The USL Jägermeister Cup, USL League One’s new cup competition, kicks off this weekend with five games, all airing on ESPN+.
The game to watch: South Georgia Tormenta FC vs. Charlotte Independence in a battle of teams that will play USL Championship leader Charleston Battery and MLS’s Atlanta United, respectively, in U.S. Open Cup fourth-round games next month.
• Emphasis on goals: The three group winners will advance to the Jägermeister Cup semifinals. The fourth team in the semifinals will be the non-group winner with the most goals scored in group play.
• Week 1 viewing: Soccer on TV.