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Calvillo Leads Five USL Championship Call-Ups by El Salvador
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/29/2021, 12:46pm EST
2021 title winner with Orange County joined by Rivas, Molina, Vargas and Perez in December squad
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Championship’s All-Time Minutes Leader Taylor Mueller Announces Retirement
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/09/2021, 4:43pm EST
Center back became first player to record 20,000 minutes of regular season action in league’s history
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Championship Player of the Month Nominees – October
By USLChampionship.com Staff 11/04/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Over the final month of the campaign, five players took center stage, which gets your vote?
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Matchday Report: Rodriguez Earns Phoenix Draw with Tacoma
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/31/2021, 1:02am EDT
Rising FC ensures best record in West with 1-1 result as Defiance are eliminated from postseason contention
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Matchday Preview: Phoenix Rising FC vs. Tacoma Defiance
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/29/2021, 9:02am EDT
Rising FC looks to clinch best record in West against Tacoma side aiming for result and potential playoff place
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USL Championship Final to air live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and SiriusXM FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/28/2021, 4:00pm EDT
Match on Sunday Nov. 28 begins at 8:30 p.m. ET; All 14 playoff matches on ESPN+
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 30
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/28/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Two final playoff berths, one division title and three home playoff games are up for grabs this weekend
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 27
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/27/2021, 2:30pm EDT
Division title showdown between Legion FC, LouCity could mark changing of the guard
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USL and USLPA Ratify First Collective Bargaining Agreement
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/26/2021, 2:15pm EDT
Five-year deal increases player investment and improves player experience
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 26-27
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/26/2021, 1:00pm EDT
Memphis, Tulsa face key showdown, Toros look to move into playoff position
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Matchday Report: Tacoma Downs Los Dos, Remains Alive in Playoff Race
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/24/2021, 7:55pm EDT
Marlon Vargas notches three assists, Adeniran scores twice in 3-2 victory at Cheney Stadium
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Matchday Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs. LA Galaxy II
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/23/2021, 9:07am EDT
Defiance face must-win contest as Galaxy II can close out place in postseason
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 22-24
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/22/2021, 12:00pm EDT
The playoff field could be set by the end of the weekend as Tulsa, New Mexico and Los Dos look to seal positions
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Matchday Report: Tacoma, Oakland End Deadlocked
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/21/2021, 12:03am EDT
Neither side able to find breakthrough in 0-0 draw that diminishes postseason hopes for both sides
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 26
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/20/2021, 2:00pm EDT
Past week a reminder of the upsets and chaos the postseason could bring
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 20
By USLSoccer.com Staff 10/19/2021, 4:00pm EDT
Four Mountain, Pacific Division berths could be locked up by the end of Wednesday’s action
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USL Championship Pick 'Em - Week 27
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/19/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Can you beat our experts? Download the app and make your picks now!!
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Matchday Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs. Oakland Roots SC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/19/2021, 9:37am EDT
Tacoma, Oakland face must-win showdown in Pacific Division six-pointer
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Matchday Report: Sacramento, Tacoma End Scoreless Despite Late Chances
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/17/2021, 7:12pm EDT
Republic FC hits woodwork late before key denial by Saldana turns away chance for Defiance winner
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Matchday Preview: Sacramento Republic FC vs. Tacoma Defiance
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/17/2021, 9:02am EDT
Republic FC, Defiance face playoff six-pointer after missing out on midweek success
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WESTERN TALKING POINTS: Crunchtime Arrives for Republic FC against Tacoma
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/15/2021, 1:36pm EDT
Orange County gets desired response, solidifies spot; Toros look to make up ground in Colorado Springs
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 15-17
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/14/2021, 6:30pm EDT
San Antonio, San Diego can book their places this weekend in addition to some crucial games elsewhere
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Matchday Report: Lights FC Deals Blow to Defiance Playoff Hopes with Win
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/14/2021, 12:08am EDT
El Mesmari scores less than a minute into second half for 1-0 victory, Las Vegas’ first in almost three months
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 25
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/13/2021, 12:00pm EDT
Legion FC’s winning streak has it poised for potentially bigger things in the postseason
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 13
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/12/2021, 3:30pm EDT
Top-three meetings in Mountain, Pacific Division take midweek spotlight in postseason races
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USL Championship Team of the Week – Week 25
