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Around the Leagues: Pieces Finally Fall into Place

Published on November 3, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


The USL Championship and NWSL wrapped up their regular seasons over the weekend, with Major League Soccer facing Decision Day on Sunday, November 7. The stage was set for a Manchester showdown this weekend, while a changing of the guard took place in North London and the Hammers kept their foot on the pedal.

USL Championship

The final pieces of the postseason picture were set in stone this weekend, as Oakland Roots SC completed its late season push and will officially make the USL Championship postseason in its debut season. Rounding out the Pacific Division's top four are Phoenix Rising FC, Orange County SC, and San Diego Loyal SC.

El Paso, Colorado Springs, San Antonio, and Rio Grande Valley will represent the Central Division in the remainder of the Western Conference side of the bracket. Tampa Bay, FC Tulsa, Birmingham, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Memphis, Louisville, and Miami make up the Eastern Conference's postseason picture.

Switchbacks FC's Hadji Barry was officially awarded the Golden Boot with 25 goals, while Tampa Bay's Evan Louro was named Golden Glove winner and Danny Barrera of Hartford took home the Assists Champion title with a league-high 12 assists.

Premier League

West Ham's impressive season at the top continues. David Moyes' Hammers left Birmingham over the weekend with a 4-1 victory over 10-man Aston Villa to pull level on points with Manchester City. The Hammers have now taken all three points in three of their last four outings.

City, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium. Despite holding down third place, Pep Guardiola's squad's progress has flatlined since jumping from seventh to second in three weeks' time.

In North London, it was a day of reckoning for one manager and a day of relief for another.

United are back to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. While the result puts the Red Devils back in the top five after a two-week hiatus, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer proved once again that he can deliver with his job on the line.

In the other dugout, the loss sealed Nuno Espirito Santo's fate as boss after the club's fifth loss in its last seven matches with just one goal to show for it.

A must-watch Manchester Derby at Old Trafford awaits this weekend.

Major League Soccer

Inter Miami CF's Federico Higuaín has decided to hang up his boots, the Argentinian midfielder announced on Friday. Higuaín made the transition to Major League Soccer in 2012 when he signed with the Columbus Crew and leaves the game nine years later having played his final season in Florida alongside his younger brother, Gonzalo.

New York City FC and the Philadelphia Union claimed spots in the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs this past weekend, leaving three spots up for grabs in the Eastern Conference.

Minnesota United saved its season after a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City, while Montreal suffered the opposite fate with a 1-0 loss to Red Bulls at the death that dropped the Impact further below the playoff line with time running out.

Decision Day takes place on Sunday, November 7, as we answer the final question of who's in and who's out of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

National Women's Soccer League

Last week, Kansas City announced plans for an NWSL-specific waterfront stadium, the first of its kind. Four days later, the first-year franchise unveiled its crest and new name - Kansas City Current - at halftime of the season finale against OL Reign.

On the pitch, the expanded NWSL playoff picture is set. The Reign have earned a quarterfinal bye alongside NWSL Shield holder Portland. Chicago and Gotham FC will square off on November 7 for a chance to face Portland, while OL Reign awaits the winner of Washington Spirit and North Carolina Courage.

The November 20 NWSL Championship match will be held at Racing Louisville FC's Lynn Family Stadium.

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