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ROWDIES RICHES – 2017 SEASON (abbreviated rules)

The Tampa Bay Rowdies will once again feature the Rowdies Riches $weepstakes, where a fan may win $1,000 if they have the “golden ticket” in their Rowdies official match program.

Your chance to win $1000 will take place at all Rowdies home matches beginning Saturday, March 25, 2016 through October 4, 2017.

What do you have to do to win? It’s easy. Just receive one of the first 2,500 programs distributed at a Rowdies 2017 regular season home match and cross your fingers that the unique number inside is the winning number!

To participate once the 2,500 programs have been distributed or without attending a match, visit the Rowdies Gear Store next to the main box office beginning 3 hours before match start time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) through halftime of that match and fill out a paper entry form with a sweepstakes number.

Make sure to hold on to the program after each match, as the winning number will be announced on https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/rowdiessoccer  and at the Rowdies Gear Store at Al Lang Stadium on Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST following each Rowdies home game.

For complete Sweepstakes Rules and details please go to www.RowdiesRiches.com.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 5, 2017) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced today that 2018 season tickets are now on sale! 

2017 season ticket members have until December 31, 2017  to retain their current seats at 2017 per-game rates. Starting January 1, those seats will be released to the general public. Fans that did not have season tickets in 2017 can purchase 2018 season tickets beginning today as well.

By becoming a 2018 Season Ticket Member, fans will not only save money on tickets, but they’ll also enjoy a 10% discount at the team store. Benefits also include video board recognition for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.

To learn about the full list of benefits, call our front office at (727)222-2000.

The 2018 United Soccer League season will feature one extra home game for the Rowdies, as well as the debut of a new Eastern Conference foe, Nashville SC. The regular season will feature 34 games, which is an increase to 17 home games, compared to 16 this season. The regular season is expected to kickoff on St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2018, March 16-18.

Season tickets start at only $289 plus tax – that’s only $17 per match!  A four-month payment plan is available. 

Returning members can secure their 2018 season seats today by contacting their account representative at (727) 222-2000.

Those who are looking to join the #RowdiesFamily and become a season ticket member for the first time can purchase by calling the front office at (727)222-2000 or clicking here.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (October 8, 2017) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies picked up a point from their only regular season match against Western Conference opposition on Saturday night, drawing 1-1 against San Antonio FC at Toyota Field.

Here’s Three Things from the match.

1. Georgi’s half century
Georgi Hristov became the first player in modern Rowdies history to score 50 goals on Saturday, netting his historic 50th in the same stadium he scored his first.

Georgi’s first goal in green and gold was a penalty kick converted in the north end of the stadium on April 14, 2013 to help Tampa Bay to a 2-0 win over the San Antonio Scorpions on Toyota Field’s opening night five seasons ago.

His 50th came in the north end last night and nearly helped the Rowdies to another big win deep in the heart of Texas.

Hristov’s goal came in the 69th minute, breaking a 0-0 deadlock and putting Tampa Bay ahead. The Rowdies held that lead until the 88th minute, but couldn’t quite secure the victory.

Still, after the emotion of dropping points fades away, Hristov should be able to reflect proudly on his 50th goal for the Rowdies.

2. Where we stand
Tampa Bay could’ve sealed a top four seed and a home playoff game Saturday night with a win but the late goal conceded means it’s all still to play for Thursday night in the Rowdies’ regular season finale.

The Rowdies slipped to third place this weekend due to the Charleston Battery’s resounding 4-0 win over the Harrisburg City Islanders, but Tampa Bay is still well-positioned to earn at least one home playoff game and maybe even sneak into second place in the USL’s Eastern Conference.

The Rowdies trail the Battery by one point heading into the last week of the season, meaning a Tampa Bay win in Orlando next week will see the Rowdies move two points ahead of Charleston and five points ahead of the Charlotte Independence. Charleston and Charlotte play each other Saturday night in North Carolina.

Rochester hosts the Bethlehem Steel on Wednesday night and can pull even on points with the Rowdies if it wins.

The table is tight, but we now know the Rowdies will finish somewhere between second place and fifth. Second place would mean home field advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Third or fourth would guarantee at least one home game, while finishing fifth would see Tampa Bay open the postseason on the road. If the Rowdies host in the first round, the match will be played Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.

