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Player Spotlight: Darren Smith
How Detroit's new striker has hit the ground running and elevated Le Rouge to contender status
The Back Four: Hartford, Juan David Torres, and potpourri
Breaking down the tactical trends that caught my eye in Week 7 across the USL Championship and USL League One
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USL Championship Expansion: Spring 2025 Update
Everything you need to know about the 12 cities targeted for USL Championship expansion
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The Back Four: Shape-shifting Oakland, One Knox's midfield, and more
Breaking down the tactical trends that caught my eye in Week 6 across the USL Championship and USL League One
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On Evan Conway's USL journey
How the forward went from a tryout to his 50th career USL goal
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The Back Four: Indy, Madison, and malleable midfields
Breaking down major stories from Week 5 in USL League One and the USL Championship
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Player Spotlight: Abdellatif Aboukoura
How Loudoun's 20-year-old winger has made the leap to star status in 2025
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The Back Four: All-Vibes Team, March Edition
Breaking down major stories from Week 4 in USL League One and the USL Championship
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March 2025

The Back Four: Week 3 Whiparound
Breaking down major stories from Week 3 in USL League One and the USL Championship, including Portland's debut and more
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The Back Four: LouCity, Tulsa, League One debuts
Breaking down the major tactical developments from Week 2 in the USL
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The Back Four: USL Opening Weekend!
*Owen Wilson voice* wow
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USL Primer, 2025: Data Projections, Previews, Coverage Plans
Statistical projections for the USL Championship and League One years, plus preview links and 2025 coverage details
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