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/12/2021, 1:30pm EDT
Tacoma Defiance’s Samuel Adeniran voted Player of the Week after hat trick against Orange County
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Matchday Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs. Las Vegas Lights FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/12/2021, 9:32am EDT
Tacoma looks to build on big win last time out as Lights FC visits Cheney Stadium
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WESTERN TALKING POINTS: SD Loyal, Guido In Sync for Victory
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/11/2021, 3:11pm EDT
San Antonio finds biggest attacking performance in win; Rawls stays undefeated as Rising FC shot-stopper
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Matchday Report: Adeniran, Herrera Lead Tacoma Past Orange County
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/10/2021, 12:05am EDT
Goalkeeper’s standout first half gives way to second-half hat trick by forward in 4-1 victory
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WESTERN TALKING POINTS: New Mexico, Toros Face Must-Win Clash
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/08/2021, 2:24pm EDT
Oakland faces gauntlet to remain in playoff positions; San Diego keeping tabs on standings with edge for second
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Matchday Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs. Orange County SC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/08/2021, 9:22am EDT
Tacoma, Orange County square off both looking to rebound from defeat last time out
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 7-10
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/07/2021, 2:00pm EDT
The playoff places in the Atlantic Division could be settled this weekend, and the door is open elsewhere
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Matchday Report: Gordon Lifts Austin to Win against Tacoma
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/06/2021, 11:33pm EDT
Jamaican marks 100th regular-season appearance with winner as Bold FC moves back into playoff positions
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 24
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 10/06/2021, 3:00pm EDT
Rowdies’ winning streak could open discussion of place in Championship’s broader history
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 6
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/05/2021, 1:00pm EDT
Western Conference races in spotlight for Wednesday night’s action
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Matchday Preview: Austin Bold FC vs. Tacoma Defiance
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/05/2021, 9:07am EDT
Interdivision matchup provides opportunity for both Bold FC, Defiance to jump back into playoff positions
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USL Championship Fans’ Choice Goal of the Week – Week 24
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/04/2021, 4:00pm EDT
A weekend filled with long-range strikes across the league, which gets your vote?
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Matchday Report: Republic FC Rebounds, Earns Win Over Tacoma
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/03/2021, 12:44am EDT
Long-range strike by Fernandes boosts hosts in 3-1 victory at Heart Health Park
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USL Championship Playoff Projections – Oct. 1-3
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/01/2021, 1:00pm EDT
Louisville, Birmingham and Tampa Bay are all within reach of the playoffs going into the weekend
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Matchday Preview: Sacramento Republic FC vs. Tacoma Defiance
By USLChampionship.com Staff 10/01/2021, 9:57am EDT
Republic FC, Defiance face key game for both club’s playoff hopes at Heart Health Park
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 23
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 09/29/2021, 4:00pm EDT
Tampa Bay, Phoenix face intriguing paths in race for best record in the Championship
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USL and USLPA Announce Landmark Collective Bargaining Agreement Establishing Framework for USL Championship
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/29/2021, 2:00pm EDT
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USL Championship Playoff Projections - Sept. 29-30
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/28/2021, 3:30pm EDT
Week 24’s midweek action brings key games in three divisions
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Matchday Report: Moar’s Late Tally Earns Rising FC Win vs. Tacoma, Playoff Berth
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/26/2021, 12:47am EDT
Spaniard strikes in sixth consecutive game to earn Phoenix 2-1 victory at Cheney Stadium
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Matchday Preview: Tacoma Defiance vs. Phoenix Rising FC
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/24/2021, 8:57am EDT
Tacoma looks to get off downward slide as Rising FC heads for second trip to Cheney Stadium this season
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USL Championship Playoff Projections - September 24-26
By USLChampsionship.com Staff 09/23/2021, 5:05pm EDT
Three division leaders are in range to clinch their playoff returns this weekend
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Matchday Report: Formella Lifts Republic FC Past Tacoma
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/23/2021, 12:04am EDT
Sacramento earns 1-0 win at Cheney Stadium to close gap on Defiance in Pacific Division standings
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USL Championship Power Rankings – Week 22
By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com 09/22/2021, 1:45pm EDT
Phoenix takes a lot of shots, does that mean goalkeepers have their best games against them?
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USL Championship Fans’ Choice Save of the Week – Week 22
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/21/2021, 3:00pm EDT
An outstanding week of action produced some top-quality goalkeeper moments, which one gets your vote?
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BY THE NUMBERS – Projecting the Championship Playoffs Field with a Quarter of the Season Remaining
By USLChampionship.com Staff 09/21/2021, 1:40pm EDT
Wednesday brings us to the three-quarter point of the season, how do your club’s playoff chances look?
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