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USL League One Power Rankings - August 14

By EMILY SCHROB - emily.schrob@uslsoccer.com, 08/14/24, 4:15PM EDT

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Hailstorm and Jacks holding strong at the top

USL League 1 Prinx Tire Power Rankings

With only three spots remaining in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts, can Greenville and Madison hold their own?

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1 Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
LEAGUE: (5-4-3)
CUP: (5-0-2)
Round 7: W @ SPK

Last Week: 1
The Hailstorm make history as the first club in USL Jägermeister Cup history to secure their place in the Knockouts! They have completely dominated the tournament with Bruno Rendón leading the way with seven goals.
2 Charlotte Independence
LEAGUE: (7-3-3)
CUP: (2-1-4)
Round 7: W v GVL

Last Week: 2
The Jacks came up big on Saturday by defeating the East Group leaders, Greenville Triumph SC. The two face off again in Round 8, and a win for the Jacks will put them in the Knockouts.
3 Forward Madison FC
LEAGUE: (6-2-5)
CUP: (5-2-0)
Round 7: W v CHA
2
Last Week: 5
The ‘Mingos pulled out a big win this weekend, keeping them at the top of the Central Group standings with a two-point cushion over Lexington. They have another big matchup in Week 17 with league leaders Charlotte Independence.
4 One Knoxville SC
LEAGUE: (6-4-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Round 7: T @ LEX (L,PK)
1
Last Week: 3
After falling to Lexington in a penalty kick shootout in Round 7, One Knox’s position in the USL Jägermeister Cup hasn’t changed. They’re also in a good spot in the Prinx Performance Standings, sitting four points behind first place.
5 Union Omaha
LEAGUE: (7-3-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Round 7: W @ CV
1
Last Week: 6
Union Omaha was able to pull out a win on Friday without the help of leading goalscorer Pedro Dolabella. The Owls currently lead the USL Jägermeister Cup Wild Card race.
6 Greenville Triumph SC
LEAGUE: (7-4-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Round 7: L @ CLT
2
Last Week: 4
With an opportunity to clinch a place in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts, Greenville fumbled against the Independence. They still top the East Group and can secure their place in the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts with at least one point in Round 8.
7 Richmond Kickers
LEAGUE: (3-8-3)
CUP: (1-3-3)
Round 7: T v TRM (W,PK)
1
Last Week: 8
The Kickers are out of the USL Jägermeister Cup Knockouts and currently sitting outside of a spot in the playoffs. On a positive note, they were able to pull out a win over Tormenta FC in a penalty kick shootout.
8 Lexington SC
LEAGUE: (2-6-4)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Round 7: T v KNX (W,PK)
1
Last Week: 9
The Boys in Green are on a three-game unbeaten streak, a good sign after announcing their move to the USL Championship for the 2025 season. Despite sitting in dead last in the Prinx Performance Standings, a win in Round 8 of the USL Jägermeister Cup gives them a chance to advance to the Knockouts.
9 Central Valley Fuego FC
LEAGUE: (3-7-2)
CUP: (1-2-4)
Round 7: L v OMA
2
Last Week: 7
Fuego FC’s hot streak came to an end with a loss to Union Omaha on Friday. They take on last-place Lexington SC in Week 17 in a ‘Battle at the Bottom’ of the Prinx Performance Standings.
10 Spokane Velocity FC
LEAGUE: (5-4-3)
CUP: (1-4-2)
Round 7: L v NCO

Last Week: 10
Velocity FC has not put its best foot forward in the USL Jägermeister Cup with only one win and four straight losses. They’ve managed to pick up points in their last two regular season matches, keeping the first-year side above the playoff line.
11 South Georgia Tormenta FC
LEAGUE: (4-7-4)
CUP: (0-3-4)
Round 7: T @ RIC (L,PK)
1
Last Week: 12
The Ibises have been able to pick up points in their last three USL Jägermeister Cup. In the lone League One match on Saturday, they take on sixth-place Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC for the first time this season.
12 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
LEAGUE: (5-7-1)
CUP: (1-5-1)
Round 7: L @ MAD
1
Last Week: 11
With only one win through the first seven rounds of the USL Jägermeister Cup, the Red Wolves' only hope of advancing is if they can catch Union Omaha for the Wild Card spot.

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