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USL Skills of the Playoffs
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/17/2017, 11:30am EST
Exciting exhibits of individual technique from the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs
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Fans' Choice Goal of the Playoffs
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/16/2017, 12:58pm EST
Vote for your favorite finish from the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs
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Fans' Choice Save of the Playoffs
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/16/2017, 11:57am EST
Your chance to pick the top stop from the 2017 USL Cup Playoffs
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Louisville’s Late Winner Claims USL Cup Victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/14/2017, 7:54am EST
Venue-record crowd of 14,456 sees Lancaster’s goal down Swope Park
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Louisville Fans Make Memorable Backdrop to USL Cup Triumph
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/14/2017, 7:51am EST
Slugger Field-record crowd of 14,456 saw city rise in support of champions
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O’Connor Reaches Pinnacle in Louisville Victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/14/2017, 7:50am EST
Became first to win USL Cup as player and Head Coach on Monday night
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Rangers Rocked by Louisville’s Late Winner
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/14/2017, 7:46am EST
Second USL Cup defeat came in cruel fashion after strong road display
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2017 USL Cup Gallery
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/14/2017, 7:15am EST
Relive the sights of Monday night's championship in front of a sellout crowd of 14,456
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HIGHLIGHTS | #USLCup - LOU 1-0 SPR (11/13/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/14/2017, 12:27am EST
Lancaster strikes in 88th minute as City FC captures first USL Cup in front of 14,456
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Three Things – 2017 USL Cup Final
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/13/2017, 11:49pm EST
Louisville claims victory in dramatic fashion against disappointed SPR
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Close Bond Joins Louisville’s O’Connor, SPR’s Duke
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/13/2017, 10:38am EST
Former teammates in Orlando will be on opposite sides in 2017 USL Cup
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Louisville’s Kaye Among Canada Youth Movement
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/12/2017, 5:38pm EST
City’s 22-year-old set to face fellow young Canadian Didic, SPR in USL Cup
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Rangers’ Musa Making Most of Opportunities
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/12/2017, 5:02pm EST
Return to national team has highlighted banner year for New Zealand midfielder
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‘Déjà Vu’ Moment Lifted Ranjitsingh, City
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/12/2017, 4:32pm EST
Goalkeeper’s return to form has been key to Louisville’s USL Cup run
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New Setting Sees Rangers’ Belmar Thrive
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/12/2017, 7:36am EST
2015 USL Rookie of the Year has been key to Swope Park's return to USL Cup
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Louisville, Swope Park Touch Gloves Ahead of USL Cup
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2017, 11:12am EST
Heavyweight clash nearing sellout as teams convened at Ali Center on Friday
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O’Connor’s Intensity, Humor Bring Balance to City
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2017, 11:08am EST
Louisville Head Coach has been key to club’s consistency over three seasons
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Popovic's Experience a Boon For Rangers
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2017, 11:06am EST
Well-traveled coach's core values have helped Swope Park to historic season
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History on Louisville’s Side at USL Cup
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2017, 10:06am EST
Host has claimed victory in all six prior editions in league’s modern era
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Local Boy Ballard Brings Boost for Louisville
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/11/2017, 9:02am EST
Rookie of the Year candidate is aiming to cap great season with a championship
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Ali Center Plays Host to USL Cup Press Conference
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/10/2017, 11:20am EST
USL President Jake Edwards to lead speakers; event to be streamed live
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Keys to the Cup: Swope Park Rangers
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/10/2017, 10:48am EST
Rangers look to reverse defeat a year ago in USL Cup
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Keys to the Cup: Louisville City FC
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/08/2017, 7:41pm EST
Three things to watch for as Louisville takes aim at victory on Monday night
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Louisville, Swope Park Square off For USL Cup
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/08/2017, 4:54pm EST
League’s sixth different champion to be crowned on ESPNU
