Championship Look Ahead
August 1, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Tampa Bay Rowdies News Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rowdies will take the field this weekend looking to bounce back from a loss against New York with a tough match in Charleston.
Here are a few of the biggest matches happening in the Eastern Conference this weekend.
Charleston Battery vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Charleston played just one match in the entire month of August as weather and bus accidents conspired against the Battery. Maybe the Rowdies can hope Charleston is a little rusty this weekend.
Tampa Bay still leads the Eastern Conference as of today but could kick this match off in second place depending on New York's result Friday night. The Rowdies have never earned a point from a match in Charleston.
New York Red Bulls II vs. Saint Louis FC
Friday, 7 p.m. | ESPN+
New York can claim first place at least temporarily with a win over Saint Louis FC. The Red Bulls are currently riding a six-game unbeaten run.
Saint Louis FC beat Bethlehem last weekend to claim its first league win since April 27. The Rowdies will be hoping for another win to keep New York off the pace.
North Carolina FC vs. Indy Eleven
Saturday, 7 p.m. | ESPN+
North Carolina FC is in a tie with Indy for third place but trails on tiebreakers heading into this head-to-head match-up. NCFC could create some breathing room with a home result.
Indy lost last weekend in Nashville and now faces a tough trip to North Carolina. If it loses and Nashville beats Swope Park, Indy could slip all the way to fifth by the end of the weekend.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from August 1, 2019
- Match Preview at Fresno FC - Las Vegas Lights FC
- Hartford Secures First Clean Sheet in Victory at Bethlehem - Hartford Athletic
- Morton Makes Eight Saves in Loss - Philadelphia Union II
- Preview: Nashville SC Travels to Kansas City to Take on Swope Park Rangers - Nashville SC
- North Carolina FC Set for Home Showdown against Indy Eleven on Saturday - North Carolina FC
- Match Preview: OTTvBHM - August 2, 2019 - Birmingham Legion FC
- Celtic Loan Recalled from Independence - Charlotte Independence
- Reno Hits the Road to Take on Rio Grande Valley FC - Reno 1868 FC
- Match Preview | Ottawa Fury FC V Birmingham Legion FC - Ottawa Fury FC
- North Carolina FC Acquires U.S. U-20 National Team Standout Justin Rennicks on Loan from New England Revolution - North Carolina FC
- United Soccer League Announces Next Step in Creation of USL Academy League - USL
- Preview: Riverhounds SC vs. Memphis 901 FC - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- Nashville SC Loans Vinnie Vermeer to Las Vegas Lights FC - Nashville SC
- Real Monarchs SLC Welcomes Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Friday - Real Monarchs
- Championship Look Ahead - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Match Preview: ATL UTD 2 vs Loudoun United - Atlanta United 2
- Real Monarchs SLC Transfers Goalkeeper Todd Morton to Bethlehem Steel FC - Real Monarchs
- Bethlehem Steel FC Acquires Goalkeeper Todd Morton - Philadelphia Union II
- Hartford Chases Redemption on Road Trip to Bethlehem - Hartford Athletic
- USL Unveils Naming Conventions for Postseason - USL
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