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.

Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.

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