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Alex Méndez Selected to USL Championship Team of the Week

July 7, 2026 - EL PASO, TEXAS - El Paso Locomotive FC's Alex Méndez has been named in this week's USL Championship Team of the Week. Méndez opened the scoring in El Paso's 2-1 victory over Las Vegas Lights FC before assisting on Álvaro Quezada's game-winner. It marks the second time this season that Méndez has recorded both a goal and an assist in a Locomotive victory. USL Championship Team of the Week - Week 17/18 GK - Oliver Semmle, Lexington SC D - Garven Metusala, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC D - ... Full Story

Rasheed Named to USL-C "Team of the Week"

July 7, 2026 - Tampa, Fla. - Defender Makel Rasheed became the ninth different Indy Eleven player to earn USL Championship "Team of the Week" honors this season after helping the Boys in Blue to their fourth shutout in the past five matches in all competitions, a 2-0 victory over Charleston Battery on Saturday. Rasheed has started the last five games, helping his team allow just one goal in that span. Indy Eleven broke the scoreless tie in the 82nd minute when captain Aodhan Quinn played a free kick to the edge of the six where the 6'5 ... Full Story

Battery's Ycaza Named to Week 17/18 USLC Team of the Week

July 7, 2026 - CHARLESTON, S.C. - The USL Championship announced Tuesday that Charleston Battery midfielder Emilio Ycaza was named to the league's Week 17/18 Team of the Week following the Battery's 4-1 victory over Loudoun United FC on June 24. The Battery captain delivered a standout performance, scoring once and adding two assists to help Charleston secure all three points. His pair of assists marked the first time a Battery player recorded a multi-assist game, and his conversion from the spot capped off the incredible performance. ... Full Story

Las Vegas Lights FC Defender Themi Antonoglou Named to USL Championship Team of the Week Bench for Week 17/18

July 7, 2026 - Las Vegas Lights FC defender Themi Antonoglou was named to the USL Championship Team of the Week Bench for Week 17/18 on Tuesday morning. Antonoglou earned his spot on the Team of the Week Bench after contributing with an assist to Johnny Rodriguez, who headed the ball into the net to score the Lights' only goal in a 2-1 defeat at home to El Paso Locomotive FC. Beyond his assist, Antonoglou created four chances, kept 94% (59/63) pass accuracy, and made five defensive contributions. Las Vegas Lights FC return to Cash... Full Story

• Alex Méndez Selected to USL Championship Team of the Week - El Paso Locomotive FC (July 7)
  
• Rasheed Named to USL-C "Team of the Week" - Indy Eleven (July 7)
  
• Loudoun United FC Announces Time Change for Saturday's PRINX Tires USL Cup Match against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - Loudoun United FC (July 7)
  
• Battery's Ycaza Named to Week 17/18 USLC Team of the Week - Charleston Battery (July 7)
  
• Saturday Kickoff Time Moved to 7 p.m. - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (July 7)
  
• Semmle's Five Saves, Molloy's Two Assists Lead to Week 17/18 Team of the Week Honors - Lexington SC (July 7)
  
• Las Vegas Lights FC Defender Themi Antonoglou Named to USL Championship Team of the Week Bench for Week 17/18 - Las Vegas Lights FC (July 7)
  
• Aboukoura Earns Back-To-Back USL Championship Team of the Week Honors for Matchweeks 17/18 - Loudoun United FC (July 7)
  
• San Antonio FC Lands Two on USL Championship Team of the Week - San Antonio FC (July 7)
  
• Three Switchbacks Players Named to Team of the Week for Week 17/18 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (July 7)
  
• Adrien Perez Named Player of the Week for Week 17/18 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (July 7)
  
• Miami FC Settles for Point After Birmingham Levels Late at Pitbull Stadium - Miami FC (July 7)
  
• Hartford Athletic Hosts Red-Hot Orange County SC in Mid-Week Contest - Hartford Athletic (July 7)
  
• Game Preview: Rhode Island FC at Sacramento Republic FC: July 8, 2026 - Rhode Island FC (July 7)
  
• Sporting JAX Signs Veteran Defender with MLS, Premier League Experience - Sporting Club Jacksonville (July 7)
  
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Las Vegas Lights FC - Las Vegas, Nevada
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Loudoun United FC - Leesburg, Virginia
Louisville City FC - Louisville, Kentucky
Miami FC - Miami, Florida
Monterey Bay FC - Seaside, California
New Mexico United - Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Orange County SC - Los Angeles, California
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• VIDEO: An Omar Hernandez Stunner! - YouTube (July 8)
  
• Sitting down with the new owners of Dallas Trinity FC - NewsBreak - Arlington (July 7)
  
• VIDEO: Week 17/18 Save of the Week Nominees: USL Championship - YouTube (July 7)
  
• VIDEO: Week 17/18 Player of the Week: Adrien Pérez: USL Championship - YouTube (July 7)
  
• VIDEO: All Goals of Week 18: USL Championship - YouTube (July 7)
  
• Loudoun United secures point in dramatic 2-2 draw versus Sporting JAX - Loudoun Times-Mirror (July 6)
  
• VIDEO: Goal of the Week 17/18 Nominees: USL Championship - YouTube (July 6)
  
• Battery coach Ben Pirmann breaks down US World Cup match - Charleston Post and Courier (July 6)
  
• VIDEO: 7.5.2026: Miami FC vs. Birmingham Legion FC - Game Highlights - YouTube (July 5)
  
• Photos: New Mexico United vs. Oakland - Albuquerque Journal (July 5)
  
• VIDEO: 7.4.2026: Las Vegas Lights FC vs. El Paso Locomotive FC - Game Highlights - YouTube (July 5)
  
• Pro Soccer: Union escape San Antonio with a draw - Monterrey Herald (July 5)
  
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