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USL League One Power Rankings - August 19

By EMILY SCHROB - emily.schrob@uslsoccer.com, 08/19/24, 3:00PM EDT

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USL League 1 Prinx Tire Power Rankings

As we inch closer and closer to the end of the 2024 season, the USL League One Players' Shield is up for grabs with only two points separating first place from fifth.

Tell us why your club should rank higher and keep the conversation going on X (Twitter) at @USLLeagueOne.

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1 One Knoxville SC
LEAGUE: (7-4-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 17: W v CHA
3
Last Week: 4
Despite parting ways with Head Coach Mark McKeever less than 24 hours prior to kickoff, One Knox came out on Friday with more ‘swagger’ than we’ve seen from them all season. Two goals and an assist from Kempes Tekiela paved the way for a 4-1 victory over Chattanooga.
2 Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC
LEAGUE: (5-4-4)
CUP: (5-0-2)
Week 17: T @ TRM
1
Last Week: 1
After four weeks of being ranked No. 1 in the Prinx Tires Power Rankings, the Hailstorm have dropped a spot.
3 Charlotte Independence
LEAGUE: (7-3-4)
CUP: (2-1-4)
Week 17: T @ MAD
1
Last Week: 2
An uneventful scoreless draw with Madison allowed the Independence to remain at the top of the Prinx Performance Standings.
4 Forward Madison FC
LEAGUE: (6-2-6)
CUP: (5-2-0)
Week 17: T v CLT
1
Last Week: 3
The ‘Mingos were left scoreless in a battle with league leaders, Charlotte Independence. With Union Omaha off in Week 17, Madison were able to jump to third place in the Prinx Performance Standings.
5 Union Omaha
LEAGUE: (7-3-2)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Round 7: W @ CV

Last Week: 5
Union Omaha had a much-needed week off in Week 17 giving them time to prepare for a match with Richmond - though they will remain without leading scorer Pedro Dolabella due to suspension.
6 Lexington SC
LEAGUE: (3-6-4)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 17: W @ CV
2
Last Week: 8
Three goals against Central Valley secured all three points for the Boys in Green, taking them out of last place and only four points out of a playoff spot.
7 Greenville Triumph SC
LEAGUE: (7-4-3)
CUP: (3-2-2)
Week 17: T v RIC
1
Last Week: 6
Greenville picked up a point in a 1-1 draw with Richmond, with their lone goal coming from hometown product Sebastián Velásquez’s first goal for the club. They hit the road in a Sunday showdown with Northern Colorado in Week 18.
8 Richmond Kickers
LEAGUE: (3-8-4)
CUP: (1-3-3)
Week 17: T @ GVL
1
Last Week: 7
Despite coming away with a point against Greenville, the Kickers continue to fall in the Prinx Performance Standings. They head to Omaha this weekend to take on los Búhos for the first time this season.
9 South Georgia Tormenta FC
LEAGUE: (4-7-5)
CUP: (0-3-4)
Week 17: T v NCO
2
Last Week: 11
The Ibises were able to snag a point against Northern Colorado thanks to Pedro Fonseca’s goal in the final moments of stoppage time, pushing them above the playoff line.
10 Spokane Velocity FC
LEAGUE: (5-4-3)
CUP: (1-4-2)
Round 7: L v NCO

Last Week: 10
Spokane had a bye week in Week 17, giving them time to rest and prepare for some Friday night footy with One Knox in Week 18.
11 Central Valley Fuego FC
LEAGUE: (3-8-2)
CUP: (1-2-4)
Week 17: L v LEX
2
Last Week: 9
In a matchup of clubs at the bottom of the table, Central Valley fell to Lexington, putting them in last place in the Prinx Performance Standings.
12 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
LEAGUE: (5-9-1)
CUP: (1-5-1)
Week 17: L @ KNX

Last Week: 12
Despite leading the league in saves, TJ Bush conceded four goals on Friday night. Dropping points against Knoxville has the Red Wolves below the playoff line heading into Week 18.

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