It’s all to play for in the final week of the regular season.

3. Disappointing ending, but a strong showing
While conceding late makes it feel like a loss, Tampa Bay still has a lot to be proud of from Saturday night’s performance in a playoff-like challenge.

With two homes game remaining against non-playoff teams, San Antonio FC is likely to finish second in the Western Conference and boasts one of the best defenses in the United Soccer League, so the Rowdies’ match at Toyota Field was a good analogue for the postseason ahead. It provided a nice dress rehearsal for Stuart Campbell’s side.

SAFC goalkeeper Diego Restrepo is just one clean sheet away from a new USL record for clean sheets and is a strong contender for the USL Golden Gloves award for best goals-against-average.

Still, the Rowdies — playing their fifth match in 15 days and with five new starters from Wednesday’s match — took it to the home team, coming up just a few minutes short of giving San Antonio only its second home loss of 2017.

That level of performance, if sustained for the full 90 minutes, will prove difficult for anyone meeting the Rowdies in the playoffs.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (October 7, 2017) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night as they visited San Antonio FC at Toyota Field.

Bulgarian midfielder Georgi Hristov put the Rowdies up in the 69th minute, but San Antonio would level it up late in the match thanks to a goal by forward Ever Guzman.

“It was a good away performance,” said Head Coach Stuart Campbell. “We controlled portions of the match, maintaining possession and carving out several chances. This is a tough play to play, so I am very pleased with the performance of our players.”

It was a back-and-forth first half with both teams looking to find the opening goal. San Antonio would have an indirect free kick inside the box in the 9th minute, but it would be well defended by Tampa Bay.

Minutes later, the Rowdies had back-to-back chances of their own. San Antonio goalkeeper Diego Restrepo denied midfielder Darwin Jones with a low save, and on the rebound defender Kyle Porter would sail his shot over the bar. 

The Rowdies were unable to beat Restrepo in the first half, despite creating numerous chances. San Antonio had the same frustrations on the other end, with Rowdies goalkeeper Matt Pickens making several good interventions to keep the match scoreless.

The second half started off slowly, but it would pick up in the 66th minute when Marcel Schäfer spotted Jones inside the box. With space, Jones ripped a shot off but it sailed over the bar. 

Minutes later, the Rowdies would open up the scoring off a Hristov goal. A long cross by Schäfer found Walter Restrepo at the far post. The midfielder headed the ball across the box, and Hristov was able to nail the shot past Restrepo. This was the Bulgarian’s 50th goal since joining the club in 2013.

With the game coming to an end, San Antonio had several opportunities, but were unable to get clear shots on Pickens. 

After almost giving up a second goal, San Antonio leveled the match in the 88th minute. Forward Billy Forbes sent in a low cross from the left and second-half substitute Ever Guzman poked it in at the back post.

“When you concede a late goal, your immediate reaction is of disappointment, thinking you chucked away your shot at three points,” said Campbell. “It’s important to take a step back and look at the positives, especially since this is a very hard stadium to get a results in.”

Both clubs continued to push for the game-winning goal, but were unable to find it, with the match ending 1-1.

The Rowdies now travel to up I-4 to face Orlando City B on Thursday, October 12. This will be the Rowdies last regular season match of the season.

“Thursday’s match will be crucial, and we know our fans will be there to support us,” stated Campbell. “It’s important for us to clinch a home playoff game, and our entire organization knows that. Al Lang is a fortress and come playoffs time, we want to host as many matches as we can.”

Scoring Summary
Tampa Bay: Georgi Hristov – 69th minute (assisted by Walter Restrepo)
San Antonio: Ever Guzman – 88th minute (assisted by Billy Forbes)

Caution Summary
San Antonio: Pecka – 50th minute
San Antonio: Omar Gordon – 55th minute
Tampa Bay: Walter Restrepo – 72nd minute
San Antonio: Mark O’Ojong – 84th minute
San Antonio: Ever Guzman – 88th minute

Starting Lineups
Rowdies XI (4-2-3-1): GK Matt Pickens; D Darnell King, Hunter Gorskie, Tamika Mkandawire (C), Kyle Porter (Zac Portillos 76′); M Martin Vingaard, Marcel Schäfer; M Walter Restrepo (Keith Savage 84′), Georgi Hristov, Darwin Jones; F Martin Paterson (Sebastian Guenzatti 77′)