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#USLPlayoffs | USL Cup - LOUvSPR (11/13/17)
By Admin 11/08/2017, 2:15pm EST
#1 Louisville City FC hosts the Swope Park Rangers in the 2017 USL Cup
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Ranjitsingh Remains with Louisville for USL Cup
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/06/2017, 7:27pm EST
Goalkeeper declines Trinidad & Tobago call-up to take aim at championship
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Shootouts Send Louisville, Swope Park to USL Cup
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 11:00am EST
Tense night of action sees City, Rangers claim conference championships
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Tables Turned, SPR’s Zendejas Kept Nerve
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 9:32am EST
First penalty kick of goalkeeper’s life proved decisive in historic shootout
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OKC Ends 2017 Filled with Pride
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 9:31am EST
Nielsen believes defeat in shootout 'nothing to be ashamed of’ as USL Cup hopes end
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Red Bulls II Resolute Despite Postseason’s End
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 9:29am EST
Title defense halted in shootout after valiant road effort in Louisville
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Ranjitsingh Earns Shootout Redemption for City
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 9:26am EST
After absence in 2016, Louisville goalkeeper wrote different ending
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HIGHLIGHTS | SPR (7) 0-0 (6) OKC (11/4/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/05/2017, 1:16am EDT
Zendejas guides SPR to Western Conference crown in 11-round shootout
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Ranjitsingh, Louisville Claim Shootout Victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/05/2017, 12:04am EDT
City goalkeeper ends Red Bulls II’s title defense before 10,047 at Slugger Field
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HIGHLIGHTS | LOU (4) 1-1 (3) NY (11/4/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 11/04/2017, 11:46pm EDT
Ballard, Ranjitsingh help City FC break through in third trip to conference final
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Zendejas Sends Rangers to USL Cup
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/04/2017, 11:45pm EDT
Goalkeeper leads Swope Park to second straight Western Conference title
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USL Weekend Preview – Conference Finals
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/03/2017, 2:36pm EDT
Rematch set for Eastern Conference, Rangers aim for second Western title
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Repeat or Revenge? Louisville, Red Bulls II Ready for Rematch
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/02/2017, 5:01pm EDT
Memories of 2016 Eastern Conference Final still fresh for both teams
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SPR, OKC Bring Experience to Showdown
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/02/2017, 4:52pm EDT
Rangers, Energy FC aim to build on lessons from previous campaigns
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Bonomo Buoyant in Leading Red Bulls II Surge
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/02/2017, 1:49pm EDT
Striker has made up for lost time since hitting ‘rock bottom’ during injury woes
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Wojcik's Return Brings Energy Boost for OKC
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/02/2017, 12:14pm EDT
Two playoff goals have shown striker back to his best after mid-season injury
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Louisville Thrilled to Have Home Backing
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 11/01/2017, 8:41pm EDT
Recent stadium announcement has added to club’s momentum
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Change of Style Drives Rangers' Success
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 11/01/2017, 8:36pm EDT
Attacking play has earned Swope Park a return trip to the Conference Final
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#USLPlayoffs | SPRvOKC (11/4/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 11/01/2017, 2:45pm EDT
The #4 Rangers aim to defeat Energy FC and return to USL Cup Final
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#USLPlayoffs | LOUvNY (11/4/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 11/01/2017, 2:30pm EDT
#1 Louisville looks for revenge vs NYRBII in rematch of last year's conference final
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Rangers Welcome Energy FC for Western Final
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/31/2017, 1:28pm EDT
SPR aims for back-to-back conference titles, OKC for first USL Cup trip
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Louisville, NYRB II Face Conference Final Rematch
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/31/2017, 12:23pm EDT
City aims to maintain perfect home playoff record Saturday night
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Conference Final Matchups Set for 2017 USL Cup Playoffs
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 3:03pm EDT
Thrilling night of action sees four teams emerge in bid for USL Cup
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Cochran Comes Through Again for OKC
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 3:01pm EDT
Shootout advice from Nielsen paid off in victory against SAFC
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Ownby’s Observation Led to Key Breakthrough
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 10:48am EDT
Substitute played decisive role in Louisville’s return to Conference Final
