio bring in Adeniran, Zouhir plus more signings across the league Open Cup chaos and what to expect in the coming games Indy gain good point at home, Detroit fail to score yet...
04.18.2023
All Access USL Episode 36: Big win for Loudoun, Tampa need some urge, and Sacramento hand it to the Switchbacks
Reviewing last weeks thrilling games (Sacramento absolutely demolish the Switchbacks for performance of the week) Albert Dikwa is on fire and Phillip Goodrum is yet to score Where do Phoenix go from here? Las Vegas with 4 draws from 4!!!...
04.10.2023
All Access USL Episode 35: Oakland lay it on Indy, Louisville recover, and USL League One coverage is here! (with mbfc_discussion)
Covering All USL Championship and League One games from this past weekend including... Oaklands destruction of Indy San Diego continue winning ways Union Omaha stay sturdy in classy win over CF Fuego, and much more! Also, stay tuned to hear...
03.27.2023
All Access USL Episode 34: EL PASO HIT L0UISVILLE FOR THREE!!!!
Weekend game recaps as usual Talking Worth, Cody Cropper, and Bill Hamid Looking forward to next weekends games, especially FC Tulsa with 3 games in 6 days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.20.2023
All Access USL Episode 33: Week 2 Comes and Go's! Louisville Big Winners, El Paso Stutter Again, and San Diego Put Home Three
Covering all results from week 2 today! Also including recent transfers of Bill Hamid to Memphis, Cody Cropper to Orange County, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.12.2023
All Access USL Episode 32: THE. SEASON. IS. HERE. (with mbfc_discussion)
In this episode, me and mbfc_discussion(Noah) recap the weekends opening games and what we saw from every team. We also look ahead to next weekend towards the games we're looking forward to most, as well as capping off by picking...
03.06.2023
All Access USL Episode 31 w/ mbfc_discussion: Power Rankings, The California Clubs, and more
Today I am joined by mbfc_discussion on instagram to talk about our overall power rankings, how we feel about the state of the California teams, and players and teams we feel are a tad bit under rated and over rated....
02.17.2023
All Access USL Episode 30: OPENING DAY PREDICTIONS!! And Episode 30 Already?!?!?!?!
Opening day predictions for the 2023 season! More transfers roundup from the last week Looking at 5 teams and what holes they need to fill before the season starts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.10.2023
All Access USL Episode 29: ONE. MONTH. AWAY.
The Season starts in one month! Today we go over some more transfers, some pre-season results, and I picked one player from each Eastern Conference team who I'm most intrigued to see how there 2023 goes. (Western Conference next episode)...
02.03.2023
Transfer Roundup: Episode 1
A new series coming out every mid-week and covering the latest transfers in the USL Championship Today's episode includes... Emil Cuello to Phoenix, a big move for Bruno Lapa to Memphis, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
01.31.2023
All Access USL Episode 28: SEASON PREDICTION TIME!!
THE SEASON PREDICITONS ARE HERE!!!!! They may be a tad early, but I think with what we've seen so far this off-season we have a good idea of how teams are gearing up this year and what to expect in...
01.24.2023
All Access USL Episode 27: Kaveh Rad Next Top Centerback? Pre-Season Games To Watch As Well
Transfer Roundup including top prospect Kaveh Rad to Hartford Athletic Going over suspected important and enticing pre-season games as the season edges closer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.19.2023
History Of: Louisville City FC
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What's The USL Way about?

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The USL Way episodes:

The USL Way: See You Soon

The USL Way: Week 10 Madness as Louisville Dominate, Birmingham Surprise, and Las Vegas Fall Flat

Power Rankings WK 8: Tampa Bay pick up the pace

The USL Way: Indy is Forever USL

The USL Way: Let everybody know that we're BACK up.

Emergency Episode: USL Championship expansion in Buffalo

Summer Of USL 2: Peoria City

USL Way: Where do El Paso go from here?

63: GK goal on the first day? Yea, Match-week 1 delivered.

62: Matchweek 1 coming in HOT

61: All Aboard The Vegas Train?

Episode 60: The Las Vegas roster build is ON

Episode 59: Sit down with Chattanooga RedWolves Head Coach Scott Mackenzie

The USL Way Episode 58: Warm Front Heading East

The USL Way Episode 57: Western Conference Delight

The USL Way Episode 56: Brand New

All Access USL: Coaching Merry-Go-Round and Short Form Episodes Debut

All Access USL Episode 54: So Long, RGV :(

All Access USL Episode 53: Transfer Season = In Full Swing

All Access USL Episode 52: Rhode Island start the roster build, and Miami FC give a shot to the new Italian on the block

All Access USL Episode 51: The Final comes, and The Final goes

All Access USL Episode 50: Playoffs, you've finally arrived.

All Access USL Episode 49: Episode 49, can you believe it?

All Access USL Episode 48: Charleston Battery, YOU are a playoff team!

All Access USL Episode 47 with Special Guest Justin Wilson of Peoria City SC

All Access USL Episode 46: THE RESULTS ARE JUST. SO. GOOD.

All Access USL Episode 45: What are Memphis even doing?!?!?!

All Access USL Episode 44: Neill Collins head to Barnsley, San Antonio roll on, and Hartford continue their run for the lowest points tally

All Access USL Episode 43 Part 2: TAB IS GONE AT HARTFORD

All Access USL Episode 43 Part 1: Back from the month long break :)

All Access USL Episode 42: Special Episode with Monterey Bay Forward Jesus "Chuy" Enriquez

All Access USL Episode 41: Detroit on... fire? Tulsa look good with Goodrum, and what could be next expansion wise?

All Access USL Episode 40: Goodrum to Tulsa and Rodrigo Da Costa to Memphis, just a casual massive intra league trade on this fine monday

All Access USL Special Episode 2, with Union Omaha and Comoros Defender Alexis Souahy

All Access USL Episode 39: PITTSBURGH. DROP. THE. REVS.

All Access USL Special: Interview with Peoria City Soccer Head Coach and General Manager Tim Regan

All Access USL Episode 38: Noah is BACK, seeing how the weekend shaped out, and what to expect from the Open Cup this week.

All Access USL Episode 37: Chaplow out at Orange County and San Antonio continue to bolster the squad

All Access USL Episode 36: Big win for Loudoun, Tampa need some urge, and Sacramento hand it to the Switchbacks

All Access USL Episode 35: Oakland lay it on Indy, Louisville recover, and USL League One coverage is here! (with mbfc_discussion)

All Access USL Episode 34: EL PASO HIT L0UISVILLE FOR THREE!!!!

All Access USL Episode 33: Week 2 Comes and Go's! Louisville Big Winners, El Paso Stutter Again, and San Diego Put Home Three

All Access USL Episode 32: THE. SEASON. IS. HERE. (with mbfc_discussion)

All Access USL Episode 31 w/ mbfc_discussion: Power Rankings, The California Clubs, and more

All Access USL Episode 30: OPENING DAY PREDICTIONS!! And Episode 30 Already?!?!?!?!

All Access USL Episode 29: ONE. MONTH. AWAY.

Transfer Roundup: Episode 1

All Access USL Episode 28: SEASON PREDICTION TIME!!

All Access USL Episode 27: Kaveh Rad Next Top Centerback? Pre-Season Games To Watch As Well

History Of: Louisville City FC

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