NEWSLETTER: I dig into the USL themes that are catching my eye, including:
↔️ Shape-shifting in League One
🛡️ Brooklyn, Tulsa, and small pitch styles
🧡 Field-tilting variety atop the Super League
www.usltactics.com/the-back-fou...
Quick recap, takeaways and full highlights from tonight's 1-1 draw between @brooklynfc.bsky.social and @sacrepublicfc.com.
BKFC was thisclose to a second consecutive home win against a perennial #USL-C contender before Sacramento's late penalty equalizer.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
In that quarter the younger Spurs were thoroughly flummoxed by playoff officiating and Wemby was moderately flummoxed by Jrue Holiday and they dug themselves into a big hole and now I’m being told they’re actually winning.
OK, I can live with that.
USL Championship G+ / G+ Against Scatter Chart | 4-21-26
Good representation of the difference between the two expansion sides in #USL-C this season through Week 7.
@brooklynfc.bsky.social's been under the pump against
@sacrepublicfc.com after taking the lead, but they've been a cut above in terms of G+ / G+ against and have a good core identity.
Evidence that Pendleton's a wizard, he got a photo to post properly.
Can we compromise and have Mel Brooks' 15 Commandments?
I want to know what was on the extra tablet.
Meanwhile in the hockey, we might need someone to call this line dance...
Dammit, I just want to post a soccer video.
It’s a shame Brogan Shrimpton (ex DCFC player) never played in USL
If images and video could start working again so I can show @jtannenwald.bsky.social that goal by Markus Anderson for BKFC, that would be fun.
He's got goals in consecutive games, which means no shutout for Danny Vitiello and a lead for @brooklynfc.bsky.social.
Callum Frogson (Brooklyn FC) might be an All-USL Championship name? #USL-C
(I know there's tons of stuff out there to read, but if you're at all curious about the cool stuff players and clubs in the #USL-C and #USL-1 are accomplishing, I write about it every week.)
Quick note for @brooklynfc.bsky.social vs. @sacrepublicfc.com, starting now on ESPN+.
#SRFC's Danny Vitiello is tied with former @bhmlegion.bsky.social GK Matt VanOekel for the most shutouts for a single #USL-C club.
More from around the league -> www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
If you haven't checked it out yet, really recommend my colleague Dan Lucas' video feature on Masereka from early this season.
The rookie has had a tremendous journey from Uganda to college soccer - including the University of Maryland- to the #USL-C.
youtu.be/V5Uc6IdrIzY?...
The added wrinkle to Sadam Masereka's goal and assist in the #USOC2026 for @switchbacksfc.bsky.social was it came against the team that had drafted him in the 2026 #MLS SuperDraft.
The 21-year-old leads this week's #USL-C and #USL-1 Rising Stars.
www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
I can't believe we blew that quite so badly. Story of too many games this month this close from promotion.
For goodness' sake, could we just not? #CamUTD
🚨🏳️🌈 Registration for Prideraiser 26 is now open!
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The Concacaf W Championship will take place in Texas this winter, with all matches in Mansfield's new stadium before Houston's Shell Energy Stadium hosts the final & third-place game.
Concacaf also has confirmed the matchups we had calculated over the weekend. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
in Extra Points news:
Whoops! The Trump Executive Order might accidentally nuke the NCAA's remaining legal protections and open them up for EVEN MORE lawsuits.
www.extrapointsmb.com/p/be-careful...
▪️ Portland Hearts of Pine's press
▪️ Richmond Kickers come into focus
▪️ One Knox impress yet again
▪️ ...and so much more!
Your guide to the latest from USL League One, via @usltactics.com ⤵️
That was ridiculous.
Dunks on dunks in the first quarter for the Knicks.
USLS goals added table
USLS xG table
USLS Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-20)
🤖⚽️ | #usls
USLC goals added table
USLC xG table
USLC Goals Added (g+) and xG Leaders ⬇️
(as of: 2026-04-20)
🤖⚽️ | #uslc
NEW: Diego Luna is making up for lost time after his early injury, keeping RSL near the top of the West while bolstering his World Cup case.
Plus! The Crew keep dropping points, Miami leans into Messi-dependencia, and more in my Monday MLS column: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What happened in #USL-C on Sunday?
@bhmlegion.bsky.social rallied to earn a 2-2 draw behind Sam McIllhatton's 89th-minute goal against @indyeleven.bsky.social in a back-and-forth clash that saw both sides hold the lead.
Recap & Highlights -> www.uslchampionship.com/news_article...
FC Naples regained first place in the #USL-1 standings as Max Glasser volleyed home an 87th-minute equalizer at @heartsofpine.bsky.social after Ollie Wright had given the hosts a first-half lead.
Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=12Ts...
What happened in #USL-1 on Sunday?
@forwardmadisonfc.bsky.social's Geni Kanyane scored an early Olimpico as the Flamingos took a two-goal lead before the New York Cosmos rallied for a 2-2 draw behind Ajmeer Spengler and Sebastian Guenzatti.
Full Highlights -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUjD...