San Antonio FC (4-4-2): GK Diego Restrepo; D Mark O’Ojong, Sebastien Ibeagha, Stephen McCarthy (Cyprian Hedrick 90+’), Greg Cochrane; M Ryan Roushandel, Pecka, Michael Reed (c) (Mike Seth 85′), Cesar Elizondo (Ever Guzman 77′); F Omar Gordon, Billy Forbes

The Basics
San Antonio FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, October 7, 8:30 p.m. ET.
Toyota Field, San Antonio, Texas
Follow us for live updates on Twitter @RowdiesGameday

How to Watch
The match will be streamed live on the USL’s YouTube page here. You can follow live stats and watch the game in the USL Match Center here.

Watch Party
Head to Five Bucks Drinkery on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg to watch with other Rowdies fans and enjoy drink specials during the match.

Records
San Antonio FC: 15-10-4 (W-T-L), 55 points, 4th place, Western Conference
Tampa Bay: 13-10-7 (W-T-L), 49 points, 2nd place, Eastern Conference

Rowdies Notes
Tampa Bay is coming off a 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls II on Wednesday night, which officially booked Tampa Bay’s ticket to the USL Cup Playoffs. Joe Cole and Marcel Schäfer (2) scored the goals for the Rowdies as they moved up to second place in the USL’s Eastern Conference with two games left in the regular season.

The Rowdies can secure the No. 2 seed in the East tonight with a win, plus losses by Charleston and Charlotte and a Rochester draw or loss.

Schäfer’s two goals and an assist Wednesday night led the Rowdies to victory and continued the impressive form he’s been on in the last few weeks. In his first season with the Rowdies, the former VfL Wolfsburg captain has become one of the focal points of Tampa Bay’s attack. His 10 assists trail only Reno 1868 FC’s Chris Wehan (11) for best in the league. Schäfer has provided an assist in four of his last five matches, as well as scoring twice midweek.

While the Rowdies have set new Modern Era club records for home wins (11) and home unbeaten streak (13), Tampa Bay hasn’t fared as well away from Al Lang Stadium, with just two road wins so far in 2017. Tampa Bay does have a decent record at Toyota Field though, with four wins in six visits. The Rowdies beat the San Antonio Scorpions 2-0 on Toyota Field’s opening night, April 13, 2013. The Rowdies’ last visit to Toyota Field was a 3-0 loss on July 11, 2015. Of Tampa Bay’s 18-man matchday squad that night, five players (Matt Pickens, Tamika Mkandawire, Darnell King, Georgi Hristov and Justin Chavez) remain with the Rowdies.

This is the Rowdies’ fifth match in 15 days in a hectic stretch to close the regular season, but Tampa Bay is unbeaten in five games despite the fixture congestion. The Rowdies wrap up the regular season Thursday, October 12 in Orlando against Orlando City B.

Georgi Hristov is Tampa Bay’s leading scorer this season with 11 goals. In his fifth season with the club, Hristov is the Rowdies’ Modern Era leader in both appearances (142) and goals (49.)

Scouting San Antonio FC
San Antonio FC finds itself on the bottom end of a three-way tie for second place in the Western Conference, but SAFC has a game in hand over both Reno 1868 FC and the Swope Park Rangers. All three clubs have 55 points.

San Antonio FC has been difficult to beat in San Antonio this season, posting a 6-6-1 (W-T-L) record there this season, though the lone home loss so far came to Rio Grande Valley FC in its last home match, just two weeks ago.

Tampa Bay will face a familiar foe in SAFC winger Billy Forbes, who leads the team in both goals (9) and assists (6) this year. The former Scorpions and Rayo OKC star has scored one career goal against Tampa Bay.

Another familiar face waiting for the Rowdies in San Antonio is goalkeeper Diego Restrepo, who has had two separate stints with Tampa Bay. His first, 2013-2014, saw Restrepo make 23 league starts for the Rowdies. He re-joined the club midway through last season, but did not play in any matches. Restrepo leads the USL in clean sheets with 12 this year.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 5, 2017) — The Tampa Bay Rowdies officially booked their ticket to the USL Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night, beating the defending champion New York Red Bulls II 3-2 to move up to second place in the Eastern Conference.