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Rangers Elated as Playoff Run Continues
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 9:49am EDT
‘Training ground goal’ earns return trip to Western Conference Final
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Rowdies Left with ‘Disappointment’ After Elimination
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 9:12am EDT
Red Bulls II’s Louro, woodwork sent hosts out after dramatic playoff clash
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‘Tremendous’ SAFC Season Ends in Sadness
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/29/2017, 9:02am EDT
Hosts ‘bitterly disappointed’ after shootout defeat to Energy FC
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Energy FC Advances Past SAFC in Shootout
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 11:38pm EDT
Cochran makes pair of saves to send OKC into Western Conference Final
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HIGHLIGHTS | TBR 1-2 NY AET (10/28/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/28/2017, 10:48pm EDT
Title defense continues with road upset of the Rowdies
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Red Bulls II Stun Rowdies on Road
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 10:28pm EDT
Defending champions advance in extra time behind Bonomo, Louro
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HIGHLIGHTS | LOU 1-0 ROC (10/28/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/28/2017, 10:10pm EDT
Ownby, City FC crack Rhinos defense, advance to conference final
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Louisville Edges Rhinos to Advance
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 9:30pm EDT
Ownby's goal sends City into third consecutive Eastern Conference Final
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HIGHLIGHTS | SPR 1-0 SAC (10/28/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/28/2017, 7:51pm EDT
Belmar, stout defense lead Rangers to brink of USL Cup Final
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Rangers Return to Western Conference Final
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 7:00pm EDT
Belmar goal the difference as Swope Park eliminates Republic FC
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SAFC, OKC Prepare for Tight Encounter
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 8:39am EDT
Little has separated rivals in prior meetings to Conference Semifinal
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Rowdies’ Campbell Praises Home Support
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 8:33am EDT
Tampa Bay aims to add to tremendous home record against Red Bulls II
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Louisville’s Attack Faces Test from Rhinos
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 8:21am EDT
City aiming to advance to third consecutive Eastern Conference Final
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Valot All Smiles as Red Bulls II Surge
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 8:09am EDT
French midfielder has been key with eight goals since start of September
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Republic FC's Newton Keeps on Learning
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/28/2017, 7:40am EDT
Experience in shootouts led to success for Sacramento shot-stopper
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Thrust Into Action, Cochran Boosts Energy FC
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/27/2017, 9:45am EDT
OKC goalkeeper has shone in lieu of Laurendi to raise club's playoff hopes
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SAFC's Forbes Back in Dangerous Form
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/26/2017, 6:48pm EDT
Keeping positive attitude has proven key for standout winger
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#USLPlayoffs | SPRvSAC (10/28/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/25/2017, 10:36am EDT
#8 Republic FC takes on #4 Swope Park aiming for another upset
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#USLPlayoffs | SAvOKC (10/28/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/25/2017, 10:30am EDT
#6 OKC Energy FC hopes to stay unbeaten against #2 San Antonio FC
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#USLPlayoffs | LOUvROC (10/28/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/25/2017, 10:00am EDT
Two of the top defenses meet up as #1 City FC hosts #4 Rochester
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#USLPlayoffs | TBRvNY (10/28/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/25/2017, 9:45am EDT
#7 NYRBII continue title defense with a visit to the third-seeded Rowdies
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High-Powered Rowdies, Red Bulls II Clash
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/24/2017, 5:04pm EDT
Eastern Conference Semifinal sees Tampa Bay, New York enter off big wins
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Rangers, Republic FC Take Aim at Conference Final
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/24/2017, 5:02pm EDT
Two former USL Cup finalists meet for first time in postseason
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Louisville Hosts Rhinos in Eastern Semifinals
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/24/2017, 4:12pm EDT
Rematch of 2015 Eastern Conference Final set for Slugger Field
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SAFC, Energy FC Renew Rivalry
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/24/2017, 3:58pm EDT
First postseason meeting between clubs set for Toyota Field
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Children’s Mercy Park to Host Rangers, Republic FC
