Days after the boys in Old Glory Red stole a point on the road in San Diego, the Indomitable Club held Oakland Roots SC scoreless following a nil-nil result on Wednesday night.
The midweek match was the second consecutive fixture Republic FC claimed a point in the Pacific Division standings.
But it’s a quick turnaround this week for Mark Briggs’ men who return to the pitch for the second of a two-game homestand when Orange County SC visit Heart Health Park this Saturday night.
While the Indomitable Club focuses on the busy stretch ahead, there are a number of enticing matchups around the USL Championship that are certainly worth keeping an eye on.
Days after the boys in Old Glory Red stole a point on the road in San Diego, the Indomitable Club held Oakland Roots SC scoreless following a nil-nil result on Wednesday night.
The midweek match was the second consecutive fixture Republic FC claimed a point in the Pacific Division standings.
But it’s a quick turnaround this week for Mark Briggs’ men who return to the pitch for the second of a two-game homestand when Orange County SC visit Heart Health Park this Saturday night.
While the Indomitable Club focuses on the busy stretch ahead, there are a number of enticing matchups around the USL Championship that are certainly worth keeping an eye on.
Pacific Division Update
Pacific Division Update
It’s been an exciting recent week of play in the Pacific Division.
The weekend play kicked off early last week when Orange County SC dealt Colorado Springs FC a 2-0 loss in Colorado.
On Saturday after Republic FC overcame a late deficit to draw 1-1 against Loyal SC in SD, Las Vegas Lights FC earned a 1-0 win over Tacoma Defiance while division-leaders Phoenix Rising FC claimed a 3-0 victory at home over LA Galaxy II.
A midweek matchup saw Orange County SC welcome Tacoma to Southern California on Tuesday night where both sides shared the spoils following a 0-0 draw.
When the weekend rolls around, Rising FC hits the road for what should be an entertaining nonconference matchup against Charlotte Independence on Saturday. Before SRFC kicks off at home later that evening against OCSC, Oakland Roots SC welcomes Las Vegas to the East Bay.
Sunday’s lone Pacific Division contest pits Los Dos against Defiance in SoCal.
It’s been an exciting recent week of play in the Pacific Division.
The weekend play kicked off early last week when Orange County SC dealt Colorado Springs FC a 2-0 loss in Colorado.
On Saturday after Republic FC overcame a late deficit to draw 1-1 against Loyal SC in SD, Las Vegas Lights FC earned a 1-0 win over Tacoma Defiance while division-leaders Phoenix Rising FC claimed a 3-0 victory at home over LA Galaxy II.
A midweek matchup saw Orange County SC welcome Tacoma to Southern California on Tuesday night where both sides shared the spoils following a 0-0 draw.
When the weekend rolls around, Rising FC hits the road for what should be an entertaining nonconference matchup against Charlotte Independence on Saturday. Before SRFC kicks off at home later that evening against OCSC, Oakland Roots SC welcomes Las Vegas to the East Bay.
Sunday’s lone Pacific Division contest pits Los Dos against Defiance in SoCal.
FC Tulsa v Louisville City
FC Tulsa v Louisville City
The race for the top spot in the Eastern Conference Central Division is going to be a season-long marathon.
The race for the top spot in the Eastern Conference Central Division is going to be a season-long marathon.
Right in the mix for the summit of the standings are both Louisville City and FC Tulsa.
Right in the mix for the summit of the standings are both Louisville City and FC Tulsa.
LouCity currently sits in second place in the table with 20 points from 10 matches – just two points behind first-place Birmingham with a game in-hand over Legion. Louisville’s offense has been its strength all season and the 21 goals bagged in 2021 is the most in the Eastern Conference. The club from Kentucky is fresh off a 402 win on the road over Sporting Kansas City II.
LouCity currently sits in second place in the table with 20 points from 10 matches – just two points behind first-place Birmingham with a game in-hand over Legion. Louisville’s offense has been its strength all season and the 21 goals bagged in 2021 is the most in the Eastern Conference. The club from Kentucky is fresh off a 402 win on the road over Sporting Kansas City II.