Here’s Three Things from the playoff clincher…

1. Fortress Al Lang
Not only did the Rowdies put their name into the playoff field Wednesday night, but they also moved up to second place in the Eastern Conference and moved closer toward guaranteeing themselves a home playoff game (or two) in the process.

Maybe more than for any other team, home field advantage could be crucial for the Rowdies this season. Of Tampa Bay’s 13 wins this season, 11 have come on the perfectly-manicured surface at Al Lang Stadium. The Rowdies’ two road wins this season are tied for the fewest of any team in the Eastern Conference’s current playoff field.

Tampa Bay has two chances to strengthen its road form with visits to San Antonio FC on Saturday night and Orlando City B next Thursday. Picking up points from those games would benefit the Rowdies both in increasing their chances of playing at home in the postseason and gaining more confidence away from home if they playoff route takes them there.

As it stands, with two games remaining in the regular season, Tampa Bay is one point ahead of Charleston in 3rd place and Charlotte in fourth place, as well as five points ahead of Rochester in fifth place. The top four teams will host a playoff game in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. If the Rowdies finish in second, they would guarantee themselves a second home playoff game in the Conference Semifinals if they win their quarterfinal.  

Tampa Bay’s home record this season, 11-5-1 (W-T-L) set a new record for home wins in the Modern Era. The Rowdies’ current 13-game home unbeaten streak is also a new Modern Era record.

2. Marcel die Legende
Marcel Schäfer took another toward cementing his quick legacy as a modern Tampa Bay Rowdies legend with another Man of the Match performance on Wednesday night.

Schäfer had a hand in all three of the Rowdies’ goal, dishing out an assist to Joe Cole on the first and then finishing goals of his own in the 25th and 45th minutes. His spectacular strike just before halftime, a rocket into the upper 90 from well outside the box, was named No. 3 on SportsCenter’s Top 10.

With 10 assists now on his record, Schäfer now trails only Reno 1868 FC’s Chris Wehan (11) for most in the USL. This despite the fact that Schäfer has primarily split his time between defensive midfielder and left back. He has an assist in four of Tampa Bay’s last five matches.

“Normally, I’m the player who wants to assist my teammates,” Schäfer said. “It means more for me to cross the ball or assist a teammate than to score.”

Add in Schäfer’s five goals this season and it’s clear that the German has become one of the focal points of the Rowdies’ attack.

3. Squad rotation
After more than two weeks off between matches on September 6 and September 23, the Rowdies have had a mad dash to the finish. Tampa Bay’s win over New York was its fourth match in 12 days.

There’s no rest for the weary though, with the squad set to depart for San Antonio on Friday for a high-profile, cross-conference clash against San Antonio FC this weekend. That will be Tampa Bay’s fifth match in 15 days. Despite the compressed schedule, the Rowdies are currently on a five-game unbeaten run.

Through mild squad rotation, Tampa Bay Head Coach Stuart Campbell, has managed to keep the squad as fresh as possible. Three new players came into the starting lineup Wednesday, with Georgi Hristov returning from suspension and joined as a starter by Martin Vingaard and Sebastian Guenzatti, but the Rowdies didn’t seem to miss a beat.

Forward Martin Paterson, who had started 12 straight matches prior to Wednesday, was afforded some rest without costing the Rowdies a result.

This should help Tampa Bay with the USL Cup Playoffs just around the corner.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 4, 2017) — For the first time since 2012, the Tampa Bay Rowdies are headed to the postseason.

The Rowdies clinched their spot in the USL Cup Playoffs and moved up to second place in the Eastern Conference standings with a 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls II on Wednesday night at Al Lang Stadium.

A goal from Joe Cole and a brace from Marcel Schäfer booked Tampa Bay’s ticket to the postseason.

“We played really, really well,” Rowdies Head Coach Stuart Campbell said. “(We were) very assured in possession and created lots and lots of chances. It was a good game to watch in fairness.”

While it ended as a great night for the Rowdies, it didn’t start perfectly, with New York’s Stefano Bonomo giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in just the 16th minute of play.

As they’ve done time and time again this season, Tampa Bay (13-10-7, W-T-L), 49 points) showed the resilience to regroup after conceding and take back control of the match quickly.

Just two minutes after falling behind, the Rowdies pulled even with Schäfer feeding Cole for the quick equalizer to make it 1-1.