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/24/2017, 2:45pm EDT
Western Conference Semifinal to be hosted by MLS venue
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Upsets Shake Up Brackets in 2017 USL Cup Playoffs
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/23/2017, 1:29pm EDT
Monarchs, Battery among high seeds to fall in opening weekend of postseason
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Home Crowd Boosts San Antonio
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/23/2017, 11:46am EDT
Strong atmosphere continues to make Toyota Field difficult for visiting opponents
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Red Bulls II Gain Confidence from Big Win
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/23/2017, 8:01am EDT
New York swept past Battery in opening game of USL Cup defense
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HIGHLIGHTS | SPR (4) 1-1 (2) PHX (10/22/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/22/2017, 6:54pm EDT
Didic, Rangers oust Drogba, Rising FC in shootout
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Rangers Rally, Defeat Rising FC in Shootout
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/22/2017, 6:05pm EDT
SPR’s Didic equalizes after Drogba’s opener, MacLeod shines in penalties
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Rowdies Roar in Impressive Victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/22/2017, 10:08am EDT
Schäfer shone as Tampa Bay’s home advantage proved key once more
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1868 FC Attack Ends Season Stymied
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/22/2017, 10:04am EDT
With injuries taking toll for hosts, Cochran’s standout shutout lifted OKC to victory
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FCC Misses Magic in Postseason Exit
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/22/2017, 9:19am EDT
Defeat to Rowdies brought another early end in playoffs
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HIGHLIGHTS | RNO 0-1 OKC (10/21/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/22/2017, 12:21am EDT
Wojcik's strike propels Energy FC to road playoff victory
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Lightning, Heavy Rain Postpones Swope Park, Phoenix
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/22/2017, 12:06am EDT
Game to resume on Sunday afternoon after scoreless first half
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HIGHLIGHTS | SA 2-1 TUL (10/21/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/21/2017, 11:41pm EDT
Guzman converts from the spot to give SAFC its first playoff win
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Schäfer Sends Rowdies Past Cincinnati
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:59pm EDT
Former German international’s brace fuels Tampa Bay win before 6,104
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SAFC Leaves it Late, Eliminates Tulsa
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:57pm EDT
Guzman's stoppage time penalty gives San Antonio victory in front of 7,019
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Energy FC Stifles Reno to Advance
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:51pm EDT
Cochran’s five-save shutout earns 1-0 win in Conference Quarterfinals
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HIGHLIGHTS | TBR 3-0 CIN (10/21/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/21/2017, 10:15pm EDT
Tough defense, Schafer's brace lead Rowdies to next round
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HIGHLIGHTS | ROC 2-1 CLT AET (10/21/17)
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/21/2017, 10:03pm EDT
Defregger, Rhinos survive in extra time to earn date with City FC
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HIGHLIGHTS | CHS 0-4 NY (10/21/17)
By USLsoccer.com Staff 10/21/2017, 10:00pm EDT
Balanced attack helps NYRBII upset Charleston on the road
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Red Bulls II Power Past Battery
By CHRIS HOCKMAN - chris.hockman@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 9:00pm EDT
Reigning champions keep title defense alive with impressive win
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Freak Finish Sends Rhinos past Independence
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 8:52pm EDT
Wicked deflection for Defregger earns Rochester 2-1 postseason victory
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Republic FC Earns Redemption from Spot
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 12:32pm EDT
Sacramento eases memories of 2016 postseason with victory vs. Monarchs
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Hard Work Pays Off for Louisville’s Morad
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 12:01pm EDT
Defender’s first two-goal game for club keyed opening postseason win
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Monarchs Left with Heartbreak after Defeat
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 11:21am EDT
Regular Season champion sees magical season end in penalty shootout
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Sacramento Stuns Monarchs in Shootout
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:54am EDT
Newton records two saves to send Republic FC into Western Semifinals
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Louisville Sweeps Past Steel FC
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:51am EDT
Morad strikes twice to thrill crowd of 6,378 in Conference Quarterfinals
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Steel FC Fails Pressure Test in Louisville
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/21/2017, 10:46am EDT
Experienced Louisville side brings decisive end to Bethlehem’s season
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