USL Sacramento Republic FC

Around the Leagues: Continental Tournaments Heating Up

Published on June 22, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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The boys in Old Glory Red return to Sacramento this Saturday night for what is shaping up to be a beautiful night with the 8 p.m. PT kickoff.

Phoenix Rising FC visit Heart Health Park for a Saturday night showdown in what will be the second of four regular season clashes between the Pacific Division powerhouses.

But before the Indomitable Club takes the pitch this coming weekend, there's plenty of sensational soccer action around the world including a midweek Championship clash that will be nationally televised when The Miami FC take on Birmingham Legion FC at 5 p.m. PT on Wednesday on ESPN Deportes for this week's USL ESPN Game of Week.

EURO 2020

Countries are starting to secure their spots in the knockout stage as group stage play is coming to a close.

Sunday marked the beginning of the final round of group stage matches with Italy earning a 1-0 win over Wales and Switzerland securing a 3-1 win over Turkey. Italy took the top spot in Group A and Wales will follow into the next round having taken the second-place spot.

In Group C play on Monday, the Netherlands nabbed a 3-0 win over North Macedonia to lock down first place while Austria's 1-0 win over Ukraine sent the side straight through to the next round. This is the first time in Austria's history the country has qualified for the knockout stage at a Euro competition.

Group B also wrapped up group stage play on Monday as Belgium's 2-0 win over Finland and Denmark's 4-1 victory over Russia meant both Belgium and Denmark secured their spots in the knockout round.

On Tuesday, Croatia play England while the Czech Republic takes on Scotland in Group D play. Both England and the Czech Republic are level on four points while Scotland and Croatia have picked up just one point from its previous two matches.

Copa America

Sunday's schedule saw a pair of games ripe with goals as Venezuela and Ecuador played to a 2-2 draw and Peru claimed a 2-1 win over Colombia. Ecuador's Ronald Hernandez leveled the score one minute into stoppage time while a Yerry Mina own goal ultimately proved to be the difference in Peru's victory.

Monday night's matches saw Argentina grab a 1-0 win over Paraguay by way of an Alejandro Gomez in the opening half while Uruguay and Chile played to a 1-1 draw.

MLS

Wednesday's slate features a scintillating matchup when Brazil takes on Colombia right after Ecuador plays Peru.

On Thursday, Uruguay has an encounter with Bolivia before Chile and Paraguay meet.

The topflight in domestic soccer had a full slate this past weekend with no shortage of exciting finishes.

A pair of matches took place last Friday with New York Red Bulls earning a 2-0 win over Nashville SC before Real Salt Lake scored twice in stoppage time to secure all three points after a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.

On Saturday, Orlando City SC picked up a riveting 3-2 win over Toronto FC and Eastern Conference-leaders New England Revolution netted a late winner for a 3-2 victory on the road against New York City FC. In the Western Conference, Portland Timbers picked up a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City while first place Seattle Sounders secured a 2-1 win in Southern California against LA Galaxy.

There was just one fixture lined up on Sunday as Philadelphia Union and Atlanta United shared the spoils after a 2-2 draw in Georgia. Union's Jakob Glesnes found the back of the net deep into stoppage time to ensure Philly was headed home with a point.

League play continues on Tuesday when San Jose Earthquakes visit Orlando City SC.

NWSL

After taking a break for international play, the women's game has returned to club play with five fixtures taking place over the weekend.

It all began with North Carolina Courage earning a 2-1 win over OL Reign before a Morgan Brian penalty in extra time for Chicago ensured Red Stars and Washington Spirit would share the spoils following a 1-1 score line.

On Sunday, Racing Louisville picked up a 1-0 win over Houston Dash before Portland Thorns nabbed a 1-0 victory at home over Kansas City. Orlando Pride's Courtney Petersen netted in the 90th minute to claim a 1-1 draw against Gotham FC.

The league continues during the week with OL Reign hosting Chicago Red Stars on Tuesday night while Kansas City clash with Orlando Pride on Wednesday morning before Racing Louisville welcome North Carolina Courage to Kentucky for a midweek matchup.

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