Way back in April, the second-ever edition of the Jagermeister Cup began with six groups and 38 clubs ready to take a shot at glory. Now, we’re down to a final two.
The Sacramento Republic and Hartford Athletic are set to face off for a trophy in October, but how did they make it through the semifinals? Let’s dig into the major themes that sent Sacramento and Hartford to a title game.
How USL cities are positioning themselves to be part of the new first division men’s league
From a detailed application to a massive stadium expansion, here’s how one club is adapting to the league’s major reforms.
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Sacramento Republic: Man-marking and Jared Mazzola
When Rhode Island marched to an Eastern Conference title last fall, they relied on a direct-from-the-back style and fiery press to tilt the pitch and create opportunities. 2025, by contrast, has seen Khano Smith get away from that aggression.
