Monterey Bay FC hired Spaniard Alex Covelo as its head coach to replace Jordan Stewart, with whom it parted ways. Covelo, 47, was the San Jose Earthquakes director of methodology and under-18 coach. He worked for the Quakes at all levels, including as Earthquakes II head coach in 2022 and Earthquakes interim head coach for the end of […]
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U.S. Open Cup: The three USL teams aiming to make more magic
Three USL teams are still alive in the U.S. Open Cup, but they will all have the task of playing on the road against MLS opposition in this week’s round of 16. • One Knoxville SC: In the round of 32, Ian Fuller‘s One Knoxville SC won at Audi Field, knocking off D.C. United in a wild […]
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San Antonio FC triumphs in Copa Tejas
San Antonio FC handed El Paso Locomotive FC its first loss of the USL Championship season, 3-2, in a Copa Tejas match at Southwest University Park.
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U.S. Open Cup: Round of 32
Two USL Championship teams knocked off MLS teams on Tuesday night: Louisville City over Austin FC and the Colorado Springs Switchbacks over Sporting KC
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Battery breaches Louisville fortress
The idle Tampa Bay Rowdies are the only unbeaten and untied teams in the USL Championship following Louisville City’s 2-0 loss to the Charleston Battery.
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U.S. Open Cup: Six good ones in round of 32
Six good ones … • New England Revolution vs. Rhode Island FC. Revs are the “designated hosts” in Pawtucket.• Louisville City vs. Austin FC. LouCity, the 2024-25 Players’ Shield winner, has opened USL Championship play with four wins.• Colorado Rapids vs. Union Omaha. The Owls beat the Chicago Fire and Minnesota United in 2022 Open Cup run.• Richmond […]
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Viggo Ortiz, 17, engineers Open Cup upset against former team
USL League One teams continue to enjoy success in the U.S. Open Cup against teams from the USL Championship. Their 4-0 record on the first night of second-round play was highlighted by the Charlotte Independence’s 3-2 victory over the Charleston Battery and Union Omaha’s 2-1 win over Indy Eleven. The Charlotte-Charleston match appeared to be […]
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U.S. Open Cup: Second Round
The second round of the U.S. Open Cup will be held March 31 and April 1.
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Roots goalkeeper red carded for crazy attempt at time-wasting
The Oakland Roots fell to unbeaten Orange County SC 1-0 in a match that saw their Swiss keeper, Raphael Spiegel, red carded in stoppage time. With the Roots seeking a late equalizer, Spiegel came up for a set piece. It failed, and OCSC broke on a counterattack with Spiegel out of goal. Instead of trying to […]
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Sacramento stadium project just got a lot bigger with USL Premier (and ‘MLS opportunity’) on horizon
Sacramento Republic FC’s privately financed soccer stadium in the Downtown Railyards just got a lot bigger.