Seven minutes after that, in the 25th minute, Schäfer played a give-and-go with Georgi Hristov that led the German into the box for a low finish past Red Bulls goalkeeper Rafael Diaz.

Nine minutes after conceding the opening goal, the Rowdies led 2-1.

“I thought we started the game in a very, very positive manner,” Campbell said. “Straight from kickoff, I think we set the standard very high, so when they scored, I wasn’t overly worried. The guys didn’t worry. They didn’t panic. They’re a good group of players, they all believe in each other and have confidence in each other and that shined through tonight.”

In the 45th minute, Schäfer unleashed a rocket to the upper 90 to put Tampa Bay up 3-1 and give the home team a confidence boost heading into the halftime break.

“It was our target that today we would clinch the playoffs and we did it,” Schäfer said. “We did a great job today. The whole team did a great job. We worked hard and now we’re in the playoffs.”

New York (12-5-13, 41 points) cut its deficit to 3-2 in the 54th minute via a Junior Flemmings goal, but that would prove to be New York’s final positive for the evening.

In the 63rd minute, Red Bulls defender Jordan Scarlett was dismissed from the match with his second yellow card and the Rowdies were able to close the match out professionally.

The win, Tampa Bay’s 11th at home this season, set a new Modern Era club record for longest home unbeaten run at 13 games. Eleven home wins is also a new Modern Era record.

With two matches to play in the regular season, the Rowdies are now in second place, one point ahead of both the Charleston Battery and Charlotte Independence.

The Rowdies will head out on the road for their next two matches, visiting San Antonio FC on Saturday night and then ending the regular season against Orlando City B on Thursday, October 12. 

Tampa Bay will open the USL Cup Playoffs the weekend of October 20-22. Should the Rowdies open the playoffs at home, the match would be played Saturday, October 21. 

Information on postseason tickets will be available shortly.

Scoring Summary
New York: Stefano Bonomo – 16th minute (assisted by Vincent Bezecourt)
Tampa Bay: Joe Cole – 18th minute (assisted by Marcel Schäfer)
Tampa Bay: Marcel Schäfer – 25th minute (assisted by Georgi Hristov)
Tampa Bay: Marcel Schäfer – 45th minute (assisted by Joe Cole)
New York: Junior Flemmings – 54th minute (assisted by Arun Basiljevic)

Caution Summary
Tampa Bay: Martin Vingaard – 23rd minute
New York: Jordan Scarlett – 50th minute
New York: Jordan Scarlett – 62nd minute
New York: Junior Flemmings – 84th minute

Starting Lineups
Rowdies XI (4-3-3): GK Matt Pickens; D Darnell King, Hunter Gorskie, Neill Collins, Zac Portillos; M Martin Vingaard, Joe Cole (c)(Keith Savage 86′), Marcel Schäfer; F Alex Morrell (Darwin Jones 76′), Sebastian Guenzatti (Walter Restrepo 90′), Georgi Hristov

New York XI (4-3-3): GK Rafael Diaz (c); D Ethan Kutler, Tim Schmoll, Jordan Scarlett, David Abidor; M Kazu Shigenobu (Florian Valot 84′), Arun Basuljevic, Vincent Bezecourt; F Zeiko Lewis (David Najem 68′), Stefano Bonomo (Ben Mines 75′), Junior Flemmings

The Basics
Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. New York Red Bulls II
Wednesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m. ET
Al Lang Stadium, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Follow us for live updates on Twitter at @RowdiesGameday

Tickets
Tickets for Wednesday’s match are available by calling (727) 222-2000 or clicking here. Gates open at 6 p.m.

How to Watch
The match will be broadcast locally on thisTV Tampa Bay and online on the USL’s official YouTube channel here.

Parking
There are several options for parking at Al Lang Stadium and around downtown. Parking in Lot A, right in front of the stadium, costs $5. Because this is a weekday match, be mindful that the Al Lang Stadium parking lot is likely to be more full than usual during business hours.

Records
Tampa Bay: 12-10-7 (W-T-L), 46 points, 4th place EasternConference
New York: 12-5-12 (W-T-L), 41 points, 8th place Eastern Conference

Rowdies Notes
Tampa Bay is coming off a 1-1 draw against the Bethlehem Steel FC on Saturday night which moved the Rowdies to within touching distance of their first postseason berth since 2012. Tampa Bay fell behind 1-0 early in the second half, but Sebastian Guenzatti rescued a point in the 80th minute with his first goal since joining the Rowdies.