Tulsa earned a massive 2-1 win away from home against Rio Grande Valley FC Toro on June 25 and managed to earn a point on the road in Oklahoma City on Friday. The Black Gold Derby match ended as a nil-nil score line with Tulsa logging just two shots on target against its regional rival.
Tulsa earned a massive 2-1 win away from home against Rio Grande Valley FC Toro on June 25 and managed to earn a point on the road in Oklahoma City on Friday. The Black Gold Derby match ended as a nil-nil score line with Tulsa logging just two shots on target against its regional rival.
OKC Energy FC v Indy Eleven
OKC Energy FC v Indy Eleven
Hot on the tails of Louisville and Tulsa in the table are OKC Energy FC and Indy Eleven – both hungry to claim all three points on Saturday.
Hot on the tails of Louisville and Tulsa in the table are OKC Energy FC and Indy Eleven – both hungry to claim all three points on Saturday.
Indy currently claim the fourth-place spot in the standings with 14 points from 11 matches, but a win could see the side potentially leapfrog Tulsa for third. Since Eleven’s last win on June 20, the club from Indiana shared the spoils with LouCity following a 3-3 draw in Kentucky. In its next fixture, Indy was dealt a 1-0 loss at home at the hands of Birmingham Legion before drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday.
Indy currently claim the fourth-place spot in the standings with 14 points from 11 matches, but a win could see the side potentially leapfrog Tulsa for third. Since Eleven’s last win on June 20, the club from Indiana shared the spoils with LouCity following a 3-3 draw in Kentucky. In its next fixture, Indy was dealt a 1-0 loss at home at the hands of Birmingham Legion before drawing 1-1 with Atlanta United 2 on Wednesday.
Sixth-place Energy FC have found its form and have not been beaten in its last four fixtures. After falling 2-1 to Birmingham on June 12, OKC claimed a 1-0 win on the road against Memphis 901 before earning a second straight 1-0 win – this time over Sporting Kansas City II. Four days later, Energy FC picked up a 2-1 win at Atlanta United 2 and recently played to a 0-0 draw against FC Tulsa.
Sixth-place Energy FC have found its form and have not been beaten in its last four fixtures. After falling 2-1 to Birmingham on June 12, OKC claimed a 1-0 win on the road against Memphis 901 before earning a second straight 1-0 win – this time over Sporting Kansas City II. Four days later, Energy FC picked up a 2-1 win at Atlanta United 2 and recently played to a 0-0 draw against FC Tulsa.
New Mexico United v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
New Mexico United v Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
The Western Conference Mountain Division has been a race to catch RGVFC but Colorado Springs is within striking distance.
The Western Conference Mountain Division has been a race to catch RGVFC but Colorado Springs is within striking distance.
On Independence Day, Switchbacks FC slammed three goals by Real Monarchs to earn a 3-1 win at home and continue the club’s climb towards the top of the table. After a three-game winning streak, Orange County SC handed Colorado Springs a 2-0 loss, but Switchbacks responded nicely with the win on July 4. If Colorado Springs can keep the momentum going, Switchbacks FC could potentially pull level on points with the table-toppers at 20 points.
On Independence Day, Switchbacks FC slammed three goals by Real Monarchs to earn a 3-1 win at home and continue the club’s climb towards the top of the table. After a three-game winning streak, Orange County SC handed Colorado Springs a 2-0 loss, but Switchbacks responded nicely with the win on July 4. If Colorado Springs can keep the momentum going, Switchbacks FC could potentially pull level on points with the table-toppers at 20 points.
After a three-game unbeaten streak in early June, New Mexico United has started to slide with three consecutive losses. Sitting in fifth place with 14 points from 11 fixtures, United is primed to return to winning ways and continue competing in what will surely be a competitive division in 2021.
After a three-game unbeaten streak in early June, New Mexico United has started to slide with three consecutive losses. Sitting in fifth place with 14 points from 11 fixtures, United is primed to return to winning ways and continue competing in what will surely be a competitive division in 2021.