A win tonight officially clinches the Rowdies’ spot in the USL Cup Playoffs, but the fight for seeding remains tight. Tampa Bay would vault all the way up to second place with a victory tonight, leapfrogging both Charleston and Charlotte with just two games remaining in the regular season.

Tampa Bay has been near dominant on the grass at Al Lang Stadium this season, losing only once and posting 10 wins in 15 matches so far. The Rowdies haven’t lost at home since April 22. If Tampa Bay avoids defeat in this match, it will set a new Modern Era club record for longest home unbeaten run at 13 games. The previous mark was set between June 23, 2012 and April 6, 2013, including the Rowdies’ run to the NASL Soccer Bowl title in 2012.

After serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation Saturday night, Georgi Hristov is eligible to return against New York. He is the Rowdies’ leading scorer with 11 goals this season. His next goal for the Rowdies will be his 50th in all competitions.

Leo Fernandes was included in the matchday squad Saturday night for the first time since sustaining a knee injury in Richmond on June 17, but he did not enter the match.

This is the Rowdies’ fourth match in 12 days and their final home game of the regular season. Following this match, Tampa Bay visits San Antonio and Orlando to close the regular season.

Scouting New York
The defending USL Cup champions make their first visit to St. Petersburg in the midst of a hotly-contested battle to make the playoffs. New York’s 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Saturday afternoon moved the Red Bulls into the eighth and final playoff position with three matches to play. Bethlehem trails by just one point.

The Red Bulls are in some of their best form of the year, with four wins in their last six matches to challenge for a postseason spot. Of the current playoff field, New York is the only team with a negative goal difference, having scored 48 goals this year but conceded 50.

New York is led offensively by Junior Flemmings, who has scored eight goals this year. Brandon Allen led the team in scoring with nine goals, but moved to Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United FC in July.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (October 2, 2017) — As the calendar turns to October, the race to the USL Cup Playoffs is coming into focus, with half the playoff field already having booked its place in the postseason.

The Tampa Bay Rowdies are still on the outside looking in, but could clinch their spot at the table and jump all the way to second place in the Eastern Conference with a win at home over the New York Red Bulls II on Wednesday night at Al Lang Stadium.

With the Rowdies’ ticket to the playoffs within touching distance, it’s time to illustrate once more how the playoffs will unfold.

First, a look at the playoff format.

The top eight teams in each conference will qualify for the playoffs, which will consist of a single-elimination knockout tournament. All matches are single-legged, hosted by the higher seeded team. If the match is tied after regulation, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played in their entirety with no golden goals. If the score remains tied, the winner will be determined via a penalty kick shootout.

The playoffs will take place in four consecutive weekends, beginning the weekend of October 20-22. The full schedule is below:
October 20-22: Conference Quarterfinals
October 27-29: Conference Semifinals
November 3-5: Conference Finals
November 10-12: USL Cup Final (2017 Final was actually held Monday of the following week)

Now, a look at who has punched their ticket already.

In the Eastern Conference, Louisville City FC has secured the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the Conference Final. Charleston and Charlotte, second and third, respectively, have booked their place in the field.

Six teams remain in contention for the remaining five playoff spots, with the Rowdies at the head of a pack which also includes the Rochester Rhinos, FC Cincinnati, Orlando City B, New York Red Bulls II and Bethlehem Steel FC.

The Harrisburg City Islanders, Saint Louis FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Ottawa Fury FC, Richmond Kickers and Toronto FC II have all been eliminated from contention.

In the Western Conference, Real Monarchs SC is now just one point away from securing the best points haul in the USL and guaranteeing itself home-field advantage throughout the USL Cup Final.

Below the Monarchs, Reno 1868 FC, Swope Park Rangers, San Antonio FC and Phoenix Rising FC have all confirmed their playoff spots. Sacramento Republic FC, Tulsa Roughnecks FC and OKC Energy FC hold the inside track for the final three playoff spots, but Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and Orange County SC remain in contention.

Rio Grande Valley FC, Seattle Sounders 2 FC, LA Galaxy II, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 and Portland Timbers 2 have been eliminated from contention.